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Feb 26, 2016 6:26 AM in response to C299792458by imobl,You cannot connect iPads directly to an Ethernet connection. Either setup a
guest network on your current wifi or get a router for the Ethernet connection
you wish to offer as public access and use the router to setup secure wifi. Talk
with whoever controls the wifi that currently exists for assistance.
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Feb 26, 2016 6:30 AM in response to imoblby C299792458,There is no wifi and it is probable that we will not be allowed to set up our own.
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Feb 26, 2016 6:58 AM in response to C299792458by imobl,If that is the case, there is no way to connect an iPad directly to Ethernet.
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Feb 26, 2016 7:07 AM in response to C299792458by Allan Eckert,You might want to check into the use of a hot spot on iPhones to allow the iPad access to the internet.
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Feb 26, 2016 12:21 PM in response to C299792458by rccharles,Here is how to connect to an ethernet cable without WiFi.
I have no idea if Apple officially supports this. I have not tested. It's been reported as working for several years. You may get an error message. Ignore.
There are multiple youtube videos reporting that you can connect an iPad via Ethernet cable.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ndUO_p_9oI
see suzyfromoz on the last page of
How do I connect my iPad to the internet when only a wired connection is available? ThanksYou need
-- apple Camera connection kit
-- powered USB hub
-- apple USB to Ethernet connector.[ yes you need apple connectors ]
Would be an interesting test if you could get more than one iPad to work off the same ethernet cable via multiple apple Camera connection kits.
Here are more ways and examples, google:
ipad connect ethernet cable
example
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2014/08/28/how-to-connect-an-ipad-to-ethernet/
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Feb 26, 2016 12:39 PM in response to rccharlesby C299792458,Thanks for the idea about the camera adapter, powered USB hub, and Ethernet to USB converter. I'll wait for word back on whether an as-needed wifi hotspot will be allowed. Have to wait to get fingerprinted and background checked before I even get to visit the space.