Can I use iPad without Wi-Fi?

Can I use my iPad Pro without Wi-Fi on internet?



Posted on Nov 15, 2022 12:21 PM

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Posted on Nov 15, 2022 3:42 PM

Yes.


Instead of using a WiFi or Cellular connection, your iPad can access the internet via a wired ethernet connection that itself has an internet connection. To do so you’ll require an ethernet adapter suitable for your model of iPad.


Assuming that your iPad Pro has a USB-C port, you might consider something like this…:

https://www.ugreen.com/products/usb-c-to-gigabit-rj45-ethernet-adapter


Alternatively, there are compatible USB-C hubs that incorporate a standard ethernet interface - such as Anker:

https://www.anker.com/products/a8338



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Nov 15, 2022 3:42 PM in response to Fasttruck11

Yes.


Instead of using a WiFi or Cellular connection, your iPad can access the internet via a wired ethernet connection that itself has an internet connection. To do so you’ll require an ethernet adapter suitable for your model of iPad.


Assuming that your iPad Pro has a USB-C port, you might consider something like this…:

https://www.ugreen.com/products/usb-c-to-gigabit-rj45-ethernet-adapter


Alternatively, there are compatible USB-C hubs that incorporate a standard ethernet interface - such as Anker:

https://www.anker.com/products/a8338



Nov 15, 2022 12:35 PM in response to Fasttruck11

In order to access the Internet and the ability to access third party apps and other Internet-based features of your iPad, to use with that expensive iPad model, you either need to use a Home wirleles, Wifi network setup, have easy access to free WiFi locations or, if you own a cellular service smart phone, use the smart phone's own built-in WiFi hotspot feature with your iPad or a using a cellular service using a dedicated, portable, mobile MFi ( WiFi ) hotspot device witn your iPad.

You will need some wireless means to get onto the Internet, send/receive email, use video caling services and anything else that needs/requires access to the Internet.



Best of Luck to You!

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