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Davitzen
Apr 15, 2025Aspirant
Nighthawk M3 Ethernet adapter
Hi, which usb-c ethernet adapter is compatible with such router? I tried an Belkin and an Realtek adapter with no success. May I miss something? Do I have to configure adapter in ui? Best re...
Davitzen
Apr 16, 2025Aspirant
Sorry!
I forgot to write down such needed info, it's the Nighthawk M3 MH3150 router.
This device doesn't have an ethernet port, I read on some websites there is support for usb-c ethernet adapters.
I tried to use router as 5G router without wifi, only ethernet is needed.
I can't find any specific setting in web ui, connected device on usb ethernet adapter doesn't get an ip address.
Also setting of fixed ip doesn't help.
May I miss something?
Best regards!
michaelkenward
Apr 16, 2025Guru - Experienced User
Davitzen wrote:
This device doesn't have an ethernet port, I read on some websites there is support for usb-c ethernet adapters.
Where did you read that? The Internet is full of rubbish information.
USB <> Ethernet adapters aren't likely to work on something like a modem.
That has a USB port to connect to a laptop, to support charging, and sometimes storage, not network connections.
So, you can connect a PC to the MH3150 with WiFi or a USB cable, no adapter needed. But not with Ethernet.
What do you have that needs an Ethernet connection?
Depending on the PC, it may be able to share its Internet connection from the modem/router with other devices that it can connect to with Ethernet.
Disclaimer: Just another user with time on their hands.