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What is the function of this device: A Kanex “Thunderbolt Gigabit Ethernet + USB 3.0 Adapter?”
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What is the function of this device: A Kanex “Thunderbolt Gigabit Ethernet + USB 3.0 Adapter?”
According to the accepted answers of this and this question, Thunderbolt 1/2 does not provide any USB functionality. Is this product a scam or do I miss something here?
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What is the function of this device: A Kanex “Thunderbolt Gigabit Ethernet + USB 3.0 Adapter?”
According to the accepted answers of this and this question, Thunderbolt 1/2 does not provide any USB functionality. Is this product a scam or do I miss something here?
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What is the function of this device: A Kanex “Thunderbolt Gigabit Ethernet + USB 3.0 Adapter?”
According to the accepted answers of this and this question, Thunderbolt 1/2 does not provide any USB functionality. Is this product a scam or do I miss something here?
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What is the function of this device, a Thunderbolt 1/2 to USB 3.0 USB (and Ethernet) Adapter?
It is a USB Gigabit Ethernet adapter since it does not take any additional product design effort, the manufacturer added a USB 3.0 port. The ethernet adapter is actually a USB device, and so you basically have a fancy Thunderbolt to USB adapter, which has an ethernet adapter as an additional feature.
Is this product a scam or do I miss something here?
The product is real. The answer you received from your other question, only was in reference to plugging in USB devices directly into a Thunderbolt port, the USB device is being plugged into a USB port (connected to the adapter's PCB). Your second link question provides examples of Thunderbolt to USB adapters.
answered Dec 2 at 2:42
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My conclusion about the ethernet device is based on experience, I have no way to confirm that is the case, since I don't have the hardware in question.
– Ramhound
Dec 2 at 2:43
In general even internal peripherals that come on devices like MacBooks nowadays are all connected via an internal USB hub; USB from a technical standpoint but no explicit hub or connector from the user perspective. So your assumption is legit.
– JakeGould
Dec 2 at 3:00
@JakeGould - I knew at that device was a Thunderbolt to a USB device, what I didn't know for sure is if the ethernet adapter was a USB device or a Thunderbolt device, in theory, the performance could be different
– Ramhound
Dec 2 at 3:13
Thunderbolt 1/2 to USB adapters exists. As I explained, the answer you linked to, only indicated that you cannot plug a USB cables directly into a Thunderbolt 1/2 ports. I can only answer questions asked in the body of this question.
– Ramhound
Dec 2 at 6:51
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@CJLM This hardware was designed precisely because thunderbolt has no "usb functionality". The whole point of an adapter is to connect two things that, by themselves, are incompatible!
– Bakuriu
Dec 2 at 9:17
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What is the function of this device, a Thunderbolt 1/2 to USB 3.0 USB (and Ethernet) Adapter?
It is a USB Gigabit Ethernet adapter since it does not take any additional product design effort, the manufacturer added a USB 3.0 port. The ethernet adapter is actually a USB device, and so you basically have a fancy Thunderbolt to USB adapter, which has an ethernet adapter as an additional feature.
Is this product a scam or do I miss something here?
The product is real. The answer you received from your other question, only was in reference to plugging in USB devices directly into a Thunderbolt port, the USB device is being plugged into a USB port (connected to the adapter's PCB). Your second link question provides examples of Thunderbolt to USB adapters.
answered Dec 2 at 2:42
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My conclusion about the ethernet device is based on experience, I have no way to confirm that is the case, since I don't have the hardware in question.
– Ramhound
Dec 2 at 2:43
In general even internal peripherals that come on devices like MacBooks nowadays are all connected via an internal USB hub; USB from a technical standpoint but no explicit hub or connector from the user perspective. So your assumption is legit.
– JakeGould
Dec 2 at 3:00
@JakeGould - I knew at that device was a Thunderbolt to a USB device, what I didn't know for sure is if the ethernet adapter was a USB device or a Thunderbolt device, in theory, the performance could be different
– Ramhound
Dec 2 at 3:13
Thunderbolt 1/2 to USB adapters exists. As I explained, the answer you linked to, only indicated that you cannot plug a USB cables directly into a Thunderbolt 1/2 ports. I can only answer questions asked in the body of this question.
