Ethernet for smartphones and tablets
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Many people have asked me how to use ethernet instead of WiFi with their tablet or smartphone.
While the idea is simple enough, getting ethernet to actually work with your gizmo can be anything but easy...
Some devices simply won't work with certain USB-Ethernet dongles, and other devices won't work at all with any dongle - period.
So, the short answer is: it's complicated!
You often can find one that works though, so don't lose all hope.
Also, watch the vid to learn some of the other pitfalls of getting ethernet to work with your smartphone or tablet.
What type of USB plug do you need on the dongle for your device? See here:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB#Rec...
Goodies in the vid:
- Dockteck 7-in-1 USB C PD Ethernet Hub Dongle, USB hub, HDMI out, and charger:
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- Smays USB (Micro B) 10/100 Ethernet adapter:
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- Linksys USB 3.0 (Type A) Gigabit Ethernet Adapter: amzn.to/385fdgt
- AmazonBasics USB 3.0 (Type A) 10/100/1000 Ethernet adapter:
amzn.to/393p9ap
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I was going to leave you a thumbs up but it's complicated
@roncar1761
4 жыл бұрын
😊😊😊
1:45 Scottie: Wants to save a couple of split seconds by using the term "dongle" Also Scottie: *spends forever explaining why the term "dongle" is technically incorrect but actually correct and why he will use it*
THIS IS MY 1ST EVER YOU TUBE POST! Scottie you deserve it. Your channel and all your videos I have watched have been informative to the point and easy to follow. Only a handfull of people should post videos and your in that group. Elite!
Most claim they're pointless, but at work they have great use. I work at McDonalds and we use them on our iPads for our UberEats and Table tracker iPads. Often the WiFi in the restaurant goes down due to congestion or low temperatures in the server room (Northern Canada, -35c regularly here) and the LAN always works no matter what. Without this our UberEats and Table service just wouldn't work 1/2 of the time!
@ScottiesTech
5 жыл бұрын
That's the other thing I love about ethernet: it either works, or it doesn't. When it works, it's always the same zippy speed.
This video took so flippin long for telling me this information: "you can use Ethernet on your smartphone and tablet with a dongle. There are different types of dongles."
@nagachoegyal9855
4 жыл бұрын
You so smart you should know already...very informative and useful for me...and a very pleasant presentation unlike some of the loudmouth "experts".
@albertoguerrero4185
3 жыл бұрын
+ Amazon devices might not work with a dongle (Ethernet adapter) because they don't have the drivers pre-installed) that's a take away
@craiga7652
3 жыл бұрын
But he told everyone that it doesn't work on all smartphones & tablets & it can be difficult trying to ascertain that information. Personally i find that to be very useful information.
@WatchingTrainsGoBy-PassingTime
3 жыл бұрын
@@craiga7652 Okay. So you added about 5-10 seconds worth of the 5-10 seconds that the original comment you responded to, took to sum up this ENTIRE video. So you doubled the time, and it still only added up to less than 30 seconds. AS OPPOSED to the 11 minutes extra that the video took. To be clear at 6:24 he is about to show the "THIS GUY" for the fast ethernet adapter, and cuts the video then proceeds to explain some more after repeating the question, ONCE AGAIN, and stating it's complicated. SHORT ANSWER IS.. YES. ALWAYS START WITH THE YES, THEN EXPLAIN THERE ARE CONSIDERATIONS. JEEZ. HOW HARD WAS THAT. lol
Interesting video, Scottie! As always, I enjoy the videos and keep making them! I hate to ask a question like this but my ISP techs aren’t the greatest at configuring issues and I’ve searched a lot about this issue and can’t find a solution. I turn my devices all off at the end of the night. When my gf gets up in the morning before me, she turns on her phone and it finds the router but doesn’t want to transfer any data, so she has to reset the router and then it works. I wake up an hour or two later and turn on my phone and it done the same thing, but it also makes every device in the house lose connection until we reset. This started happening when our ISP swapped our modem/router. We have a dual band router off their modem/router and the ISP turned off WiFi on their modem/router. It’s not a serious issue but it’s annoying to have to reset the router 2-3 times daily. I don’t know much but I’m thinking this has to do with my dual band router recognizing a new IP after it disconnects for a certain period of time. I hate to blame the isp’s router but it started happening after they put a new one in. We’ve had the same dual band for years so nothing there has changed. If you don’t want to help, I understand. If anyone else wants to chime in, please do! Thanks for the great videos, Scottie! Keep up the great work!
