Xiaomi Mi Box S 4K - compatible / incompatible USB Ethernet adapters (reference thread)

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timmmay

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#260122 11-Nov-2019 20:02

This thread is a list of Ethernet adapters that are known to work properly without regular reboots or problems with the Xiaomi MiBox S 4K. Please don't clutter it with discussion unless you have something important to add.

Working USB Ethernet Adapter: Anker 3 USB / Ethernet hub, gigabit Ethernet, model AH212 (Amazon.com link)

MiBox version (from settings -> about) : Mibox4

MiBox Android version: 8.1

Android security patch level: May 5, 2019

Build: OPM1.171019.011.699

Performance: Netflix app on the Mi Box reports 102Mbps, on my 100Mbps fiber internet connection.

Incompatible USB Ethernet Adapter: UGreen 20265, USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Wired Gigabit Lan Adapter with 3 ports USB Hub

Problems: After playing an episode of a show Netflix freezes about 25% of the time. It reports it cannot connect to Netflix. When I go into the network check screen it can't find any Netflix server. Oddly enough Disney Plus still works perfectly. When I unplug the USB Ethernet adapter Netflix starts working again, or it starts working if I restart the Mi Box.

If anyone adds USB ethernet adapters it might be useful to reuse this same format.

Important Note

If Ethernet on your Mi Box appears to stop working make sure that USB Debugging is turned off. To access USB debugging you may have to enable developer options, which is done the standard way for all Android devices - Google it.

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#2351929 11-Nov-2019 22:25

I bought the USB2 version of these Ugreen adapters.

I have a Mi Box 4 aka S.

Worked running Android 8.1 and now running Android 9 beta.

Amazon Prime went from blurry over WiFi to clear with this adapter.
I have EoP so take my speed test result with a grain of salt, used Fiber Test app, recorded 54Mbps down and 20 something up, on 100/20 connection. Overall I’m happy with the result, no complaints.

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#2405531 23-Jan-2020 21:31

The UGREEN USB 3.0 ethernet adapters work too. (SKU: 20256)

I have a Mi Box S 4K (not the 4) the international version they sell in the US.

I've not done any speed tests as internet here isn't great, but I can stream local 4K Plex content just fine now, which wasn't possible on WiFi.

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#2657124 15-Feb-2021 20:54

I’ve got the Mi Box S and I’ve connected it to Ethernet with an Apple USB Ethernet adapter.
Works fine.
Still, if I just leave box on standby for a long period, I often have to reboot the device to ensure it connects via Ethernet.
Otherwise it for some reason just switched to WIFI and won’t connect via Ethernet.

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#2657144 15-Feb-2021 21:46

danepak: I’ve got the Mi Box S and I’ve connected it to Ethernet with an Apple USB Ethernet adapter.
Works fine.
Still, if I just leave box on standby for a long period, I often have to reboot the device to ensure it connects via Ethernet.
Otherwise it for some reason just switched to WIFI and won’t connect via Ethernet.

Have you tried turning off WiFi on the Mi Box?
My Mi Box’s WiFi is always turned off and I’ve never had the problem of it not connecting to the Ethernet.

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#2657150 15-Feb-2021 21:55

Kiwifruta:
danepak: I’ve got the Mi Box S and I’ve connected it to Ethernet with an Apple USB Ethernet adapter.
Works fine.
Still, if I just leave box on standby for a long period, I often have to reboot the device to ensure it connects via Ethernet.
Otherwise it for some reason just switched to WIFI and won’t connect via Ethernet.

Have you tried turning off WiFi on the Mi Box?
My Mi Box’s WiFi is always turned off and I’ve never had the problem of it not connecting to the Ethernet.

Will give it a go and report back.

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#2657161 15-Feb-2021 22:10

I created this thread to serve as a reference. I'd prefer it be used for that rather than discussion about individual issues. Suggest you start another thread and tag anyone you want to see it 🙂👍

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danepak

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#2657187 15-Feb-2021 22:34

timmmay: I created this thread to serve as a reference. I'd prefer it be used for that rather than discussion about individual issues. Suggest you start another thread and tag anyone you want to see it 🙂👍

Sorry, I wanted to state that the Apple USB to Ethernet adapter is compatible.

(And yes, then I also wanted to ask a question reg the small Ethernet/WiFi issue).

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#2732321 21-Jun-2021 21:21

Sorry, when you talk about compatible Ethernet adapters, do you mean any adapter that will work or adapters, which won’t force you to reboot the device every couple of days?

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#2732337 21-Jun-2021 21:46

Properly working. This is not meant as a discussion thread, more as a list of useful reference posts.