Is the Nexus 5 able to connect to ethernet via some USB-RJ45 adapter without any tweaking like Nexus 7 and so? or otherwise it needs some minor tweeks? or its totally impossible to get ethernet connection in this phone without HUGE changes?
Thank you in advance.
Anyone?
I can't believe noone is interested in this
RusherDude said:
I can't believe noone is interested in this
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm just curious, and please don't take this as a troll, but why would you want or need to? Smartphones are designed as wireless devices.
RusherDude said:
I can't believe noone is interested in this
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I just tried it and no go. I did get it working on my N7, but I'm not sure at this point if a similar tweak will get it going on the n5 or not.
tomvankirk said:
I just tried it and no go. I did get it working on my N7, but I'm not sure at this point if a similar tweak will get it going on the n5 or not.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
probably because the kernel for n5 doesn't have the driver module, while n7 kernel has it?
have a usb 3.0 ethernet dongle and Y cable... will try it, and maybe compile and modprobe the module if necessary
EDIT: /proc/kmsg recognises my device as a ax88179 usb 3.0 ethernet chip when connected, but that's about it for now... no lights flashing on the NIC (I am using a powered USB Y cable, so it should be working), no ifconfig/network changes
afazel said:
I'm just curious, and please don't take this as a troll, but why would you want or need to? Smartphones are designed as wireless devices.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+1 im actually surprised that theres such a thing as microusb to ethernet.
I actually got a microusb to 10/100 ethernet adapter to try this. To answer a previous question, sometimes when traveling hotel wifi is awful or spotty but they have a serviceable ethernet port. Wifi hotspot from cellular on roaming data is unacceptably expensive and there's no wifi mirroring support that I know of that would let you find a spot in a room with a Wifi signal and mirror it to the rest of the room. So if you can connect the phone by ethernet as in internet source then share that through wifi or bluetooth hotspot you have a convenient mini router in your phone.
In any case, when I tried it the adapter seems to get power, it lights up and the light flashes when I connect it to my network but if I disable the wireless radios on the phone it gets no internet access. Are there drivers we can install that would enable this?
afazel said:
I'm just curious, and please don't take this as a troll, but why would you want or need to? Smartphones are designed as wireless devices.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Why not? Just in case of hotels with no wifi or other strange situations. If you travel a lot, you will find them, and ethernet is everywhere.. wifi isn't.
tomvankirk said:
I just tried it and no go. I did get it working on my N7, but I'm not sure at this point if a similar tweak will get it going on the n5 or not.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, I got it to work stock on the nexus 7 (I think its because Asus puts the drivers for all their tablets) and it doesn't work on nexus 5.. damn.
paperWastage said:
probably because the kernel for n5 doesn't have the driver module, while n7 kernel has it?
have a usb 3.0 ethernet dongle and Y cable... will try it, and maybe compile and modprobe the module if necessary
EDIT: /proc/kmsg recognises my device as a ax88179 usb 3.0 ethernet chip when connected, but that's about it for now... no lights flashing on the NIC (I am using a powered USB Y cable, so it should be working), no ifconfig/network changes
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the effort mate. It sucks that there's no support.
TheAtheistOtaku said:
+1 im actually surprised that theres such a thing as microusb to ethernet.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
As I said to the other guy, ethernet is everywhere, wifi isn't. If you traveled a lot you'd know :good:.
tmagritte said:
I actually got a microusb to 10/100 ethernet adapter to try this. To answer a previous question, sometimes when traveling hotel wifi is awful or spotty but they have a serviceable ethernet port. Wifi hotspot from cellular on roaming data is unacceptably expensive and there's no wifi mirroring support that I know of that would let you find a spot in a room with a Wifi signal and mirror it to the rest of the room. So if you can connect the phone by ethernet as in internet source then share that through wifi or bluetooth hotspot you have a convenient mini router in your phone.
In any case, when I tried it the adapter seems to get power, it lights up and the light flashes when I connect it to my network but if I disable the wireless radios on the phone it gets no internet access. Are there drivers we can install that would enable this?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the effort. I am trying to find info on this.
EDIT: look!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47078685
gingerneil says he's got the n5 with ethernet working!! :fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
I'm really sorry about reviving this super duper old thread, but this is the first Google result for "nexus 5 ethernet" (without quotes). I just want to report that on my Android M developer preview Nexus 5, ethernet does indeed work out of the box without needing root. I suspect it should also work in Lollipop but I haven't tested it (supposedly ethernet on the Nexus 5 was added then).
