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    • Setting the language
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      • Checking the Remaining Space
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      • Using an ethernet connection
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Using an ethernet connection

Connecting with an ethernet cable avoids relying on the Wi-Fi chip in your Block, and will significantly increase the number of simultaneous users that can use the Block.

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Last updated 4 years ago

Some of the available hardware for running your Learner's Block has an ethernet port. This means you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your Block directly into a router in your home, office or school. Once plugged in:

  1. Give your Block a minute to register on the new network

  2. Connect your phone, tablet laptop or other device to the same router, either via Wi-Fi or ethernet cable

  3. Visit your Learner's Block just like before, using in your browser

When connected to your Block via a shared Wi-Fi router, you will not be able to access the Wi-Fi connect page used to connect your Block to Wi-Fi networks. Instead, connect directly to your Blocks own Wi-Fi hotspot as outlined in the guide, and then access the Wi-Fi Connect page.

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