# Enable USB to Ethernet interface

*Applies to: Pearl-2, Pearl Mini, Pearl Nexus*

**Device differences**

- **Pearl Nano:** Does not support a USB to Ethernet interface. This feature and procedure do not apply to Pearl Nano.

Pearl devices, excluding Pearl Nano, can now be configured to support two Ethernet interfaces. This can be achieved by connecting a user supplied USB to Ethernet adapter to one the USB ports located at the back of the device.

In general, most USB to Ethernet adapters should work. However, here are USB to Ethernet adapters that have been tested and known to work. This list may change from time to time. Please reach out to the Epiphan Support team for the more recent set of adapters.

1. TP-Link UE300
2. StarTech USB31000S
3. Amazon Basics U3-GE-1P
4. BENFEI 000317 grey
5. Xcellon USB-EA-2
6. Anker USB 3.0 to Ethernet Adapter AK-A7611011
7. Anker USB 3.0 to Ethernet Adapter A76130A1

**Important considerations**

- When paired with Epiphan Edge, the device can be managed remotely via either the built-in Ethernet or USB to Ethernet port as long as one of these interfaces is able to reach Epiphan Edge; admin login via Epiphan Edge.

- A Pearl device will NOT route traffic between its two interfaces.

**Enable USB to Ethernet support using the Admin panel**

1. Log in to the Admin panel as admin.
2. From the Configuration menu, select Network. The Network configuration page opens.
3. Under the Interfaces tab, at the bottom of the page, toggle the Disabled switch next to USB Ethernet.
4. Connect a supported USB to Ethernet adapter to one of the USB ports located at the back of the Pearl device and follow the procedure to configure for network connectivity.

> product: pearl-family · topic: specs-ports · source: pearl-family-common.md · updated: Oct 13, 2026