I teach 7th grade and run my Promethean ActivBoard with a 15" MBP. The ActivBoard (AB) requires USB to interface with the pens on the screen. The location of of the AB is far enough away from my desk that I have a ethernet cable from the board to the MBP and plug it into the computer with an ethernet to USB adapter. I wonder if I can replace the USB adapter with Thunderbolt to Ethernet and still communicate with the board. Anybody?
Thanks for the help.
Why? What would be the benefit of doing that?
The USB adapter is third party and seems unreliable. I already have the Apple TB to Ethernet adapter and just wondered if it would work.
Is it necessary to install a driver for the USB to Ethernet adapter?
USB devices that require drivers would come with them on a disc. So, then, I take it your plan is to connect your AB to the TB cable using an Ethernet cable. Then connect the TB cable to the port on your computer. Is that correct? Frankly, I don't know if that will work but you can certainly try. You can also get another USB to Ethernet adaptor directly from Apple: Apple USB Ethernet Adapter.
Thanks Kappy. I did see the USB to Ethernet adapter on the Apple website but didn't think it would work. It says it will only work on a MacBook Air. Is that right?
Michael, it should work on any computer that has the correct USB connector. I've purchased a TB to firewire adapter and have used it on multiple computers. I don't see the USB to ethernet adapter working any different.
Paul
You misread something. It will work with any Mac that has a USB 2.0/3.0 port.
Thunderbolt to ethernet
