Apple A2657 Network Adapter User Guide

: October 27, 2023
: Apple

A2657 User Guide

Package Contents

Each A2657 is shipped with the following:

One (1) A2657 device
One (1) one-meter USB-C to USB-A power cable

Note: Please read the A2657 Safety and Handling Guide before you set up and use the A2657 device. Do not depress any buttons on this device. Contact Apple Support if you have any device questions.

About the A2657

The A2657 is a network adapter which enables a trusted connection between your network and any device with an ethernet port connected to your network. For example, the A2657 helps your network to trust personal computers, printers, manufacturing equipment, and other devices with ethernet connections.

Connect the A2657 to Your Network

Locate the small port next to the ethernet port. This is the front of the adapter. The front of the A2657 faces your endpoint device. (The front of the A2657 has 2 openings. The rear of the A2657 has 1 opening.)
Insert one end of your standard ethernet cable with standard RJ45 connectors (not provided) into the ethernet port on the front of the A2657. (It doesn’t matter which end of the ethernet cable you connect. The ethernet cable ends are identical.)
Disconnect the ethernet cable from your endpoint device.
Insert the free end of the ethernet cable into the ethernet port of your endpoint device. This connects the front of A2657 to your endpoint device.
Insert the disconnected ethernet cable from Step 3 into the back ethernet port on the A2657.

Connect A2657 to a USB Power Supply

Identify the two different ends of the provided USB-C to USB-A power cable. Insert the smaller and flatter USB-C end of the power cable into the smaller USB-C port on the front of the A2657.
Insert the USB-A end of the power cable into an available USB-A port of your endpoint device or another USB-A power source.
Your network adapter is connected and ready for use when the LED is on.

Support and Troubleshooting

For support and troubleshooting information, contact your Apple representative.

A2657 Safety and Handling

A2657 Handling Information

Handle A2657 with care. It contains sensitive electronic components, including a battery. Do not drop, burn, puncture, crush, disassemble, or expose the device to excessive heat or liquid. This could cause injury, damage the device, and impair device functionality. Do not use a damaged A2657. Do not open the device. Users cannot maintain or update device components. Use this device within a 0 °C to 30 °C temperature range.

Cleaning

To clean the outside of A2657, use a dry, lint-free cloth. Do not get moisture in any openings or use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives.

Battery

Do not attempt to replace any A2657 lithium-ion batteries. This could cause injury.

Battery Disposal and Recycling Information

Any lithium-ion batteries in your device should be recycled by Apple or an authorized service provider. For information about Apple lithium-ion batteries, go to apple.com/batteries to learn how to service and recycle Apple batteries.

The symbol above indicates that this product and / or battery should not be disposed of with household waste. In accordance with local environmental laws and guidelines, when you decide to dispose of this product and / or battery, take it to a collection point designated by local authorities. The separate collection and recycling of your product and / or its battery at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For information about Apple recycling programs, recycling collection points, restricted substances, and other environmental initiatives, visit apple.com/environment

Apple and the Environment

At Apple, we recognize our responsibility to minimize the environmental impacts of our operations and products.

Power Supply

A2657 is powered with the included USB-C to USB-A cable and a USB power adapter or with another third-party “Made for iPhone” cable and power adapter which is compatible with USB-C to USB-A or later. Only use A2657 with an adapter that is compliant with the applicable international and regional safety standards. Other adapters may not meet applicable safety standards; charging with such adapters could pose a risk of injury or death.

Using damaged cables or chargers, or charging when moisture is present, may result in fire, electric shock, injury, damage to property, or damage to A2657.

Network Cables

The A2657 device is designed to operate with two (2) standard ethernet cables with standard RJ45 connectors (not provided).

High-Consequence Activities

This device is not intended for use where the failure of the device could lead to death, personal injury, or severe environmental damage.

Explosive and Other Atmospheric Conditions

Charging or using the A2657 in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, such as areas where the air contains high levels of flammable chemicals, vapors, or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal powders), may be hazardous. Exposing A2657 to environments having high concentrations of industrial chemicals may damage or impair A2657 functionality. Obey all environment signs and instructions.

Support

For support and troubleshooting information, contact your Apple representative.

Regulatory Compliance Information

FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple could void the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and wireless compliance and negate your authority to operate the product.

This product has demonstrated EMC compliance under conditions that included the use of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components. It is important that you use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, television sets, and other electronic devices.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy. The radiated output power of this device meets the limits of FCC radio frequency exposure limits. This device should be operated with a minimum separation of 20 cm (8 inches) between the equipment and a person’s body.

Responsible party (contact for FCC matters only):

Apple Inc.
One Apple Park Way, MS 911-AHW
Cupertino, CA 95014
USA
apple.com/contact

EU / UK Compliance Information
Apple Inc. hereby declares that this wireless device is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU and Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at apple.com/euro/compliance. Apple’s EU representative is Apple Distribution International Ltd., Hollyhill Industrial Estate, Cork, Ireland. Apple’s UK representative is Apple UK Ltd., 2 Furzeground Way, Stockley Park, Middlesex, UB11 1BB.