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USB to Ethernet cable

Ok i know there is already a thread talking about ethernet to usb adapters but this is a little bit of a different situation. Today while cleaning one of the offices i work for a came across a USB to Ethernet CABLE. Not an adapter per se just a cable with both a male usb and male ethernet. Now i wanted to know is it possible to hook the USB side upto my OTG cable and plug the ethernet end into a router or hub and attain a wired connection?

zinv said:
Ok i know there is already a thread talking about ethernet to usb adapters but this is a little bit of a different situation. Today while cleaning one of the offices i work for a came across a USB to Ethernet CABLE. Not an adapter per se just a cable with both a male usb and male ethernet. Now i wanted to know is it possible to hook the USB side upto my OTG cable and plug the ethernet end into a router or hub and attain a wired connection?
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its the same thing just as one piece

I have a few cables like this as well (1 end has USB and Ethernet, the other end has Ethernet). Can't say it's ever worked on my desktop though...

alright ill just have to give it a try when i get the chance

You are heading for trouble there. That cable is not a ethernet cable, it is to plug into a battery backup for monitoring. At best you would be risking damage to your tablet if you trying to use it like you described. And yes, it was a poor choice by the battery backup manufacturers to use a cat 5 connector on one end of their cables.

usb to ethernet plug?

Does anyone have experience running ethernet to microusb on android devices? i really want the nexus player but no ethernet is an absolute deal killer for me. i dont believe in streaming 1080p video over wifi. i know it only has usb 2.0 but that should support up to 480mb/s theoretically. perhaps using a device like this: http://www.amazon.com/Smays-Etherne...3460191&sr=8-1&keywords=micro+usb+to+ethernet

I agree.
I would love to buy one of these, but my AP is upstairs above my living room and I do not get the best WiFi at my entertainment center. I have a range extender downstairs, but it is at the other end of the house.
My ChromeCast often stutters (or just won't work) on anything more than 480p Video.
But I do have Gigabit Ethernet wired to a switch at my entertainment center.
I use USB Ethernet adapters with Android HDMI sticks all the time. The Android Sticks have either full Size USB, an Ethernet Connection, or I use an OTG cable.
I would think that the OTG cable and USB Ethernet adapter would work with the Nexus Player, unless they specifically took the drivers out. Common or Generic chipset USB Ethernet Drivers seem to be pretty well supported in most Android Firmwares.
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Sorry to double post, but if you are wondering how a USB Ethernet adapter would be connected to a Nexus Player, you would just need one of these:
http://www.dx.com/p/cy-u2-166-usb-f...-adapter-cable-black-15cm-205901#.VD_RJLYXw3A
A hacked USB Travel Hub can also be used.

thanks, i think i have a spare otg cable laying around somewhere. my only question is does the micro usb on the player get used for power or for plugging in peripheral devices such as the ethernet adapter?

thecrunked said:
thanks, i think i have a spare otg cable laying around somewhere. my only question is does the micro usb on the player get used for power or for plugging in peripheral devices such as the ethernet adapter?
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I don't have any inside information, but as far as I can see, it is powered through the micro USB. (Just like ChromeCast).
That is why you would need a cable like the one I linked to. Notice that it has a separate micro USB female for Power only.
Note also that there is another post in this forum "What Nexus Player won't Do", and Ethernet is not mentioned as removed in that list, so that may give some hope that it is in there.
The settings menus would also have to know how to allow you to configure the new network interface.
ChromeCast (stock ROM) does not support USB Ethernet, but of course the ChromeCast is a much simpler, no-UI device.
We will just have to wait until they are in peoples hands.
Frankly, I have to say that I am out. There are many good Android Set-top boxes out there that have a full selection of ports, possibly better processors, and are cheaper.
By the time you buy the Nexus Player, a wireless keyboard (which you are going to want), the game controller, USB adapters, and Ethernet dongle, you are going to be in the $200 range, and you are going to have a mess of wires and adapters -- No thanks.
I'll "stick" with my "stick", or upgrade to a newer Chinese Android STB that has a decent processor and all the ports.

