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How to connect iPad to Ethernet

Many people want to connect an iPad to Ethernet. Whether is is because it is faster, or WiFi might not be available. I can confirm this method does word. I have tried it. It will take some work and cost about 10-50 GBP depending on the brand of equipment you use.


As aforementioned, this “hack” doesn’t just require one simple tool, but rather three accessories that you’ll need to purchase if you don’t already have them. Here’s what you’ll need:



Lightning to USB Camera Adapter

USB Ethernet Adapter

Powered USB Hub – Buy (It can be any cheap hub, though. Just make sure it’s powered.)

Ethernet Cable

An iPad

The reason you need a powered USB hub is because the USB Ethernet adapter requires more power than the Lightning to USB adapter cable can provide, so if you don’t have the powered USB hub, you end up getting a popup saying the device cannot power the adapter.


User uploaded file

While this is quite a list of things you’ll need, setting it all up takes less than 30 seconds:

  1. First off, disable WiFi on your iPad, as well as cellular data if it’s an LTE model.
  2. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into a free port on your router, and the other end into the Ethernet port on the USB Ethernet Adapter.
  3. Connect the USB end of the adapter to any of the USB ports on the USB hub.
  4. Connect the USB cable that came with your USB hub to the hub. The cable should have a smaller connector on one end and the port for it should be on the back of the hub.
  5. Connect the power cable for the USB hub to the hub and plug the other end into a wall outlet.
  6. Connect the USB end of the Lighting to USB Adapter to the other end of the USB cable that came with your USB hub.
  7. Lastly, plug the Lightning end of the adapter into your iPad.

You might have to give your iPad a few seconds to recognize everything, but after that, you can launch Safari and begin surfing the web.

From there, you can launch the streaming app of your choice, be it YouTube, Netflix, Hulu Plus, etc. You should get a much better internet connection than you would if you were just using a WiFi connection.

Furthermore, you can download an app called Speedtest that can see how fast your internet connection is on your iPad.


I hope this solves any questions you had. Please remember to mark this as helpful.


Many thanks,

Manjeet


For full article, go to: http://www.gottabemobile.com/2014/08/28/how-to-connect-an-ipad-to-ethernet/

All credits to www.gottabemobile.com. Author can not take any responsibility for any damage, or miss-use of the information provided.

iPad Pro, iOS 10.1.1

Posted on Dec 20, 2016 4:11 AM

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Jan 16, 2018 2:19 PM in response to Manjeet5585

So you’re recommending building one for $27 USD because the one I mentioned costs $138 USD (100 British Pounds)? ….And you don’t know what PNP stands for?


Sorry but there’s just 'all kind of wrong' with your statements. The adapter is $32.95 USD, and one can have it in two days:

https://www.amazon.com/Lightning-Ethernet-Network-Adapter-Overseas-Compact/dp/B0 725PYSP3/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1516140159&sr=8-1&keywords=finduwill+iPad+a dapter

Jan 16, 2018 3:52 PM in response to Manjeet5585

Well I’m not going to go back and forth on this but no one mentions 100 BP except you…and I thought it would be helpful for people to know that they don't have to pay anywhere near $138, while providing a link to the product. I’m sure there’s other brands as well that folks can see out in other countries.


As far as the term PnP, that’s ok if you haven’t heard that term (it’s been around for 30 years that I know of, and it’s a commonly used term on the internet).

Nov 7, 2017 3:56 PM in response to Redpark

Correct. There are several 3rd party adapters available now. I’m using one on my phone right now. I use it for my iPad. I have a different one for my MBA. Been using these for six mos. Not only do you get more speed it cuts way back on your data usage.

You may have to adjust your network setting if using an MBA, I don’t remember but it was pretty straight forward. As far as iPads and iPhones they’re PNP. No need to go through all the steps listed above. A lot of times while connected via Ethernet I turn on airplane mode just to make sure I’m not using data (probably unnecessary but I do it for other reasons as well)...you will get an annoying pop up basically telling you that you can’t access any data with Airplane mode on, but I just disregard it and can do whatever I want.

Dec 29, 2017 9:31 PM in response to versenumber2

Hi, I would like to connect my iPhone 7 to the ethernet, but my iPhone is upgraded to iOS 11.2.1

I heard that people who upgrade to iOS 11 + experience problems with ethernet usage and it stops working for them, even though it has worked when they had an iOS that was installed before iOS 11.


Have you upgraded to iOS 11 and have you experienced problems with the ethernet?

Dec 29, 2017 9:49 PM in response to Leila120

Yep, I’ve had no problems I upgraded to 11.1, 11.2, and just tested 11.2.1 that I updated the other day to just to make sure before responding. I got the adapter off of Amazon, it’s called ‘FindUWill’.


I will say that I have to disconnect my VPN because it doesn’t support these adapters but since I’m hard wired, I’m not too worried about it.

