I got a new ethernet cable and thunderbolt/ethernet adapter, but when I plug it all in, nothing happens. It doesn't show up in my network preferences.
MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Yosemite (10.10.5)
I tried this out with my identical adaptor, which I had configured in the past. First it would show as not connected. Then it would show a self-assigned IP address. Finally it would connect.
Do you ever get to the point where it says "New interface detected"? It may take a while for this to appear.
If you click on Thunderbolt Ethernet and then on advanced, will it let you do anything? Like renew the DHCP lease?
If it still shows as unplugged, you can check the cable connections and try another Thunderbolt port if you have one or try the whole thing on a different computer if you have one. If you have a computer with an ethernet port, you can at least check to see if the ethernet cable is working.
If you have any other Thunderbolt device, you can check to see if the port itself is working.
By process of elimination, you should be able to zero in on exactly where the problem lies.
Good luck!
Did you configure it?
Apple USB or Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapters: First time setup - Apple Support
This article is for Netgear, but has a little more information.
Good luck!
Thank you for your response! I tried this, and I know have an thunderbolt ethernet tab in my network preferences that shows up, but it says it is not plugged in. Do you think this is an issue with the adapter?
Thunderbolt to ethernet not showing up in network preferences