Linuxslate said:
I don't have any inside information, but as far as I can see, it is powered through the micro USB. (Just like ChromeCast).
That is why you would need a cable like the one I linked to. Notice that it has a separate micro USB female for Power only.
Note also that there is another post in this forum "What Nexus Player won't Do", and Ethernet is not mentioned as removed in that list, so that may give some hope that it is in there.
The settings menus would also have to know how to allow you to configure the new network interface.
ChromeCast (stock ROM) does not support USB Ethernet, but of course the ChromeCast is a much simpler, no-UI device.
We will just have to wait until they are in peoples hands.
Frankly, I have to say that I am out. There are many good Android Set-top boxes out there that have a full selection of ports, possibly better processors, and are cheaper.
By the time you buy the Nexus Player, a wireless keyboard (which you are going to want), the game controller, USB adapters, and Ethernet dongle, you are going to be in the $200 range, and you are going to have a mess of wires and adapters -- No thanks.
I'll "stick" with my "stick", or upgrade to a newer Chinese Android STB that has a decent processor and all the ports.
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yah i might just pick up the amazon fire tv. the only thing i am gonna use it for is xbmc/kodi and plex. maybe some youtube, netflix, and light web browsing if that.

Since it is relevant to this thread (at least a bit), I'm going to go ahead and post a link to an article on my website:
http://linuxslate.com/Guide_Android_Stick_TV_Box.html
I am NOT trying to dissuade anybody from buying the Nexus player. If you have good wifi and you don't want the headaches associated with a Chinese media player, the Nexus Player is an excellent choice.

thecrunked said:
thanks, i think i have a spare otg cable laying around somewhere. my only question is does the micro usb on the player get used for power or for plugging in peripheral devices such as the ethernet adapter?
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The official page says:
18W DC power
HDMI out ([email protected])
Micro-USB 2.0
So that's a separate power jack, and then USB for OTG or firmware updates or whatever.
Note that you don't want to get too new of a dongle, because if this doesn't have the absolute latest Linux kernel it might not support some of the newer gigabit dongles.

thecrunked said:
Does anyone have experience running ethernet to microusb on android devices? i really want the nexus player but no ethernet is an absolute deal killer for me. i dont believe in streaming 1080p video over wifi. i know it only has usb 2.0 but that should support up to 480mb/s theoretically. perhaps using a device like this: http://www.amazon.com/Smays-Etherne...3460191&sr=8-1&keywords=micro+usb+to+ethernet
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I can stream 1080p @ full Blu-Ray bitrate no problem..the problem is not the technology but likely your implementation. Also USB2 is limited to 256mb/s after overhead is subtracted. Thats far less than 802.11AC can do, I get a 890mb connection with a $15 .AC adapter on one of my PC's.
Linuxslate said:
I agree.
I would love to buy one of these, but my AP is upstairs above my living room and I do not get the best WiFi at my entertainment center. I have a range extender downstairs, but it is at the other end of the house.
My ChromeCast often stutters (or just won't work) on anything more than 480p Video.
But I do have Gigabit Ethernet wired to a switch at my entertainment center.
A hacked USB Travel Hub can also be used.
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If you have a lan drop and switch at your Entertainment center then your highest performance option is to add a access point to that switch, not to use a USB>Ethernet.
thecrunked said:
yah i might just pick up the amazon fire tv. the only thing i am gonna use it for is xbmc/kodi and plex. maybe some youtube, netflix, and light web browsing if that.
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I'm thinking about trying out the NexusPlayer to replace our FireTV...the FireTV is pretty great but its buggy and nobody seems to be trying to fix the bugs. Hulu loves to crash and has various other playback problems that we experience more than once a day (simply stops playing, or freezes, sometimes after a commercial the screen just goes black with a network logo[like ABC] but the audio is playing), Netflix also occasionally crashes back to the FireTV homescreen, Plex works ok sometimes but has trouble others, the plus is that it has Wifi+Ethernet+Optical. We previously had a Roku3 which was turtle slow compared to the FireTV. I should add that these bugs are widespread and common to many people, these are not issues limited to me or just a few people.

sluflyer06;
I do nit disagree with anything you are saying, however:
I do not see the point of having a wireless AP right next to ever node on my network.
Doesn't that make the "wireless " part nonsensical?.
2nd, I have Gigabit USB Ethernet adapters that use USB 3.0.

