Ethernet for smartphones and tablets

[@cecilsharps]

I was going to leave you a thumbs up but it's complicated

[@roncar1761]

😊😊😊

[@JacquelineMcIntoshNo1]

I know, right? I almost spit out my coffee! HA!

[@DaxtonAnderson]

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]

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.

[@RhythmnOfThought]

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*

[@milonso650]

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]

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]

+ 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]

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]

@@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

[@mylegendsmlbb2540]

I cant explain how much i love your videos bcz ' its complicated'

[@kingsalamihogi6052]

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!

[@alonsozapata1366]

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]

Depends its complicated

[@Billstock0552010]

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.....

[@xc8487]

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]

Not to merntion stability

[@John-qc1zv]

I have a problem, can you help me ? When I use a Ethernet to USB-C to my android, it kick me out of Wi-Fi. The questions is: How can I use a connection Ethernet with a static IP, login into an APP, and keeping my internet connection ? I'm using a Samsung Galaxy S8 and the phone does not have the Mobile data only apps options.

[@ScottiesTech]

I've never been able to get Ethernet and WiFi to work at the same time - unless it's Ethernet for Internet and WiFi for a hotspot.

[@John-qc1zv]

@@ScottiesTech There must be a way because it does work with Windows. What I am trying to do is to a plug a OBD2 cable to Enet to a dongle (Enet to USB-C) to my phone and need internet connection at the same time. The problem is when the Enet cable is plugged in, phone lose internet connection.

[@ScottiesTech]

@@John-qc1zv In Windows, you can have multiple network connections. In Android, I believe the default is to turn off WiFi once Ethernet is plugged in. I'm sure there's a way around it, but I don't know how crazy one must get to make it work.

[@ThePocketDog1]

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.

[@megv1485]

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?

[@encycl07pedia-]

Dude put a tiny piece of electrical (?) tape on his camera and uses AndFTP, VLC, and some other stuff. I like this guy.

[@justinlambert440]

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]

That kind of thing IS possible, but it usually requires either a special app and/or rooting your phone and hacking things a bit.

[@askquestions4634]

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!

[@hazelkinvig-paul8231]

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 👍❤

[@moggridge1]

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]

Well, dealing with most cats....it's complicated.

[@VickiTakacs.]

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]

@@VickiTakacs. Thanks, Vicki! 👍🐈🐈

[@moggridge1]

@@fredflintstone4715 😂

[@VickiTakacs.]

@@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!

[@hypolaristic]

can you recommend a sleeping net? ir have too many neighbour wifi's

[@Broxine]

Hypolaristic yes please. Im also interested

[@Broxine]

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]

Faraday cage!

[@WhosThatPokemon2024]

The speed is 100x faster than wifi... Good for download huge files

[@bigtimebucksfan_6887]

Can you do ethernet on an S10 galaxy phone? And what adapter would you suggest

[@danielmartineza4135]

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 👍

[@bassboygilo]

hello, is it possible to use a tablet as a pc monitor trough this method?

[@ScottiesTech]

It might be possible via USB, but would require some hacking and/or an app of some sort.

[@bassboygilo]

@@ScottiesTech I tried via USB, but it's laggy. thanks a lot for your time

[@notgonnatellya2670]

but that does not shut off the wifi. it still pummels you. you still get radiated.

[@TH-xo4zx]

ACKTCHUALLLY You are right Jab the wifi part of the chip with a hot soldering iron?

[@Broxine]

flymode does shut off any communication over the air

[@notgonnatellya2670]

sure it does but wifi is not off it is never off there is no off that setting disallows use but it is still on radiating just the same

[@Broxine]

Notgonna Tellya dude, i have an actual radiation meter and at least on apple devices it is fully off and radiation is ZERO! How do you come to your conclusions?

[@notgonnatellya2670]

is your meter capable of reading what is being emitted? do you even know what to look for? you must search for something beyond what they tell you is there. your little meter will not tell you. there is much more going on .....

[@bobndomleonardi]

Anyone know if this could reverse the connection? For example, i plug a smartphone that has a hotspot into a xbox one for internet.

[@D-Ray907]

I want to know that too

[@RMAN799]

I've been looking everywhere for that information

[@bobndomleonardi]

@@RMAN799 i still dont know

[@andriesquast2028]

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]

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

[@erikd6593]

Any alternatives to the one that charges they dont seem to make them anymore

[@ScottiesTech]

This one's almost the same (minus charging): amzn.to/35xOwNK This one's a bit clunkier, but supports charging: amzn.to/3mjg5jK

[@erikd6593]

@@ScottiesTech there is no ethernet port on the one that charges

[@ScottiesTech]

@@erikd6593 Oh bother... I meant this one: amzn.to/2G8zEuA

[@kienhwengtai8113]

Can you charge your phone/tablet using Ethernet if the switch you use is POE? I assume it's not a thing at the moment.

