The Surface Pro doesn’t have an Ethernet port, but these accessories do
If you want a solid and stable internet connection, your best bet most of the time is to go with an Ethernet connection. While some PCs, gaming laptops, and business laptops have built-in Ethernet ports, Surface Pro devices require additional hardware. Luckily, there are quite a few options, ranging from expensive and sturdy docks that create a desktop setup to inexpensive dongles.
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How to add Ethernet to your Surface
- Dock your Surface Pro into whichever dock or device you have, or connect your dongle to the USB port.
- Connect an Ethernet cable to your router.
- Plug the Ethernet cable into your dock or dongle.
You don’t have to do any software configuration for an Ethernet connection. Generally speaking, Windows 10 handles this and it’s plug-and-play. You can always choose which network to connect to through the Settings app.
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There is a wide range of devices that add Ethernet connectivity to the Surface Pro. You can get one directly from Microsoft or jump up or down in price depending on your needs and budget.
Additional Equipment
It doesn’t matter which dongle or dock you use if you don’t have a good Ethernet cable. This Amazon Basic cable is Cat-6 and can handle ridiculously fast internet speeds.
Amazon Basics Cat-6 ethernet cable ($7 at Amazon)
This cable will work with internet speeds all the way up to 1Gbps.
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