Enable USB to Ethernet interface

Pearl Mini can now be configured to support two Ethernet interfaces. This can be achieved by connecting a user supplied USB to Ethernet adapter to one the USB ports located at the back of the device.

In general, most USB to Ethernet adapters should work. However, here are USB to Ethernet adapters that have been tested and known to work. This list may change from time to time. Please reach out to the Epiphan Support team for the more recent set of adapters.

  1. TP-Link UE300

  2. StarTech USB31000S

  3. Amazon Basics U3-GE-1P

  4. BENFEI 000317 grey

  5. Xcellon USB-EA-2

  6. Anker USB 3.0 to Ethernet Adapter AK-A7611011

  7. Anker USB 3.0 to Ethernet Adapter A76130A1

 

Important considerations

  • When paired with Epiphan Edge, the device can be managed remotely via either the built-in Ethernet or USB to Ethernet port as long as one of these interfaces is able to reach Epiphan Edge; admin login via Epiphan Edge.

  • Pearl Mini will NOT route traffic between its two interfaces.

  • You can control which interfaces can access the admin panel and send API requests on the Security page of the admin panel.

Enable USB to Ethernet support using the Admin panel

  1. Log in to the Admin panel as admin, see Connect to the Admin panel.
  1. From the Configuration menu, select Network. The Network configuration page opens.
  2. Under the Interfaces tab, at the bottom of the page, toggle the Disabled switch next to USB Ethernet.
  3. Connect a supported USB to Ethernet adapter to one of the USB ports located at the back of the Pearl Mini and follow the procedure to configure for network connectivity.

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