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Offline ried16

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hooking n7 to ethernet?
« on: October 11, 2012, 12:41:56 PM »
has anybody tried this? can i simply use a usb toethernet adaptor plugged into my usb otg cable or do i need one of the more expensive ones with an ic chip and what type should i get? they run anywhere from 10 bucks to 50.



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Re: hooking n7 to ethernet?
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2012, 12:30:21 AM »
got this to work using micro usb otg cable and belkin gigabit 2.0 usb ethernet adaptor. turn off wifi and airplane mode.

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Re: hooking n7 to ethernet?
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2012, 05:47:47 AM »
to get ethernet to work did you just plug in adapter after disabling wifi+plane or have to do anything else--cannot get ethernet reconised on my 7. any help appreciated. (belkin 2.0 usb ethernet)

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Re: hooking n7 to ethernet?
« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2012, 01:42:44 PM »
Yes, you can use a OTG adapter to plug in certain USB to ethernet adapters.  Some work, some do not.  Check the links in this thread for ones that we know work.....

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?s=eb8e03b8483ba64c5a436b2bfff2c5dc&p=29251325&postcount=4

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Re: hooking n7 to ethernet?
« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2012, 01:59:23 PM »
One note that might be helpful, is to make sure you plug the USB ethernet adapter into the OTG cable before plugging it into the Nexus 7. Also remember that you are powering the USB adapter from the battery in the Nexus 7, so expect the extra power drain.
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Re: hooking n7 to ethernet?
« Reply #5 on: December 23, 2012, 03:53:36 PM »
many thanks for info--checked my router and the mac address of the gigabit is showing in the config screen but inactive. so i presume the gigabit is not compatible. tried the terminal command but eth0 not recognised. will checkout the links and see if i can get another one.

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Re: hooking n7 to ethernet?
« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2013, 03:33:40 PM »
sorry for delay but had a few personal problems to sort out. after scouring the net and not really wanting to loose more money finally settled on one of those fruits that cannot be named  :( --i know totally wrong but it just worked without any hassle. ;D  i can now access the net in parts of the house that my wifi does not work via my devolo plugins.

 


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