The full selection of features on the rear includes the WPS button, four Ethernet LAN ports,
the Ethernet WAN port, one USB 3.0, a USB 2.0 / eSATA port, reset button, power socket and power switch.
The Smart Wi - Fi Booster, meanwhile, is powered by a dual - core CPU with an auto - sensing 10 / 100 / 1000 Mbps
Ethernet WAN / LAN port, MediaTek MTK7621A Wireless network card, dual - band concurrent Wi - Fi, 256QAM support, Wi - Fi Band steering, four transmit and four receive antennas across both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, and costs AU$ 180 outright or AU$ 7.50 per month on a 24 - month contract.
On the back, the Router houses a Sync button (more on that in a moment), three Ethernet LAN ports (for connecting other internet devices), one
Ethernet WAN port (for your gateway or modem connection), a USB 2.0 port for network - attached storage and a standard DC power port.
Not exact matches
This dock also adds two USB slots and an
Ethernet port, but all the basic physical connectivity options you should
want are included on the tablet itself.
If you
want more options, Dell's $ 199.99 WD15 Docking Station plugs into the Type - C port, powers the tablet and adds a DisplayPort, HDMI, VGA,
Ethernet, two USB 2.0, three USB 3.0 ports and two audio jacks.
If you
want to connect over Gigabit
Ethernet, that works via a USB adaptor (although you'll lose charging unless you buy a data + charge solution or buy a larger Windows tablet with separate charge and USB ports.)
Just note that you'll have to carry a dongle if you
want to connect to
Ethernet, an external monitor, or an HDTV.
There is, of course, a Gigabit
Ethernet port in case you don't
want to use the machine's inbuilt 802.11 ac2x2 WiFi capability.
You can simply transfer your precious gaming data from your old PS4 to the Pro by connecting the two systems with an
Ethernet cable and follow the prompts when the system asks if you
want to swap data.
They do not have built - in Wi - Fi, however, and require an extra dongle if you can't or don't
want to use
Ethernet.
The back also features an
Ethernet port, optical audio out, and a proprietary connection for the Alienware Graphics Extender, should you
want a beefier graphical option.
I
wanted ethernet but apparently you can only get that through cable.
Cable filters: If you know the unit will be used for your cable modem and router, for example, you'll
want to double check the specs to ensure that the UPS unit includes surge protected / filtered ports for your
Ethernet and Coax cables.
The design is minimalist, with nothing but four Fast
Ethernet ports, a
WAN port, corresponding LEDs for each port to display connectivity status and a reset button.
If you
want to stream music from a computer, server, or NAS box on your network, or from Internet music services such as Pandora, Rhapsody, or Slacker, either plug an
ethernet cable into the Playbar or add a $ 50 Sonos Bridge to your wireless network and operate the speaker as a wireless component.
That way, you can turn that dull and tired wired network (that most of your devices likely can't even access for
want of an
Ethernet port) into a more convenient Wi - Fi setup.
If you
want better quality streaming (especially if you're doing it from a media server on your network) or if you're a gamer,
Ethernet will be the way to go.
There's an auxiliary port on the rear if you
want to connect the Max to a record player (believe us, you do), and a USB - C port lets you connect an
Ethernet cable via a USB - C to
Ethernet dongle.
There's no
ethernet port for wired connections either, no USB port for local media playback, and no optical audio output for connecting to an A / V receiver (although the enthusiasts who might
want such features wouldn't buy a low - end streamer like this in the first place).
There's no analog video or optical digital audio output, no option to connect an
Ethernet cable if you
want (the Nexus Player is strictly Wi - Fi) and no SD (micro or otherwise).
Plus, you can connect it via
ethernet rather than Wi - Fi if you
want.
This means that, if you have a computer with both Wi - Fi and wired
Ethernet connections, you'd have to change it for both your Wi - Fi and
Ethernet adapters if you
wanted to change the DNS server for both.
If you're playing a game that's more bandwidth heavy like Witcher 3, then you will
want to use an
Ethernet connection.
It's an inexpensive solution if you're using an Amazon Fire Stick in another room and
want to boost the signal a bit to prevent any lag in your streaming.An
Ethernet port helps connect wired devices such as a game console, smart TV or streaming player to your Wi - Fi network.
