A mostly idle machine shows a slower flash while opening multiple Safari tabs creates a constant flash until all the pages have loaded. The other indicator light pulses at various speeds based on data transfer speeds. One presumably shows connection in general as it remains solid when connected, although it remained green when I removed the Ethernet cable between the modem and the router. Both indicator lights glow soft green when connected. Not apparent until you see it in action, Kanex’s USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter hides two status indicator lights inside - something you won’t find in either of Apple’s USB Ethernet adapters.
The RJ45 end of the adapter is a bit bulkier than Apple’s standard USB adapters, measuring 1.25-inches wide by 2.5-inches long by 0.25 inches thick. Kanex’s USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet adapter looks very similar to Apple’s own adapters, although the plastic shell is a shade closer to gray than Apple’s bright white cables and adapters my first thought is that this might combat discoloring over time. Busy work days when streaming a spotty Apple live stream, when on the phone with technical support with my Internet service provider, and if I need to connect to another machine over the Ethernet line to name a few. That seems crazy but it’s handy to have a way to connect directly on occassion.
This is absolutely the first time my MacBook has been connected to a wired Internet connection since it shipped in April.
Usb wifi adapter review for mac pro#
Even the high-end Retina MacBook Pro decidedly excludes a direct Ethernet connection, and Apple’s MacBook Air and new ultrathin 12-inch MacBook are especially too thin for a wired connection to the Internet without relying on an adapter in the middle. Adapters for adding thicker ports are nothing new for Apple’s modern line of notebooks.
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