Amazing! Thanks for sharing this with us!
Thanks so much for posting this!!!!!! I wish someone would share a complete listing of compatible phones/dongles. i can use my att galaxy s8 active with a dell usbC dongle. I have also used apple dongle with ipad, 2nd generation. i cannot find a working dongle for my verizon galaxy note4 though :( may have to upgrade to another phone it seems.....
Great information... Thanks! I have been wondering awhile if you could connect your wifi smartphones/tablets to an ethernet. I now know the answer is YES...
@juliehealingleaf6211
3 жыл бұрын
Depends its complicated
I cant explain how much i love your videos bcz ' its complicated'
Just today I received a Tecknet USBC to Ethernet adapter from Amazon for my Samsung Galaxy S5e tablet, plugged it in and it was picked up immediately! It was plug and play, it did come up asking for all sorts of info, like IP address, DNS name etc., but I noticed that the Ethernet icon was showing on the top, tried to go to a website, and voila! I'm so happy because since the last Windows update my HP laptop has stopped working with the Ethernet adapters and I get very poor WiFi signals, which works only occasionally (when the wind is blowing in the right direction, today it's not, so I'm now on my tablet 🙄) TFS 👍❤
Gold mate Gold! thanks Scottie.The many need techie's like you in this age
Great idea. Gonna have to try that. I've already got all the stuff.
So.. if I do not have cell phone reception at my home, and most internet companies do not service my home area.. can I plug my cellphone/android into an Ethernet cable so I can get connected with service like I would with Wifi?
...you help me a lot, love your work thanks so much!
super useful information, thanks !! i have LG G6 android 8, but I cant connect the generic white dongle, and I didnt see the RNDIS ethernet option from develop section, ,, do u know about android 8 with ethernet ? thank u for sharing
We use a dongle for Huawei and Honor phones, and for out iPhones and iPads we use an ethernet adapter along with the Lightening to USB3 Camera adapter (as for Apple it needs to be powered) and they all work fine. Apple is more expensive as the adapter isnt cheap.
Thanks for the video. You are awesome. I bought an adapter, unfortunately it is not plug and play. I have the driver in a CD. How can i install it in android mobile? It would be great to share the link, if you already did a video. Thanks.
Can you do ethernet on an S10 galaxy phone? And what adapter would you suggest
Dude put a tiny piece of electrical (?) tape on his camera and uses AndFTP, VLC, and some other stuff. I like this guy.
ok so my phone is reverse charging on an amazonbasics lan to c type converter what do i do about it
This is useful, thank you. Now all I need are instructions on how to prevent my cats chewing through the cable as they did the other day... 🐈🐈😊
@fredflintstone4715
5 жыл бұрын
Well, dealing with most cats....it's complicated.
@VickiTakacs.
5 жыл бұрын
Moggridge I bought this length of flexible plastic tubing that is cut open. It opens enough to get your cord in there and then it closes back up. It's clear and it was especially made for this. They've never even tried to chew on it but it also smelled ghastly for at least 2 weeks. I don't remember what it was called or even where I bought it. Got it. Chewsafe Is it the plastic or the smell? I'm going to need more. Up to your nose, it still smells. Thought we could get by cheaper.
@moggridge1
5 жыл бұрын
@@VickiTakacs. Thanks, Vicki! 👍🐈🐈
@moggridge1
5 жыл бұрын
@@fredflintstone4715 😂
@VickiTakacs.
5 жыл бұрын
@@moggridge1 You're welcome but read some trustworthy reviews on the smell because while not a skunk it's bad and I don't truly remember how long it lasted, but it works!
Most health studies regarding wifi or 5G are questionable as the stats can be compiled to show any outcome. The real and most legitimate reason to use ethernet is wifi's and cell signal's lack of privacy and vulnerability to data interception.
@wlonsdale1
6 ай бұрын
Not to merntion stability
I have to use a hotspot for my wifi and am trying to get a wired connection for security and fix wifi connections that can go out for days. can I use a router and/or adapter to do that? If it isn’t possible could I use wifi to computer and then an adapter to get a wired connection like usb from computer to a phone or tablet?
Hello, I have a Xiaomi redmi note 8 and I have a type C cable to RJ45 converter but when connecting on a cell phone it does not give internet access. what should I do? Thanks greetings from Colombia 👍
Hi sir, What ethernet adapter working for realme 6 please reply asap thank you so much
Hi, I am using trendnet usb-c ethernet adapter to android huawei honor play. it does have internet connection through LAN. but i dont seems to be able to see how it get's internet. cant even change the IP settings. any workaround for this?