[@ScottiesTech]

I've never seen anything like that, but it would be pretty cool. POE provides ~12W or so to devices, so it would certainly be enough to charge a gizmo pretty quickly. The dongle would need to pass the power thru to the USB port. Normal dongles CAN be used with a POE switch/device, because POE is negotiated when devices are connected together - so you shouldn't fry your dongle if using a POE switch.

[@formetoknow540]

Belkin usb-c to ethernet charge adapter

[@CarloMario]

So. With that dungle I could get internet for multiple devices at the same time?

[@comediandavebutler]

Can you still use your mic jack ?

[@ScottiesTech]

If it's a USB -> Mic adapter, you should be able to use it if you get a USB-Ethernet adapter with USB ports on it. Usually, that works...

[@cspill99]

adaptor keeps cutting out after about 90secs on my Samsung 20 FE, do you have any suggestions?

[@ScottiesTech]

Hmm... That's a new one for me! Does the phone still provide power to the adapter (das blinkenlights) or is it just the data connection that cuts out?

[@cspill99]

@@ScottiesTech data connection drooping off

[@ScottiesTech]

@@cspill99 Well, usually it either works or it doesn't. Maybe try enabling WiFi at the same time, and/or turning off airplane mode? Sometimes WiFi needs to be on, and then Ethernet will work... except it will automatically turn the actual WiFi hardware off even tho it appears to be on. That's about the only thing I can think of... Unless there are network settings for the Ethernet adapter (there are on my Samsung tablet). You could try setting a static IP address instead of using DHCP. It might be some kind of lower-level bug with network settings when you connect an Ethernet adapter.

[@cspill99]

@@ScottiesTech it displays for about 90 secs. I've tried disabling the wifi, nothing happened.

[@cspill99]

@@ScottiesTech the airplane mode didn't change anything either. I'll try the ip setup.

[@WaveFunctionCollapsed]

why some comes with cd bcz we cant use cd in smartphone

[@ScottiesTech]

The CD usually contains drivers for laptop and desktop computers. You can't install drivers for smartphones or tablets which is why it's important to make sure the adapter you buy will work with your particular phone/tablet.

[@rachidrac1759]

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 ?

[@sathyajawagarchocklingam9728]

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.

[@BigMikey007]

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.

[@aname5091]

I have a Samsung Tab A 10. 1" 2016 and I can't connect it through Ethernet. I also tried with my samsung galaxy j6 but I wasn't able to connect it. Do I need a special adaptor? The one I bought showns the red light on but it doesn't connect or show anything on my screen. Thank you

[@ScottiesTech]

I used to have a Tab A, and this is the one I used: amzn.to/3rzLNKQ It's only 100Mbps, but it worked!

[@aname5091]

@@ScottiesTech Thank you very much for your answer. I have a 2.0 but I guess I must do something in the configuration as I don't reach to know what is it. The adaptor you sent me isn't anymore available in Amazon, but I will try to find it and see if it works Thank you!!

[@maxxsee]

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 ..

[@vimalpatel31]

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]

It's possible, but not easy. Easier option is using mobile device as WiFi access point.

[@vimalpatel31]

@@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.

[@cecespark7251]

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?

[@angellaraprado3659]

Can you do this the other way around like can you make your mobile phone into the internet provider and connect thr usb to the device you want to connect

[@ScottiesTech]

Usually not without some 'hacking', rooting the phone, etc. - as far as I know. Using the phone as a WiFi hotspot for your puter is super-easy tho, of course...

[@angellaraprado3659]

@@ScottiesTech ok thank you

[@susmeyo2217]

Hi sir, What ethernet adapter working for realme 6 please reply asap thank you so much

[@jessiebirax9152]

Will the internet speed gonna be enhanced.? I want to know if it gives better ping while playing games

[@ScottiesTech]

Yes, you should definitely get a faster ping time.

[@rachidrac1759]

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

[@Potato_Cannibal]

can I share my tethered ethernet connection from my phone and have it push data through the router? Like Phone in tethered mode=>Router=> Wifi hotspot powered by tether. Could I do something like this with a usb c to a ethernet adapter from my note 9?

