ethernet on android tv box

horse7 · 2016-08-10 15:50:21

hi guys, so i bought a android box for the tv, it crashes a lot but is fine on ethernet cable cable, is there a way of connecting a upc thomson router to the box,s ethernet port. i can plug an ethernet cable at each end of router and android box , so could i just cut the ends off the ethernet cables and join with some…

10-08-2016 04:50PM

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hi guys, so i bought a android box for the tv, it crashes a lot but is fine on ethernet cable cable, is there a way of connecting a upc thomson router to the box,s ethernet port. i can plug an ethernet cable at each end of router and android box , so could i just cut the ends off the ethernet cables and join with some 3pair telephone cable?

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#2 10-08-2016 04:52PM

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horse7 wrote: »

so could i just cut the ends off the ethernet cables and join with some 3pair telephone cable?

Nope.

If your thompson isnt near the TV where you want the box buy a pair of Powerline Adapters (AKA Homeplugs).

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#3 12-08-2016 04:13AM

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Or just buy a longer Ethernet cable. Max operational length 100m

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#4 12-08-2016 06:18AM

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Thanks guys, I've just discovered Miracast,so happy enough .

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