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Originally Posted by OtinG
Check out this link to an image showing everything included in the box. The image was too big to embed here.
The answer is yes. It can be connected to ethernet via the Amazon Ethernet Adapter which is included in the box. The Amazon Ethernet Adapter plugs into the micro-USB port on the back of the FTV Cube. Kluge to say the least, especially for a FTV Cube which has plenty of room to have included an ethernet port. I understand using the Amazon Ethernet Adapter for the FTV Sticks/dongles, but it seems ridiculous to need one for a FTV Cube.
BTW, the Amazon Ethernet Adapter is 10/100 only, so it will only work up to about 100 Mbps speed. In my case I have 200 Mbps internet so it only uses about half of what my service can provide. Apple uses Gigabit ethernet in their Apple TV, but Amazon and Roku stuck with 10/100. It probably doesn't matter though as 100 Mbps should be more than adequate. I think most streaming issues I've encountered on any device are due to issues on the streaming service(s) servers or issues with my internet service provider, and not due to my equipment. |
The micro-USB probably doesn't support the full 100 mbps much less gigabit. But even a slow ethernet connection is preferable to wifi since I mostly play local content from NAS. Smart switches free up most of the router bandwidth for other uses.