I have a samsung dex station, which allows me to connect an hdmi out to a monitor and a keyboard in and im looking for a way to get ethernet so this works perfectly for me since I have an extra USB spot
So. With that dungle I could get internet for multiple devices at the same time?
can you recommend a sleeping net? ir have too many neighbour wifi's
@Broxine
5 жыл бұрын
Hypolaristic yes please. Im also interested
@Broxine
5 жыл бұрын
bluetrinity haloseven hm thats interesting! Anyhow, if you sit for example in front of an plasma tv that emits high emf radiation, wouldnd it be better to ground yourself to get rid of the radiation instead just being grilled with it like a steak on a grill? Also wouldn't a grounded mosquito like net that is conductive guard me against emf in my bed?
@L.SPARROW58
4 жыл бұрын
Faraday cage!
Love the black tape over the selfie camera👽😆
Can we use the dongle in oposit direction? I want to provide ithernet from my cell phone (trough cable to the dongle, and from the dongl with ithernet cable to my XBox 360 (doesnt have wifi option). Can i do that?
Hi there, i wanna connect my android to pc with data cable and do mirroring like cast to my pc monitor, but i want to connect to internet with lan cable to. is QacQoc USB (C) 6-in-1 have capability to do that ?. Thanks
I want to connect a Xiaomi MiA1 to a Fritzbox. Which adapter do I need?
Uh, a little bit complicated. However, which is the best USB adaptor for iPad Air 2 now( 2020)? I bought tp-link, nah, it needs the installation of the driver. I got a bad experience with my laptop; thank you:) I use Cat 7 shielded cable, can it work with Apple USB Adapter?
Hi. I want to connect / share the mobile internet to pc using c-type to lan adapter. Please help it is possible to share the mobile network to pc using this adapter ??
Awesome video! Thanks for posting.
witch one for nokia 8 for ethernet ? thanks
So I bought the white one from amazon for my samsung galaxy 4, put it on airplane mode, but no luck. Anyone know which of these dongle things might work with my galaxy for ethernet? Thanks
Hey Scottie thanks for the video! I have the dongle very similar to what you show for my iPhone as well as the Ethernet cable, hardwired into the house. Everything works when connected to Ethernet except FaceTime and iMessage. Any idea why this could be?
@ScottiesTech
Жыл бұрын
Android sometimes does the same thing... I think what's happening is that some apps on the phone can't "see" the Ethernet as a net connection. So if WiFi is off, they think you're offline (or parts of the software do, anyway). I don't know of any fix for it, unfortunately. Everybody just assumes we all use WiFi, all the time!
looking for an adapter for galaxy S7 micro usb port to ethernet. Suggestions?
i get qts1081B for link s5 galaxi to rj45 ... it not detecte from s5 and on pc windows its work with a driver sofwar how can' i get it on s5 ok ?! thknks for answer
i have galaxy s5 with Android and i have got adapter " rj 45 to usb " model " QTS1081B NO :9700 " ; and i active option devloping usb débugin ... and i desactive wifi and 4g wives .. despite the device is juste flashing ligth and isn't operate ? but its operate on windo ws ? what must i do please ?
ok will this work on a Avita Magus II i can't find anything that states it will connect to an ethernet line
Could you use the USB 6 in 1 and ethernet cable lets say ethernet cable connected to ps4 and usb c cable into phone with the USB tethering turned on to your phone. And use your phone for a tethering Hotspot? Or maybe there's something I could use that way instead of using regular Hotspot. Im thinking tethering it could be faster speed?
@ScottiesTech
3 жыл бұрын
That kind of thing IS possible, but it usually requires either a special app and/or rooting your phone and hacking things a bit.
if.. your phone have internet, and you have old laptop that have a usb problem, and that laptop does't have wifi, can we reverse the connection using phone internet using ethernet cable??
Could i use my cellphone data to transfer to my xboxone by using the Ethernet to phone adapter? Im asking because my fast hot spot data ran out but i still have unlimited fast data on my cell phone.
I have apple ipad so what do I need for doing this?
The speed is 100x faster than wifi... Good for download huge files
Legs for humans , no cars needed 😮😮
Does it work with the HTC U11 life?
Would this work on Motorola phones with USB C port 2.0 to Ethernet?
Can I connect my 5G MIFI (no ethernet port) to my gaming console? And get connection on my console?
