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Using the Ethernet Expansion

Using the Ethernet Expansion​

The Ethernet Expansion is a piece of hardware that adds a standard RJ45 ethernet port to your Omega, allowing for quick and easy Ethernet connections with other devices. With this Expansion, you can easily use your Omega as a router, an Ethernet bridge, and more.

You can learn more about the technical specifications of the Ethernet Expansion in our Ethernet Expansion hardware overview

Learn More about the Omega's Ethernet Port​

See the documentation article on the Omega's ethernet port and its modes of operation to learn more.

Going Further with the Ethernet Expansion​

If you don't have a router and need to supply a wireless network and internet connectivity to devices, the Ethernet Expansion can transform the Omega into a very effective router. For more on that you can read our tutorial on transforming your Omega into a router

You can use the Ethernet Expansion and the Omega to provide a wired connection to a laptop or a computer. This is known as an Ethernet Bridge, and you can learn more about it in our tutorial on creating an Ethernet Bridge using the Omega