shornby Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Yeah, It's annoying. That darned internal NIC. Keeps showing zero's for its MAC address. Fed up? I've tested this and it works. In fact, I'm writing this entry via my USB Ethernet. If you're stuck, consider this as a cheap alternative - they are usually about 20 to 30 bucks, depending on where you buy them! After getting 00:00:00:00:00:00 for a MAC address on my Broadcom (*and* after attempting to change the MAC, use the original MAC, modify countless .plist files, deal with numerous OSX 'Halt' errors, and a ton of other {censored}) I decided to use the darn USB Ethernet. Initially it didn't work, but grab the driver from this site (includes source code!): http://www.sustworks.com/site/news_usb_ethernet.html And install the 10.4+ version, then reboot. Plug in your adapter. It should just 'work'. If you aren't using the "Automatic" network profile (or if it doesn't work), do the following: In Leopard: Go into the Sys Prefs applet, then Network. Click the "Plus" sign (bottom left), then choose the second "Ethernet" entry in the list. This is assuming you were able to initialize the internal Ethernet, but had problems. Officially Supported Hardware (taken from their site): 3COM 3C460B Belkin F5D5050 D-Link DSB-650 D-Link DSB-650TX D-Link DUB-E100 D-Link DUN-E100 Farallon Netline PN796-650 Kingston KNU101TX LinkSys USB10TX LinkSys USB100TX LinkSys USB200M NetGear FA120 (My Adapter) SMC 2209USB/ETH If your device isn't on the list, fear not! Most USB Ethernet adapters WILL work because they follow an industry standard! Enjoy, Steve EDIT: (by macgirl). Also the new apple adapters (for the MacBook Air) work with 10.5.2 EDIT 2: (by macgirl). To make this more clear apple adapters (for the MacBook Air) is the Apple USB to Ethernet http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebO...part=MB442Z%2FA But it needs AppleUSBGigEthernet.kext only available after 10.5.2 update. EDIT 3: (by macgirl). It appears that the Apple USB to Ethernet adapter has different chipsets, I bough mine on the online Apple Store and it uses the AppleUSBEthernet.kext instead of the AppleUSBGigEthernet.kext tha others reported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabr Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Thanks shornby. This is bound to help a lot of people. - Sabr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8120 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 hi I second that! I'm using USB to Ethernet adapter: Datel Lan Adapter for Wii (CC,Gamestop,EBgames have it for $29.95) it has AX88772 chipset and it is USB2 works great under Leopard and Vista, I can't see difference between real eth adapter nad this device in the terms of speed no need a driver for Leopard Asix page with bunch of other OS drivers http://www.asix.com.tw/products.php?op=pIt...temID=86;71;101 best to all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDCane Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I have the Linksys. Works perfect. Didn't need to even install drivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgirl Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Yes, Leopard has 2 USB to Ethernet drivers. My Linksys 200M also works without additional kext on Leo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likeatiger Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Using the FA120 with what I believe are the same (or similar drivers) on 10.5.1. Worked a treat, given my Intel PCI-E Gigabit on the P35 system I have (HP dc7800) doesn't even get picked up... Trying to get a Pro/1000 MT PCI going in there but the card won't detect link (and will crash out the kernel). So far, this USB ethernet trick is allowing me to get my system working! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espionage724 Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 SMC2208USB/ETHI cannot get this usb ethernet device working (it's detected in System Profiler but I cannot use it at all nor is there a MAC address showing up for it)Ok I jsut tried the Pegasus driver and at least the lights light-up on the device but I still cannot use it (it won't connect for some reason) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dankasfuk Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Does anyone know of a Leopard-compatible PCMCIA network card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto Camarillo Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 so to make this easy for newbees. What is the best USB Wifi drive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgirl Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 In my expierence Zydas chipsed based dongles, they has better reception and no problems on reboots like Ralink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayman121985 Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Wish yall had a list for Wireless usb / or pci adapters that works! ::rayman:: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slackerboy Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I use the apple usb ethernet adapter on my D830 laptop, works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgirl Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Wish yall had a list for Wireless usb / or pci adapters that works! ::rayman:: It's there, see the WIKI page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiztog46 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 hiI second that! I'm using USB to Ethernet adapter: Datel Lan Adapter for Wii (CC,Gamestop,EBgames have it for $29.95) it has AX88772 chipset and it is USB2 works great under Leopard and Vista, I can't see difference between real eth adapter nad this device in the terms of speed no need a driver for Leopard Asix page with bunch of other OS drivers http://www.asix.com.tw/products.php?op=pIt...temID=86;71;101 best to all thanks that works, although i think the Datel Lan Adapter for Wii is a little bit pricey, but it was cheaper than buying a new board, or trying to buy an internal card. i was a bit heasitant to try it because of the price but this solved my problem. now i just need a sound card and everything will be perfect!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8120 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 thanks that works, although i think the Datel Lan Adapter for Wii is a little bit pricey, but it was cheaper than buying a new board, or trying to buy an internal card. i was a bit heasitant to try it because of the price but this solved my problem. now i just need a sound card and everything will be perfect!!!!! glad it works for you, sound, you can have it for another $30 take look here http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=35841 and http://www.behringer.com/UCA202/ many good reviews for this little usb card @ musiciansfriend site good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiztog46 Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 so to make this easy for newbees. What is the best USB Wifi drive? for "newbs", well you can get the Datel Wii Lan Adapter at Gamestop, EBgames, and so on for 29.99 then download this ftp://sustworks.com/USBAx8817x_103b11.dmg and then install it. then what you do next is restart your computer, connect the Wii lan adapter and your done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgirl Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 for "newbs", well you can get the Datel Wii Lan Adapter at Gamestop, EBgames, and so on for 29.99then download this ftp://sustworks.com/USBAx8817x_103b11.dmg and then install it. then what you do next is restart your computer, connect the Wii lan adapter and your done. He asked for WiFi (Wireless) and that is a USB to Ethernet (wired). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DvP Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Sadly non of these wlan-dongles is in stores here in austria. There are thousends to by but not these :-( Maybe only the names are different but which could i take. The wiki tells me that only one is working: WG111v2 but the forum is full of people which do not get this dongle to work. so what can i do? THX DvP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmoody10 Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 I am having problems with the NetGear FA120 usb to ethernet adapter. I am running leopard 10.5.1 on a dell latitude d620. If I open system profiler and go down to USB, I can see it listed under USB High-Speed Bus. I do not see it under network though. My wireless card works perfect and its BSD device name is en0. I installed the drivers from the website and rebooted. After it not working, I tried installing the drivers again and rebooting. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jed717ph Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 so the speed isn't affected at all? you can't tell the difference if you are using a built in ethernet or another ethernt card than the USB 2.0 to Ethernet thing? Just wondering, because my nForce 4 on board LAN isn't even detected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgirl Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 I'll test speeds later, but I can say that is faster than USB-WiFi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jed717ph Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 thanks macgirl.. i've read that your linksys is detected as Apple USB Ethernet or it works as Apple USB Ethernet, so most USB Ethernet adapters will be detected as Apple USB Ethernet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgirl Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 If you read the Info.plist of AppleUSBEthernet.kext and AppleUSBGigEthernet.kext you'll see which DeviceIDs are supported in those kexts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baeroner Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 If you read the Info.plist of AppleUSBEthernet.kext and AppleUSBGigEthernet.kext you'll see which DeviceIDs are supported in those kexts. hey macgirl and all the other people in the forum i could use ur help here i have a sony vaio vgn nr160e with aitkos and kalyway udater installed my finder reads 10.5.3 i was wondering what wireless usb card would you reccommend id take your advice gladly and a i appeciate ya time thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgirl Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 components on WIKI page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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