Like to check with Transformer Guru here.
The Situation : If we travel overseas (e.g) China, some hotel does not provide wireless internet, but they only provide wired LAN.
Hence, since the transformer dock comes with USB, can we connect a USB 2.0 to RJ45 10/100 Fast Ethernet Network Converter Adapter.
But i notice that they said need OS support, so i guess there must be installation for driver. If that is the case, it won't work.
I travel frequently, and like to replace my existing net book to the Transformer.
But if i can't access the internet and my mails in the hotel, then it will be useless.
Any advise?
Thanks in advance!!
wildpig8 said:
The Situation : If we travel overseas (e.g) China, some hotel does not provide wireless internet, but they only provide wired LAN.
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Funnily enough, I'm overseas right now with my Transformer - in Shanghai!
I can confirm that in my hotel there's only wired internet, and I can also confirm that my TF does not work with the USB->RJ45 adaptor that I use with my Macbook Air. In the particular hotel I'm in at the moment, my Macbook Air can't connect to the network with the adaptor either, but I'd tested the TF with it before at home and it didn't work there either (whereas it does with the Macbook Air).
However, I travel frequently for work, so I'd already prepared for this eventuality by having one of these travel routers:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003IQ5UO4/ref=wms_ohs_product_
So, if I turn up at a hotel with only wired internet, I plug this into the ethernet connection and create my own WiFi network.
Works well, and has the added advantage that all my other devices (Macbook Air, phones etc) can use the same wireless connection.
Regards,
Dave
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However, I travel frequently for work, so I'd already prepared for this eventuality by having one of these travel routers:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003IQ5UO4/ref=wms_ohs_product_
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Moderators should add a 'Usefull Gadgets' sticky! that could be in it
Ha!
I just came back from Shanghai!
I have thought of wireless, but i tot by using the adapter.
i can carry less wire, and smaller gadget, and pay a little lesser.
Seems like there is no way out.
i had an extra RJ45 adapter and i cut the end off and wire up a standard USB cable and it didnt work. i know this use to work with my cheap chinese tablet so i have a feeling android can support this functionality and it just needs to be unlocked.
I can't believe this works! Looking at how it doesnt use bluetooth for wireless connection i was curious if it would work on the xformer . I first plugged it in with the usb cord and it will not work however when I plugged in the wireless dongle it synced wirelessly from xformer to controller ,Everything is functional on our transformer and I picked it up at walmart for 29.99
BONUS! it flipps out and turns into a full functional chat pad with a blue backlight! So if u connect the xformer to the tv u can sit back on your sofa and chat or surf the net with ease
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...roogle-_-PS3+Accessories-_-Power+A-_-79815018
Newegg is over priced so go to your local walmart and buy it there
Also there are 2 sholder buttons aswell
So this is a viable replacement for a joystick is what you're trying to say? Missing the analog stick is a downer.
Can any one direct me to a controller that I can use without having the dock? Needs to sync wirelessly via Bluetooth!
Thanks
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But you must have USB host cable to make use of this.
Because this is not BT it comes with Wireless Dongle.
Hi, I am looking at buying a Pumpkin double din head unit that has the option to attach a usb 3g dongle for direct connectivity. However I intend to install a roof mounted combined gps and 3g antenna for better reception, therefore I would like to buy a usb 3g dongle that has an external antenna socket. Can anyone recomment one that is android compatible, or am I able to buy any dongle? The dongle that Pumpkin recommends and that is also mentioned in a similar recent thread does not have an sma socket.
Although I know it is an option, I do not want to connect via wifi.
thanks in advance
I have a Google ethernet adapter from a Chromecast and I figured it should work with my Fire TV stick 4K (2018). It does not, the wired connection does not show up in the Fire TV stick settings. Not sure what the problem is.
Anyone had any luck using the Chromecast ethernet adapter with (any) Fire TV? From what I read the chipset is very common so the drivers should be there. Maybe the adapter doesn't provide enough power? It's spec'ed at 850mA.
I ended up getting the official Amazon ethernet dongle and that works fine. Was hoping to repurpose the Google ethernet adapter as I have no other use for it, but it doesn't seem to work.
i have the exact same issue.. im going to a try a usb-c docking station i have laying around before i bite the $15 bullet