I am considering buying a Linx 10 tablet. Can anyone tell me if it can be connected to the Internet by ethernet connection using the USB port? I have looked at the online manuals for the Linx tablets and it only mentions ethernet in the Linx 7 manual. Does the Linx 10 do this too?
Linx 10 Tablet - ethernet connection
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Originally Posted by Mark_2011:
“I am considering buying a Linx 10 tablet. Can anyone tell me if it can be connected to the Internet by ethernet connection using the USB port? I have looked at the online manuals for the Linx tablets and it only mentions ethernet in the Linx 7 manual. Does the Linx 10 do this too?”
“I am considering buying a Linx 10 tablet. Can anyone tell me if it can be connected to the Internet by ethernet connection using the USB port? I have looked at the online manuals for the Linx tablets and it only mentions ethernet in the Linx 7 manual. Does the Linx 10 do this too?”
Yes you can. I use a mini usb to Ethernet adaptor and works fine.
Originally Posted by npah3:
“Yes you can. I use a mini usb to Ethernet adaptor and works fine.”
“Yes you can. I use a mini usb to Ethernet adaptor and works fine.”
Thanks for replying. So it is definitely the Linx 10 version you have? Could I connect the Ethernet adapter through a USB hub as i was considering having more than one peripheral connected to the mini USB port?
Originally Posted by Mark_2011:
“Thanks for replying. So it is definitely the Linx 10 version you have? Could I connect the Ethernet adapter through a USB hub as i was considering having more than one peripheral connected to the mini USB port?”
“Thanks for replying. So it is definitely the Linx 10 version you have? Could I connect the Ethernet adapter through a USB hub as i was considering having more than one peripheral connected to the mini USB port?”
Yes I have the 10 inch Linx with keyboard.
Sorry, I don't know if plugging into a hub would work or not. I'll see if I have a hub and if so trying it out tomorrow.
Originally Posted by Mark_2011:
“I am considering buying a Linx 10 tablet. Can anyone tell me if it can be connected to the Internet by ethernet connection using the USB port? I have looked at the online manuals for the Linx tablets and it only mentions ethernet in the Linx 7 manual. Does the Linx 10 do this too?”
“I am considering buying a Linx 10 tablet. Can anyone tell me if it can be connected to the Internet by ethernet connection using the USB port? I have looked at the online manuals for the Linx tablets and it only mentions ethernet in the Linx 7 manual. Does the Linx 10 do this too?”
This would work but my experience of micro USB in long term use is they tend to break. Is there a reason not to use WiFi? Even if you only have an ethernet connection, it is esy to add a WiFi access point.
I've tried with a cheap hub I have and not work. This could be because its cheap. Does work okay direct into the Ethernet port.
Originally Posted by npah3:
“I've tried with a cheap hub I have and not work. This could be because its cheap. Does work okay direct into the Ethernet port.”
“I've tried with a cheap hub I have and not work. This could be because its cheap. Does work okay direct into the Ethernet port.”
Oh well, I have ordered the tablet anyway so I will have to give it a try myself and see what happens! It is good that it will work direct into the port. Thanks for testing it.
Unfortunately only via the charging port. The charging port is a slim non generic port. Would have been good via the USB port as I have them all over the place.
I have looked at the online manual for the Linx 10 and it appears to have a separate Micro USB port and DC power socket. The manual says to charge the tablet through the USB port. Is this correct as I though it would be charged through the power socket?
Originally Posted by Mark_2011:
“I have looked at the online manual for the Linx 10 and it appears to have a separate Micro USB port and DC power socket. The manual says to charge the tablet through the USB port. Is this correct as I though it would be charged through the power socket?”
“I have looked at the online manual for the Linx 10 and it appears to have a separate Micro USB port and DC power socket. The manual says to charge the tablet through the USB port. Is this correct as I though it would be charged through the power socket?”
I've just plugged it in via USB and does NOT charge via it.
Originally Posted by npah3:
“I've tried with a cheap hub I have and not work. This could be because its cheap. Does work okay direct into the Ethernet port.”
“I've tried with a cheap hub I have and not work. This could be because its cheap. Does work okay direct into the Ethernet port.”
Was it a powered hub or does it rely on taking power from the host USB port? I've known devices refuse to work on hubs that rely on the host PC that are quite happy to work on a self powered hub.
Usually because the host USB port can't supply enough power to keep the hub and attached devices happy. Not a problem with a self powered hub as the external power supply takes care of that.
Originally Posted by npah3:
“I've just plugged it in via USB and does NOT charge via it.”
“I've just plugged it in via USB and does NOT charge via it.”
My Dell Venue 8 Pro is very choosy what it will charge with. It's either the original USB charger that came with it, that's 2A, or 1A chargers. I have some 2A ones, too, but the tablet ignores them and won't charge.
