HOW TO: Use Ethernet Cable With Nintendo Switch

If you have an original Switch dock, you’ll need some extra hardware to buy and a few simple steps to complete before you can enjoy wired internet. Here’s how to do it.

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[thestdirectioner]

He mentioned Splatoon. This guy knows where it’s at

[yoru_p]

Is it possible that not all lan adapters work with the Nintendo switch? I have one but when i try to activate my switch's wired connection it doesn't work. A light on the lan adapter is on so the adapter definitely is connected to the internet. Also i tried all of the 3 usb ports so this isn't the problem either

[ronalddonais]

Ive been having some nasty lag on my switch games lately (my modem wifi has been really bad lately), will try this out

[Blucario]

Ty I just got switch lan adapter and it connected automatically at first then I went somewhere and unplugged it so I can play and then when I got home it was off but I couldn’t find the wired connection selection so ty! 🙏

[gouki]

Thank you. Very informative, good to know Wii and Wii U adapters can be use.

[LazyMuffin]

Hey are you able to make a video about how you would do this irl with the switch oled doc. Like I need to know where the cable is connected to, not on the doc but in the wall? Or maybe connected to the router itself? Idk I need help knowing.

[grandimations]

Mine's not working! It's the official Hori one, and it's plugged straight to my router, but it's not connecting?!

[skull]

i got gifted the best buy version of the nintendo switch only containing the insignia dock. could i use the usb to ethernet cable on the usb port on the insignia dock?

[oliverseidel]

Is there a way to wake on lan with a Wireless Controller

[maestro]

Everything I needed to know, W video.

[qinn]

how about hooking the Switch up to a TV via an ethernet HDMI cable, shouldn't that work as well?

[CatKingPlayz]

When I connect via wired connection, it doesn’t work saying that I need to secure it more, but it is secured and blinking lights on it

[arl]

Thank you, i've been searching for a video like this for some time, you did very well explaining everything. +1 sub

[gambit_toys]

dock connected to ethernet... can you carry the switch and still stay connected through wireless?

[TTVJeronic]

how did he know that i wanted Ethernet specifically for Splatoon?

[Jarrah.pls]

So if my set up is quite far from motem, will increase my WiFi and lower my ping? I liked btw

[michaelthe]

I connect with ethernet but my switc not coonected. What is possibility issue?

[sophiebutcool]

I didn't know it had to be the inside usb port thanks

[PeliicanA]

Great video, and only just got the naming of the switch idea.🤦

[Goulgoutte]

PLS HELP ANYONE My switch doesn't seem to recognize my Lan adaptator. I've check my wired connection works on a computer with the adaptator but doesnt work on my switch. They give the 2110 1100 error code and tell me that my wired connection doesn't work. I've litteraly checked everywhere for a solution for the past 2 weeks and i cant find any. Can anyone of you help me ?