– Ramhound
Dec 2 at 6:51
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@CJLM This hardware was designed precisely because thunderbolt has no "usb functionality". The whole point of an adapter is to connect two things that, by themselves, are incompatible!
– Bakuriu
Dec 2 at 9:17
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What is the function of this device, a Thunderbolt 1/2 to USB 3.0 USB (and Ethernet) Adapter?
It is a USB Gigabit Ethernet adapter since it does not take any additional product design effort, the manufacturer added a USB 3.0 port. The ethernet adapter is actually a USB device, and so you basically have a fancy Thunderbolt to USB adapter, which has an ethernet adapter as an additional feature.
Is this product a scam or do I miss something here?
The product is real. The answer you received from your other question, only was in reference to plugging in USB devices directly into a Thunderbolt port, the USB device is being plugged into a USB port (connected to the adapter's PCB). Your second link question provides examples of Thunderbolt to USB adapters.
answered Dec 2 at 2:42
Ramhound
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My conclusion about the ethernet device is based on experience, I have no way to confirm that is the case, since I don't have the hardware in question.
– Ramhound
Dec 2 at 2:43
In general even internal peripherals that come on devices like MacBooks nowadays are all connected via an internal USB hub; USB from a technical standpoint but no explicit hub or connector from the user perspective. So your assumption is legit.
– JakeGould
Dec 2 at 3:00
@JakeGould - I knew at that device was a Thunderbolt to a USB device, what I didn't know for sure is if the ethernet adapter was a USB device or a Thunderbolt device, in theory, the performance could be different
– Ramhound
Dec 2 at 3:13
Thunderbolt 1/2 to USB adapters exists. As I explained, the answer you linked to, only indicated that you cannot plug a USB cables directly into a Thunderbolt 1/2 ports. I can only answer questions asked in the body of this question.
– Ramhound
Dec 2 at 6:51
1
@CJLM This hardware was designed precisely because thunderbolt has no "usb functionality". The whole point of an adapter is to connect two things that, by themselves, are incompatible!
– Bakuriu
Dec 2 at 9:17
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What is the function of this device, a Thunderbolt 1/2 to USB 3.0 USB (and Ethernet) Adapter?
It is a USB Gigabit Ethernet adapter since it does not take any additional product design effort, the manufacturer added a USB 3.0 port. The ethernet adapter is actually a USB device, and so you basically have a fancy Thunderbolt to USB adapter, which has an ethernet adapter as an additional feature.
Is this product a scam or do I miss something here?
The product is real. The answer you received from your other question, only was in reference to plugging in USB devices directly into a Thunderbolt port, the USB device is being plugged into a USB port (connected to the adapter's PCB). Your second link question provides examples of Thunderbolt to USB adapters.
answered Dec 2 at 2:42
Ramhound
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What is the function of this device, a Thunderbolt 1/2 to USB 3.0 USB (and Ethernet) Adapter?
It is a USB Gigabit Ethernet adapter since it does not take any additional product design effort, the manufacturer added a USB 3.0 port. The ethernet adapter is actually a USB device, and so you basically have a fancy Thunderbolt to USB adapter, which has an ethernet adapter as an additional feature.
Is this product a scam or do I miss something here?
The product is real. The answer you received from your other question, only was in reference to plugging in USB devices directly into a Thunderbolt port, the USB device is being plugged into a USB port (connected to the adapter's PCB). Your second link question provides examples of Thunderbolt to USB adapters.
answered Dec 2 at 2:42
Ramhound
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answered Dec 2 at 2:42
Ramhound
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answered Dec 2 at 2:42
Ramhound
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answered Dec 2 at 2:42
Ramhound
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My conclusion about the ethernet device is based on experience, I have no way to confirm that is the case, since I don't have the hardware in question.
– Ramhound
Dec 2 at 2:43
In general even internal peripherals that come on devices like MacBooks nowadays are all connected via an internal USB hub; USB from a technical standpoint but no explicit hub or connector from the user perspective. So your assumption is legit.