You can see in that image my phone accessing my router's admin page, which is blocked on WiFi and is only accessible over ethernet.
I'm using this microusb to ethernet adapter:
Plugable® USB 2.0 OTG Micro-B to 10/100 Fast Ethernet Adapter for Compatible Tablets and Smartphones (ASIX AX88772A chipset)
Robpol86 said:
I'm really sorry about reviving this super duper old thread, but this is the first Google result for "nexus 5 ethernet" (without quotes). I just want to report that on my Android M developer preview Nexus 5, ethernet does indeed work out of the box without needing root. I suspect it should also work in Lollipop but I haven't tested it (supposedly ethernet on the Nexus 5 was added then).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm glad you did revive the thread. I just plugged the "pluggable" brand micro usb to ethernet adapter that I've used with a Nexus Player successfully into my Nexus 5 on M preview 2. It works. It shows a little ethernet status icon in the status bar. However, there doesn't seem to be any way to customize the settings. Like switch it from DHCP to a fixed address. Any idea if that's possible??
As a side note, plugging in the Chromecast ethernet/power combo into the Nexus 5 will charge, but is not recognized as an ethernet network.
Ethernet in nexus5
Hi friends, I hv Nexus 5 with marshmallow. The USB Ethernet works in office but not in my home. Net is working in home. Any suggestions? Thank you
Google's "Ethernet Adapter for Chromecast"
Averix said:
plugging in the Chromecast ethernet/power combo into the Nexus 5 will charge, but is not recognized as an ethernet network.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The kernel has to support charging in USB host mode I would suggest. I want to get Google's "Ethernet Adapter for Chromecast" to work on my Nexus 7 2013: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ne.../googles-ethernet-adapter-chromecast-t3547827
Related
I just took delivery of the new ASUS Connect Dock, purchased from Amazon.de for €75.15.
I also own the keyboard dock but find the latching system a bit awkward for everyday use as a desktop top docking/charging system. I'd been looking for something like this for a while. It had already been discussed in another thread and on a chance I placed the order. At the time it said that delivery would be in 4-6 weeks. I was quite surprised when I got a message to say that the item I had always thought of as "vapour-ware", was set for delivery on the 17th of October. Well, it's the 16th today and I'm happy to say it's here.
As you can see from the pictures below it's quite small but fits the tablet perfectly without any real drag on the plug being felt either when docking or undocking.
When I first docked I had the LAN cable and power cables plugged in and the TF700 immediately recognised the dock, connectd to the LAN via DHCP and proceeded to charge. I found that the notification bar now had a few new icons, one of which was for the LAN. Tapping this icon brought up a settings page which gave me the option to use a DHCP or Static IP connection. Once I had configured a static IP I had a button which said CONNECT appear, which when touched connected with the new parameters. All was well. :good:
I next tried to connect one of the two USB ports to my PC to see if it would be recognised but obviously they are OTG and cannot be used for a data connection for transfer of files from the PC - no fastboot or ADB. Connecting a USB memory key needed the use of the mount option under Settings-Storage before it would connect. The same was true for when I tried my 1Tb HardDisk. Once mounted both worked as expected. I imagine that connecting a mouse and keyboard would be a no brainer. I can't verify this or that a wireless setup would work.
It is rather expensive for what it is and has a few shortcomings - no HDMI port, no USB data pass-through - but it does do its intended job well. There is a supposed amplified audio-out port but I have not tried this yet. I have no idea whether it is connected internally via USB or directly to the headphone socket. Maybe someone in the future may open one up and check out the internals so we can know more.
Typically I like accessories and this adds to the kit nicely.
Cheers,
Eric
EDIT: I tried the USB HardDisk again and this time it was recognised immediately and opened Filemanager. I was able to watch a movie directly from the drive which I guess means that the USB ports are also powered. I'm even happier now!
very nice, if only it had hdmi
sent from LG optimus s (republic wireless) on tapatalk
eckka said:
When I first docked I had the LAN cable and power cables plugged in and the TF700 immediately recognised the dock, connectd to the LAN via DHCP and proceeded to charge. I found that the notification bar now had a few new icons, one of which was for the LAN. Tapping this icon brought up a settings page which gave me the option to use a DHCP or Static IP connection. Once I had configured a static IP I had a button which said CONNECT appear, which when touched connected with the new parameters. All was well. :good:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you use a USB Ethernet adapter, you'll see the exact same notifications. Just FYI.
