It's «Ultra» not only because it's capable of 4K playback and HDR video, but because it has
an attached ethernet port and improved internal components that make videos load faster and less prone to slowdown.
It also comes with
an attached ethernet port built into the power adapter, allowing videos to load and play faster.
Not exact matches
I freed up an
Ethernet port (by removing on of my old drives), plugged in the new My Cloud, and
attached the power.
Not only does the Amped Wireless REA20 boost your WiFi signal to the far reaches of your home, but this one also includes 5 local
Ethernet ports which allow you to
attach Ethernet based devices like the WD My Cloud Mirror mentioned above.
The router has as six -
port gigabit
ethernet switch for LAN connections, but with two bonuses for network -
attached storage (NAS) devices.
For a suggested $ 500 street price, the router packs in dozens of high - end Wi - Fi and networking features, including both 802.11 ac and 802.11 ad wireless, a 10 Gbps
port for network -
attached storage, and the ability to bond two 1 Gbps
ethernet ports together.
Connect an
Ethernet cable that's also connected to your modem to that
port, plug the USB end of the adapter into the Chromecast,
attach the Chromecast to the HDMI
port on your TV, and you're ready to go.
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.
Of course, much of that smoothness will depend on your broadband speeds and Wi - Fi bandwidth, but Google's got a trick up its sleeve for that: an
ethernet adapter that
attaches directly to the Chromecast Ultra's HDMI
port.
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.
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.
Once plugged into an available HDMI
port on and set up through Google's Cast app for Android or iOS (and
attached to your network with an optional
Ethernet port if desired) you'll be able to «cast» video from an app on your smartphone or tablet through the device to your television.