Linuxslate said:
sluflyer06;
I do nit disagree with anything you are saying, however:
I do not see the point of having a wireless AP right next to ever node on my network.
Doesn't that make the "wireless " part nonsensical?.
2nd, I have Gigabit USB Ethernet adapters that use USB 3.0.
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Well if your wireless is weak in that area, wouldn't a AP there benefit your other devices (laptops, tablets, phones?)? I agree that you don't NEED a acesspoint at every drop but we will always have a signifigant # of devices that cannot be wired these days so if you happen to have a drop in a room or area with weak WiFi it seems like the perfect opportunity to kill 2 birds with 1 stone. Also in regards to your USB3 adapter, it won't do you any good with the NexusPlayer because it only has a USB2.0 port...still not a restriction for video though...265 is way above even the highest bitrate blu-ray.

Quite shocked that:
It's not USB 3.0 OTG
That it doesn't have Ethernet at all, maybe a limitation of the Intel SoC? I know the Snapdragon 805 and friends have USB 3.0 OTG...
I wonder how the Intel SoC will play out. Intel is late to this party...

2bluesc said:
Quite shocked that:
It's not USB 3.0 OTG
That it doesn't have Ethernet at all, maybe a limitation of the Intel SoC? I know the Snapdragon 805 and friends have USB 3.0 OTG...
I wonder how the Intel SoC will play out. Intel is late to this party...
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The ARK page (Intel's CPU library) shows USB 3.0 (and up to 4GB of RAM, while we're at it). Maybe it's a cost thing? No Ethernet is likely the same story. "If you really need it, get a dongle" they'd might say.
Everything about this box seems like Google is targeting it as a lowest-common-denominator device. Being Nexus, it's still somewhat of a developer device. "Make sure your apps can run on this, and you'll be good everywhere." Actually, that's possibly a big part of why the first Android TV device has an Intel chip. Force developers to start supporting x86, and then the TV manufacturers can put any chip they'd like into their TV.
Plus, this lets Google sell it for cheap, and then if other manufacturers want to come along and put together some Android TV luxury box with HDMI in and a USB 3 hub and 4 GB RAM and an eSATA port, go ahead.

An ethernet to USB adapter that worked
Just thought I would share a solution that worked for me.
I live in an apartment building in Manhattan that has a few hundred units and four other similarly sized buildings all within 100 yards plus a muli-plex movie house in even closer proximity.
I have a top-rated AC router and have run wi-fi analyzers to select the least crowded (and non-overlapping) 2.4 and 5 Ghz channels. 2.4 Ghz is essentially useless for streaming multimedia. Even with the 5 Ghz channel, casting music involves several buffering time-outs each minute.
Knew I had to go the USB to ethernet cable adapter route:
- first, I tried a too good-to-be true low-priced adapter on eBay. When plugged into the NP, an internal red LED light shined brightly through the white housing (almost like a Christmas light), but nothing.
- second, I tried a gigabyte adapter that stated in its product description that it was compatible out-of-the box with the NP. Bought it from directly from the vendor on Amazon. Came in brand new packaging and the adapter (plus included dongle cable, disc and instructions) all top-notch. Everything shouted quality compared to the first adapter ... but it also didn't work for me. I hoped it would and I hope it works for others who buy it. Just couldn't figure out why it wouldn't work for me. I tried what others suggested about unplugging the NP and rebooting the device to the root screen (holding the button on the bottom while powering and going through the menus). Also tried it with a PC. I just don't know what I did or didn't do right or why otherwise it wouldn't work.
- third, I looked at the pictures on the Internet depicting actual working adapters with the NP. Saw it was a SMC adapter. Then in a Reddit, I saw the model number mentioned. It is the: SMC Networks SMC2209USB/ETH 10/100 Mbps USB Ethernet Adapter. Bought it for $25 dollars on Amazon (see: amazon.com/gp/product/B00009967F/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1).
Worked right out of the box! Just plugged it in (it evens comes with its own dongle cable).
One thing I realized from this, what people suggest "should" work with the NP and what IN ACTUAL FACT have been tested personally to work are different. I'm not a paid endorser of any company's products. I hope others share product names and model numbers of other adapters that they know from personal experience to also work out-of-the-box.
And as far as the buffering problems I had -- gone. The NP is actually usable now for multimedia content. I sure hope Google includes an Ethernet port when it comes out with a second generation NP.

