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The monitor recommended by ITS has a ThunderBolt dock built into it, giving it more functionality than a regular monitor. This monitor replaces the traditional, stand-alone ThunderBolt dock**. The monitor has an internal USB hub and can "daisy chain" a signal to a second monitor. The following diagram will help to explain this functionality.

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You may close your laptop during this use case. See External Monitors Don't Display When Lid is Closed on Laptop with Dock to configure your laptop to stay awake while plugged in.

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*Depending on the monitor model, you may need an Ethernet-to-USB adapter in order to connect the Ethernet cable. Look at the "USB A → Ethernet adapter" in the Adapters tab of the Recommended Equipment for Offices guide if needed.

**Laptop Docking Station

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