Recently I bought a micro USB to LAN adapter for the 8.4 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Micro-Mbps-Ethernet-Adapter-Tablet/dp/B00AKXE59E/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1399975910&sr=1-1&keywords=lan+to+micro+usb+adapter
But, when I connect to to my router, I'm unable to connect to the internet via LAN as "Ethernet" is always greyed out in the menu.
I'm pretty sure in the past when I connected a laptop, I just plugged in it and away it went.
So I don't think I need to alter anything on the router.
Is there a way or enabling LAN on the tablet, should it self enable when the cable is connected or is the adapter not suitable ?
Thank you.
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Recently I bought a micro USB to LAN adapter for the 8.4 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Micro-Mbps-Ethernet-Adapter-Tablet/dp/B00AKXE59E/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1399975910&sr=1-1&keywords=lan+to+micro+usb+adapter
But, when I connect to to my router, I'm unable to connect to the internet via LAN as "Ethernet" is always greyed out in the menu.
I'm pretty sure in the past when I connected a laptop, I just plugged in it and away it went.
So I don't think I need to alter anything on the router.
Is there a way or enabling LAN on the tablet, should it self enable when the cable is connected or is the adapter not suitable ?
Thank you.
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Never mind, yet another request for help unanswered.
Anyone ?
I did the same and after a few days of trying to connect it finally worked - for one day! Now the ethernet option is greyed out again, so it does not seem to be the gadget but the tablet. Also had been using an external keyboard and mouse which quit at the same time. So much easier to troubleshoot a real computer. You just dont have access to anything but the 'user friendly' interface with these devices!
But, when I connect to to my router, I'm unable to connect to the internet via LAN as "Ethernet" is always greyed out in the menu.
I'm pretty sure in the past when I connected a laptop, I just plugged in it and away it went.
So I don't think I need to alter anything on the router.
Is there a way or enabling LAN on the tablet, should it self enable when the cable is connected or is the adapter not suitable ?
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Hi, I currently have my FTV connected to my router using a wired connection. I tried to make a wireless hotspot using FTV by using the Wifi Tether Router app. It works fine. I can see the access point and I can connect my laptop and my IPhone to it and surf the internet without any issues.
The problem starts when I connect FTV to my router using the build in wireless card. At this point, if I enable the router (through the app), it disconnects my outgoing wireless connection from FTV to my outside router. The hotspot is ON and working, I can connect to it fine with my laptop, but of course, its useless as there is no outside connection.
My question is, is this possible? Using the internal wireless infrastructure in FTV to both act as a software router (through the app or any other app) and also use it for my outgoing connection to the WAN. Can it do both simultaneously? If possible, does anyone have any suggested settings for this app (Wifi Tether Router)
If no one has any experience with this app, is there other app that makes this possible, paid or free? Thanks.
You only have one radio which can either be used as a client or access point.. But not both at the same time.
This works on phones as it uses the GSM or CDMA radio for the wan and the WiFi for lan.
Ok, thanks. If it helps, I have a USB hub connected to FTV. My wireless keyboard and mouse combo is hooked to that and works. I have a Wireless USB adapter from CompUSA (the kind you plug into a desktop to get wireless capability) which I can use by attaching to the USB hub. Can that somehow be used to accomplish this? I know I can always buy a Wifi as WAN router like CradlePoint, but curious if this can be done through FTV.
Edit: In a way, the next logical question is, can an external USB wireless adapter be used with FTV for its outgoing WAN? If so, how? I have the StickMount loaded and I can browse through another storage USB through ES File Manager. Probably not related, but thats the setup I have now.
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Ok, thanks. If it helps, I have a USB hub connected to FTV. My wireless keyboard and mouse combo is hooked to that and works. I have a Wireless USB adapter from CompUSA (the kind you plug into a desktop to get wireless capability) which I can use by attaching to the USB hub. Can that somehow be used to accomplish this? I know I can always buy a Wifi as WAN router like CradlePoint, but curious if this can be done through FTV.
Edit: In a way, the next logical question is, can an external USB wireless adapter be used with FTV for its outgoing WAN? If so, how? I have the StickMount loaded and I can browse through another storage USB through ES File Manager. Probably not related, but thats the setup I have now.
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Doubt there are drivers for a USB WiFi dongle.
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which tethering app did you use exactly?
The Wifi Tether Router. I can't post links yet.
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Edit: In a way, the next logical question is, can an external USB wireless adapter be used with FTV for its outgoing WAN? .
