USB to Ethernet adapter.

[stchman]

Hello all.

I just got my MBA and was wanting to know which is the least expensive Ethernet adapter.

I realize that the Thunderbolt adapter for $29 that Apple sells is the best one, but $29 for something I will probably NEVER use....

Also I was reading that MOST USB Ethernet adapters don't work OOB with OS X Lion, so does anyone have one that will.

It doesn't have to be gigabit, 100Mb wilb be fine as I will just throw the thing in the bag and probably never use it.

Thanks.

 

[oneMadRssn]

I have the Linksys USB300M, it works fine. I hear that people use the monoprice one just fine, and it's cheap.

 

[asting]

Here's the one i bought:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003M8I0RM/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00
You have to download a driver from the website, but it's a very quick setup, and very cheap. It has an apple finish to it, and i wouldn't be surprised to learn it was made in the same factory.

 

[jamesnajera]

USB2 to Ethernet will never get full 1000Mb/s, keep that in mind.

Here is a cheap USB2 to Ethernet 10/100Mb/s for less than $7. I use this one and it requires no installation, just plugin and use (tested in lion and mountain lion).
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10311&cs_id=1031102&p_id=6150&seq=1&format=2

Then there is a USB2 to Ethernet 10/100/1000Mb/s for just under $19. This one requires some type of driver installation, not sure if it works in mountain lion.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10311&cs_id=1031102&p_id=5345&seq=1&format=2

Also check out monoprice's thunderbolt to hdmi,dvi,display port and thunderbolt to vga adapter. Great prices.

I went with the slower ethernet adapter because I figured I would wait till a USB3 to Ethernet 10/100/1000Mb/s adapter came out. That type of adapter will hit the full 1000Mb/s speed. Otherwise if you need a true 1000Mb/s Ethernet connection I recommend you get the Apple thunderbolt to Ethernet adapter, that will reach a true 1000Mb/s speed, just at the cost of the thunderbolt port.