connect ipad to ethernet

The following combination worked for me several times with iPad Air and iPad Pro 9.7 inch and iPhones 5s, 6 plus, 6s plus and 7 plus.

I used that combination without any hassle and problems for itunes store downloads, downloads of system updates, icloud backups etc. With the device in flight mode and no wifi or mobile connection.

Apple USB Ethernet Adapter -> Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter -> iOS device & Lighntning cable -> charger.

Here are the Apple Store Links for

Apple USB Ethernet Adapter:

http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MC704LL/A/apple-usb-ethernet-adapter?fnode=8b

Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter:

http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MK0W2AM/A/lightning-to-usb-3-camera-adapter?fn ode=91

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.

If that is the case, there is no way to connect an iPad directly to Ethernet.

You might want to check into the use of a hot spot on iPhones to allow the iPad access to the internet.

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? Thanks

You 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/

Thanks. A picture of this setup would be nice.

R

You can use an apple USB Ethernet adapter and the apple lightning to USB 3 camera adapter to connect your iPad to Ethernet.