Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapter doesn't work with Retina MacBook Pro
I found it impossible to add to the previous thread for this that was locked without an answer.
I have a fix for this. Please try it and let us know your results.
- Pull down from the Apple menu and select System Preferences.
- In the third row select Network.
- In the left hand column select ALL services that have the words “Ethernet” or “Thunderbolt” in them and DELETE them by pressing the minus ➖ button at the bottom.
- With your ethernet cable and thunderbolt adapter plugged from the network to your computer, set up a new service by clicking the plus ➕ button at the bottom.
- From the possible services select ONLY Thunderbolt Ethernet. If your computer tries to add a “1” after Thunderbolt Ethernet, delete it. The name of this service should be Thunderbolt Ethernet.
- If you connect to networks automatically Choose DHCP on the right.(If you connect to networks with particular settings (like a school or business) Choose the appropriate option on the right and enter those settings)
- Click the Gear icon at the bottom of the left hand column and select Set Service Order…
- Drag the services around so Thunderbolt Ethernet is first and Wifi is second.
- Click OK.
- Click the Advanced button in the lower right.
- Click the DNS tab.
- Delete any pre installed DNS that might be entered by your service provider and add a much better DNS of your choice. (I prefer 9.9.9.9 See: https://www.quad9.net )
- Click OK in lower right corner.
- Click Apply in the lower right corner.