Jan 16, 2018 2:55 PM in response to versenumber2

No, you have misunderstood. I was replying to redparks comment in which he mentions a £100 adapter.


Moreover, the product in the link which you have included is not available in the U.K.


Also, I have never heard or used the term ‘PNP’ in my life, it’s not a thing here in the U.K.


To conclude, I believe none of my statements have any ‘Kinds of wrong’, and you need to check the context.


Good Day

Jan 17, 2018 2:06 PM in response to versenumber2

versenumber2 wrote:


So you’re recommending building one for $27 USD because the one I mentioned costs $138 USD (100 British Pounds)? ….And you don’t know what PNP stands for?

Keep in mind that this is an international forum. Acronyms and slang can vary widely, even across English speaking countries. Just because someone doesn't know a term with which your familiar doesn't mean they are unfamiliar with the concept.

Jan 17, 2018 2:06 PM in response to versenumber2

versenumber2 wrote:


Well I’m not going to go back and forth on this but no one mentions 100 BP

Read Redpark’s comment I was replying to. He spoke of an Gigsbit+PoE adapter which costs 100. Here is the link. http://redpark.com/lightning-gigabit-ethernet-poe-adapter-l6-netpoe/

As you can see, the adapter clearly costs 100. Do you understand?

Jan 27, 2018 8:55 PM in response to Manjeet5585

I'd like to share that it's possible to connect an iPhone or iPad WITHOUT external power.


Straight Lightning to ethernet


ON AMAZON:

https://www.amazon.com/Lightning-Ethernet-Network-Adapter-Overseas-Compact/dp/B0 725PYSP3


DHGATE SITE (possibly the manufacturer):

https://www.dhgate.com/product/lightning-to-rj45-ethernet-lan-wired-network/4053 99784.htmlface



The quality of this particular accessory could be better(cheap feel) though the functionally is perfectly

Mar 8, 2018 6:57 AM in response to Manjeet5585

Hi Manjeet,

Ignore versenumber2. He obviously has not read versenumber1 which is 'always be polite'. It costs nothing. Also, I am sure there are a host of things I or you know a lot about which he knows squat about that ARE in the public domain and have been around for more than 30yrs. I too have not heard of PNP but I have heard of PnP which means plug and play or P&P which means postage and packaging.

Thank heavens for rude people! Now I need to reply to versenumber3!

Dec 20, 2016 4:18 AM in response to Manjeet5585

Sorry all, I did not know how to post this without it being marked as a question, therefore i am posting the same thing again.



How to connect iPad to Ethernet

Many people want to connect an iPad to Ethernet. Whether is is because it is faster, or WiFi might not be available. I can confirm this method does word. I have tried it. It will take some work and cost about 10-50 GBP depending on the brand of equipment you use.


As aforementioned, this “hack” doesn’t just require one simple tool, but rather three accessories that you’ll need to purchase if you don’t already have them. Here’s what you’ll need:



Lightning to USB Camera Adapter

USB Ethernet Adapter

Powered USB Hub – Buy (It can be any cheap hub, though. Just make sure it’s powered.)

Ethernet Cable

An iPad

The reason you need a powered USB hub is because the USB Ethernet adapter requires more power than the Lightning to USB adapter cable can provide, so if you don’t have the powered USB hub, you end up getting a popup saying the device cannot power the adapter.


User uploaded file

While this is quite a list of things you’ll need, setting it all up takes less than 30 seconds:

  1. First off, disable WiFi on your iPad, as well as cellular data if it’s an LTE model.
  2. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into a free port on your router, and the other end into the Ethernet port on the USB Ethernet Adapter.
  3. Connect the USB end of the adapter to any of the USB ports on the USB hub.
  4. Connect the USB cable that came with your USB hub to the hub. The cable should have a smaller connector on one end and the port for it should be on the back of the hub.
  5. Connect the power cable for the USB hub to the hub and plug the other end into a wall outlet.
  6. Connect the USB end of the Lighting to USB Adapter to the other end of the USB cable that came with your USB hub.
  7. Lastly, plug the Lightning end of the adapter into your iPad.

You might have to give your iPad a few seconds to recognize everything, but after that, you can launch Safari and begin surfing the web.

From there, you can launch the streaming app of your choice, be it YouTube, Netflix, Hulu Plus, etc. You should get a much better internet connection than you would if you were just using a WiFi connection.

Furthermore, you can download an app called Speedtest that can see how fast your internet connection is on your iPad.


I hope this solves any questions you had. Please remember to mark this as helpful.


Many thanks,

Manjeet


For full article, go to: http://www.gottabemobile.com/2014/08/28/how-to-connect-an-ipad-to-ethernet/

All credits to www.gottabemobile.com. Author can not take any responsibility for any damage, or miss-use of the information provided.

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