Midnitte said:
very nice, if only it had hdmi
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Indeed, that is what I am really waiting for - that would earn the name "Connect dock" for sure
i can't see your pictures - and very much would like to! i'm seeing a section for thumbnails on your post, but no actual thumbnails in it
UPDATE: reloaded the page a bunch of times and the pics showed up - thanks for sharing! it's WAY smaller than i thought it would be. smells like a perfect thing to use on your bed table to turn your 700 into a clock replacement overnight (gotta keep these geek tech assets working 24x7!!!!!). seems pricey for what you get, but i think i'll grab one when they hit the states.
doody.
Damn,
I really want this if it does connect reliably thru USB to any PC.
Thats OK said:
Damn,
I really want this if it does connect reliably thru USB to any PC.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm guessing that you want to know if it can connect to a PC via the USB ports provided!
The short answer is NO!
It's one of the first things I tried. :crying:
eckka said:
I'm guessing that you want to know if it can connect to a PC via the USB ports provided!
The short answer is NO!
It's one of the first things I tried. :crying:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Dang it...I'm sad now...
...well not too sad
Thanks for the information. Do you know if the dock works when powered by a cigarette lighter in the car?
matt11601 said:
Thanks for the information. Do you know if the dock works when powered by a cigarette lighter in the car?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I haven't tried it but I'd say it would since the power input is the standard 40pin plug and that's what's on the car charger as well.
I know for certain that the tablet charges on 12V because I modified a cable from a car charger - the circuit inside contained a 12V regulator - onto a Kensington netbook charger. The only critical bit is the need to be able to provide at least 1.5A, preferably 2.0A.
I don't have the means to test it so you'll just have to believe me or wait until someone else can.
Gotcha, thanks for the reply. I wonder if the USB ports work with a hub, that could be interesting.
If only I could find a US vendor then I could try these ideas out myself.
it'll work but it wont say its charging and will take forever to gain any charge
sent from LG optimus s (republic wireless) on tapatalk
Asus drives me nuts!
http://www.asus.com/Peripherals_Accessories/Eee_Pad_Accessories/Connect_Dock/#overview
Above is the link for the dock, yet these Asus people offer no info on how to actually obtain the frigging thing.
There's got to be a factory somewhere in Taipei that's stamping these things out by the pallet loads every hour.
I hate this "dangle a neat-o accessory over a pond full of hungry fish" attitude then let 'em starve!
Damn them!
Network
I have a USB Ethernet. Assuming dock Ethernet works the same......
The tablet connects to the LAN on which the Ethernet exists
Using a file explorer (I use ES File Explorer) I can log onto the LAN via the Ethernet (also works via WiFi).
So long as the required shares are set up back at the PC, there is no problem accessing, copying, deleting etc.
I have even played movies which exist on my media server on The LAN, via WiFi, and watched them on the tablet. Not totally smooth but easily watchable as I fall asleep in bed!
Simples!
Regards to all
Ian Wilson
And, forgot to mention.... I have a USB HD which connects fine through the USB on the keyboard dock - power and data - no problem.
printer
It would be great if yo could hook up a printer to the dock
hillyard said:
It would be great if yo could hook up a printer to the dock
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can use Google Cloud Print to print wirelessly from the Tablet. If your printer supports Cloud Print directly (not that many do) you can set this up very easily, and no PC connection is required - only an internet connection for the printer. If your printer doesn't support it directly, you can still set it up and print to it, but it requires your PC to be on and connected (cable or WiFi) to the printer.
This is actually a pretty slick option - works from my Samsung Galaxy Nexus and probably most other Android phones.
If anyone has any info on a US release date, I would appreciate it. Calling ASUS did not help because they weren't even aware of this dock. They kept insisting I was referring to the keyboard dock.
Maybe Asus will bring the Connect Dock to the US for the holidays. I would really prefer one of these next to my bed than the tab in its keyboard dock!
Come On Asus!!!
