connect iPad to ethernet

Hi,

There have been some proposed solutions on the Internet for similar devices, including combinations with a Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter - Apple and an Apple USB Ethernet Adapter - Apple. Consider this to be experimental. You may be able to find additional information via a web search for something like connect ipad via ethernet.

You’ll need to connect the Ethernet Adapter to your wired network with a suitable CAT5/6 Ethernet cable - and turn-off WiFi in iPad settings:

Settings > WiFi > WiFi - set to OFF

Assuming that your wired ethernet network has a DHCP server, your iPad will self-configure it’s Ethernet settings and connect to your network. The Ethernet Adapter will appear in iPad settings should you need to manually configure the network connection.

Your iPad8 has a Lightning port. While Apple doesn’t itself manufacture a Lightning to Ethernet Adapter, there are third party Ethernet adapters designed to work with your iPad. Apple market this adapter from Belkin:

Belkin Ethernet + Power Adapter with Lightning Connector

https://store.apple.com/xc/product/HMJU2ZM/A