Alternatively, you can plug in a USB - C - to -
ethernet adapter if you want to hardwire it to your network.
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.
Not exact matches
If you do recommend it, would you also recommend I buy a
ethernet to USB
adapter to ensure fast connection?
I could use
ethernet if I had an
adapter, and felt like unhooking it from the PC, but nah.
The real kicker is that its faster on WiFi than
if you plug a Wii
ethernet adapter in, lol, very bizarre.
All that's missing is an
Ethernet jack, but lucky for you, HP includes an
adapter in the box (plus a VGA dongle,
if you're old - school).
The Ultra's
ethernet port might be essential for some users, but you can buy a $ 15
ethernet adapter for Google's Chromecast ($ 35 and up) or Amazon's Fire TV devices ($ 40 and up) and still come out ahead on price, especially
if you don't need their pricier 4K HDR models.
If you love your Chromecast but have poor WiFi, Google has a new solution: a Chromecast
adapter with a built - in
Ethernet port, allowing you to stream your content through a faster wired connection.
If you do not have a Wi - Fi connection that is fast enough to stream video content at 4K resolution, the Chromecast Ultra can also directly take in an
Ethernet cable, thanks to an
Ethernet port on the accompanying power
adapter.
(
If ethernet connectivity is all you need, Google's $ 15
adapter works with either the first - or second - generation Chromecast.)
If you're looking for ways to make your casting more reliable, the best thing to do is add an
ethernet adapter.
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.
So instead, you'll have to do with investing in an
Ethernet to USB or USB Type - C
adapter,
if you need faster - than - Wi - Fi internet speeds.
If you need a separate, $ 15
Ethernet adapter, the situation becomes even more ridiculous.
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.
The
ethernet adapter is part of the AC
adapter, so
if you have the Chromecast rigged up via USB, you'll have to free up an outlet.
Google intends for wireless to be the order of the day, with Wi - Fi a key method for receiving content, although it's possible to use the Micro-USB to connect to
Ethernet if you have the required
adapter.