Does USB ethernet adapter… Set Static IP?

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Neil Paisnel Author

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Does USB ethernet adapter… Set Static IP?

I am thinking a USB-Ethernet adapter might solve my issue… but just want to check.

I have a remote CCTV camera with Ethernet and built in SD card record.

Where it is situated we can’t / not allowed Ethernet cable OR WiFi.

Camera is set with static IP

I can connect to it to download footage with a Windows computer, Win set to static IP also

But clients MacBook does not have Ethernet cable

They use / mentioned a USB - Ethernet adapter, but I have not had a chance to get hold of it or their Mac and see how it is configured.

So with explanation over with, to the three questions

1), Will it appear in Sys Prefs Network pane?u

2), Will I be able to set static IP as my Mac Pro built in adapters allow ?

3), Do these devices support crossover auto negotiation etc, or will I need to crimp up a X-Over cable ?

Thanks

Posted on May 14, 2023 11:18 PM

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TzviaLS

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May 16, 2023 8:23 PM in response to Neil Paisnel

Where I work those little USB-ethernet adapters are everywhere; the Dells and MACs we support don't have ethernet... We have a variety of brands and they all work about the same; just get one with the same USB type (A or C) and you should be GTG. Apple Menu>System Settings>Network. I personally own 3 of them and they all work fine on my Lenovo and MAC M2 Air. As for crossover, this I have never tried on a USB Ethernet...

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ku4hx

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May 15, 2023 5:35 AM in response to Neil Paisnel

I think you'll need to inquire with the individual adapter makers.

This is old, but I'd guess the process is the same today: https://www.imss.caltech.edu/services/wired-wireless-remote-access/wired-network/static-ip-for-mac-osx

Your client can always get an Ethernet adapter. Ours are UGREEN and they works very well.

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Neil Paisnel Author

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May 16, 2023 11:10 PM in response to TzviaLS

That is brilliant, thanks

I see they are cheap enough.

will order a couple of them and see how it goes.

I have 10.14.6 on my 5.1 Mac Pro and the lady has an older still OS, 10.7 I think. Fingers crossed

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Neil Paisnel Author

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May 22, 2023 5:29 AM in response to ku4hx

I have just borrowed and Amazon Basics USB - Ethernet adapter, and with my Mac Pro 5.1 and Mojave, it does not appear in Network pane, and even if you try to add it, it does not appear in the list

It appears under the System Report USB list, but no where else

Not been able to find a driver or anything

Wonder if it is OS dependant ?

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Neil Paisnel Author

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May 16, 2023 12:34 PM in response to ku4hx

Have not looked at any particular brands yet, but I guess your Ugreen one is able to set static ? It appears in wired network settings area as an Ethernet port ?

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