My thunderbolt bridge is not active for the ethernet connection.
I just got an ethernet connector for my 2017 MacBook Pro and it says that the Thunderbolts are inactive. How do I activate them to receive the connection?
Tim
Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
Follow the steps below to quickly set up an Internet connection through one of these adapters if you've not used that adapter with your Mac before.
- From the Apple () menu, choose System Preferences.
- Choose Network.
- Connect your Thunderbolt or USB Ethernet adapter.
- Select the device and configure your network.
Note: If the adapter settings are not initially confirmed when you plug in the adapter, you may not be able to get online. To resolve this, unplug the adapter and then follow the above steps.
Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
Follow the steps below to quickly set up an Internet connection through one of these adapters if you've not used that adapter with your Mac before.
- From the Apple () menu, choose System Preferences.
- Choose Network.
- Connect your Thunderbolt or USB Ethernet adapter.
- Select the device and configure your network.
Note: If the adapter settings are not initially confirmed when you plug in the adapter, you may not be able to get online. To resolve this, unplug the adapter and then follow the above steps.
My thunderbolt bridge is not active for the ethernet connection.