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This is what I'd try. I'd look to see if other Android STBs can run an external wireless card and if so, try to find the cheapest one with the same wifi chipset.
The problem is going to be in telling the OS to use one adapter for uplink and one for hotspot duty. In theory it's possible, in practice - well, keep the cost of the second dongle below 30 bucks and tell us your findings.
Here's a device some Ouya folks use http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-WNCE2001-Universal-Internet-Adapter/dp/B007CO5DZ4
that link is to the refurb, new they're just north of 50. Here's a similar one that goes new for 25-35
http://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-Universal-Ethernet-Adapter-GWU627/dp/B004UAKCS6/ref=pd_cp_pc_1
Basically, you configure it (connected to a PC) then you connect the device to the ethernet port on your fireTV, it acts as a bridge to the wifi network over the ethernet, so potentially you could then use the wifi onboard as your access point.
Probably you could, actually - you've described doing just that already but using a whole cable run, right?
IMHO if your gonna drop $ might as well by an access point.. They can be had for cheap and you won't be tying up your firetv handling network traffic.
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Probably you could, actually - you've described doing just that already but using a whole cable run, right?
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Thanks for the suggestions, I will give it a shot in the near future.
I am sorry, I missed the last line, don't understand what you are saying there... Thanks.
dbdoshi said:
Thanks for the suggestions, I will give it a shot in the near future.
I am sorry, I missed the last line, don't understand what you are saying there... Thanks.
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Just that in your initial post, you describe running ethernet to your fire and also getting the wifi to work as a hotspot.
Since you'll still be delivering network to the fire ethernet port, this setup will look to the fire as if you've run ethernet to it all the way from your router, and it ought to work just the same.
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Just that in your initial post, you describe running ethernet to your fire and also getting the wifi to work as a hotspot.
Since you'll still be delivering network to the fire ethernet port, this setup will look to the fire as if you've run ethernet to it all the way from your router, and it ought to work just the same.
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Yep, got it, thanks!!
mastafunk said:
You only have one radio which can either be used as a client or access point.. But not both at the same time.
This works on phones as it uses the GSM or CDMA radio for the wan and the WiFi for lan.
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Not doubting this on FTV, but the matricom mx2 boxes can be used as a wireless hotspot as long as you have it on ethernet.
Once you have an unlocked bootloader, you might have acess to traditional android settings like the mx2 with a custom rom. Just an idea...
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Not doubting this on FTV, but the matricom mx2 boxes can be used as a wireless hotspot as long as you have it on ethernet.
Once you have an unlocked bootloader, you might have acess to traditional android settings like the mx2 with a custom rom. Just an idea...
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He's already done that.. Said so in first post.. He is looking to do a hotspot and get internet both from WiFi.
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He's already done that.. Said so in first post.. He is looking to do a hotspot and get internet both from WiFi.
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Lol... I must have read it fast and not paid attention
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He's already done that.. Said so in first post.. He is looking to do a hotspot and get internet both from WiFi.
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That is correct. Works beautifully with ethernet WAN. Works so well that it seems to have a higher broadcast power than my oldish Netgear router. They both sit side by side in my bedroom. As soon as I walk to my garage, my IPhone loses the router, but with FTV it stays connected, with 2 semi circle bars. Also, it chugs along even when FTV goes into sleep mode.
roustabout said:
This is what I'd try. I'd look to see if other Android STBs can run an external wireless card and if so, try to find the cheapest one with the same wifi chipset.
The problem is going to be in telling the OS to use one adapter for uplink and one for hotspot duty. In theory it's possible, in practice - well, keep the cost of the second dongle below 30 bucks and tell us your findings.
Here's a device some Ouya folks use http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-WNCE2001-Universal-Internet-Adapter/dp/B007CO5DZ4
that link is to the refurb, new they're just north of 50. Here's a similar one that goes new for 25-35
http://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-Universal-Ethernet-Adapter-GWU627/dp/B004UAKCS6/ref=pd_cp_pc_1
Basically, you configure it (connected to a PC) then you connect the device to the ethernet port on your fireTV, it acts as a bridge to the wifi network over the ethernet, so potentially you could then use the wifi onboard as your access point.
Probably you could, actually - you've described doing just that already but using a whole cable run, right?
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Instead of a dedicated device you could purchase a chameleon type of device like this.
http://www.amazon.com/802-11b-Porta...r=1-1&keywords=mini+portable+wifi+router+asus
I would love to make my Fire TV an access point. I have a 1st gen and it is also connected via an ethernet cable. Can you tell this newbie how to do it? You mentioned Wifi Tether Router.
