Ugreen Ethernet Adapter 4 Amazon Firestick step by step instructions

[@braulioortiz184]

I have to say that sometimes it’s hard to believe things you see on KZbin but I was having a lot of buffering problems with my firestick and I bought these things and I have to say that the problem is overrrrr and now from 20-30 streams I get 130-140, unbelievable and no more buffering when I watch a movie, thank you GOD bless

[@Econoballer]

Yay!!! I'm so glad it's working!! :) Take care.

[@jcojrDTG]

Is there a difference btwn the yellow & blue cable? I have an extra yellow can I use it to connect the stick to the modem?

[@Econoballer]

there's no difference between the yellow and blue cable, they should both do the job. :)

[@joannalittle7435]

Hi! Thanks for the great video! I'm looking at doing the same thing as my wifi is intermittent and about half as fast as using an ethernet cable. I was just wondering if I could use a powerline adapter or wifi extender. My router and tv are not close by each other and I'd rather not run a long ethernet cable and then try and figure out a way to cover the cable up (don't want anyone tripping). Any info would be much appreciated!

[@Econoballer]

Hi Joanna, I have not used a wifi extender but some folks I know swear by them and it has worked for them. I have been thinking about using it as my office is about 30 feet away from the router and wifi gets spotty sometimes.

[@elainekuhl]

Ditto

[@halftrack117]

My TV has a hard wired ethernet cable but the Fire Stick does not. I used the set up above but included an ethernet splitter to give me access to the TV and the Ugreen adapter, works great now.

[@Econoballer]

Ah, that's awesome! Have you noticed a speed change?

[@jimmypuddicombe1060]

Hi Wondering would the ugreen Ethernet adaptor with usb hub and an otg cable also work that way you could potentially also hook up a wireless mouse, keyboard or even a usb thumb drive. Looks like it would work in the same way.

[@Econoballer]

I'm going to be getting an otg cable with usb to see how it works with my firestick. I'll be posting a video on it soon. :)

[@mpickens83]

This cable connects me via a wired connection, however my speeds are considerably slower than wifi connection. No VPN. The lights on the adapter are green and orange. I am not using the wall AC power adapter. Does that make a big difference?

[@Econoballer]

Yes, try using the AC power adapter. Also, it might be possible that you have a 1st gen stick and not a 2nd gen stick.

[@mpickens83]

@@Econoballer Tried using the Amazon provided power cube and no luck. Also verified that the stick is in fact a 2nd gen via a serial #. Anything else I'm missing? I appreciate the help.

[@Econoballer]

@@mpickens83 how far away are you from your modem?

[@mikenino8]

Can u post a vid of ur internet speeds before and after being wired? I purchases a newer ugreen adapter that was rated up to 1gbps and my download speed is 1gbps thru isp but when I connect and do a speed test I only see an improvement of 40 mbps. Wifi is about 270-300 and wired is constant 300. Why?

[@Econoballer]

here is a video with internet speeds: kzbin.info/www/bejne/np_InpKPetyZmrc

[@user-dz2pz3ol7p]

Hooked up everything as described in video but I'm still getting a wireless connection. I've reset firestick and my router but it still shows a wireless connection in my settings menu. Any ideas?

[@Econoballer]

You may have to 'forget' the wireless connection so that the wired connection takes its place. Maybe I'll do a video on how to do that. :)

[@peytonhall4211]

I just received mine, but I have the same issue - when I hook the Ugreen ethernet adapter to my 2G fireTV stick, it still shows only the wireless connections. I've tried forgetting the wireless connections, then plugging the ethernet cable in to the adapter, but it still only shows wireless. I've also restarted and unplugged the fireTV stick, but it still only shows wireless, instead of wired?

[@Econoballer]

try resetting your firestick.

[@Econoballer]

I'll ask around and see if other folks have other suggestions.

[@petrsn]

If the OTG adapter you purchased has a "charge/ OTG" selector make sure it is set to otg to make sure you get data throughput.

[@reg83ny]

Works great. Bought this last week for the firestick.

[@alcslandscape8158]

Hello, I currently have my TV itself hooked up to an Ethernet cable because of poor internet. Do I need to have 2 Ethernet cords now (one to the Firestick adapter and one to the TV still)?

