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 crap) 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.

Thanks shornby. This is bound to help a lot of people.

- Sabr.

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

I have the Linksys. Works perfect. Didn't need to even install drivers.

Yes, Leopard has 2 USB to Ethernet drivers.

My Linksys 200M also works without additional kext on Leo.

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!

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)

Does anyone know of a Leopard-compatible PCMCIA network card?

so to make this easy for newbees. What is the best USB Wifi drive?

In my expierence Zydas chipsed based dongles, they has better reception and no problems on reboots like Ralink.

Wish yall had a list for Wireless usb / or pci adapters that works!

::rayman::

I use the apple usb ethernet adapter on my D830 laptop, works fine.

It's there, see the WIKI page.

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

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.

He asked for WiFi (Wireless) and that is a USB to Ethernet (wired).

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

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?

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.

I'll test speeds later, but I can say that is faster than USB-WiFi

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?

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

components on WIKI page

how sad..

I don't know the USB LAN I've bought; eventually, I found out that it was using a DM9601 or whatever and I've heard that it is not supported.

*sigh*. Now I can't get this to work. >_> I think I'll have to switch to 10.4.10 and rely on the onboard Lan.

real disappointmet.

I had the same netgear adapter lying around... works perfectly! Thanks for posting this =)

I have a Linksys USB to Ethernet adapter in my Dell D820 and it will not see it under network either. I have installed both drivers and nothing still. Is there a way to kick start this adapter? when I go to add another device it only gives me the option of Firewire.

Any suggestions?

Just got back from Radioshak where I got a Trendnet TU2-ET100 usb to ethernet adapter and it works.
I didn't need to install any software or anything else.
My ethernet goes to my Netgear wireless router and thats plugged into my modem (comcast).





Asus P5N-D bios 0302
intel E8400
XFX 8800 gts (92)
2x2gig OCZ gold
Lite-On LH-20A1L fw.v BL05
WD 120 sata w/Leo4All-10.5.2 Universal AMD/INTEL[SSE2/SSE3]
Samsung 940MW 19" lcdtv
Audio:Realtek ALC883

Confirm that Trendnet TU2-ET100 usb to ethernet adapter work without any drivers on 10.5.2.

Will the Apple USB Ethernet Adapter work? On a hackintosh?

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebO...part=MB442Z%2FA

What kext file could possibly be conflicting with the USBAx8871x.kext that i am using for a Apple USB Ethernet Adapter? This has worked for me before (i.e I was able to connect to the internet) on this same system. Now I just did a refresh install and I can no longer connect. Any information?

Thanks in advance

will these two work in leopard w/ 680i?

D-Link - DUN-E100
LinkSys - USB200M

although the site says these two are leopard-compatible,
but have anyone tried it can say sth. about these?
will this fix the freezing issus, i just wanna confirm b4 i buy...
thanks

I am currently using a Conceptronic CSP480LU:
- MAC Address: 00:80:5a:xx:xx:xx
- USB Vendor ID: 0x08dd
- USB Product ID: 0x90ff

It is working flawlessly (hot plpug and all) on a Dell Latitude D620, on 10.5.2.

I am using the USBAx8817x.kext driver.

Yes, first post says. "Also the new apple adapters (for the MacBook Air) work with 10.5.2"

I will edit the first post to make it more clear.


You need the latest IOnetworkingFmamily.kext, because it needs the AppleUSBGigEthernet.kext (only exists after 10.5.2 update) if the kalyway combo update does not install this kexts you can doenload the Apple update and extract it with pacifist


Linksys USB200M working perfectly on Leopard, read post #5, or check my Rigs.

thank you, macgirl
i already knew it'll work with leopard,
by the way, i wanna how this dongle work with nforce chipsets,
as you may know, RTL8139 works great in intel chipset but not the nforce one.

Yeah but those issues are from PCI devices, arent they?

BTW, in early days of Mac OS X86 I had several 8139 cards in my nForce mobo without problems, even some of the are 8139 compatible, like this SMC 1211tx card (that I have) that works flawlessly with AppleRTL8139Ethernet.kext

I use them until AppleYukon kext appear.

Gladly I will try my USB200M adapter on my nForce MoBo for you.

not really,
the problems mostly occur when i use drivers that is not really developed for leopard.

an983b with tulip1.2 - freeze when four cores enabled
belkin fd7050 wireless G - .,
RTL8139 - .,

the prob. probably due to some flow control issues i suspect,
but gladly you could try that for me
thanks you first, macgirl !

WOW

i spent 2 days scouring google for intel pro 1000 PL drivers for leopard 10.5.1

nearly gave up, then read this article about the datel wii lan adapter

so...went to a local gamestore and picked one up in uk for £17

plugged it in my usb and a blue light came on

thought that was strange so i launched safari

wey hey ....internet on, no drivers required or tinkering and it picked up my router on automatic DHCP


HIGHLY recommended solution, well done


what makes it even more amazing is that this is running on an acer aspire L320 desktop pc

all i did was install iatkos 1.0r2 and follow a guide on youtube where someone dual booted vista and iatkos on hp DV6000 laptop....

here's the link, i couldn't have done it without watching this first

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6R6ZT-Aif6I


sound, usb, vga, sata works and now the lan wooohooo

specs,

desktop book sized pc acer aspire L320 see attachment

http://global.acer.com/PRODUCTS/desktop/asl320.htm

cost £200 on ebay incl keyboard and mouse

core duo t2140 2 x 1.6ghz i think
160gb sata
1gb ram

used entire partition for leopard, will experiment with vita, xp, bootcamp etc

once i am familiar with leopard......

Hi
I have a LinkSys USB100TX
the TX/RX light blinks and nothing else happens
I've already installed the drivers, it doesnt recognizes the router, it says Network cable unpluged.
what can I do?
Thanks

Well, yesterday I tested the Linksys USB200M with complete success, no failures, it worked flawlessly on the nForce MoBo.

Another confirmation this works perfectly!

thanks macgirl, this is one of the useful infos.
btw, have you ever encountered any problems for the networks on nforce mobo?

Yes, when I used the Nvidia onboard adapter, but that was on Windows (some monts befor first OSx86), when I switch to the Marvell (also onboard) all was fixed.

So when 10.4.1 came out I have several 8139 generic cards (all with no brand) and one SMC 1211tx (8139 compatible) and one SMC 1255 (that does not work on Mac OS), then I bougth a Gicabit Realtek (8169) and use it, I don't remember when I switched but when the First Mac Intel was released the Marvell Yukon was recognized, so I never tried the Forcedeth kext.

D-Link DWL-G122 wireless USB adapter not working here in XxX 10.4.11... Any advice?

Nevermind.

thanks for the info, i could try it later and report it later.

Spent a bit of extra money, but bought the Macbook Air usb > ethernet adapter. Guy in Apple Store SWORE it would not work, man was he wrong.

I plugged it in and it recognized it instantly.

yeah sure, they surely believe that apple usb mice don't work on PCs (or keyboards)

thanks so much for the help people , i went out and bought a apple ethernet usb adapter ..
man it works with out a problem , thanks so much ,,