[@ScottiesTech]

Oh boy, that's tricky. Usually, Android doesn't like to let you use an ethernet dongle for anything other than getting on the net (at least in my experience). I'm pretty sure if you root the Note 9, you can make it do anything you want. But it's not easy, for sure... At least as far as I know.

[@rmitch3224]

Rural internet by cell service only. I tried dongle from hotspot phone to Cradlepoint router. Didnt work. I use normal usbc to usb and tether to Cradlepoint m95. Works fine. Hard to find router with usb input; most dont.

[@ShabbsArt]

what about galaxy s7? cant find ethernet option in my settings.

[@ariesred777]

Gold mate Gold! thanks Scottie.The many need techie's like you in this age

[@pleazestandbye]

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]

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.

[@vmobile890]

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]

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. :)

[@AllesIstEnergie2024]

Is it possible to connect a mobile-device with ethernet dongle to a switch an share the Handy-Mobile with my House-Devices? So i would use my phone, when i am at home, as my LTE-Router.

[@ScottiesTech]

Yes, but it's usually not easy. On the other hand, sharing the internet from your phone via WiFi is super-easy! It figures.

[@givethanks6714]

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.

[@pfunk360]

19 Dec 2021. I just tried to use a dongle for the Amazon Fire HD 10 and it does not work. It has been two years since this video came out. Did any find a way to make a Amazon Fire tablet connect to ethernet? I would very much like to use my tablet while I am in the basement. My router is on the top floor of a two story home.

[@ScottiesTech]

I'm afraid every Amazon tablet I've tried is "Ethernet-proof"!

[@SamTheOilManPlaysGames]

i have a samsung note 9. when i conect the ethernet cable it will breifly connect but then within a minute it disconnects and then it wont reconnect. any idea what i should do?

[@ScottiesTech]

Hmm. Sometimes you have to go into the settings to set the ethernet up. For example, in the Note 8, you had to connect the ethernet dongle, and then do: Settings > Connections > More connection settings > Ethernet, and follow the prompts. Maybe that's the ticket?

[@SamTheOilManPlaysGames]

@@ScottiesTech got there in the end. I had to have the wifi off and on flight mode BEFORE connecting the cable, and if it wasnt the phone had to e restarted before it would work again

[@ScottiesTech]

@@SamTheOilManPlaysGames WOOHOO!

[@skygrey5921]

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.

[@ghezterdueno7187]

Can you help me? The 2.0 usb ethernet adaptor is not working in my vivo phone

[@Darkryoka]

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??

[@cspill99]

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]

It's complicated

[@kidznowadayz]

Legs for humans , no cars needed 😮😮

[@marytieums7614]

Please can you provide the link to buy RJ45 + tyce c charger inputs adapter you shown in this vidéo ?

[@ScottiesTech]

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!)

[@RickyG225]

I am trying to use an Ethernet cable dongle with my Moto e6 smartphone. The Ethernet cable is connected to the back of my router which is working fine with other devices. However, when putting my smartphone in 'airplane mode', I cannot get a connection from the cable hookup, Could this be a compatibility issue? My smartphone has OS 9.0 Android. Please advise. Thanks!

[@ScottiesTech]

If it doesn't work with airplane on or off, then you might need to try a different Ethernet dongle. However, it looks like Motorola support says that "no Ethernet dongle is guaranteed to work", which probably means none of them will because they didn't include the proper drivers.

[@RickyG225]

@@ScottiesTech That was my thinking as well. The drivers are not in the phone's firmware thus making it an unusable phone with an RJ45 cable hookup. Tethering is grayed out in the phone's Network options and only becomes active when connecting to a PC. Perhaps I need to find a tablet with RJ45 hookup compatibility? Thank you!

[@gnanaprakash1493]

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]

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.

[@mohammadjy8844]

Scotties, Can I connect my Android TV box which has an ethernet connecter to my Redmi 9a smartphone using the specific cables.

[@ScottiesTech]

I think it's possible, but it would require either some special app and/or rooting your phone and doing some networking reconfig.

[@mohammadjy8844]

@@ScottiesTech First of all I need a RJ45 cable plus adapter RJ45 to Micro USB and application. I will try yr advise. Thanks

[@Spiritusanto16]

Hi Scotties, I have an Asus tablet and I can't connect to wifi. It tells me authentication error, I did a lot things after searching on you tube. I was thinking of using a Wi-Fi adapter. How good are those adapters?

