Thankfully, there are plenty of cheaper USB to Ethernet adapter solutions out there. Monoprice, the Internet's best-kept secret of cheap cables and the like, sells a for $6.64, nearly $22 cheaper than Apple's comparable product. Monoprice Usage couldn't be simpler.
No drivers are needed - just plug the adapter into your Air's USB port, and plug the available Ethernet cable in to the adapter. If you're a die-hard Amazon customer, try the. It's currently priced at $7.90, but that includes free shipping for Amazon Prime subscribers.
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If you just want to connect a USB-A device like your iPhone or iPad, you're probably in the market for a USB-C adapter. If you're looking for the perfect USB-C adapter for your MacBook Pro, you've come to the right place. TP-Link TL-WN725N N150 USB wireless WiFi network Adapter for pc with SoftAP Mode - Nano Size, Compatible with Windows XP/7/8/8.1/10 - Mac OS 10.6~10.11 - Linux Kernal 2.6~3.16.
One thing to note, though: the USB adapters listed here (including Apple's) are rated at USB 2.0 speeds, so they max out 100Mbps - even, apparently, when attached to the faster USB 3.0 ports on the latest 2012 MacBooks. (If you need gigabit speeds and can't wait for a bargain USB 3.0 adapter, you should opt for the Thunderbolt one for now.) But, heck - for around $7, the Monoprice or I/O Crest dongles are worth adding to your toolkit for those times when the only connection available is via a good ol' wired network.