Ethernet adapter?

[MRrainer]

Hi,

occasionally, I'm in need for an ethernet port on my 2016 rMB.
Apple has one from Belkin, however, I read a review on another site and it said it was basically garbage.
I'm not even sure it was the same adapter (color of the adapter: Apple site=white, other site=black).
But while $work will pay for it, I don't want to have the hassle of having to return it etc.pp.

I'd like to hear from people who have an adapter that works (or that doesn't work, so I can cross it off my list).

 

[boltjames]

I swear by this Asus ethernet to USB adapter which also doubles as a personal Wi-Fi router.

BJ

 

[BeatCrazy]

Get the 10/100 USB-A to Ethernet from Apple. Works great, 100% of the time.

 

[MRrainer]

I would prefer Gbit Ethernet, THB. Not because from a bandwidth point (10Mbit would probably be enough) but due to the fact that some gear can't do Fast-Ethernet (only Gbit-Ethernet) and that might become the norm in a few years.

What's the name of that Asus adapter?
While a picture says more than a thousand words, a picture without a name or an SKU isn't really worth much

 

[BeatCrazy]

I would prefer Gbit Ethernet, THB. Not because from a bandwidth point (10Mbit would probably be enough) but due to the fact that some gear can't do Fast-Ethernet (only Gbit-Ethernet) and that might become the norm in a few years.

The way I figure, you can have 100Mbps that works 100% of the time you plug it in, or 1000Mbps that works "some" of the time.

What piece of gear doesn't worth through a 100Mbps adapter?

 

[MRrainer]

The way I figure, you can have 100Mbps that works 100% of the time you plug it in, or 1000Mbps that works "some" of the time.

What piece of gear doesn't worth through a 100Mbps adapter?

IBM blades we have, for example.
They only do 1000BaseT FD.

Also, with the new 10G stuff, I'm not sure those switches do 100M on the 10G ports.

I admit this is no solution for IB (Infiniband), but I'll leave that at the side for the moment.

 

[BeatCrazy]

IBM blades we have, for example.
They only do 1000BaseT FD.

Also, with the new 10G stuff, I'm not sure those switches do 100M on the 10G ports.

I admit this is no solution for IB (Infiniband), but I'll leave that at the side for the moment.

You're gonna hook up IBM blades or other enterprise-grade gear/switches/routers directly to a MacBook?

 

[Gav2k]

Kanex make a USB-c to 10/100/1000 Ethernet adaptor. You can get it on amazon

 

[MRrainer]

You're gonna hook up IBM blades or other enterprise-grade gear/switches/routers directly to a MacBook?

Not if I can avoid it.
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Kanex make a USB-c to 10/100/1000 Ethernet adaptor. You can get it on amazon

SKU is KU3CGBT, for reference.
Will have to see how long it takes the various outfits here that claim to be able to sell it to actually deliver it.

 

[asoksevil]

I'm using apples usb A Ethernet adapter with no problem on my m7. No drivers problem and everything working really well.

 

[poobah]

The way I figure, you can have 100Mbps that works 100% of the time you plug it in, or 1000Mbps that works "some" of the time.

What piece of gear doesn't worth through a 100Mbps adapter?

I have yet to see a 10Gb switch that works correctly with 100Mbit clients. I've had to use 1Gbit switches as intermediaries. Biggest offenders are raspberry pi's and anything with embedded Rabbit ethernet

 

[BeatCrazy]

I have yet to see a 10Gb switch that works correctly with 100Mbit clients. I've had to use 1Gbit switches as intermediaries. Biggest offenders are raspberry pi's and anything with embedded Rabbit ethernet

If you're trying to connect a MacBook directly to a 10Gb switch, you're probably doing it wrong

 

[poobah]

If you're trying to connect a MacBook directly to a 10Gb switch, you're probably doing it wrong

Plenty of 10Gb copper/cat6 switches out there, but they don't like 100Mb clients

 

[ipodlover77]

What is the verdict? Is the Belkin ethernet adapter the best option?

 

[MRrainer]

I think my co-worker hasn't ordered yet. But I sent him the link to the Kanex adapter.
Thanks a lot so far.

 

[BorderingOn]

I think my co-worker hasn't ordered yet. But I sent him the link to the Kanex adapter.
Thanks a lot so far.

I have this one and it works great. Dot1q compatible as well if you need that (I do).

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-Gig...=1475352352&sr=8-1&keywords=Startech+Ethernet