After installing the new version of the apple OSX Mavericks operating system, all those who normally make use of network connections to be able to connect their computer to a network in one way or another using Firewire cables or via Bluetooth have realized that that a new network connection appears so far not known and non-existent.
Those from Cupertino have implemented in the port Thunderbolt the possibility of making use of them to be able to connect one Mac to another as if on a network to be able to connect to the Internet.
As soon as we open the system preferences for the first time after having updated to Mavericks, when we click on the "Red" icon, we will see that a pop-up dialog box appears that informs us of this new utility, making us click on "accept" so that this new feature can be used. The advantage that is quickly seen is that it must be remembered that the new Macs have the Thunderbolt 2 port that can reach transfer speeds of 20Gb per second.
From Ars Technica, they have carried out some tests on this new connection and have realized that it is not yet completely polished, since in some cases the speeds are several Gb per second and in others only 500 or less Mb per second .
This news will put the hair on end to users who work in networks throughout the day knowing that when the system is fully tested they will be able to work with transfer speeds of 10Gb to 20Gbte all day per second and in others only 500 or less Mb per sán work with transfer speeds of 10Gb to 20Gb per second.
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Source - Ars Technica
Good afternoon, then how do I activate the State of the Thunderbolt Bridge, I get there in the MAC, it says deactivated but I have not been able to know how to activate them ... thanks for your detailed answer.