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# Ethernet Hotspot

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In some cases you want to use the Ethernet port of the Ground SBC to connect to a laptop for instance. In this case you can enable the Ethernet Hotspot.

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="ETHERNET\_HOTSPOT" %}

| Value         | Description                  |
| ------------- | ---------------------------- |
| Y             | Enable the Ethernet hotspot  |
| N             | Disable the Ethernet hotspot |
| {% endtab %}  |                              |
| {% endtabs %} |                              |

{% hint style="info" %}
Don't use a switch or Hub, directly connect the RJ-45 cable. The Pi will be IP `192.168.1.1` the connected PC will be `192.168.1.2`. Using a Switch or Hub won't work since the current implementation only supports one connected device.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
When the Ethernet hotspot is on, the WiFi hotspot doesn't work.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
If you are trying to ssh into the groundpi, turn OFF the Ethernet hotspot setting. If ethernet is connected to a router then get the pi IP address from the router.
{% endhint %}


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