usb to ethernet adapter for ipad

Why can't usb to ethernet be used on the ipad, surely it would just need the right drivers and permissions.

BTW- Important the AE can only be configured with a wifi enabled pc- you cannot configure it via a pc with ethernet only- you might be better off with a non apple branded (and cheaper) router, .

Alternatively use a cellular phone as a wifi hotspot if your tariff allows.

imaginarynumber wrote:

Why can't usb to ethernet be used on the ipad, surely it would just need the right drivers and permissions.

Easy. Describe exactly where you can find a USB port on the iPad. And no... the camera connection kit does not give you a fully functional USB port.

My bad- tnx tonefox

imaginarynumber wrote:

BTW- Important the AE can only be configured with a wifi enabled pc- you cannot configure it via a pc with ethernet only- you might be better off with a non apple branded (and cheaper) router, .

Actually, the AirPort Express (even brand new, straight out of the box) can be configured directly on the iPad with the AirPort Express Utility from the App store.

-> http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/airport-utility/id427276530?mt=8

Hi chris

I was trying to highlight the fact that it can only be configured via wifi (and I believe only 802.11n iphones/ipads) whereas most other routers can be configured via ethernet without the need for extra software.

Never-the-less I was unaware of the new app- well done for listing it.

imaginarynumber wrote:

BTW- Important the AE can only be configured with a wifi enabled pc- you cannot configure it via a pc with ethernet only- you might be better off with a non apple branded (and cheaper) router,

The AirPort Express can also be configured via ethernet from your computer. You don't need wifi to configure it.

I didn't read all the comments so I apologize if this was already suggested but I found myself needing some way to connect my iPad while traveling and found that for $20 a month I could add wifi hot spot to my smart phone through Verizon which I can cancel and re-add whenever I want at no extra charge. Just tether your iPad to your phone, it's a piece of cake to use. So far it is working very well. If you have a smart phone, it's a good option and since you will already have your phone with you it's one less thing to buy and bring along on your trip. Just some food for thought.

With all this fancy technology today, you would think the 2.0 USB at the other end of the power cord, which can be removed from the wall plug, could be plugged into an adapter that would have an Ethernet port on the other side. Just sayin....

Canera sync kit comes with USB Host. So buying it will give you USB port. I dont know if there are drivers for USB to ethernet adapter and software support. Worth to try if someone have all of above.

The camera sync kit does not give you a USB port that will accept any USB devices beyond cameras and if you're lucky a few memory sticks.

The Camera Connection Kit offers greater functionality than that described above. I have successfully connected MIDI music gear and also a Behringer UCA202 audio dongle which offers stereo line in and out as well as oprtical SPDIF output. If will tend to pop up a 'not supported' message but that does not stop it working just fine thereafter with no glitches.

Where the iPad USB is fussy is regarding power: if the attached USB device draws very much power at all the iPad will reject it.

I've not yet come across an unsupported memory stick, though by default only folders named DCIM (or maybe folders including DCIM in the name) will be scanned for images.

I have no idea if USB-to-Ethernet works with a standard dongle adapter - I'm curious to know - though I have instead a £10 Chinese dongle (powered) which adds a pass-through WiFi access point to any Ethernet cable connection (with zero config beyond initial setup after purchase), so Ethernet cable connection really isn't a significant need!

...oh, and the Camera Connection Kit recognises USB hubs as well, which means a powered hub can be a way around the power limitations, albeit an untidy one.

We use iPads in industrial manufacturing with kiosk spread around. It would be NICE if Apple would at least offer an wired 10/100/1000 adapter. Here's why

1. In plant environments we often encounter interference from welders, inverters, other WiFi AP's, etc.

2. Gigabit Ethernet could triple the connection speed of even the fastest 802.11n wireless

3. Customers running our iOS app would always stay connected

4. The Apple devices could still have wifi

We understand why they're wireless, but there's also a growing need here. Give us a 10/100/1000 adapter.

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2- You'd have to add the cost/size of adding the ethernet port and chips into the iPad.

3- Why would having an ethernet port keep your customers always connected? What if there is no ethernet available?

Give us a 10/100/1000 adapter.

Suggestions here -> http://www.apple.com/feedback/

Agree with one_engineer. Ethernet would solve problems for many.

Chris you are wrong. No cost to Apple, just profit from selling usb to ethernet addapters with ipad connector.

As you have read. his clients are using ipad in extream conditions, if he is saying ethernet would solve his problems he knows what he is talking about. You may just loose him and his clients if he will find similar device with ethernet.