dynadock?
Just wondering if anyone had tried something like a toshiba dynadock?
its powered, has multiple usb ports and ethernet! Would be great if it worked as i have access to them!:fingers-crossed:

natedogg118 said:
Just wondering if anyone had tried something like a toshiba dynadock?
its powered, has multiple usb ports and ethernet! Would be great if it worked as i have access to them!:fingers-crossed:
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Thank you for the brilliant idea. I happen to have a Toshibe Dynadock V2. Plugged it in and ethernet came straight up in the settings. I guess we can add this to the list of devices that work.

Yes, Attaching a OTC cable to USB Ethernet Adapter totally works for me! I can see the connection made in the network settings (ip address and domain connection under "Ethernet").

pliz help
Same issue here.
Nexus Player OTG usb is completely disabled.
No mouse, keyboard, Rii or Flash drive 2.0 or 3.0 ...
Nada, null, running Oreo 8.0
I recently purchased the OTG cable on amazon, the first result/best selling $7... No lights come up on the usbs or any form of power going through. While ADB works fine
I'm desperate so I will root it but how to fix with root?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LLUEJFU/
This ethernet/USB thing has worked great on my nexus player. Connected an SSD, put my HD Homerun on the same wired LAN, it's a great little DVR/timeshifting box.

MrCalico said:
Yes, Attaching a OTC cable to USB Ethernet Adapter totally works for me! I can see the connection made in the network settings (ip address and domain connection under "Ethernet").
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I managed to get it working too

Working fine here too. I have a USB ethernet hub connected by OTG cable.
Use it for wired internet and USB mouse.

USB-C LAN adapter that work on 9T?

Does anyone have tested usb lan adapters with the 9T?
I used all the time a ASIX lan adapter in my old Moto X2 with Lineage OS, so i was wondering i anyone have a "working" adapter/IC with the 9T so i can get one for me?
thanks!

I tried LAN adapter on my mi 9t and i can confirm that sadly it doesn't work :/. It worked on my older Mi 4c but not on the recent models.

Dawidqo said:
I tried LAN adapter on my mi 9t and i can confirm that sadly it doesn't work :/. It worked on my older Mi 4c but not on the recent models.
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good news! tried a "ASIX AX88178" usb 2.0 to gigabit adapter and worked fine! don't know if is only this one, but i think newer asix usb 3.0 will work too (usb on this phone is 2.0 only)
can scan LAN and get internet from it. just need to connect on a network with DHCP ( i don't think you can set manual ip on lan on android)
beware of cheap otg adapters, some of them (tiny dongle) does not have all GND and VCC pins, so they don't get a proper "multiple connection" pins to get better amperage from phone. usb lan adapter can use a bit of power from phone

malowz said:
good news! tried a "ASIX AX88178" usb 2.0 to gigabit adapter and worked fine! don't know if is only this one, but i think newer asix usb 3.0 will work too (usb on this phone is 2.0 only)
can scan LAN and get internet from it. just need to connect on a network with DHCP ( i don't think you can set manual ip on lan on android)
beware of cheap otg adapters, some of them (tiny dongle) does not have all GND and VCC pins, so they don't get a proper "multiple connection" pins to get better amperage from phone. usb lan adapter can use a bit of power from phone
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Hi, can you tell me the steps to follow to make it work? I have a Mi9t Pro and a USB Lan X88179 adapter connected to an OTG to the mobile, but the internet does not work. How did you do it?
Can you explain this part to me?
"can scan LAN and get internet from it. just need to connect on a network with DHCP ( i don't think you can set manual ip on lan on android)"
Thank you.