Thank you for the first honest -- and helpful -- video I've seen about the "complications"! Which bears out the many hours so far sshuttling between KZread videos (most very out of date), online articles and forums (informative but contradictory) and Amazon.co.uk listings (necessary but maddening when comments contradict manufacturers' assertions -- if they make them) trying to find out whether my tablet & phone will connect to Ethernet (in principle, yes and yes) and if so, which adapter to get -- which is very much harder to check or decide, especially as I want a powered hub. But at least I'm now reassured that trying to identify something that will work actually IS a headache to find out, and not just due to my ignorance.
@gabrielmills2361
4 жыл бұрын
PS For anyone who might be helped by this, my Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 and Galaxy Note 9 should in principle both connect via Ethernet, given the greyed-out "Ethernet" listing in Settings > Connections > More connection settings > Ethernet. And one valuable thing I've learnt from this video is (once having dound a suitable adapter hub) to keep wifi connected before plugging in Ethernet cable, in order then to turn off wifi in Settings... Thanks again
@ScottiesTech
4 жыл бұрын
No, you're not dumb: It's a real nightmare sometimes!! And it really shouldn't be that way.
And their it is ! Its getting the adapter now .
There are crystal radios that don’t require a battery. Can a copper spool generate enough power to charge a cell phone? How would that work?
@englishsteve1465
5 жыл бұрын
I don't know but a cheap solar power 'mat' of the type sold in automotive stores for trickle charging car battery's can be made to work (I've done this) and nowadays there are similar ones made for that specific purpose on flea bay, ali xp#### etc
Is it possible to create a mobile hotpot device using a single board?
I have a Samsung chromebook 4 running Android 9 and have a usb-c port. I connected an IP camera that has a built in http web server that i tested over a router and works fine. But if directly connect the camera over the USB-c to ethernet on the chromebook and have my subnets match the port shows connected and I see traffic but http returns connection refused. I suspect some possible security issue , maybe proxy or firewall related. The port has proxy setting options for manual, etc but not sure what to set it to. Anybody know if this is possible?
I love your dongles. They are all so functional and pretty. :-/
Thank you Scottie but can you talk about hard wiring a personal hotspot connection? so for instants turning on your personal hotspot on a phone and using a standard sized double ended female USB adapter and two usb cables and essentially plugging a phone into another phone or a phone into a laptop etc to share an internet connection. that would be a cool video New sub btw enjoying your stuff thanks
Where did you plug in your green ethernet cord to?
Thank You Scottie! :) Thumbs up Indiana USA.
do you mind to open one?, I am interested by what inside???
does this work for the new phones that are out in 2020-2021, huawei, oppo, nubia magic pro 6, rog phone 3 and 5, xiaomi phones
@ThePocketDog1
3 жыл бұрын
I have used an Ethernet adapters on several Honor, Huawei and iPhones and they all work without issue. The iPhones are a pain though because you need to provide power to the adapter via the Apple Lightening to USB 3 Camera kit.
When I use my ethernet adapter with my phone to try and connect to the Xbox One the ethernet option won't toggle on. I am able to click on it but it just won't stay connected.
can you share the most universal ethernet adaptor
i connected one of those ethernet dongles with 3 usb ports to samsung s8. didn't work. it has usb port but i got a usb to usb-c adapter. nothing happens when I plug it in, nada ..
How about when u live in NYC no matter where u go there is WiFi
A Dongle here in the uk is a network connected internet anywhere little usb stick.
How to use brother? I off my wifi signal in Mobile phones then use this cable Ethernet?
So is it a better connection than wireless?
Neat never thought of using a usb to Ethernet adapter for mobile.
@AnonymousUser77254
5 жыл бұрын
Harry Bob because it's crazy...
what about galaxy s7? cant find ethernet option in my settings.
I am Using Samsung S7 Flat..is it possible to Connect Ethernet to my phone
I'm trying to hook up a security camera with a ethernet connection. Will this work, so I can view the camera on my Samsung tablet?
I have gotten a Kindle Fire HD 10 9th generation Tablet to work with a BenFei ethernet adapter. Note that at some point in the past I added some packages (apk files) to the Fire so that I could get the Google Play Store and put Google Chrome on the tablet. When the Ethernet is connected, there is a "" symbol in the upper right corner of the screen, which is the same symbol that appears on an Google Pixel phone that I tested with ethernet as well. I have a Galaxy phone that shows the icon that you indicate...
@ScottiesTech
Жыл бұрын
Oo! I never tried that... Thanks!
