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usb 3.0 to ethernet adapter for macbook air 7,2

Does a driver need to be installed to make the adapter work?


MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.0

Posted on Jan 1, 2022 2:46 PM

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Posted on Jan 1, 2022 2:53 PM

Usually, no.


Check with the adapter vendor tech specs for details.


For a more specific answer, which USB-A to Ethernet adapter or USB-C to Ethernet adapter, and which model year MacBook Air?


Some options:


Thunderbolt: Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - Apple


Belkin USB-C: The Belkin USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - Apple


Docks: https://www.brydge.com/pages/docking-stations


etc…

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Jan 1, 2022 2:53 PM in response to pkintn

Usually, no.


Check with the adapter vendor tech specs for details.


For a more specific answer, which USB-A to Ethernet adapter or USB-C to Ethernet adapter, and which model year MacBook Air?


Some options:


Thunderbolt: Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - Apple


Belkin USB-C: The Belkin USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - Apple


Docks: https://www.brydge.com/pages/docking-stations


etc…

Jan 3, 2022 9:52 AM in response to MrHoffman

Using a MacBook Air, 13 inch, 2017. Monterey 12.0.1.

I'm trying to use a NewerTech USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet adapter purchased from OWC. The OWC web page (https://eshop.macsales.com/tech_center/index.cfm?page=/manuals/item/nwtadpu3gige.html) recommended a driver. Haven't tried to install it as readme.txt has the line "Cannot install driver on os version 10.11 and later." Strange, being used to Mac's plug and play capabilities for so long.

usb 3.0 to ethernet adapter for macbook air 7,2

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