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connecting ethenet to android tablet

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manishrpvv Original post #1
Feb 9, 2013 at 10:06 AM
i have mtnl broadband connection and simle D-LINK dsl-2520-u modem+router and i want to connect internet in my intex i-buddy tablet . but i does'nt have option of ethernet in it like it is present in micromax funbook what can i do. because i don't want to purchase the wi fi router.
tkin
tkin #2
Feb 9, 2013 at 10:56 PM
It won't work, you must get a router.
kg11sgbg
Feb 12, 2013 at 10:27 PM
@manishrpvv,you must have received an OTG cable(mini-USB to USB) cable along with the Tablet,I presume.

You just need to buy an USB-to-LAN module,which will cost between and max. Rs.150/- ~ Rs.200/-.
Just connect the USB connector of OTG cable(provided by the Tablet) to one end of the USB-to-LAN module and connect the RJ-45 ethernet jack of the ethernet cable,to the RJ-45 interface of USB-to-LAN module.
Go to the sttings menu of your Tab,while the ethernet (network) is on.Provide your ISP settings as given by MTNL(login ID;Passwd;etc.)
Hopefully you could enjoy the full network access onto your Tablet,albeit at limited mobility of your position...
M
Feb 13, 2013 at 1:26 AM
@manishrpvv,you must have received an OTG cable(mini-USB to USB) cable along with the Tablet,I presume.

You just need to buy an USB-to-LAN module,which will cost between and max. Rs.150/- ~ Rs.200/-.
Just connect the USB connector of OTG cable(provided by the Tablet) to one end of the USB-to-LAN module and connect the RJ-45 ethernet jack of the ethernet cable,to the RJ-45 interface of USB-to-LAN module.
Go to the sttings menu of your Tab,while the ethernet (network) is on.Provide your ISP settings as given by MTNL(login ID;Passwd;etc.)
Hopefully you could enjoy the full network access onto your Tablet,albeit at limited mobility of your position...

THE problem is that there is NO option of ethernet in the tablet as it is present in micromax funbook
kg11sgbg
Feb 13, 2013 at 7:36 AM
Then,wifi is your only choice or 3G USB Dongle(compatible ones)...
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bhushan2k
Feb 13, 2013 at 8:47 AM
@manishrpvv,you must have received an OTG cable(mini-USB to USB) cable along with the Tablet,I presume.

You just need to buy an USB-to-LAN module,which will cost between and max. Rs.150/- ~ Rs.200/-.
Just connect the USB connector of OTG cable(provided by the Tablet) to one end of the USB-to-LAN module and connect the RJ-45 ethernet jack of the ethernet cable,to the RJ-45 interface of USB-to-LAN module.
Go to the sttings menu of your Tab,while the ethernet (network) is on.Provide your ISP settings as given by MTNL(login ID;Passwd;etc.)
Hopefully you could enjoy the full network access onto your Tablet,albeit at limited mobility of your position...

Will this work on phones as well? Using Xperia p along with usb otg cable...
tkin
tkin #7
Feb 13, 2013 at 1:24 PM
Will this work on phones as well? Using Xperia p along with usb otg cable...
Doubt it, afaik it doesn't work on funbook either, its a hit/miss thing.
kg11sgbg
Feb 13, 2013 at 9:09 PM
Friends @tkin and @bhushan2k,can't say about Phones,but my VeeDee E-10 Tablet and IBerry AUXUS AX01 Tablet works perfectly,with the above mentioned setup.
Now after setting up a wifi router (used as Hotspot) to my BSNL DataOne Broadband network,I don't need the "ethernet" procedure to connect to the net.Nevertheless,both of my "El-cheapo Tablets" work ,i.e. connect to the Broadband network through "ethernet" method If I choose and desire....