Due to my profession I use to have to connect to wired-only LAN-attached devices (like managed switches, routers, set-top-boxes etc) frequently to access their configuration interfaces via Telnet/SSH/HTTP. And I am totally tired of carrying a bag with a laptop with me wherever I go. I have just bought a Samsung Galaxy Ch@t B-5330 (Android 4.1.2) smartphone (almost the only modern model with a physical QWERTY on the market today, certainly the only QWERTY by Samsung) and an USB-OtG ('USB host') cable for it. It would simplify my life significantly if I could connect it to wired Ethernet networks. Is this possible?

Where do I even start? It seems to be no custom firmwares like Cyanogen Mod available for my particular model but I am most probably going to root it.

I've got a USB NIC based on ASIX AX88772 chip (which is detected by Ubuntu out of the box and is said to be compatible with XBox, PS3 and Apple Macs so it seems to be a very standard kind). Also, I have not even found a single USB device (I have tried an USB flash drive, a keyboard and a mouse) which would work with the Android phone. It seems that they don't even receive power from it. Perhaps it (USB host mode) should be switched on somewhere in settings?

Apple Usb Ethernet Driver

I couldn't find where. I have tested following phones which work with micro usb otg cable to ethernet (i.e have build in ethernet drives). All models of padfone only the phone part, not when docked to tablet). When otg usb to ethernet adapter is attacheds (or otg cable attached with usb to ethernet adapter, then ethernet menu pops in on the setting menu as well as on the notification bar. Sony Most Sony phones have ethernet drivers built in so they work, but no notification pops up.

Just switching off w-fi and data and using the browser will confirm that you have ethernet connection. Google Nexus Nexus 5 and Nexus 6 (but not Nexus 4) have ethernet drivers built in so they work, but no notification pops up. Just switching off w-fi and data and using the browser will confirm that you have ethernet connection.

Motorola Moto G (2013 edition, 2014 edition). Moto X (2013 edition and 2014 edition) Following brands phones do not work with ethernet cable as the drivers have been removed Samsung, LG, HTC, Huwawei.

When laptops get thinner and thinner for every new generation less ports physically fit on the machines. That’s why adapters is starting to become a standard companion in the bag. But they won’t always work right out of the box if. I have written a guide on how to install the drivers for the Apple USB Ethernet Adapter on a Windows machine.

This method will work both on Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. Download the latest version of Boot Camp Support Software from Apple, they contain the necessary drivers. You can find it. (Around 260 MB). Open the ZIP-file and browse to BootCamp Drivers Asix. Run the file AsixSetup64.exe and go through the installation choosing the default options.

You are now done! Connect the USB Ethernet dongle and enjoy!