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product_id: 48183392
title: "Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter"
brand: "apple"
price: "€ 2.07"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 11
url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/48183392-apple-thunderbolt-to-gigabit-ethernet-adapter
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# 40 Gbps Thunderbolt speed Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000BASE-T Compact 6.7 x 2 x 15.5 cm design Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

**Brand:** apple
**Price:** € 2.07
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Stay wired, stay winning — the ultimate Mac networking upgrade!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter by apple
- **How much does it cost?** € 2.07 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/48183392-apple-thunderbolt-to-gigabit-ethernet-adapter)

## Best For

- apple enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted apple brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Apple-Authorized Quality:** Genuine Apple accessory sourced from authorized distributors, ensuring premium build and compatibility.
- • **Plug-and-Play Simplicity:** No drivers needed—just connect and get instant, stable network access on your Mac OS device.
- • **Sleek, Minimalist Design:** Ultra-compact and lightweight (just 40g), this adapter fits effortlessly into your professional setup without clutter.
- • **Gigabit Ethernet Powerhouse:** Experience lightning-fast wired internet with full 10/100/1000BASE-T support—perfect for lag-free streaming and remote work.
- • **Blazing Fast Thunderbolt Connectivity:** Seamlessly plug into your Mac’s Thunderbolt port for ultra-reliable, high-speed data transfer.

## Overview

The Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter is a compact, lightweight accessory that connects your Mac’s Thunderbolt port to a high-speed Gigabit Ethernet network (10/100/1000BASE-T). Designed for professionals who demand reliable, fast wired internet, it offers plug-and-play convenience and is an original Apple product sourced from authorized distributors.

## Description

Product Description               Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (launched June 2012)                  Legal Disclaimer               Product is sourced and shipped from the European Economic Area (EEA). Product is genuine original from manufacturer authorized distributors.               
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## Features

- The Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter lets you easily connect to a high-performance Gigabit Ethernet network.
- It connects to the Thunderbolt port on your Mac computer and provides an RJ-45 port that supports 10/100/1000BASE-T networks.
- Small and compact.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | Apple |
| Product Dimensions | 6.7 x 2 x 15.5 cm; 40 g |
| Batteries | 1 A batteries required. |
| Item model number | MD463ZM/A |
| Manufacturer | Apple |
| Series | Connectivity Accessories AB |
| Colour | White |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Voltage | 1.5 Volts |
| Operating System | MAC OS |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Lithium Battery Energy Content | 2.6 British Thermal Units (BTUs) |
| Lithium Battery Packaging | Batteries contained in equipment |
| Lithium Battery Weight | 0.5 Milligrams |
| Number Of Lithium Ion Cells | 7 |
| Number of Lithium Metal Cells | 7 |
| Item Weight | 40 g |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |

## Product Details

- **Compatible devices:** MacBook: MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015–2017), MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2015), MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012–2015), MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2012–2015); Mac: (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Late 2015), iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014–2015), Mac Pro (Late 2013), Mac mini (Late 2014)
- **Specific uses for product:** Personal
- **Connector type:** Lightning
- **Colour:** White
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 6.7 x 2 x 15.5 centimetres

## Images

![Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31mLRs6zSXL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I'm wanting to connect my old PC to my new iMac directly to transfer my files faster. I've been transferring via my wifi network. Will this work?**
A: It will hook up your pc to your Mac via thunderbolt using an Ethernet cable. I am not sure about your Mac recognizing the connection

**Q: this adapter works for my Macbook Pro pretty well, but it does not work for my Air. I tried many times. I do not know where the problem is.**
A: Which Macbook Air do you have? how to identify: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3255According to Apple, only Air models 2011 and later will have Thunderbolt support. see:http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5299

**Q: Must it be a gigabit use only or can it work with any wired ethernet connection regardless of speed? If not, can I buy the USB-ethernet cable instead?**
A: There is absolutely no reason to get thunderbolt, USB 2.0 goes up 450mbps with 300 being the typical peak. For comparison, the most common internet today only goes from from 20-50mbps. Most at home routers don't even support Local Area Networks to 300mbps, you're really only getting thunderbolt for the name really. Thunderbolt is overkill for this, a good use of a thunderport would be like hooking up a 4k resolution monitor that needs tons of bandwidth.

**Q: Is it compatible with a mac book air 2014 since it has a thunderbolt plug**
A: If your Macbook Air have thunderbolt, it will be working.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Perfect!
  

