Needing to extend the length of my keyboard's cord. What cable is necessary?
And which jack on the Mac Pro is best to use - - on top of the body or on the back?
• Mac Pro 2019 with the included wired aluminum keyboard
Thanks very much!
Brian
Apple recommends only their keyboard extension cable, no longer available as new. It is limited in length and deliberately keyed so that you can not easily install two such cables.
The issue is caused by the keyboard, its captive hub, and the convenience outlets suitable ONLY for a low-power mouse being perilously close to the 500 milliAmp limit for standard USB power. If you overdraw, the keyboard can start to get flaky.
The only keyboard showing with that computer or available separately is the magic keyboard. It does indeed come with a USB-C to lightning cable.
It is a wireless keyboard, and only needs to be connected once a month to charge. You must be within 30 feet for good Bluetooth reception.
Thanks Grant! In the Apple Store, cables page, (as you noted) I don't see any extension (i.e. male/female) cable for sale. But they do have the 2 m lightning-to-USB-C cable ($35), which is evidently a longer version of the 1 m cable that came in the box.
Alternately… If I end up buying a USB hub, with the idea of killing 2 birds (lengthening my keyboard's reach + giving me more connection options), do you have a recommendation for a suitable hub?
Obviously, my original question remains - - will the keyboard work if it's routed through a hub and back into the original jack on the back of the Mac Pro??
I can’t recall the specific name of the keyboard that I choose, but it’s wired with the USB-C (oval flippable) port. It came in the box, new, purchased Jan. 2020. Wish I could remember exactly, but I believe I had the option to choose either wireless or wired. Does this help?
Well obviously I’m a big dummy, and you just made this big dummy’s day! I thought it needed to remain plugged in!
I’ll be glad to share my address, just in case anybody wants to drive by, point and laugh :)
you’re very kind, Grant!
Wait, what wired keyboard is this? the Mac Pro 2019 is listed only with "magic keyboard", which I thought was wireless.
Needing to extend my keyboard's cord