[@ivotech5266]

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

[@christ6667]

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]

Oo! I never tried that... Thanks!

[@TobyTiler]

Love the black tape over the selfie camera👽😆

[@shaikzaheeruddeen4376]

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 ??

[@lucky13edis]

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?

[@Fouadfmtv]

Can I connect my 5G MIFI (no ethernet port) to my gaming console? And get connection on my console?

[@12vLife]

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?

[@h.b.5577]

Neat never thought of using a usb to Ethernet adapter for mobile.

[@AnonymousUser77254]

Harry Bob because it's crazy...

[@zazapachulia6981]

Can I use this cable to tether internet from my cellphone to my PC using the phone as a hotspot?

[@ScottiesTech]

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.

[@Kinsytrespectre6]

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?

[@artlayton1425]

looking for an adapter for galaxy S7 micro usb port to ethernet. Suggestions?

[@jackburton5085]

Ok but how i can charge the smarphone/tablet using ethernet? it exist a RJ45 adapter with charge funtion?

[@ScottiesTech]

Yes, depending on which adapter you get. For example, this USB-C Ethernet adapter also gives you power delivery: amzn.to/3NfAfsm

[@jackburton5085]

@@ScottiesTech noice thank you!

[@amycopp-brown283]

I'm just now learning about this and am not tech savvy. Im wondering if I connect my android can I still make and recieve calls and text messages?

[@ScottiesTech]

Traditional calls and text messages require the cell network more or less - unless you are using calls/messaging in a specific app, or if you use 'WiFi calling' (on some phones, with some service providers).

[@amycopp-brown283]

@@ScottiesTech thank you for responding! So since we currently use wifi calling connecting to cable would not work then since it has to be through wifi? So I would need to find an app to be able to do that is that correct? Lol thats why I say I'm not tech savvy!

[@ScottiesTech]

@@amycopp-brown283 Yeah, you got it.

[@zavankan4796]

I am able to use usb tethering from my phone to my laptop. But I tried that same phone with usb type c cable and tried to connect it in in the usb type c port of my tablet but it didn't work. USB tethering was greyed out on my phone. Any other suggestions?

[@ScottiesTech]

Phone -> Tablet is often tricky and usually requires a special app and/or rooting the tablet... Usually, I just create a WiFi hotspot on the phone, then use that on the tablet. Since I don't do it very often, that was my not-very-wired solution.

[@bizzysevenseventhree8498]

need this in my life #No5G

[@ruquinn]

Bruh

[@ruquinn]

@@chaihleeb220 what device you use?

[@ruquinn]

@@chaihleeb220 that ain't 5g

[@ruquinn]

@@chaihleeb220 nice pick tho.

[@HaMaNezam]

#no4G yet

[@RobinsonKrankso]

I can connect my ipad to the internet this way but can't download any apps from the appstore. As soon as I click "get" the icon rotates but stops almost instantly. Any ideas? Thanks

[@ScottiesTech]

Yeah, that's a problem - including on some Android gizmos. There isn't any way I've found to fix it.

[@RobinsonKrankso]

@@ScottiesTech Thanks, I thought that must be the case after trying everything else. Thanks for confirming.

[@ScottiesTech]

@@RobinsonKrankso It works fine on my iPad Air, which is weird... Maybe some weird software thing.

[@KevinThrasher]

Dude hell yeah. I've been trying to find a solution that will charge my samsumg S8+ while giving it ethernet (ethernet adapters drain the battery), and also allowing it to output audio to my speakers all through USBC. I think it might work with a hub but I haven't tried it yet.

[@missnsx1]

Right!? My Galaxy S8+ is dang near dead after an hour or so plugged in to ethernet (Insignia dongle w/ just Ethernet to C). So excited to hear of a possible solution! 🙂

[@joppleysier4714]

Did you find a solution? what hub do you use?

[@randgrithr7387]

Bought a Pinephone and it came with one of these dongles. Ethernet, 2x usb, hdmi, _and_ USB-C power input.

[@krneky8528]

Is it possible to reverse roles, use Android phone as ethernet router via mobile data?

[@ScottiesTech]

Yes it's possible, but usually not easy - at least not as easy as using the phone as a WiFi hotspot. In many cases, you need to root the phone.

[@lyfandeth]

Maybe the Android just needs to support OTG?

[@redcowcat8705]

No... I have a composite device not working with one of my devices that does support otg... Probably drivers.

