# Herelink Ethernet compatible hardware **URL:** \ **Category:** HereLink\ **Created:** [29 August 2020 23:19 UTC](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/t/herelink-ethernet-compatible-hardware/4451 "2020-08-29T23:19:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![iampete](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/user_avatar/discuss.cubepilot.org/iampete/32/2864_2.png) [@iampete](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/u/iampete)\ **Post date:** [29 August 2020 23:19 UTC](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/t/herelink-ethernet-compatible-hardware/4451/1 "2020-08-29T23:19:52Z")
Much like the Camera thread, this is a place to report known working adapters for using Ethernet pass - through. Booting up with a compatible adapter at each end will result in a transparent connection, just as a physical Ethernet cable would. These have been tested with the Beta Channel, SRU01200616 If it doesn’t just work there is some debugging steps outlined here: > [@Herelink Ethernet](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/t/herelink-ethernet/4369): > > Hi all, I’m trying to get ethernet pasthrough working. I’m running on the Beta Channel, SRU01200616 on the ground unit and the corresponding version on the air side. I understand a ethernet adapter with a R8152/8153 chip is required, I have have a ANKER A7610011 and a Cable Matters 202023-BLK for testing. Both use the correct chip according to the Amazon comments, although its very hard to get the information directly from the manufactures. On the ground side I have a generic OTG adapter, and… At both ends you will need a OTG Ethernet adapter or a standard USB with a OTG to USB adapter. On the air side you will also need to provide power to the Ethernet adapter. The easiest way to do this is with a OTG charging cable such as [this](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B078SVB1RV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1). **AX88772 - Ground (not tested Airside)** [PLUGABLE](https://plugable.com/products/usb2-otge100/) - direct to OTG nice for ground side but I don’t have a cable to allow for powering this to test on airside **AX88179 - Ground and Air** [UGREEN Ethernet Adapter for Chromecast](https://www.amazon.co.uk/UGREEN-Ethernet-Adaptor-Chromecast-Network/dp/B01N1X28F1/ref=asc_df_B01N1X28F1/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309964054975&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13338390534555592071&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045387&hvtargid=pla-303357944812&psc=1) has an additional standard USB to power on airside, cables are quite long however. **R8152 / R8153 - Airside only** [Cable Matters](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ET4KHJ2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) [Anker USB 3.0](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00NPJP33M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) - no blinky lights on the Ethernet port, this is annoying for debugging If anyone has had success with other models please add bellow ---
**Author:** ![philip](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/user_avatar/discuss.cubepilot.org/philip/32/9035_2.png) [@philip](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/u/philip)\ **Post date:** [31 August 2020 02:32 UTC](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/t/herelink-ethernet-compatible-hardware/4451/2 "2020-08-31T02:32:54Z")
Thanks Pete! ---
**Author:** ![rinto](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/b782af/32.png) [@rinto](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/u/rinto)\ **Post date:** [24 June 2022 11:34 UTC](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/t/herelink-ethernet-compatible-hardware/4451/3 "2022-06-24T11:34:14Z")
I can confirm the AX88772 works both for the air unit as well as the ground unit. ---
**Author:** ![mark](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/e9c0ed/32.png) [@mark](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/u/mark)\ **Post date:** [6 February 2023 13:24 UTC](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/t/herelink-ethernet-compatible-hardware/4451/4 "2023-02-06T13:24:57Z")
> **[Cable Matters USB 3.1 to 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch (USB to Gigabit Ethernet...](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cable-Matters-Gigabit-Ethernet-Adapter/dp/B083ZM2QW3)** > > Buy Rather handy USB to Ethernet adapter that is also a 4 way Ethernet switch. Cable Matters USB 3.1 to 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch (USB to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter) for Laptops and Switch Gaming Console Works on both ends if you are using Air 1.1 as ground unit and air unit. (I don’t use the Herelink tablet GCS in my setup) If you wish to lighten it a little bit for airborne use you can remove it from its plastic case although its not very heavy in the first place. For airborne you can connect it to a companion computer (I use a beelink PC) for the power and it adds an extra bonus airborne Ethernet port to your system - very, very useful as you can have a separate VLAN on the aircraft where some devices wont let you set their IP address within the Herelink 192.168.144 subnet. (I have a sensor that MUST be on 192.168.10.xxx) You will need USB 5vdc power on this device, either from a companion computer or a DC power to USB power adapter if you have no USB A outlets on board… like this:- > **[Suuonee USB Charger Adapter, 3A DC 12V to DC 5V Dual USB Charger Adapter...](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Suuonee-Charger-Adapter-Converter-Motorcycle/dp/B07XY6ZSY1)** > > Specifications:Condition: 100% Brand NewCondition: 100% Brand NewMaterial: ABS + MetalColor: BlackSize: 4.1 \* 2.1 \* 1.8cm / 1.6 \* 0.8 \* 0.7inCable Length: 50cm / 19.7inInput Voltage: 12VOutput Voltage: 5VOutput Current: 3AOutput Power: 15WPackage... ---
**Author:** ![sibujacob](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/user_avatar/discuss.cubepilot.org/sibujacob/32/4663_2.png) [@sibujacob](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/u/sibujacob)\ **Post date:** [8 February 2023 02:53 UTC](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/t/herelink-ethernet-compatible-hardware/4451/5 "2023-02-08T02:53:50Z")
Hi , What is the current consumption on the USB - Ethernet Switch…thanks ---
**Author:** ![mark](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/e9c0ed/32.png) [@mark](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/u/mark)\ **Post date:** [8 February 2023 09:45 UTC](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/t/herelink-ethernet-compatible-hardware/4451/6 "2023-02-08T09:45:19Z")
It will depend on how many devices are connected to it. I will test it with a few things connected later in the week and post the result - it wont be much. I will try to weigh it as well - but its only a pcb in plastic case - so it will be grams. I’ve issued them to my engineers for use with wireshark when setting up IP connections - lots of places where there are no spare mains outlets for a normal switch - this one both works as a switch and a usb to ethernet adaptor - win, win. ---
**Author:** ![mark](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/e9c0ed/32.png) [@mark](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/u/mark)\ **Post date:** [10 February 2023 17:02 UTC](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/t/herelink-ethernet-compatible-hardware/4451/7 "2023-02-10T17:02:30Z")
The cable maters USB / Ethernet 4 port switch / adaptor pulls 0.06A at 5vdc when idle. 0.12Amps when initializing a connection and about 0.1 A when streaming with two ethernet devices connected to it and the two ports in use LEDS whirring away. This is using a little USB power meter gizmo off amazon - I’ve not been able to check its calibration so treat with the normal caution of such a gizmo. ---
**Author:** ![sibujacob](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/user_avatar/discuss.cubepilot.org/sibujacob/32/4663_2.png) [@sibujacob](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/u/sibujacob)\ **Post date:** [10 February 2023 21:52 UTC](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/t/herelink-ethernet-compatible-hardware/4451/8 "2023-02-10T21:52:30Z")
@Mark thank you for the valuable feedback. I guess this is good to go on a drone considering its weight and power consumption… ---
**Author:** ![Todd\_prince1](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/user_avatar/discuss.cubepilot.org/todd_prince1/32/6645_2.png) [@Todd\_prince1](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/u/Todd_prince1)\ **Post date:** [23 December 2024 00:33 UTC](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/t/herelink-ethernet-compatible-hardware/4451/9 "2024-12-23T00:33:18Z")
What all is needed for this to work? I have a XF d-80 camera with Ethernet protocol