I have gotten SideSync 3.0 to work with my desktop (running Win7) via USB3.0.
My desktop does not have Wi-Fi and is connected to the router via Ethernet. I was wondering if Side Sync could establish a connection on the Note 3 from the desktops ethernet to the Note 3's Wi-fi in the same way LG's On Screen Phone does.
Also, what is browse my mobile?
Thanks!
Scruffy,
Did you ever get an answer to this question? I also want to do this over ethernet instead of WiFi..
Unfortunately from my desktop PC SideSync works only via USB; it seems that it requires a Wi-Fi connection present on the computer where it is installed.
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Unfortunately from my desktop PC SideSync works only via USB; it seems that it requires a Wi-Fi connection present on the computer where it is installed.
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Correct. It uses wifi direct.
Sent from my leanKernel 3.14 powered stock 4.4.2 SM-N900T
Latest version has added LAN option.
But my case is a little more complicated. I connect my computer using an Ethernet to WiFi adapter. The adapter connects to the WiFi network of my router but the computer connects to the adapter by Ethernet so still unable to use SideSync
I have already used 3 WiFi USB dongles in my computer and for some strange reason, they all stopped working after a few months of use, that's why I moved to the Ethernet to WiFi adapter.
The problem seems to be the LAN to wich my computer connects is a small LAN created by the adapter, so it is a different LAN from the one created by the router. I have no idea how to solve this.
Yes I can connect to PC without wlan installed on PC:
PC system windows 10
Connected via QR-Code
Hi,
Does anyone know if you can share mobile data via usb c ethernet? I have a router that has 2 wan ports and would like to set up the note 10 + 5g as a failover connection. I have the tmobile version. I plug it into my router and the activity lights light up, but no data is being received. THe option to turn on usb tethering is grayed out. Any assistance is appreciated.
Thank you
What type of router do you have?
dwojr said:
What type of router do you have?
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I have a trendnet TEW-829DRU. I know it's overkill for a home network.
https://www.trendnet.com/products/business-router/ac3000-tri-band-wireless-gigabit-dual-wan-vpn-smb-router-TEW-829DRU
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I have a trendnet TEW-829DRU. I know it's overkill for a home network.
https://www.trendnet.com/products/business-router/ac3000-tri-band-wireless-gigabit-dual-wan-vpn-smb-router-TEW-829DRU
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I dont believe it's overkill whatsoever. I had an asus router not too long ago. When I attatched it to the router and I turned on USB tether, it automatically detected that it was a modem. I was able to share my internet connection thru the router and broadcast the signal. As I understand it this is what your end goal is?
Yeah. Unfortunately the USB cannot be used to share a mobile connection. When I have the ethernet dongle plugged into the phone, usb tether stays greyed out. When I connect it to the WAN 2 port, the ethernet option stays greyed out. But I connect it to an open port the ethernet option becomes active and I can receive a data connection to surf on the phone.
As much as i know it's not possible to share internet via USB. If I'm wrong please let me know.
This will be possible soon: https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/...rives-in-latest-android-11-developer-preview/ although not sure if it will come to the Note 10+ and if so when.
Doesn't Settings>Connections>Mobile Hotspot and Tethering>USB tethering do the job?
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Doesn't Settings>Connections>Mobile Hotspot and Tethering>USB tethering do the job?
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Yeah but when you have a USB ethernet dongle USB tethering is greyed out.
What I did was to get one of these: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01N5RCZQH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and use it in client mode. Works perfectly.
Hello people,
hopefully i am in the right Thread.
I am using now for few days a LTE 4G (from AliExpress) Stick in my car.
Its connected to the USB Port of my Pumpkin Radio.
After few minutes the App EasyConnection-CarbitLink starts and the Stick is NOT connecting to the internet and the WiFi is not enabled. This is very annoying.
So i have to forceclose this app EVERYTIME when i am turning on the engine of my car.
But even then the Stick lose ,while driving, sometimes the connection to the internet and Wifi.
I already tried the Stick at home and have no problems.
Any recommendations?
Hi, mobile-freak.
I also suffered this same problem altought it happened with a Huawei dongle.
The problem is: dongle tries to comunicate by the usb port with HU, but there´s not compatibility in communication.
The only thing you have to do is connect the dongle to a 5V universal usb charger and dongle will connect to the ISP and will establish a wifi network to which you´ll be able to connect without more problems.
This way, EasyConnection will not start.
I got one with WiFi and 4G, USB is only used for power. So I connect with WiFi from the HU to the dongle.