• Registered: 2007-11-30
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Topic: Wired network connection

I know, it is made for wireless connections, but from deep in my office I cant see the public wifi network  sad,  I can get to the internet via the wired network,   would this be a possibility for future enhancements.

  • Duane
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  • Registered: 2006-08-24
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Re: Wired network connection

You can do it now (with a little hacking).

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  • rcpao
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  • Registered: 2007-12-03
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Re: Wired network connection

Does this software-only hack void the warranty?  If so, I believe a firmware update is in order to support wired Ethernet USB adapters and to publicize a list of those supported by the firmware.

Wired Ethernet is a corporate requirement.  No WAPs are allowed in some places, while wired is.

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  • Duane
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Re: Wired network connection

No, it doesn't void the warranty. All you're doing is running some software from a USB flash drive.  It's actually loading and configuring some kernel modules that are already in the firmware.

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  • Registered: 2007-11-03
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Re: Wired network connection

I still think that an "ez" Ethernet connection option would be great--it would also mean that I wouldn't get a zillion service interruptions when the one dinky wifi router in our office poops out...