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It seems the USB to ethernet support is deactivated in the kernel (which is default).
Any chance to switch it on / include it?

why do you need USB Ethernet support?

-N2 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 28, 2021 5:20 am why do you need USB Ethernet support?

The standard LAN port is somehow unfavorable placed (opposite side of video output) and ethernet cables are not the most flexible (even if UTP).
The USB adapter would help with cable laying and would increase port placement flexibility.

DoubleA wrote: ↑Wed Jul 28, 2021 6:20 am

-N2 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 28, 2021 5:20 am why do you need USB Ethernet support?

The standard LAN port is somehow unfavorable placed (opposite side of video output) and ethernet cables are not the most flexible (even if UTP).
The USB adapter would help with cable laying and would increase port placement flexibility.

HA you should see my rig, there is something plugged into every side!

-N2 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 28, 2021 8:04 am

DoubleA wrote: ↑Wed Jul 28, 2021 6:20 am

-N2 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 28, 2021 5:20 am why do you need USB Ethernet support?

The standard LAN port is somehow unfavorable placed (opposite side of video output) and ethernet cables are not the most flexible (even if UTP).
The USB adapter would help with cable laying and would increase port placement flexibility.

HA you should see my rig, there is something plugged into every side!

So, it looks like a hedgehog? --> Not my kinda style

DoubleA wrote: ↑Wed Jul 28, 2021 6:20 am The standard LAN port is somehow unfavorable placed (opposite side of video output) and ethernet cables are not the most flexible (even if UTP).
The USB adapter would help with cable laying and would increase port placement flexibility.

Another option for you--a flat ethernet cable. Super flexible, and you can run it right under the MiSTer and up to the port.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QV1F19W

Sigismond0 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 28, 2021 12:40 pm

DoubleA wrote: ↑Wed Jul 28, 2021 6:20 am The standard LAN port is somehow unfavorable placed (opposite side of video output) and ethernet cables are not the most flexible (even if UTP).
The USB adapter would help with cable laying and would increase port placement flexibility.

Another option for you--a flat ethernet cable. Super flexible, and you can run it right under the MiSTer and up to the port.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QV1F19W

Thanks, have tried that. But my "special" config needs a cable that runs to the left from the port (those are rare and of doubtful quality).
The USB LAN Adapter would solve the need for special cables, too (which nevertheless need same space in front of the LAN port).

exactly how much clearance do you need? a svelte cable could be made by crimping naked twisted pairs into the connector combined with trimming away the excess material after the strain relief, so that the plug may sit flush with the socket.

-N2 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 28, 2021 7:44 pm exactly how much clearance do you need? a svelte cable could be made by crimping naked twisted pairs into the connector combined with trimming away the excess material after the strain relief, so that the plug may sit flush with the socket.

Yes, one can do that. It still looks strange and it somehow solves the problem just for that one.
An USB2LAN-Adapter would be so much more comprehensive and could solve it for a lot more people (admittedly only for people with a similar demand ).

DoubleA wrote: ↑Thu Jul 29, 2021 1:56 pm

-N2 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 28, 2021 7:44 pm exactly how much clearance do you need? a svelte cable could be made by crimping naked twisted pairs into the connector combined with trimming away the excess material after the strain relief, so that the plug may sit flush with the socket.

Yes, one can do that. It still looks strange and it somehow solves the problem just for that one.
An USB2LAN-Adapter would be so much more comprehensive and could solve it for a lot more people (admittedly only for people with a similar demand ).

well the USB port IS right next to the Ethernet port, like Literally to the right of it!

-N2 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 29, 2021 7:45 pm
well the USB port IS right next to the Ethernet port, like Literally to the right of it!

In my case (pun intended) the USB ports are on the left, right and back side. LAN port is only on the back side. VGA and HDMI are in front.
So literally USB is 3 times more comprehensive than LAN!