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Can I use the Apple USB Ethernet Adapter to connect my Macbook (2016) via a USB 2.0 hub and a USB to USB-C adapter?

Can I use the Apple USB Ethernet Adapter to connect my Macbook (2016) directly to the Internet via a USB 2.0 hub and a USB to USB-C adapter?

MacBook, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jul 31, 2020 2:41 PM

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Posted on Aug 4, 2020 12:37 PM

Please note that the Apple branded one only supports 10/100BASE-T performance.

Recommend: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HJKF2ZM/A/belkin-usb-c-to-gigabit-ethernet-adapter?fnode=dbb281f04ded1cf486584c0702c64098126cf8a43c1a825dff5ea5b8f9b9069e22684e71bf66b062f68f28b00006b3521bcae8b921322a0cc10790293abfacec75ab6c8e9bb586f88cb43f29db9c5b3f36bc8bcd996924ecf35f658c3d7a547ede6cbe5a4d6077d657e58c7e2edf56a5&fs=f%3Dadapter%26fh%3D4595%252B45b0

It supports 10/100/1000BASE-T.

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Aug 4, 2020 12:37 PM in response to Bruce from Dallas

Please note that the Apple branded one only supports 10/100BASE-T performance.

Recommend: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HJKF2ZM/A/belkin-usb-c-to-gigabit-ethernet-adapter?fnode=dbb281f04ded1cf486584c0702c64098126cf8a43c1a825dff5ea5b8f9b9069e22684e71bf66b062f68f28b00006b3521bcae8b921322a0cc10790293abfacec75ab6c8e9bb586f88cb43f29db9c5b3f36bc8bcd996924ecf35f658c3d7a547ede6cbe5a4d6077d657e58c7e2edf56a5&fs=f%3Dadapter%26fh%3D4595%252B45b0

It supports 10/100/1000BASE-T.

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Jul 31, 2020 11:06 PM in response to Bruce from Dallas

Hi,

If your USB2.0 Hub is Self Powered, your described connection could works.

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Can I use the Apple USB Ethernet Adapter to connect my Macbook (2016) via a USB 2.0 hub and a USB to USB-C adapter?

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