Connecting your MacBook to the internet using Belkin Thunderbolt Express Dock HD with Cable, F4U085

This article will guide you on how to connect your MacBook Air® or MacBook Pro® to the internet using an ethernet cable through the Belkin Thunderbolt™ Express Dock HD with Cable, F4U085.

IMPORTANT: Make sure that your MacBook®’s OS X® version is updated. For the complete list of requirements, click here.

Step 1:
Connect an ethernet cable from the Thunderbolt Express Dock to your router or existing network.

Step 2:
Connect the supplied Thunderbolt cable from the MacBook to the Thunderbolt Express Dock.

Step 3:
On your MacBook computer, click the Apple icon then select System Preferences….

Step 4:
Click Network.

You should be able to see the Thunderbolt Ethernet Slot. If you don’t see this connection, proceed to Step 5.

NOTE: In this example, Thunderbolt Ethernet Slot 2 is currently active.

Step 5:
Click on the plus sign.

Step 6:
Select Thunderbolt Ethernet Slot then click Create.

Step 7:
Click Apply.

Your MacBook should now be successfully connected to the internet using the Thunderbolt Express Dock.