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).
A faster USB port and full - sized HDMI jack for digital TV output is also here, but gone is
the wired Ethernet port; it's Wi - Fi or nothing for connectivity.
There's
a wired Ethernet port on the back and an Intel Dual - Band Wireless - AC 8260 card offering 802.11 ac Wi - Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 support.
Here are the ports on the back of the computer, including 4 USB ports, 4 «Thunderbolt 3» USB - C ports, and
a wired ethernet port:
For network connectivity, the set is equipped with both
a wired Ethernet port and built - in 802.11 ac Wi - Fi.
So, on a typical laptop with both a Wi - Fi radio and
a wired Ethernet port, the wireless and wired network interface each have their own unique MAC addresses.
The gateway connects to your home router or network switch via
a wired Ethernet port.
Not exact matches
There are USB 3.0 and 2.0
ports as well as four gigabit
Ethernet ports for connecting via a
wire for high - speed data transmission.
What I have noticed is less
wire clutter on my desk, because I no longer have to use two dongles for extra USB
ports and
Ethernet connectivity.
Four Gigabit
Ethernet ports take care of the high - speed
wired networking, and a physical WiFi on / off switch makes it simple to disable wireless networking if neede.
On the computer's rear panel are a number of connection options, including seven USB 2.0
ports (three of which you'll need for the included Bluetooth receiver and the
wired keyboard and mouse), two USB 3.0
ports, an eSATA
port, a Gigabit
Ethernet jack for connecting to the Internet, and S / PDIF and eight - channel analog audio outputs.
All players (except for some very early models) also have
Ethernet / LAN
ports for
wired connection to a home network and the internet (most players also have built - in WiFi), and Blu - ray Disc players usually have either one or two USB
ports that can be used to load firmware updates, and / or provide for one or more of the following: BD - Live memory expansion (which provides access to additional online - based content that is associated with specific Blu - ray Disc titles), access to digital media files stored on flash drives, or provide for the connection of a USB WiFi adapter for players that do not have WiFi built - in already.
Next to the Power button is the micro-USB
port that's this tablet's only
wired connector, as there is no full - size USB slot or an
Ethernet port — but that's not at all unusual in a slim - and - light tablet like this one.
Microsoft has retained the
Ethernet port, so for full - game downloads it's probably better to use a
wired connection if you're near your router.
The player has an
Ethernet port for
wired internet, which we always recommend, but it also has wireless internet (both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) built - in for convenience.
Additionally, for fast
wired connectivity, the AC750 Wi - Fi Routers are equipped with four Gigabit
Ethernet ports.
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.
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).
Compared to its predecessors, the Chromecast Ultra has three new tricks: 4K HDR streaming, shorter loading times, and an
ethernet port for
wired connections.
Most homes only have one cable or DSL
port on a wall that connects their router to the internet, and most routers only have about four
ports that connect to
ethernet cables, which limits the number of
wired devices you can support.
However, the speaker also has two
ethernet ports which can now be used without the Sonos Bridge, making
wired connections an easy alternative.
However, that
port can also — with Amazon's $ 14.99 dongle — add an
ethernet port, if you'd rather use a
wired connection rather than the 802.11 ac dual - band MIMO WiFi.
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.
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 Ultra adds things like private listening, through a headphone jack, an
Ethernet port if you prefer a
wired connection for the best streaming quality, and a microSD card slot.
It also has a hardwired
Ethernet port, which is what I would use (802.11 ac is great, but a
wired connection will always be better).
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.
Plus, you can optionally use the
ethernet ports on the second node for a hard -
wired connection for consoles or desktop computers.
Netgear tells me they're planning to release a firmware update in the August / September time frame that will enable its Orbi satellites to use
wired ethernet for backhaul, but that won't help the RBK30's satellite because it doesn't have
ethernet ports.
USB - C, HDMI 2.0, and gigabit
Ethernet ports will be on hand for
wired connectivity.
There's also a USB Type - C
port, which you can use with an
Ethernet adapter for
wired networking, plus a 3.5 mm input jack to hook it up to other audio sources, giving plenty of options - more than in other Home products.
The Surface Dock has a
wired Gigabit
Ethernet connection and a 4 TB external backup drive connected to it as well, along with speakers, a full - size
wired keyboard (I use a Bluetooth mouse at the desktop), and a few spare USB
ports.
The unassuming and straightforward design does come with some inherent issues, however: it doesn't feature an
Ethernet port for extending a
wired connection.
There's also coaxial and optical digital outputs, USB, IR remote
port and
wired Ethernet as an alternative to the onboard dual band Wi - Fi.
There's an
Ethernet port if you prefer
wired connectivity — which could come in handy if you're streaming large, CD - quality files or have weak Wi - Fi.
There are only two
ports on this notebook, both of which are USB - C 3.1 Gen1 capable of file transfers of up to 5 Gbps, thus you won't find an
Ethernet port for
wired networking.
It's a regular Chromecast, but it's capable of streaming in 4K, and it also has an
ethernet port for a
wired connection, since 4K video does typically use more data and need faster wireless speeds.
Your only disappointment will be if, like us, you expect to find an
Ethernet port on your business laptop, which can make your life much easier if you're faced with poor Wi - Fi in a hotel or crowded banquet hall, but manage to find a
wired connection.
The connections at the back are now all digital, with an aux
port for the optional PlayStation Camera,
Ethernet for
wired online connections, an HDMI
port to hook up to the telly and Optical Audio out, too.
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.
There's a gigabit
ethernet jack if you happen to have
wired internet behind your TV, and on the front you'll see an infrared
port that supports control from universal remotes — there's even a pre-made setup for the Logitech Harmony series.
Roku Ultra — Price Dropped The top - of - the - line $ 100 Roku Ultra does everything as the others and features an
ethernet port for
wired connectivity and a micro SD slot to help speed up streaming channel load times.
The Roku 2 XS also features an
Ethernet port for a
wired Internet connection and a USB
port for playing music, videos, and photos off of any USB drive.
Gigabit
Ethernet ports maintains high performance
wired connections.
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.
Setup is quick and simple, with no drivers to install and a Gigabit
Ethernet port maintains high performance
wired connections.
Now more than two years old (and probably due for an update soon), the Roku 3 set - top box (reduced to $ 89.99) doesn't include an optical audio
port although you do get an HDMI
port, USB
port,
wired Ethernet jack and a microSD card slot should you somehow run out of internal space.
The Premiere + also comes with an
ethernet port for
wired connectivity and a microSD expansion slot for extra storage.
The back of the device includes a swath of
ports like HDMI out for video, USB - C for power,
ethernet for stable internet, and two USB 2.0
ports for connecting a
wired mouse and keyboard or a flash drive.
In the starter kit you'll get two adaptors, one has a single
Ethernet port, which you should use to connect to your modem or router, and the second one has two
Ethernet ports for connecting
wired devices.