What is the ethernet port for?
Jul 22, 2010 | 5:05 am
#3
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Hi, I am new to FT, so please don't blame me. 
This is either supported in the A340-500 or A380. Only these offer Wireless Internet (charge of course). And if you prefer Ethernet then Wireless - go ahead with the Ethernet plugs.
Regards,
Alex
This is either supported in the A340-500 or A380. Only these offer Wireless Internet (charge of course). And if you prefer Ethernet then Wireless - go ahead with the Ethernet plugs.
Regards,
Alex
Jul 22, 2010 | 5:51 am
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Jul 22, 2010 | 7:40 am
#6
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Quick question - I've used Euro plugs on the A380 before fine, but had problems with the AU/NZ plug not picking up any power. Has anyone tried the UK plug? (Netbook has UK plug, figuring out if I should take a universal adapter on board or not). Is it the same for the B777?
Jul 22, 2010 | 9:00 am
#7
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I would be curious about this as well. I noticed that it wouldn't support my iPhone 3G's movies, but I was happy enough that the USB port kept the iPhone charged while watching. This time around I'm taking a netbook with me and use that instead.
Quick question - I've used Euro plugs on the A380 before fine, but had problems with the AU/NZ plug not picking up any power. Has anyone tried the UK plug? (Netbook has UK plug, figuring out if I should take a universal adapter on board or not). Is it the same for the B777?
Quick question - I've used Euro plugs on the A380 before fine, but had problems with the AU/NZ plug not picking up any power. Has anyone tried the UK plug? (Netbook has UK plug, figuring out if I should take a universal adapter on board or not). Is it the same for the B777?
By the way, just today noticed the site and joined immeiately.
Jul 22, 2010 | 10:23 am
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And welcome to FT!
Jul 24, 2010 | 9:20 pm
#9
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Thanks, will bring my adapter. One thing I love about electronics outside of North America is they always accept 110-240, always have to laugh at friends from US who need to buy an expensive converter on top, seems like a lot of US-targeted electronics ship with just 110v suport.
And welcome to FT!
And welcome to FT!
Jul 25, 2010 | 12:30 pm
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Jul 26, 2010 | 3:54 am
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Jul 28, 2010 | 9:43 am
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The ethernet on the seats is for enginering only, to update / reprogram..... There is no internet, wifi or otherwise supported on any EK aircraft..... On the A380 you will pick up a wifi signal.... But this is for the controllers of the seats in First and Business..... Wifi will be coming to the A380 in 2012!