[@randistifrod]

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]

You can do that using Internet Connection Sharing. See here: www.tomshardware.com/how-to/share-internet-connection-windows-ethernet-wi-fi

[@Ruby-co6kf]

Where did you plug in your green ethernet cord to?

[@sangeethratnala6609]

Oppo mobiles are not working,need to modify any settings in phone?

[@greasycheese8095]

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

[@llaevigrof]

Can't get to work on either of my phones? Sumsung or Nokia ?? I have to ethernet adapters?

[@ScottiesTech]

Yeah, that's the problem. Sometimes, it's not possible.

[@albertoguerrero4185]

I'm here because of two things: 1) I want to know the difference between USB tethering and Ethernet tethering. 2) I want to know which is faster. I have a Samsung Z Flip 5G. What I'm kind of understanding, which is complicated haha- is that USB tethering makes use of one cable adapter whereas Ethernet tethering makes use of a dongle adapter and an Ethernet cable. The second case might be applied more to connect a PC or perhaps a live camera. Can someone help me with my 2nd question? Great video! Btw

[@ScottiesTech]

That's a good question, but I'm afraid I don't know the exact answer. Since your phone appears to have a USB3 type C connector, it can easily support 1Gbps download speeds over either USB or Ethernet. The faster connection would depend on the exact implementation of USB vs Ethernet tethering. My guess is they'd both be the same speed, but latency might be a bit higher for one or the other. Hard to say!

[@taoufikulislam]

is it possible to tether LAN via Wi-Fi using android AccessPoint? Can you test that as you have all the dongles :-)

[@ScottiesTech]

I've tried this before, and it's pretty hit-or-miss out of the box. Some phones work perfectly, and others not so much. For example, it doesn't work on my Nexus 5X - unless the phone is rooted. If you root your phone, then you can prolly get them all to do this.

[@johnrommelt6560]

Do they make one for Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?

[@stevensonrf]

Is Cletis a Tribble?

[@ScottiesTech]

Yup!

[@stevenespinal241]

How about when u live in NYC no matter where u go there is WiFi

[@AnnDunnington]

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]

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!

[@konstantinrebrov675]

So can you make phone calls via ethernet alone, without having a wireless connection? I mean regular phone and text apps on Android, not Skype, Viber, or similar apps.

[@ScottiesTech]

No, it's just for data.

[@konstantinrebrov675]

@@ScottiesTech Hmm .. there must be some way to get the connection over the ethernet cable, even for a smart phone. How do regular wired home phones do it?

[@xbx2207]

Does this dongle type c to lan work the other way around?

[@ScottiesTech]

It can, but I've never gotten it to work (IOW, using 4G for ethernet-connected device's internet access). Supposedly, it's possible but I would have had to root my phone, which I didn't want to do.

[@recklessjunkie]

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

[@haseebj1449]

Sir rj45 usb gives Router to Mobile Internet. My Question Is Can we share Mobile Data through Rj45 to Router like Usb Theathering? Its Possible Plz ans Me

[@ScottiesTech]

I've never been able to get that to work. As far as I know, it's possible only IF you root the phone and use a special app or hack the android networking config.

[@magma6072]

If I plugged one into my phone and then into my computer would the connection be faster if I use a hotspot for gaming?

[@ScottiesTech]

I think you'd have to do USB Tethering. The puter would then use the phone's internet over a simple USB cable. But your phone must support it, and I've found it's not always terribly reliable. It sometimes takes awhile for the puter to 'see' the net connection.

[@treatforlife5013]

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?

[@mikeoxlong3676]

My Amazon tablet used to work with an Ethernet adapter but they pushed an update and it no longer works. And my WiFi drops like crazy. I'm at a loss as to what to do. People on the web are saying it's a band steering problem but none of the solutions work.

[@ScottiesTech]

Well, you are (um, were) lucky because I could never get any Amazon tablet to work with Ethernet!!

[@slikone1000]

SCOTTIE ; IS THOSE FOR ALL OUT OF THE BOX TABLETS AND SMART PHONES. ?

[@JJFlores197]

I think a large number of Android devices will work out of the box with USB-C to ethernet adapters. I don't know about iPhones. I tested on an iPad Pro with USB-C and the ethernet adapter did work.

[@lmWeird]

What if I want to use my phone as a modem and use this dongle to connect from phone to wifi router? Is this tethering possible? Plz help.

[@ScottiesTech]

You can easily use the phone as a WiFi hotspot for 1 puter, or do the same with a USB connection in most cases. But using Ethernet in that way is a bit tricky and requires either a special app and/or rooting the phone. AFAIK!