Hi, i used a otg adapter cable (make sure it works correctly with a thumb drive for example, to make sure every thing is ok and detect the device)
then i just connected the lan adapter. i would appear as if it is not working, but you need to connect to a network router/switch/etc with the cable and the leds should light up on the lan adapter. to "properly" work, you need to connect to a device with DHCP enabled (by default all lan routers have this) so it will give the phone a IP and work normally. (a network icon should appear on the notification bar)
then you can disable wifi and see if there is internet (if have it in the router) or use the network analyzer to scan the network (if it detect the device and work, you will be able to scan the network and find the devices on it)

malowz said:
Hi, i used a otg adapter cable (make sure it works correctly with a thumb drive for example, to make sure every thing is ok and detect the device)
then i just connected the lan adapter. i would appear as if it is not working, but you need to connect to a network router/switch/etc with the cable and the leds should light up on the lan adapter. to "properly" work, you need to connect to a device with DHCP enabled (by default all lan routers have this) so it will give the phone a IP and work normally. (a network icon should appear on the notification bar)
then you can disable wifi and see if there is internet (if have it in the router) or use the network analyzer to scan the network (if it detect the device and work, you will be able to scan the network and find the devices on it)
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My otg works by putting the usb memory (yes, it detects it, so OTG is right).
When I connect USB lan adapter (AX88179) to the OTG, the operation lights do not light. And the network icon does not appear on the mobile, and I havent internet. (However, with another Huawei mobile and the Huawei tablet the lights do turn on, the network icon appears, and the internet works via ethernet).
My router is connected in DHCP.
What could be the problem? I need to connect the 9t pro by cable but I can't find the way.
I thought it could be a problem with Xiaomi and 9t pro, but if you connect your 9t I suppose it is possible.

Why don't you use some small modem?

yaro666 said:
Why don't you use some small modem?
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you mean connect the ethernet cable directly to a small modem and this via USB to the mobile? it would be to use the modem instead of the lan adapter, right? it's a good option, I can try it to see if it works for me.
But I still have the doubt as to why in Mi 9t pro the lan adapter does not work

perhaps the AX88179 is not supported... i tested mine ( AX88178 ) with MIUI and LineageOS and works on both,

malowz said:
perhaps the AX88179 is not supported... i tested mine ( AX88178 ) with MIUI and LineageOS and works on both,
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Hello, I have gone to the Xiaomi store and another to fix mobile phones, in both they have told me that the ethernet option through an adapter to the 9t pro is not possible because my USB is only for transferring photos, videos (pendrive) but it is not compatible with connections. In developer options, the RNDIS option (USB ethernet) does not appear, which would be the one you would have to have to be able to do it. Do you have the RNDIS option in 9T? it would be: developer options -> default USB settings

RNDIS is for using usb <>usb connection to a computer and make a network over usb, NOT a usb lan adapter.
if usb support OTG (send power via usb to connect a device like usb pendrive) it means it "can" support any usb device, but depend only on the device to have drivers and support for the type of device.
Again, i've tested mine in MIUI and Lineage, and works fine. will post a video showing...

malowz said:
RNDIS is for using usb <>usb connection to a computer and make a network over usb, NOT a usb lan adapter.
if usb support OTG (send power via usb to connect a device like usb pendrive) it means it "can" support any usb device, but depend only on the device to have drivers and support for the type of device.
Again, i've tested mine in MIUI and Lineage, and works fine. will post a video showing...
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Thank you for your answers. In the Mi community forum, users have the same problem as mine, updates from MIUI 10 do not work for the ethernet option (my MIUI is 12.0.3.0. Another girl asked Xiaomi directly and in an email They answered that they had eliminated that option for not going "with their philosophy" (they are also eliminating the headphone jack connection in many mobiles, it can only be used by bluetooh). This is the general trend, I cannot find anyone who has found a solution Only you! Even in this forum there is a thread about rooting the mobile to make it work with ethernet (but it is too complicated for me). Also other people on the forum work the lan adapter by activating RNDIS in the developer options.
So far, none of this has worked for me.
Summary: Since I don't know exactly what the problem or compatibility is, I am going to try the AX88178 lan adapter. So, wish me luck!

Video (sorry for the low quality, i only have a very old extra phone)

malowz said:
Video (sorry for the low quality, i only have a very old extra phone)
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Hello! I'm writing to you from my Xiaomi 9t pro in airplane mode with an ethernet cable connected. You were finally right, now it works with the AX88178!! Thanks thanks!!!