Midnitte said:
very nice, if only it had hdmi
sent from LG optimus s (republic wireless) on tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
rivetM4n said:
Indeed, that is what I am really waiting for - that would earn the name "Connect dock" for sure
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Does the TF700 have the ability to route HDMI through the dock connector? I mean is the wiring in place, I ask because it would seem that they would have forgone a dedicated port if so and used a modified MHL connection?
mc_365 said:
Does the TF700 have the ability to route HDMI through the dock connector? I mean is the wiring in place, I ask because it would seem that they would have forgone a dedicated port if so and used a modified MHL connection?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Having looked at the threads which discuss the pinout configuration for the 40pin connector I can say that it doesn't like there are any connections to HDMI available. There is no passthrough for HDMI on this dock and since it doesn't look like the connector has the pins that it would be pretty sure that it's not possible.
I am looking to buy a 3G or 4G USB dongle to use with the Surface RT...
Can anyone confirm if they have a 3G or 4G USB dongle working with their Surface RT?
Can you confirm Dongle modle number as well please?
I am interested in this as well. AT&T LTE specifically.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-Ericss...549?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d328d3165
I bought this specifically for my Surface and it doesn't work. I'm hanging on to it just in case I decide to get a Surface Pro later on...
crav4speed said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-Ericss...549?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d328d3165
I bought this specifically for my Surface and it doesn't work. I'm hanging on to it just in case I decide to get a Surface Pro later on...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The ones that will work are those with NDIS 6.3
Anyone happen to have the Sierra Wireless AirCard 313U to test out on a Surface?
Google for Netzero4g 4G hotspot. I think that so far that type of device are going to be the only option.
My Clearspot works well.
I really need an AT&T solution. Anyone test anything? I am tethering via my iPhone 5 right now, but want to get away from that.
Why not look into the "mobile hotspot" type devices as opposed to a USB dongle. All of them will be compatible being that you only connect to it via WiFi. Much more convenient since you don't have to plug it in to anything.
criccio said:
Why not look into the "mobile hotspot" type devices as opposed to a USB dongle. All of them will be compatible being that you only connect to it via WiFi. Much more convenient since you don't have to plug it in to anything.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am tethering via wifihotspot off my Android phone - Verizon. Only thing is in Hotspot mode it kills my battery on my phone, and wifi speed is a bit slow.
Hi All,
I'm trying to get a USB device connected to my phone (specifically an OBDII reader with Torque Pro). No matter what I do, I can't get it to recognize on my Nexus S 4g. When I run USB Host Diagnostics, it basically says it can't find anything.
I'm running a flavor of Cyanogen 10 with its stock kernal.
My questions are:
Do I need to go through a powered USB hub to get the proper power?
Do I need a specific kernel with the correct host modules enabled? (if so, can someone point me to one)
Thanks,
Torque Pro worked fine with my NS4G with a cheap ebay bluetooth adapter with no hassle. That adapter had no batteries at all, it was powered through the ALDL port on the car. I couldn't imagine needing power since no scanner I know of needs power at the ALDL port, it pulls it from the port itself. I would bet it is USB driver problems, or problems reading the USB adapter through Jellybean because of this new MTP protocol that sucks
Good to know.
Should I try a HoneyComb ROM? I guess it COULD be the OTG cable I got from amazon. Maybe it's not plugging in all the way.
thx
DizturbedOne said:
Torque Pro worked fine with my NS4G with a cheap ebay bluetooth adapter with no hassle. That adapter had no batteries at all, it was powered through the ALDL port on the car. I couldn't imagine needing power since no scanner I know of needs power at the ALDL port, it pulls it from the port itself. I would bet it is USB driver problems, or problems reading the USB adapter through Jellybean because of this new MTP protocol that sucks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
shelbydz said:
Good to know.
Should I try a HoneyComb ROM? I guess it COULD be the OTG cable I got from amazon. Maybe it's not plugging in all the way.
thx
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No Honeycomb roms for Nexus S...
I highly suggest a OBDII bluetooth adapter. They're 15$ on the net and will spare you the trouble. Make sure you find one that has good reviews, some cheap ones have problem connecting to some cars because of broken J1850 PWM (i think it's PWM, might be VPW) protocol.
Good day everybody...
I just got my usb OTG cable for the htc and it works very good with beanstalk 4.4
I also had a wifi dongle that occasionally used with my computer, can i get it to work with my htc one x at&t to get more wifi reception and get online?
The usb wifi dongle is a ralink series
Thanks to everyone for the responses
I'm thinking it depends on how much power the dongle draws.
Sent from my Evita
timmaaa said:
I'm thinking it depends on how much power the dongle draws.