*by W***T on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 February 2023*

I needed to reinstall my MacBook Air operating system as had to replace an SSD that had died. It couldn’t see my Wi-Fi so the only option was to use something like a network adapter and I figured that the Thunderbolt adapter would be the most efficient. The only issue I met was that I ordered the wrong network lead after following the link of a lead featured under ‘frequently purchased with’, mistakenly thinking it was compatible. That connector was too large for both the modem and the adapter and was returned. I then purchased a cat 6 lead (CSL - 2m CAT6 Ethernet LAN Cable - High-Speed Patch Cord - Gigabit RJ45 Network Lead). All connected and the setup of the new ssd in Internet Recovery and re-installation of OS following an Ifixit downloadable guide worked like a dream and I again have a fully functioning MacBook Air.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    FASTER INTERNET!
  

*by W***M on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 September 2016*

Okay, so. Who is this product for? This adapter is perfect for those who want to get the fastest internet speeds possible to their Mac, and those who want to be able to access the internet as there is no Wi-Fi/ the signal is very weak. In my case, most of the time I need this cable as one of the essential things to pack when transporting my Mac, whether that be to a lecture or for just having for when I’m in a location where the Wi-Fi signal in my room is weak.This cable proved to be more useful than I primarily anticipated. This is because I first purchased the adapter to obtain a more secure internet speed, in comparison to running on Wi-Fi, which worked a treat and I can now have good internet speeds like they should be when I’m on the right side of the house. But this was also useful as a cheeky way to get around my XI form’s Wi-Fi, where I could then access certain websites that were otherwise blocked on the Wi-Fi, such as YouTube, Spotify, SoundCloud and so on.The adapter provides a male thunderbolt 2 connection on one side, so any Mac’s with a thunderbolt female available will be able to use this adapter, to an Ethernet female. In order to connect to the internet, you will have to provide your own Ethernet cable so that you can plug it into the female Ethernet connection on the adapter to your internet source, whether this be a modem or internet switch or anything else that you use to plug in your Ethernet cable.Do I think that this product was worth the purchase? Yes. Do I think it’s worth its money? No. However, it seems although it seems contradicting, I would buy the product again in a heartbeat if I lost it, but It’s not worth the money I paid which was £25. There are other options on the market that sell this adapter much cheaper, that I’m sure does the same thing. I would question whether the build quality is as good as Apple’s adapter and if the internals will provide the same quality of internet speeds, as I believe some adapters, like modems can be not as powerful and not provide the same speeds even if using the same internet and Ethernet cable.Although there are cons or should I say con of the price. It is a solid product and something worth looking into if you want a better internet connection to your Mac if it doesn’t have an Ethernet port available.Any questions, just ask!If this was helpful, please let us know :)Check out our Amazon account: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/pdp/profile/A2RUAK1VU25D496Do you want your products to be reviewed?Business: TechNerds.Reviews@gmail.comReviewed by Will

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Does the job
  

*by W***R on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 May 2018*

If WiFi is unavailable or slow or you want to connect to a network attached device (a Time Machine backup disk, for example), back in the olden days you would plug an ethernet cable directly into your laptop. Nowadays of course laptops are too slim to fit a chunky 1990s-style ethernet socket, so you need this adaptor.However... you can get a generic ethernet to USB adaptor for less, but that would (1) use up a USB socket and (2) be limited by USB maximum bandwidth of 625 megabytes/sec (from Wikipedia), which is somewhat less than Thunderbolt 2's 20 Gigabits/sec (from system report). But then perhaps neither of these is really a problem - my 2015 MacBook Pro has two rarely used USB sockets, and 625 Mb/s is still faster than any domestic broadband connection and most LANs, and probably up there with most disk write speeds unless you have something really fancy (we would probably be talking about SSDs, a high-end NAS or professional video equipment). Some have reported ethernet-USB 3.0 interfaces unreliable, but that's entirely anecdotal.Just to be clear, this is a Thunderbolt 2 adaptor which fits in a Mini DisplayPort (also called Mini DV) on my 2015 MacBook Pro. Some reviews have highlighted the fact that newer Macs support Thunderbolt 3 via their USB-C connectors, and given 1-star ratings based this not being clear in the product information, which seems a bit harsh to me but that's the Internet for you.Anyway this is the most direct way to connect a MacBook Pro or similar to a network, and it does the job perfectly well.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Thunderbolt Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- Apple USB-C to USB Adapter

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