Great! if anyone knows a 10/100 adapter that works too with 9T, please share.
10/100 are slower, but consume less power. would be nice to have the option

malowz said:
Great! if anyone knows a 10/100 adapter that works too with 9T, please share.
10/100 are slower, but consume less power. would be nice to have the option
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This is mine https://www.amazon.es/Plugable-USB2...(“chipset”+ASIX+AX88178&qid=1611769255&sr=8-2

evamel5 said:
This is mine https://www.amazon.es/Plugable-USB2-E1000-Adaptador-Ethernet-Negro/dp/B003VSTDFG/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=(“chipset”+ASIX+AX88178&qid=1611769255&sr=8-2
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mine is the same, without the case. but this one is gigabit over usb 2.0 (max around 400mbps).
a 10/100 would be enough for me, smaller and with less power consumption. will try to find a compatible chip from asix perhaps in the future
AX88179 = usb 3.0, yours that wasn't working
asix has these usb 2.0 to 10/100 lan IC's:
AX88172A
AX88772A
AX88772B
AX88772C
will try to find any in Brazil.
something like this:
Amazon.com: USB to RJ45 LAN Ethernet Adapter 100Mbps USB to RJ45 LAN Converter 10M 100M with Asix AX88772B AX88772 Chip (Type C to RJ45) : Electronics
Buy USB to RJ45 LAN Ethernet Adapter 100Mbps USB to RJ45 LAN Converter 10M 100M with Asix AX88772B AX88772 Chip (Type C to RJ45): USB Network Adapters - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
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or this:
Amazon.com: Plugable USB 2.0 to Ethernet Fast 10/100 LAN Wired Network Adapter Compatible with Chromebook, Windows, Linux: Computers & Accessories
Buy Plugable USB 2.0 to Ethernet Fast 10/100 LAN Wired Network Adapter Compatible with Chromebook, Windows, Linux: USB Network Adapters - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
www.amazon.com
i will test hubs and network + hub in the future also
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If connecting on a network without DHCP, you can add manually the ip by using "ifconfig eth0 192.168.1.100" in termux for example. i believe needs root for that. ("su" before running ifconfig)
without setting manual ip on network without DHCP, the network won't work .
EDIT2:
my brother has the tp-link usb 3.0 to gigabit USB adapter, also did not work. The chip is Realtek RTL8153.

malowz said:
mine is the same, without the case. but this one is gigabit over usb 2.0 (max around 400mbps).
a 10/100 would be enough for me, smaller and with less power consumption. will try to find a compatible chip from asix perhaps in the future
AX88179 = usb 3.0, yours that wasn't working
asix has these usb 2.0 to 10/100 lan IC's:
AX88172A
AX88772A
AX88772B
AX88772C
will try to find any in Brazil.
something like this:
Amazon.com: USB to RJ45 LAN Ethernet Adapter 100Mbps USB to RJ45 LAN Converter 10M 100M with Asix AX88772B AX88772 Chip (Type C to RJ45) : Electronics
Buy USB to RJ45 LAN Ethernet Adapter 100Mbps USB to RJ45 LAN Converter 10M 100M with Asix AX88772B AX88772 Chip (Type C to RJ45): USB Network Adapters - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
www.amazon.com
or this:
Amazon.com: Plugable USB 2.0 to Ethernet Fast 10/100 LAN Wired Network Adapter Compatible with Chromebook, Windows, Linux: Computers & Accessories
Buy Plugable USB 2.0 to Ethernet Fast 10/100 LAN Wired Network Adapter Compatible with Chromebook, Windows, Linux: USB Network Adapters - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
www.amazon.com
i will test hubs and network + hub in the future also
EDIT:
If connecting on a network without DHCP, you can add manually the ip by using "ifconfig eth0 192.168.1.100" in termux for example. i believe needs root for that. ("su" before running ifconfig)
without setting manual ip on network without DHCP, the network won't work .
EDIT2:
my brother has the tp-link usb 3.0 to gigabit USB adapter, also did not work. The chip is Realtek RTL8153.
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thanks! Yes, it consumes battery. the option you say would be good. I want to ask you something: on the box of the pluggable USB 2.0 it says: warm cancer and reproductive, for p65 California. I have read that it may be from the lead. Is that why you don't have the case on your adapter?

evamel5 said:
thanks! Yes, it consumes battery. the option you say would be good. I want to ask you something: on the box of the pluggable USB 2.0 it says: warm cancer and reproductive, for p65 California. I have read that it may be from the lead. Is that why you don't have the case on your adapter?
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???? no... its because the original cable was bad and i soldered a new one... as i didn't like the bulk case, i just put heat shrink tube and glue

malowz said:
???? no... its because the original cable was bad and i soldered a new one... as i didn't like the bulk case, i just put heat shrink tube and glue
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Ahh ok!! Here de message in box.