– JakeGould
Dec 2 at 3:00
@JakeGould - I knew at that device was a Thunderbolt to a USB device, what I didn't know for sure is if the ethernet adapter was a USB device or a Thunderbolt device, in theory, the performance could be different
– Ramhound
Dec 2 at 3:13
Thunderbolt 1/2 to USB adapters exists. As I explained, the answer you linked to, only indicated that you cannot plug a USB cables directly into a Thunderbolt 1/2 ports. I can only answer questions asked in the body of this question.
– Ramhound
Dec 2 at 6:51
1
@CJLM This hardware was designed precisely because thunderbolt has no "usb functionality". The whole point of an adapter is to connect two things that, by themselves, are incompatible!
– Bakuriu
Dec 2 at 9:17
|
show 1 more comment
1
My conclusion about the ethernet device is based on experience, I have no way to confirm that is the case, since I don't have the hardware in question.
– Ramhound
Dec 2 at 2:43
In general even internal peripherals that come on devices like MacBooks nowadays are all connected via an internal USB hub; USB from a technical standpoint but no explicit hub or connector from the user perspective. So your assumption is legit.
– JakeGould
Dec 2 at 3:00
@JakeGould - I knew at that device was a Thunderbolt to a USB device, what I didn't know for sure is if the ethernet adapter was a USB device or a Thunderbolt device, in theory, the performance could be different
– Ramhound
Dec 2 at 3:13
Thunderbolt 1/2 to USB adapters exists. As I explained, the answer you linked to, only indicated that you cannot plug a USB cables directly into a Thunderbolt 1/2 ports. I can only answer questions asked in the body of this question.
– Ramhound
Dec 2 at 6:51
1
@CJLM This hardware was designed precisely because thunderbolt has no "usb functionality". The whole point of an adapter is to connect two things that, by themselves, are incompatible!
– Bakuriu
Dec 2 at 9:17
1
1
My conclusion about the ethernet device is based on experience, I have no way to confirm that is the case, since I don't have the hardware in question.
– Ramhound
Dec 2 at 2:43
My conclusion about the ethernet device is based on experience, I have no way to confirm that is the case, since I don't have the hardware in question.
– Ramhound
Dec 2 at 2:43
In general even internal peripherals that come on devices like MacBooks nowadays are all connected via an internal USB hub; USB from a technical standpoint but no explicit hub or connector from the user perspective. So your assumption is legit.
– JakeGould
Dec 2 at 3:00
In general even internal peripherals that come on devices like MacBooks nowadays are all connected via an internal USB hub; USB from a technical standpoint but no explicit hub or connector from the user perspective. So your assumption is legit.
– JakeGould
Dec 2 at 3:00
@JakeGould - I knew at that device was a Thunderbolt to a USB device, what I didn't know for sure is if the ethernet adapter was a USB device or a Thunderbolt device, in theory, the performance could be different
– Ramhound
Dec 2 at 3:13
@JakeGould - I knew at that device was a Thunderbolt to a USB device, what I didn't know for sure is if the ethernet adapter was a USB device or a Thunderbolt device, in theory, the performance could be different
– Ramhound
Dec 2 at 3:13
Thunderbolt 1/2 to USB adapters exists. As I explained, the answer you linked to, only indicated that you cannot plug a USB cables directly into a Thunderbolt 1/2 ports. I can only answer questions asked in the body of this question.
– Ramhound
Dec 2 at 6:51
Thunderbolt 1/2 to USB adapters exists. As I explained, the answer you linked to, only indicated that you cannot plug a USB cables directly into a Thunderbolt 1/2 ports. I can only answer questions asked in the body of this question.
– Ramhound
Dec 2 at 6:51
1
1
@CJLM This hardware was designed precisely because thunderbolt has no "usb functionality". The whole point of an adapter is to connect two things that, by themselves, are incompatible!
– Bakuriu
Dec 2 at 9:17
@CJLM This hardware was designed precisely because thunderbolt has no "usb functionality". The whole point of an adapter is to connect two things that, by themselves, are incompatible!
– Bakuriu
Dec 2 at 9:17
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