[@Econoballer]

Hi Melissa, I would say that if your firestick is far from your wireless router, then I would recommend attaching the firestick to an ethernet cable via the ethernet cable adapter. :)

[@Econoballer]

Yes, you might need that. But first hook up the firestick and do a speed test. See my channel on how to do that. :)

[@TheDamnation82]

I've noticed you've used an HDMI lead from the back of your tv is it ok to use the HDMI extender instead of the longer HDMI lead

[@aimibiggs7332]

Yes...I just used the HDMI that came with the Firestick.

[@Econoballer]

Yes, not a problem, I just don't like to have to sneak behind the tv all the time. I connect my laptop to the tv sometimes.

[@sergeiparajanov]

Excellent clear instructions. Thank you! But I can't find a Ugreen adaptor that plugs into the wall. They all seem to have just a USB for power. Looking back at the video I see you have a wall adaptor.

[@Econoballer]

S. O. Thanks! The wall adapter you see in the video is the one that came with the firestick. :)

[@Econoballer]

Hi there, the wall adaptor is the one that came with the firestick. Do you still have that one?

[@richardbrown8681]

Thanks so much for the update. Looking forward to installing as described. My motivation is for faster connection speed.

[@RobertN56]

Wow that movie started pretty fast, thx for sharing

[@hazelwilliams423]

Hello, thanks for your video . My question is do all the amazon firesticks have a mini USB port and also I looked at the specs on one and it says mini USB port for power only. Can I use this as you describe?

[@Econoballer]

Hi Hazel, yes, you can use the mini USB port just as I did. It works really well. Because I'm watching a lot of streaming videos now I've found my biggest challenge is the audio. It doesn't come through as well as Blu-ray, but that's a topic for another video. :)

[@hazelwilliams423]

Hello Marty, Is this what I need to buy? www.amazon.co.uk/UGREEN-Ethernet-Adapter-Network-Chromecast/dp/B01N1X28F1/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1508098790&sr=8-1&keywords=ugreen+ethernet+adapter

[@Econoballer]

Boats is right, if you have the capability of getting power from the USB port on your tv, you can do that. My tv is over 12 years old so it's not that fancy (great picture though). :)

[@Econoballer]

How did you find this out?

[@Econoballer]

looks like amazon got in the game.

[@gtagerry2896]

I have 160 Mb/s Internet and I have one of the amazon branded adapters, would it be worth upgrading to one of these?

[@Kittensocks]

I've purchased each item and followed every step exactly and I still can't get a 'wired' connection. I can't remove it off of wifi no matter what steps people have suggested below. After digging further into this I've also heard that this set up does not work with 1st generation Firesticks. Can you confirm or offer any other suggestions? :(

[@Econoballer]

Hi kittensocks, correct, this won't work for 1st gen. sorry! :(

[@patrickwilliams6009]

I have the firestick 4k and i am using the cable matters ethernet adaptor. I cannot get this to work. The adaptor is new, I have three new cat 6 ethernet cables. The adaptor lights up, blue but the firestick remains on wifi.

[@49ers8009]

Great video! Would you know why mine is not working? I followed your video and it does not work. I tried connecting My CAT 7 cable to my laptop and I get data transmission lights on but when I connect everything to the firestick, nothing. Please help.

[@Econoballer]

hi there, Are you not even getting an image when you connect it?

[@49ers8009]

The firestick acts normal and wants to connect via wifi but it does not recognize the adapter.

[@Econoballer]

So, from what I've learned is that some people may have a 1st generation firestick and not know it. It's possible you might have a 1st gen even if your remote looks like a 2nd gen remote. Run the stick off of wireless and go the 'about' screen and see if your firestick is 2nd gen or not. :)

[@49ers8009]

Econoballer. What information tells me it’s a 2nd generation unit. Di you know if this conversion would work in a 1st gen with an Amazon network adapter?

[@Econoballer]

Hi there, I've got some information for you! So, this Ethernet adapter won't work for 1st gen. :( Go to your firestick and look at the back of the firestick itself. There are teeny tiny number back there. The FCC ID. Here's the scoop: 1st-gen = 2ABDU-0509 2nd-gen = 2AE6S-0948

[@triciaderose9281]

Got all parts off amazon , your video was awesome actually worked and was super easy 2 minutes to setup, thanks a lot !!!!!!

[@Econoballer]

I'm so glad Tricia!!

