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rajeev24t

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Q: Which port is used to connect to wired internet / Ethernet? Is it thunderbolt port or USB port?

In Macbook Air, Which port is used to connect to wired internet / Ethernet? Is it thunderbolt port or USB port?

MacBook Air, OS X Mavericks (10.9)

Posted on Apr 16, 2014 10:41 PM

I have this question too

Q: Which port is used to connect to wired internet / Ethernet? Is it thunderbolt port or USB port?

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by Csound1,

Csound1 Apr 17, 2014 2:19 AM in response to rajeev24t
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Apr 17, 2014 2:19 AM in response to rajeev24t

It's the Thunderbolt port (you will need a Thunderbolt to Ethernet adaptor)
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by turbostar,

turbostar Apr 17, 2014 3:25 AM in response to rajeev24t
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Apr 17, 2014 3:25 AM in response to rajeev24t

you can do either, cost the same but should choose thunderbolt since that is a 10/100/1000 adapter while the usb is only 10/100

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC704ZM/A/apple-usb-ethernet-adapter

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD463ZM/A/thunderbolt-to-gigabit-ethernet-adap ter
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