Sent from my Evita
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
But to put it to work, special features or modules on the kernel? Drivers or something? Or an app to make functional?
Have you researched?
Sent from my Evita
Here on xda just some for motorola atrix and other phones compilaring the drivers into the kernel nothing exactly with htc one x or the dongle it self and on google nothing, i can try just to put it and also to confirm if alone is going to install and search signal or be detected like a mass storage unit thats why my question
Ok, well if it isn't a mass storage unit it won't be detected as a mass storage unit. If you're on a Sense ROM the Sense kernels should OTG capability built in. And I believe the kernel in all current aosp ROMs have OTG capability built in too.
Sent from my Evita
I test just now with my memory stick of 4 gb and it is detected like mass storage, i even make some backup's of the last rom that i have on TWRP and make another one from the current that i have Beanstalk 4.4
I'll be connecting the usb wifi dongle but i dont know how is going to be recongzied (sorry if it wrong, little bit rusty with my english) as a wifi detecting dongle or just something detected but not functional.
If this is the case anyone knows of an app to handled this? Or terminal script? Or nobody has try yet
Just confirm something for me. Is this dongle going to transmit an internet connection through the usb connection or will it transmit a WiFi signal your phone can connect to? My understanding is that it will be the latter in which case all you need from the usb connection is power. Have you tried just connecting it to the phone yet?
Sent from my Evita
I already connected and needs power
My understanding is that the phone dosent pass voltage trought the microusb for that matter dosent light up the wifi dongle
I have to get a wifi dongle with some battery on theself
Probable test it with a router wifi modem plug to a power cord and get some signal trought that and get the cable that has ethernet conection with a usb on the other end and plug it to the OTG cable
That's very hard to understand. I need you to answer my questions. Is this device going to transmit an internet connection through the cable or is it going to transmit it wirelessly?
Sent from my Evita
Ok, sorry
My purpose is to get wifi signal through the usb wifi dongle, as is said before there's have to be some power to power on the dongle or a least with my dongle
That still isn't clear. You want the connection transmitted through the usb connection, not via WiFi signal?
Sent from my Evita
I want a wifi signal trought the dongle
Ok that still isn't specific because either way it's through the dongle, but I'm going to assume you mean through the usb connection. If the device isn't lighting up though I would assume that it isn't being recognised as a compatible device.
Sent from my Evita
No dosent show as compatible not even start the dongle
Sent from my One X using xda app-developers app
I'd suggest searching for apps that may assist you.
Sent from my Evita
Simply purchase one of these adapters: http://goo.gl/D3fEu9 and this OTG cable: http://goo.gl/lJNqai
Before rebooting, disconnect your WiFi, plug in the adapter and the ethernet dongle, then boot. If you need IP settings other than DHCP, you'll have to manually configure it, but your Nexus Player will autodetect the dongle upon boot and you'll have options.
Note that the adapter is only 100Base-T, I haven't found a gigabit unit that is recognized by the kernel yet.
At first I thought this was about a 100 meter cable from the title. Might want to edit the title.
Great find though! I'd like to potentially add ethernet at some point to mine. I at least have an AC network.
peef said:
Simply purchase one of these adapters: http://goo.gl/D3fEu9 and this OTG cable: http://goo.gl/lJNqai
Before rebooting, disconnect your WiFi, plug in the adapter and the ethernet dongle, then boot. If you need IP settings other than DHCP, you'll have to manually configure it, but your Nexus Player will autodetect the dongle upon boot and you'll have options.
Note that the adapter is only 100Base-T, I haven't found a gigabit unit that is recognized by the kernel yet.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1 GBs would need USB 3 which isn't on the NP.
isketerol said:
1 GBs would need USB 3 which isn't on the NP.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There are USB 2.0 gigabit adapters like this one:
http://www.amazon.ca/Plugable-Gigabit-Ethernet-Network-Adapter/dp/B003VSTDFG/
I don't have that one, but I know the chipset it has in it is fully supported in lollipop. While the above wouldn't give you true gigabit speeds due to usb 2's 480mpbs ceiling, you'd get close to 300mpbs which is three or more times what you get out of a 100mbps adapter.
peef said:
Simply purchase one of these adapters: http://goo.gl/D3fEu9 and this OTG cable: http://goo.gl/lJNqai
Before rebooting, disconnect your WiFi, plug in the adapter and the ethernet dongle, then boot. If you need IP settings other than DHCP, you'll have to manually configure it, but your Nexus Player will autodetect the dongle upon boot and you'll have options.