The Chromecast Ultra supports more HDR platforms, and the inclusion of an
Ethernet port makes the it the best choice for those who
want the best possible picture at all times.
There are the additional USB 3.0 ports, an IR output if you
want to add an external IR blaster instead of use the front - facing integrated one, optical audio and
Ethernet ports too.
It also comes standard with an
ethernet port built into the power supply if you
want to plug it into a wired network switch instead of using Wi - Fi.
That's sure to annoy gamers who
want a reliable connection, though Asus does at least include a USB to
Ethernet adapter in the box.
Another option for eliminating double NAT while keeping a ISP gateway and your router is to run an
ethernet cable from the gateway to one of your router's LAN ports instead of the router's
WAN (internet) port.
It does have one significant advantage over SmartThings: Where that hub must be tethered to your router via
ethernet, the Wink Hub 2 can connect over Wi - FI, allowing you to place it wherever you
want.
The back of the TS - 251A is home to two USB 2.0 ports, dual gigabit
ethernet ports supporting aggregation, as well as speaker and microphone jacks, just in case your direct - attached display doesn't have speakers, or if you
want to feed audio to something more sonorous.
If you
want to ensure a strong connection, it even features an
Ethernet port on the back of the unit.
Unlike the Canary all - in - one device, you won't find an
Ethernet port, so you'll
want to make sure that your Wi - Fi connection is fast enough.
Eight antennas ring the Talon AD7200 router, which has 4 Gigabit
Ethernet ports and a
WAN port along with two USB 3.0 ports.
Plug in your router with a power cable, and then connect its
WAN or Internet port to the
Ethernet jack you have available to you.
Alternatively, you can plug in a USB - C - to -
ethernet adapter if you
want to hardwire it to your network.
In that case, you'll doubly appreciate the presence of XS's hard - wired
Ethernet port (if you don't
want to string Cat5 cable, you might consider setting up a power - line network).
If you're on the end of your Wi - Fi's range, you might
want to consider an extender or try a PowerLine adapter connected to
Ethernet.
Monitor connectivity is via the # 139 DeX dock, which has an HDMI port, a pair of USB ports (ideal for attaching a wired mouse and keyboard if you don't
want to use Bluetooth), an
Ethernet port for a wired networking, and a USB - C port.
Inside you have a 1.7 GHz dual - core CPU that provides speeds up to 2.53 Gbps, 128 MB of flash storage + 512 MB of RAM, a total of 5
ethernet ports (1
WAN & 4 LAN), and 3 USB 3.0 ports.
The standard 5GHz / 2.4 GHz Wi - Fi option is available, but the Ultra also has a Gigabit
Ethernet port built into the power supply (which you'll need to use because your TV can't deliver enough power for the Ultra) if you
want the backhaul and speed a wire can offer.
That's it and like some other notable slim notebooks, there's no
Ethernet connection, so if you
want to be hard wired, you'll need a USB adapter.
You'll need to plug in your Wi - Fi aerial or
ethernet cable to connect to your home broadband, but then you can start downloading games and setting your PC up the way you
want it.
Ethernet and processor - powered display outputs DVI, HDMI, and Display Port are also down there if you
want to make use of them.
Around the back of the Play: 1, you'll find a screw hole for mounting this compact speaker to a wall and an
Ethernet socket if you
want to hardwire the Play: 1 to your network rather than connect it wirelessly.
You're out of luck if you
want to use an
Ethernet connection.
If you
want to accessorise with the keyboard, MatePen stylus (which also functions as a laser pointer and presentation clicker) or the MateDock (offering HDMI, VGA,
Ethernet and USB ports for the MateBook) then you'll need to part with an additional US$ 129, US$ 59 and US$ 89 respectively.
You'll
want to hook it up to your network for the best smart experience and Wi - Fi and
Ethernet are provided to do so.
The Xbox One X has the same inputs and ports as the S. There's HDMI - in if you
want to connect up a TV set - top box, two USBs at the rear and one at the front, and an
Ethernet port.
If you
want wired networking, Dell has included a USB - to -
Ethernet cable in the accessories box, while the Windows 8.1 recovery files are on a USB stick.