Thanks, good to know :)
Do they make one for Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
need this in my life #No5G
@ruquinn
4 жыл бұрын
Bruh
@ruquinn
4 жыл бұрын
@@chaihleeb220 what device you use?
@ruquinn
4 жыл бұрын
@@chaihleeb220 that ain't 5g
@ruquinn
4 жыл бұрын
@@chaihleeb220 nice pick tho.
@HaMaNezam
3 жыл бұрын
#no4G yet
Please can you provide the link to buy RJ45 + tyce c charger inputs adapter you shown in this vidéo ?
@ScottiesTech
2 жыл бұрын
The one in the video is no longer available as far as I can see, but here are 2 others that should work: Belkin: amzn.to/3nyJ5FO Itramax: amzn.to/3a6d9FY (cheaper!)
Great advice with using amazon in this way, good conformation that it's compatible
Can u use a Ethernet adapter without Internet or Wi-Fi?
If your device do not support USB "on the go/OTG" Ethernet, then you can use USB reverse tethering if you have a computer with Ethernet. Look it up on youtube. It is not as convenient and can't download from Google play, but regular surfing the net is great.
Awesome video. Inspired me to buy an adapter since I now have true unlimited 4G with Three.co.uk and tethering over USB in the phone settings does it. Sony Xperia Z3
@juliehealingleaf6211
3 жыл бұрын
Oh use tethering option
Sir ...i have realme 3pro phone ...how can i do ethernet connect my phone...plz tell us.
Can you help me? The 2.0 usb ethernet adaptor is not working in my vivo phone
thanks i tried that on my smartphone and worked
@locutusofborg7122
5 жыл бұрын
sam o , What brand and model of smartphone do you have, what dongle did you use, and are you in the USA? Thanks.
Just subed to your channel great info.. So on top of ethernet doggie you also have to have a router or modem ??
@ScottiesTech
4 жыл бұрын
Yup. You connect the ethernet cable to the dongle and then into whatever kind of "box" you have for your internet. There are usually 4 ethernet ports on the back of the modem/router your ISP gives you - even if you've been using only WiFi.
Can I use this cable to tether internet from my cellphone to my PC using the phone as a hotspot?
@ScottiesTech
3 жыл бұрын
Usually not... Although there are some phones where you can do that, but it usually requires an app and/or other shenanigans like developer mode options, rooting, etc.
thanks
Is it possible to reverse? I want to share internet from my mobile to laptop via ethernet. I do have ethernet to usb cable type A which can be connected to laptop USB port.
@ScottiesTech
2 жыл бұрын
That's usually not so easy, and most often requires rooting the phone. The unfortunately simple solution in this case is to use the phone to create a WiFi Hotspot, and then of course you can connect whatever you want to use the phone's internet connection.
can someone reccomend a brand of cable????????
Thank you for sharing this useful info.
Apple phone and tablet works with expensive adapter set and Chrome book with cheap adapter but what about Samsung tablet . Could not get Fire tablets to work on Ethernet can you help ?
@ScottiesTech
3 жыл бұрын
Each one usually requires a specific adapter... I usually just Google it and find one that works. Fire tablets will not work with Ethernet because Amazon is dumb. :)
Does anyone have an ethernet solution for a verizon moto g6?
Interesting video I am trying to connect my cnc to internet connection it only has Ethernet connection but my laptop doesn’t have Ethernet port my question is do these adapters work to send data from wifi laptop to my cnc or are they only to transfer from an internet source to tablet phone etc as it isn’t working (sending data from my laptop to the cnc 🧐 any advice would be appreciated
@ScottiesTech
2 жыл бұрын
You can do that using Internet Connection Sharing. See here: www.tomshardware.com/how-to/share-internet-connection-windows-ethernet-wi-fi
laptops usb to ethernet cable ?
Can we use one side either a mobile or tablet sim card internet network to another side LAN cable on the laptop to access internet on laptop?
@ScottiesTech
Жыл бұрын
It's possible, but not easy. Easier option is using mobile device as WiFi access point.
@vimalpatel31
Жыл бұрын
@@ScottiesTech In my secondary laptop which is an old one and upgrade from win 7 to 10 but there is a problem with wifi connectivity and... my question remained the same because my laptop USB is already in use and I do not want to purchase an unnecessary external USB hub component if there would be one option of LAN connection to access the LAN port.
Oppo mobiles are not working,need to modify any settings in phone?
Just got a Samsung A11 having problems with setting it up for ethernet can you help or does it just not work. the lights on the adapter aren't lighting up.
@wilsont1010
3 ай бұрын
It's complicated