[@antmon123]

thanks for video, picked one up - speeds seem to max out ~about 35 down though (and that's direct connection to OOL router with ultra 200 down speeds) with 5g wifi on OOL i get ~80 down so this is really not beneficial for me

[@Econoballer]

antmon antmon are you in San Francisco? 5g wifi, if consistent, should be your go to. I can do another video showing my speed. that might be helpful

[@antmon123]

Marty Morales in northern NJ - my svc is OOL ultra 200 and normally when connected via ethernet to router i am always around 180-190 down which i thought this would give me - so am back to 5g wifi which is still plenty fast...i am just greedy ;)

[@Econoballer]

Yes, good suggestion Craig. It's been a crazy month with work and family but another video is on the stove, just on the back burner. :)

[@travislohmann5405]

will this actually even help speeds, if the firestick is still a USB 2.0?

[@Econoballer]

it could help with speed but think more about a stable connection (less buffering) as opposed to speed. :)

[@dirty313glove5]

I have the Cable matters Ethernet adapter and it can push up to 480mbps while the Amazon version only pushes 100mbps. How much can this Ugreen adapter push?

[@genoab]

Thanks for the new detailed instructions. It works GREAT!

[@Econoballer]

I'm so glad it works for you! :)

[@ramonlee3301]

Yea how?

[@wayneclifton3113]

So what is the blue wire you are attaching from TV to Stick? Never seen one.

[@awcraig37]

HDMI cable

[@elvst3331]

do i need another cable beside this cable for the connection?

[@Econoballer]

Nope, all you need is in the video. :)

[@19Indy88]

So what happens if you have a firestick for 2 bedrooms and your modem and router are in the living room. Would you have to run long ethernet cables to each room?

[@Econoballer]

That's a possibility. Are you getting good signal in the bedroom with the router being in the living room?

[@19Indy88]

Econoballer its decent. I upgraded my equipment. I didnt want to have ethenets running all over the house.

[@Econoballer]

ah ok, so you're running through wifi. I have a video up where you can check your internet speed to see how well the wifi is working. :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/eF7Cm4l_gNljqbs

[@19Indy88]

Econoballer thank you

[@LaxmikantBhumkar]

Thanks very much Marty Morales for this wonderful video on Amazon Fire Stick + Ethernet Port

[@Econoballer]

You're welcome Laxmikant!

[@bluemalibu1742]

Do you see speed difference between Ethernet cable

[@Econoballer]

Yes, I did see a difference in the speed in my case. Do you have the 2nd or 3rd generation Firestick? Depending on which one you have will determine which Ethernet adapter I would recommend. :)

[@Econoballer]

Yes, I've seen a difference. I should post a video showing the internet speed at some point. :)

[@abbashaidari8313]

Does the fire stick have to be rooted?

[@Econoballer]

nope Abbas, the firestick does not have to be rooted. :)

[@0202revan]

Did amazon discontinue this in the latest update. My wireless keyboard works over the otg but the wired will not. I get the light for the network adpt but it will not say "wired connection "

[@Econoballer]

Now that's interesting. Why are you using a wired keyboard? Are you using the otg to connect to a keyboard? Do you have 2nd gen firestick (you should check, I have a video on this. :)

[@0202revan]

I didn’t know if the org was enabled. I heard that the fire stick needed to be rooted for the org to work. Than I heard it didn’t. So I plugged my wireless keyboard in and it worked so I know the otg works. Just the wired connection doesn’t

[@Econoballer]

the org?

[@mikecanett6135]

Does it make a difference of what ethernet cable you use like CAT5 or Cat6.

[@Econoballer]

Hi Mike, as far as I know, nope, it won't make a difference.

[@Hawaii77]

Hi, will this work on the 1st Generation Firesticks (no voice feature)

[@Econoballer]

As far as I know, it won't. I have yet to hear of anyone picking one up and trying it out however. My advice would be to pick up a 2nd gen stick, time to upgrade. :D

[@darealwy]

You have to root it for it to work on the 1st Generation Firesticks.

[@Econoballer]

Ah, thanks!

[@gregoryrolnicki2498]

I followed the video and bought everything but it still says wifi. can you help? not sure why it does not say wired? help.

[@Econoballer]

Have you tried disconnecting the wifi first, then attaching the firestick via the cat cable?

[@Jedward7009]

Will this work on the new Firestick 4K

[@Econoballer]

to be honest, I'm not too sure. My suggestion is to check your wifi speed first before purchasing the adapter so you have a baseline to compare it with. Also, if you're not that close to your modem then the adapter is more helpful than if the firestick was close to the modem. Get your speed first then let me know.

[@Econoballer]

I just found out that it does!

[@geourgiou]

I'm definitely going to buy one of these, thanks for the upload

[@Econoballer]

You're welcome! Let me know how good it works for you! :)

[@geourgiou]

definitlely, hope it wont buffer my kodi channels.

