Why won't it connect to wifi? And how do I utilize ethernet on something with no ethernet port?
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Hi Val!Sorry for the delay. I am able to connect to WiFi when am at Starbucks and other places. It is a WiFi device. As far as the Ethernet I had problem plunging my broadband clear stick. It didn't work. Am still new and playing with it.Hope this helped.~Samwww.Totallysam.comFacebook: TotallysamTwitter: Totallysamsays
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If you had it less than 30 days send back. mine stop working af a month and a half
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yes, there is one ethernet port on the device for putting it on your network. the wifi access point needs to be connected to some other switch or router that's already on the network.
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I'm not sure? I have a cheap Belkin Wireless N with 4 ethernet ports, it worked plugged into the ethernet port for me.
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Use a USB to RJ45 adapter. You get the same result. Try to find USB3 version. It is a faster. Should not cost more than few dollars, and it is much cheaper than fixing broken Ethernet port. If not physically damaged make sure you have the right driver.
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I had the same question, and so far from exeriments the answer seems to be no. Specifically if you set it up as a wireless client, it will act as a hub rebroadcasting wireless (on a new SSID) to other wireless clients, but it doesn't allow access from a 'wired client' connected to the ethernet socket.. (Which is a shame). Wonder if this might be fixable with a firmware upgrade? Would make the box even more useful...
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Plug right in to an ethernet network. But, my wireless works great. Something else is going on. Maybe your internet connect or wireless router.
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No connect it to a little repeater that has an Ethernet plug. Edimax is good.
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You can use an Ethernet cable to connect this device to an Ethernet port on your router. By plugging the USB connector on this device into a USB port on your computer you can achieve a wired connection to your network. This device does not provide WiFi capabilities.
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I'm sorry, but I dont use the ethernet; I use it wireless. I hope you find the answer your looking for. Regards.
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There is an ethernet port for a hardwired connection. You may want to look at a USB wireless device that will allow you to establish a wireless connection.
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No, it is too slim for an Ethernet port, it's wireless only. It does come with a 1 year limited (whatever that means) warranty. I am about to send mine to Acer to get my hard disk repaired or replaced. I'll give an update on what the service was like.
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There is an Ethernet port on the bottom but from what I understand is that will only boost your wifi signal more, not turn an outlet into Ethernet. Someone else may know more about this, though.
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The first that you have to do is connect your Hostop with ethernet port, then you conf you WiFi connection...
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Two suggestions are 1) Try the wired connection to perform setup. 2) Try your WiFi password.
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You need to have a wifi router of some kind if you want to connect to anything. However, there is a USB port. You might try hooking up a USB hub or something, and run a conventional wired network instead. I have not tried that. I generally hang this off a television (literally) and hook up a mouse to the USB port. Then I can watch things like Youtube and Netflix with it.
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This has an Ethernet port which can be connected to a wireless adapter. The unit does not have built in WiFi.
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the ethernet cable works fine. i believe you need a special adapter in order to make the wireless work.