Originally Posted by chrisjr:
“Was it a powered hub or does it rely on taking power from the host USB port? I've known devices refuse to work on hubs that rely on the host PC that are quite happy to work on a self powered hub.
Usually because the host USB port can't supply enough power to keep the hub and attached devices happy. Not a problem with a self powered hub as the external power supply takes care of that.”
“Was it a powered hub or does it rely on taking power from the host USB port? I've known devices refuse to work on hubs that rely on the host PC that are quite happy to work on a self powered hub.
Usually because the host USB port can't supply enough power to keep the hub and attached devices happy. Not a problem with a self powered hub as the external power supply takes care of that.”
It was a host device, but as I say was cheap and haven't used it for a long time so may be duff.
Originally Posted by IvanIV:
“My Dell Venue 8 Pro is very choosy what it will charge with. It's either the original USB charger that came with it, that's 2A, or 1A chargers. I have some 2A ones, too, but the tablet ignores them and won't charge.”
“My Dell Venue 8 Pro is very choosy what it will charge with. It's either the original USB charger that came with it, that's 2A, or 1A chargers. I have some 2A ones, too, but the tablet ignores them and won't charge.”
Good point. I've used Surface 2 devices which were picky as to which wall socket it would work from in the same room.
Originally Posted by Mark_2011:
“I have looked at the online manual for the Linx 10 and it appears to have a separate Micro USB port and DC power socket. The manual says to charge the tablet through the USB port. Is this correct as I though it would be charged through the power socket?”
“I have looked at the online manual for the Linx 10 and it appears to have a separate Micro USB port and DC power socket. The manual says to charge the tablet through the USB port. Is this correct as I though it would be charged through the power socket?”
Just looked at my manual and on page 6 states "Note: Your tablet does not support USB charging"
Strange if it says it does online.
Originally Posted by npah3:
“Just looked at my manual and on page 6 states "Note: Your tablet does not support USB charging"
Strange if it says it does online.”
“Just looked at my manual and on page 6 states "Note: Your tablet does not support USB charging"
Strange if it says it does online.”
Here is a link to the manual I found -
http://www.meridian-chartware.co.uk/...NX10_Guide.pdf
Originally Posted by Mark_2011:
“Here is a link to the manual I found -
http://www.meridian-chartware.co.uk/...NX10_Guide.pdf”
“Here is a link to the manual I found -
http://www.meridian-chartware.co.uk/...NX10_Guide.pdf”
That manual is somewhat confusing it says
Quote:
“1. Plug the charger into a wall outlet
2. Connect the charger to your tablet via the Micro-B Type USB connector port.”
“1. Plug the charger into a wall outlet
2. Connect the charger to your tablet via the Micro-B Type USB connector port.”
Then goes on to say
Quote:
“Your tablet does not support USB charging.”
“Your tablet does not support USB charging.”
So which is it? It either charges through the USB port or it doesn't. And if it charges via USB then what is the purpose of the DC Power jack shown?
I suspect it might come down to seeing what plug the DC power adapter has on the end of the lead to plug into the tablet itself. Willing to be it's not a USB connector
Could it mean that it doesn't support "USB charging", ie plugged into a computer, but it does support being charged through a USB charger.
The difference is that many PCs supply only 500mA of current but typical micro USB chargers can supply 1 or 2 amps.
Even the original iPad had this issue, it wouldn't really charge the tablet, it would just mean that the battery would get depleted more slowly
The difference is that many PCs supply only 500mA of current but typical micro USB chargers can supply 1 or 2 amps.
Even the original iPad had this issue, it wouldn't really charge the tablet, it would just mean that the battery would get depleted more slowly
Well I'll put the picture straight, it only charges vi the DC charger and NOT USB. I can state this as fact as I own the unit
Here's the manual for the Linx 8 -
http://www.meridian-chartware.co.uk/...INX8_Guide.pdf
This version does not have a power socket so you have to charge through the USB. Maybe there was some confusion when writing the manuals?
http://www.meridian-chartware.co.uk/...INX8_Guide.pdf
This version does not have a power socket so you have to charge through the USB. Maybe there was some confusion when writing the manuals?
Originally Posted by Mark_2011:
“Here's the manual for the Linx 8 -
http://www.meridian-chartware.co.uk/...INX8_Guide.pdf
This version does not have a power socket so you have to charge through the USB. Maybe there was some confusion when writing the manuals?”
“Here's the manual for the Linx 8 -
http://www.meridian-chartware.co.uk/...INX8_Guide.pdf
This version does not have a power socket so you have to charge through the USB. Maybe there was some confusion when writing the manuals?”
Looks like a generic manual as also states does not support USB charging...
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