How to boost ethernet DL speeds to FireStick 4k?

I obtained an early invite to Amazon's Luna game streaming service with should work with the FireStick 4k.
I've got a 300mbps service but b/c the Firestick 4K does not have ethernet built in, I'm been using Wifi (5Ghz). I'm getting about 150Mbps with WiFi. Unfortunately I noted tons of lag when playing a game (Control) via Luna on the Firestick 4k.
I was hoping to fix the lag by providing a more stable and faster internet connection by hooking up a third party ethernet hub with a gigabyte ethernet port and a microUSB OTG adapter to the FireStick 4k to allow for a wired connection.
Here are the two products that I purchased:
- Ethernet Hub (link)
- MicroUSB OTG adapter (link)
After hooking the ethernet hub to the firestick using the microUSB OTG adapter the Firestick 4k noted right away that it was connected to the internet by a wired connection.
The problem is that my DL speeds dropped from 150 Mbps (wireless) to 70 Mbps (wired). I've read other individuals reporting the same thing (faster DL speed with wireless vs wired) with older Gen Firesticks using a third party USB ethernet adapter.
Does anyone know why this is and/or have a solution? I realize that the FireStick 4k has a USB 2.0 port so at best I would be able to get 480 Mbps but I should be able to get much higher speeds than 70 Mbps.
When hooking the same ethernet hub to my PC I get twice the speed (150 Mbps) on using a USB 1 port so I know the ethernet hub is capable of much higher speeds.

It's a bit more complicated than just having ethernet running at up to 480 Mbps through USB 2.0. You obviously have the cut-down data rates because there has to be some allocation for power through that same cable, but ethernet link speeds are not that simple. They aren't like wifi, where they adapt to the environment.
Even though you have a gigabit ethernet adapter, it is only probably using 100Mbps speeds because the Fire TV's Micro USB port cannot support anything more. Even the official adapter can only do 100Mbps, presumably because the stick doesn't have the support for faster speeds.
Hopefully, Amazon eventually switches to USB C on their TV devices, sort of like their tablets, so that we can get gigabit eventually, but until then, we have to play the waiting game.

I use a micro usb ethernet adapter with the 2nd gen Cube and get up to 350mbps.
Amazon.com: Cable Matters Micro USB to Ethernet Adapter Up to 480Mbps for Streaming Sticks Including Chromecast, Google Home Mini and More - Not Compatible with Roku Device: Electronics
Amazon.com: Cable Matters Micro USB to Ethernet Adapter Up to 480Mbps for Streaming Sticks Including Chromecast, Google Home Mini and More - Not Compatible with Roku Device: Electronics
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I understand that it's not the same FireTV device but you can check out the reviews and there are a lot of fire stick users happy with it.
Because you are using a USB 3.0 device it's possible that your adapter is more power hungry. Are you using an auxillary power supply for the hub? If not, it's worth trying. An underpowered chip could give you slower speeds.

Looking for good OTG micro-USB Ethernet hub for Firestick 4k Max

I have a OTG Micro-usb ethernet hub that works perfect with a regular Firestick 4k.
But when I try to use it with a new 4k Max, the 4k max refuses to see the wired ethernet connection.
I also need this "hub" to have a few USB ports on it for a memory stick and wireless keyboard transceiver.
Does anyone know for sure a hub on Amazon that will work with the "Max" version of the 4k firestick?

Hello,
According this thread,
https://www.reddit.com/r/firetvstick/comments/j0agpo
you have to use an AX88178 chipset like Ugreen.

I found one that is less expensive ($15) than the UGREEN one, and it doesn't require a separate OTG cable because this one already has a micro-usb connector on it - so that saves even more money because you don't have to buy one.
This OTG Hub is cool because it has three USB ports that you can plug in a memory card to store movies and/or pictures to display on the big screen.
And I personally verified that it works great with my 4k MAX firestick:
https://amzn.to/3trSzFp