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What is the function of this device: 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: 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: Thunderbolt Gigabit Ethernet + USB 3.0 Adapter?



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      What is the function of this device: 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.






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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.
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          • 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.
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          • @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
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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.






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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
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          • 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.
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          • @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
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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.






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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
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          • 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
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          • @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
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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.






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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.







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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
            32 mins ago










          • 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
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          • @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
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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
            32 mins ago










          • 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
            15 mins ago










          • @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
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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
          32 mins ago




          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
          32 mins ago












          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
          15 mins ago




          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
          15 mins ago












          @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
          2 mins ago




          @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
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