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I need to use ethernet on my 2013 macbook- I have a USB adaptor for ethernet but my computer only recognizes thunderbolt or wifi options in network preferences. Is there a workaround or do I need a thunderbolt adaptor?
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15
szab1987 wrote:
It's an amazon basics gigabit USB 3.0 Ethernet adapter that comes with a disc to load the drivers. I don't have a disc drive to do so which is probably why it is not recognizing it. I have tried both ports, no luck; no other computer to try it on. No idea if there is anything online to download drivers from.
If it comes with a driver and you don't load it— explains a lot.
You can google your noname "amazon basics gigabit USB 3.0 Ethernet adapter" for the developers website and download the driver if they supply one (?)
szab1987 wrote:
It's an amazon basics gigabit USB 3.0 Ethernet adapter that comes with a disc to load the drivers. I don't have a disc drive to do so which is probably why it is not recognizing it. I have tried both ports, no luck; no other computer to try it on. No idea if there is anything online to download drivers from.
If it comes with a driver and you don't load it— explains a lot.
You can google your noname "amazon basics gigabit USB 3.0 Ethernet adapter" for the developers website and download the driver if they supply one (?)
You do not specify the exact "2013 Macbook" ...
If your mac Does not have built in Ethernet— you need an adapter
Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - Apple
Connect your Mac to the internet using Ethernet - Apple Support
No, I know that- I got a USB adaptor, but my network doesn't have an ethernet option when I plus it in, just thunderbolt bridge and wifi, so I'm wondering if I need a thunderbolt adptor for my ethernet cord, you know what I mean? There are no ethernet ports, just two USB and a thunderbolt port. it's a 2013 macbook pro.
What USB adapter are you using exactly? Make and model? Is it compatible with macOS?
The Mac should automatically detect the adapter as an ethernet option. If its not, try a different port, test the adapter on a different computer. Make sure the adapter is compatible with macOS. Check the manufacturers website for drivers for Mac it may need some for the Mac to properly identify it.
Phil0124 wrote:
What USB adapter are you using exactly? Make and model? Is it compatible with macOS?
The Mac should automatically detect the adapter as an ethernet option. If its not, try a different port, test the adapter on a different computer. Make sure the adapter is compatible with macOS. Check the manufacturers website for drivers for Mac it may need some for the Mac to properly identify it.
try using a USB to Ethernet adapter, or a Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet adapter.
if it is not working you will have to verify the adapter is working— either on a different machine or try a different Apple branded adapter .
It's an amazon basics gigabit USB 3.0 Ethernet adapter that comes with a disc to load the drivers. I don't have a disc drive to do so which is probably why it is not recognizing it. I have tried both ports, no luck; no other computer to try it on. No idea if there is anything online to download drivers from.
Amazon has these links for the drivers depending on your macOS version.
Found a link to the driver online, thanks.
szab1987 wrote:
Found a link to the driver online, thanks.
Good computing szab1987 !
Thanks to both of you for the help! Definitely NOT my wheelhouse, ha ;)
what if there is no ethernet option in my network settings, just thunderbolt