Note that the adapter is only 100Base-T, I haven't found a gigabit unit that is recognized by the kernel yet.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can confirm this works on initial boot, bypassing the prompt for WiFi settings.
jumpmanjay said:
Can confirm this works on initial boot, bypassing the prompt for WiFi settings.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have an old usb 10/100 ethernet adapter that i used to use with a really old WDTV box. I plugged it in (using an OTG adapter) before my first boot. Everything worked perfectly without any intervention on my part. There weren't any prompts regarding the network that I remember.
4.3gb bluray rips play fine using Kodi beta 5. I haven't had any network throughput issues.
Can someone with a working adapter post a link for it, preferably an Amazon link if it exists? I bought this one and it doesn't work - nothing gets detected.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KBZF20W/ref=pe_385040_121528360_TE_dp_1
same here
nyijedi said:
Can someone with a working adapter post a link for it, preferably an Amazon link if it exists? I bought this one and it doesn't work - nothing gets detected.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KBZF20W/ref=pe_385040_121528360_TE_dp_1
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yep got the same one off of ebay and doesnt work!
pretty bummed but would love if someone could please share one that does work!
The one I linked to in the first post definitely does work. I first tried one "for Android" on Amazon that had a Micro USB plug and it did not work. If someone finds one with a Micro USB, I'd love to know because it would eliminate the cable requirement. FYI, the one I linked in the first post has an "ASIX AX88772 USB 2.0 Ethernet" chipset.
Me again
So I modified my right angle USB OTG because I didn't want to wait for shipping on getting a new one. I have a TRENDNet USB Ethernet adapter (TU2-ET100 I believe but mine is blue) and it works just fine. Thought I would mention that and maybe they have a 10/100/1000 that might work.
This adapter works great:
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=27_1048_1051&item_id=077935
nyijedi said:
Can someone with a working adapter post a link for it, preferably an Amazon link if it exists? I bought this one and it doesn't work - nothing gets detected.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KBZF20W/ref=pe_385040_121528360_TE_dp_1
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ET4KHJ2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I bought this one, works fine for me
Also keep in mind that for some adapter you need to boot into recovery first.... than boot into Android. dont ask me why that works but i had to for my adapter. try it with yours before you buy another.
mejdam said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ET4KHJ2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I bought this one, works fine for me
Also keep in mind that for some adapter you need to boot into recovery first.... than boot into Android. dont ask me why that works but i had to for my adapter. try it with yours before you buy another.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the link, and thanks for the tip about booting into recovery. I was unaware of that.
Is there any way to boot into recovery on this thing without hooking up to a PC and using adb? The location of my Nexus Player doesn't make it easy to connect to a PC while keeping the power on.
EDIT: Nevermind. I found that button on the bottom. Are you saying you just boot into recovery with the ethernet cable already attached, and then boot from recovery and the Ethernet connection is then automatically detected? If so, that unfortunately still doesn't work with my adapter. I'm going to order that other one that you posted. Thanks.
nyijedi said:
Thanks for the link, and thanks for the tip about booting into recovery. I was unaware of that.
Is there any way to boot into recovery on this thing without hooking up to a PC and using adb? The location of my Nexus Player doesn't make it easy to connect to a PC while keeping the power on.
EDIT: Nevermind. I found that button on the bottom. Are you saying you just boot into recovery with the ethernet cable already attached, and then boot from recovery and the Ethernet connection is then automatically detected? If so, that unfortunately still doesn't work with my adapter. I'm going to order that other one that you posted. Thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yep thats exactly what i meant. sorry it didnt work
mejdam said:
yep thats exactly what i meant. sorry it didnt work
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
im having same trouble too,im running lollirock 1.6 , cant seem to connect ethernet, the lights come on,.... on the router the uploading light comes on but not the downloading.........
Trendnet USB 3.0 Gigabit works fine
I bought a trendnet usb 3.0 gigabit adapter and it worked fine (I know it's not actually gigabit since the usb port is USB 2.0 on nexus player). The dongle was like 19 bucks at Frys. I also bought another gigabit dongle from frys as I needed the trendnet one for my chromebook and the new one I bought worked fine too, I just forgot the brand it was.
i have seen some of these that already have the micro usb plug so u dont need an otg cable. saw them on ebay.