[@eppyz]

Just curious why you didn't just plug the fire stick directly to the TV? Why use the extension HDMI cable?

[@Econoballer]

The only reason I use the HDMI cable is because I sometimes connect my laptop to my tv and I don't want to have to go to the back of the tv to disconnect the firestick. ;)

[@ronaldmarshall6119]

Do you use the power plug on the firestick ?

[@Econoballer]

you mean the charger? I do use the same firestick charger. :)

[@aimibiggs7332]

Why does my settings say configure network ...as did your's but it does say wired connection. I followed your steps but none of my apps are loading. I can move from app to app from the home screen but nothing happens. My Firestick is the one with Alexa. Any thoughts anyone....thanks

[@Econoballer]

hi Aimi, try unplugging your stick after you've connected via Ethernet, see if that takes care of the issue.

[@carlt9265]

Does this go over 95mb i only get that speed threw the cheaper adaptor 🤷‍♂️ i have 200mb connection you see

[@erikmiller8955]

Im getting a wired connection but when i test the network it says no network and netflix streams are loading very slowly. Any ideas?

[@Econoballer]

Are you using a vpn? sometimes that can hamper the connection.

[@aimibiggs7332]

Thanks for that answer, So I need to disconnect my vpn?

[@Econoballer]

your vpn might be slowing you down. I don't use a vpn for my stick. I'm just using it for Netflix and hulu and amazon prime, stuff like that.

[@andtea4558]

I wonder what I can do if I only have 1 router that is already hooked up to the computer

[@Econoballer]

Is your router close to your tv (like mine)? If so (and it should have ports for more CAT cables, right?) you can plug the CAT cable in just like I did in the video. You can still hook up your firestick to your router in addition to having your computer hooked up to the router, not a problem. :)

[@andtea4558]

Econoballer My router is in the living room where my computer is. I have 2 rooms who use DirecTV now. So what should I do? Is it even possible to have more than 1 router? I don't think internet services provide more than 1 motem. Plus we are paying a fee for the motem already. So it they will probably charge us if we get any more.

[@Econoballer]

Yes! It's possible to connect one router to another router. You can also connect a switch to a router to gain more hardwire ports. :D

[@andtea4558]

Econoballer Oh ok, I did some research and I think I am going to buy Google WiFi routers. And use them as access points.

[@Econoballer]

Yes, you could do that, check your speed when you're all configured. :)

[@alow2323]

Can i use a 3.0 usb ethernet adapter?

[@Econoballer]

Hi AJ, do you have a link to which one you're talking about?

[@Fred19711001]

Do it stop buffering and freeze?

[@OTKP]

Thanks for this! My Wifi Sucks so I need to do this!

[@Econoballer]

NP OTKP, let me know how it goes!

[@shadaurrahman5576]

I have done the same thing with my 2nd generation firestick. But firestick restarting automatically problem... Please help

[@Econoballer]

I will occasionally get that issue but it doesn't happen that often. I'm not sure what it is. :(

[@shadaurrahman5576]

@@Econoballer i resolved this issue by giving power to fire stick by one of TV USB port... Now it's working well without re-start

[@Econoballer]

@@shadaurrahman5576 oh super interesting, hadn't thought about the power source! Thanks for the tip!

[@allenthomas914]

Do I need a male and female HDMI hookup for this to work???????

[@Econoballer]

yes, you need the cable that I used. :)

[@Econoballer]

Hi Boats....you're right, my mistake, you don't need the cable. I got it so I wouldn't have to sneak behind the tv all the time. I only have one hdmi input back there and like to connect my laptop to the tv sometimes. :) Thanks!

[@philmendelson8484]

Will this work with the new FIRETV 4K?

[@Econoballer]

hi Phil, I'm not sure. My first answer would be no but at 10 bucks, wouldn't hurt to try. :)

[@Fattmatt1993]

I just received my in the mail. Works great! But I will add I'm not getting my full 40mbps, but it did double my speed compared to Wi-Fi. I get 20-25mbps. B4 on Wi-Fi it was 8-15. I have centurylink 40mbps

[@Econoballer]

Thanks for the update. I'm in SF and use Xfinity. I top out at around 40mbps. Xfinity sometimes lets your cable modem be a wifi hotspot for other customers. I turned that feature off and got better speeds. Does Centurylink do that? If so, turn that feature off and see what happens.

