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MBA 2012 11" &*Apple USB to Fast Ethernet
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I bought a similar adapter from amazon. Cost peanuts. Read the reviews tho as some need an additional driver download.
Thanks! If there was some cheap Thunderbolt hub, I'd recommend buying it ... But because AFAIK there's not one, only thing I could figure out as answer on question " How occasionally connect MBA both to wired network and external LCD?" was " Use USB to Ethernet ".
100 Mbit is worse than 1Gbit, but 1Gbit would be much more CPU-demanding in USB edition, so it's understandable that it's only Fast Ethernet. 100 Mbit is still much more than 0 Mbit
Thank you again.
May I ask which one? I was thinking about original Apple one, as that one's function is guaranteed , but if there's cheaper and working solution...
100 Mbit is worse than 1Gbit, but 1Gbit would be much more CPU-demanding in USB edition, so it's understandable that it's only Fast Ethernet. 100 Mbit is still much more than 0 Mbit
Thank you again.
May I ask which one? I was thinking about original Apple one, as that one's function is guaranteed , but if there's cheaper and working solution...
Thanks! If there was some cheap Thunderbolt hub, I'd recommend buying it ... But because AFAIK there's not one, only thing I could figure out as answer on question " How occasionally connect MBA both to wired network and external LCD?" was " Use USB to Ethernet ".
100 Mbit is worse than 1Gbit, but 1Gbit would be much more CPU-demanding in USB edition, so it's understandable that it's only Fast Ethernet. 100 Mbit is still much more than 0 Mbit
Thank you again.
May I ask which one? I was thinking about original Apple one, as that one's function is guaranteed , but if there's cheaper and working solution...
This is the one I bought from UK Amazon. I've used it on my Air and now use it as a 2nd network interface on my iMac. Never had an issue and works really well.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008Y6SPN6/
Edit: Here's the page to download the latest drivers
ASIX USB3 Ethernet Drivers
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That looks really good! How's it with CPU usage?
Shipping from Amazon to Czech republic is too expensive and only few shops here offer it - only those without personal pickup -> I'd have to pay shipping that would make 1/4 of the adaptor price...
But I've found this, and when I downloaded driver &*manual from manufactures's site... It's nothing else than AX88179/AX88178A
->*Same chipset, just OEM.
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That looks really good! How's it with CPU usage?
Shipping from Amazon to Czech republic is too expensive and only few shops here offer it - only those without personal pickup -> I'd have to pay shipping that would make 1/4 of the adaptor price...
But I've found this, and when I downloaded driver &*manual from manufactures's site... It's nothing else than AX88179/AX88178A
Excellent... I think the chipset is quite popular and used in a number of products. TBH I didn't look at CPU usage on the Air. I use it on the iMac as a second adapter onto a separate "Media LAN" I set up at home. Running PS3 media server on the iMac and streaming 1080p to my PS3. Doesn't have any issues.
That looks really good! How's it with CPU usage?
Shipping from Amazon to Czech republic is too expensive and only few shops here offer it - only those without personal pickup -> I'd have to pay shipping that would make 1/4 of the adaptor price...
But I've found this, and when I downloaded driver &*manual from manufactures's site... It's nothing else than AX88179/AX88178A
Since you're from Czech Republic check out I-Tec. I think they make pretty good adapters and also USB 3.0 docking stations with DVI etc.
http://www.i-tec.cz/?t=2&v=39&p=21
They use the same chipset. But thanks for that link, I might find some interesting "toy"
.They use the same chipset. But thanks for that link, I might find some interesting "toy"
Yeah I thought so but also you might find one of the big docking stations more useful.
I can't choose
1) Ethernet only ( ~ 500 CZK ; 27,5 CZK = ~*1 €
2) This one http://www.i-tec.cz/?t=3&v=337 (it costs 2750 CZK ) but usability is much better ...
I can't choose
1) Ethernet only ( ~ 500 CZK ; 27,5 CZK = ~*1
2) This one http://www.i-tec.cz/?t=3&v=337 (it costs 2750 CZK ) but usability is much better ...
Sure they are much more expensive. But I don't know your situation. Maybe you'll find yourself buying a USB hub next week or you wish to connect two monitors in the future. All those adapters add up and it could make sense to buy the all-in-one solution. Also: only one cable to connect
Sure they are much more expensive. But I don't know your situation. Maybe you'll find yourself buying a USB hub next week or you wish to connect two monitors in the future. All those adapters add up and it could make sense to buy the all-in-one solution. Also: only one cable to connect
I'll probably buy only the USB <-> Ethernet adaptor and when'll need more I'll buy docking station – I'll always find some use for that adapter if I buy docking station
I dont know what cheap means, but the Caldigit Thunderbolt hub works extremely well, provides a Thunderbolt out, as well as a Gigabit Ethernet, three USB 3.0, an HDMI out, and Audio, and is reasonably inexpensive. It is the closest thing the Mac world has to a docking station If you have a Macbook, you want this.
(Downside: It needs its own power. Upside: So it powers the USB and Thunderbolt ports No current draw from the macbook.)