Internet connection using ethernet with monterey

I have found a simple solution that simply works!

M1 Max Mac Book Pro, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 16", Monterey 12.3.1

- j5create USB Adapter (Genesys Logic Inc) - simply would not connect on Ethernet

- iWALK USB Adapter (VIA Labs Inc) - simply would not connect on Ethernet

Interestingly, I am able to connect a Microsoft Wired USB Mouse via both the above adapters and work very well

- My M1 Mac refuses to connect to the Ethernet thru them though

On a hunch, I went to the Apple Store @ Orchard Road @ Singapore and got some very timely advice from Mr Timothy (God bless the young man) / he tried the following

- connected the original Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter to the Mac to which he connected the original Apple USB Ethernet Adapter and Voila, my M1 Mac connected to the Ethernet instantly

- to make things simpler, he went looking for the original Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter but it was out of stock

- he connected a "Belkin" USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter and Voila again, my M1 Mac connected to the Ethernet instantly

I bought the Belkin Adapter for SGD 44 (USD 32), brought it home and have been enjoying the amazing experience (what a relief) 

My 5 Cents Worth

- Very similar to the issues we face with charger wires for the iPhone, Apple is very sensitive to the accessories it will allow it's hardware to work with

- Best to stick to Original Apple Adapters / Belkins of this world which are sold by Apple

- If this had struck me before, I would saved myself hours and hours trying to connect Ethernet to my M1 Mac and also a trip to the Apple Store / lesson learnt

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in system preferences > network

if there is no Ethernet choice there, use the add button [+] to add one.

once added you should be able to set it up.

once set up, it should change to status connected or similar.

let use know if you get stuck there, and at what point.

Looks like the ethernet adapter is not being picked up. Have you tied unplugging it from the Mac, and then plugging it in again?

You may also want to reboot the Mac just to be sure.

Its still works the same way with Monterey.

What happens when you turn off Wi-fi and plug in an ethernet cable? Also, how are you connecting the ethernet cable to the Mac exactly?

Macs that can run 12.3 Monterey have no ethernet port. Have you verified the adapter you are using is still functional?

ThunderBolt Bridge is NOT what you want -- that is used to support Mac-to-mac using ThunderBolt cabling.

As Phil0124 suggests, the choice you want is not shown, likely because the hardware was not seen.