[@Fattmatt1993]

Marty Morales No. Century Link does not have that feature. But, thanks

[@ryguygamingchannel]

Do i need the male female hdmi adapter or.no

[@Econoballer]

You don't really need it. I have it there because it makes it easy for me to disconnect the firestick from the tv and then connect my laptop to the tv. That way I don't have to reach back behind the tv. :D

[@geogykanicheril]

Hello, give links to the items you use in the description first.

[@Econoballer]

Geogy, I've put a link to the product in the description of the video. :)

[@uindy4]

You should have unraveled the cable so the stick is near the tv. Also you should have done a speedtest to see your speed on the Ethernet.

[@Econoballer]

Thanks for your suggestions! The stick is about 4 feet away from the t.v. currently. The reason I have a hdmi cable and connect the stick to the cable is because I only have one hdmi connection and I also like to connect my laptop to the t.v. A speedtest is coming. :)

[@ryguygamingchannel]

What kind of difference should I see

[@skater2421]

Is this really that much faster than the wifi?

[@Econoballer]

joseph scarpati it really depends on someone's wifi connection.

[@Econoballer]

It really depends. For some folks with super fast wifi then no. For me, it really made a difference. Your mileage may vary. :)

[@Fattmatt1993]

joseph scarpati I just received my in the mail. Works great! But I will add I'm not getting my full 40mbps, but it did double my speed compared to Wi-Fi. I get 20-25mbps. B4 on Wi-Fi it was 8-15. I have centurylink 40mbps

[@davidmcpherson5456]

Mine does not show cable attached what am I doing wrong ?

[@orlandoweisberg9850]

Can I use this on a fire tv box?

[@Econoballer]

Hi Orlando, my first answer would be, "I don't know". It would be worth a shot if you think it would help. Maybe try it out and see how it works? :D

[@Hoktoooey]

Hey, someone w brains..... thank you

[@Econoballer]

You're welcome! :D

[@elmofullbrook5708]

Why not just plug firestick into tv not sure why using male and female hdmi

[@Econoballer]

I sometimes connect my laptop to my tv, so I use the hdmi cable to make it easier. :)

[@timturner9315]

Wait a sec, what do I need a male to female hdmi for? Can't I just plug in the firestick to the TV HDMI?

[@timturner9315]

Got it working great.

[@Econoballer]

Hi Tim, the reason I use a hdmi cable is because I don't want to have to sneak behind the tv all the time. This kid is 47 yrs. old! lol! You don't need it, you're right. :)

[@sidneymarshall2471]

Thank you.

[@Econoballer]

You're welcome!

[@ryguygamingchannel]

I have the u green adapter just not the male female hdmi adapter

[@Econoballer]

Cool, you don't really need the male/female hdmi adapter unless you're connecting a laptop to your tv and you only have one hdmi connection in the back like I do! :D

[@tam7254]

Works ps4?

[@Econoballer]

I don't know tbh. :)

[@ashton1mills]

Thank you

[@Econoballer]

You're welcome Ashton!

[@vhoxy1365]

Just so you know everybody you do not need to plug it into the router

[@joyciejd9673]

Thank you for this comment as my TV is in a different room from my router and the video lead me to believe that the whole shebang needed to be connected to it!

[@patrickwilliams6009]

Do you mean dont plug the TV into the router??

[@idunnowhoiam4u]

I just bought all this and it is still connected to wifi not ethernet

[@Econoballer]

Are you sure you have a 2nd gen stick?

[@idunnowhoiam4u]

absolutely

[@aprolifix]

never even talked about the download speed

[@Econoballer]

check out my other videos on download speed. :)

[@ddll1957]

My fire stick in in another room

[@Econoballer]

What room are you in?

[@Econoballer]

Ah, so the firestick is in one room (with your tv) and the router is in another room?

[@adambarbour4873]

@@Econoballer Yes mines is in another room from my router

[@DJRobbie54]

If you're going to do a demonstration on video equipment, you need to put in your description at the bottom, with parts that you use and the links where you can obtain the parts (bad video). If your going to do this kind of video do it RIGHT. Not half way.

[@Jbeastlabestia]

Do you want him to got to your house and install it for you too??

[@Econoballer]

haha. Thanks jbeast.

[@alow2323]

Can i use a 3.0 usb ethernet adapter?

[@Econoballer]

Hi AJ, I'm not exactly sure but I'm going out on a limb and will say that yes it should work. If you use a 3.0 please report back your findings. Thanks so much!