Ethernet for Raspberry Pi Zero Made Easy 🌐

Ethernet for the Raspberry Pi Zero made simple. No adapters, no hacks, just reliable wired connectivity for the Pi Zero and Pi Zero 2.

RELATED PRODUCTS [Affiliate Links]

Waveshare ethernet HAT on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4mnd000

Waveshare ethernet HAT on AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_opjCUfp

LINKS

Write-up: https://interfacinglinux.com/2025/09/15/ethernet-for-the-raspberry-pi-zero/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/interfacinglinux
Mastodon: https://mast.interfacinglinux.com/@interfacinglinux
Discord: https://discord.gg/rW3hAV923Y
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/interfacinglinux.com
Wishlist: https://throne.com/interfacinglinux

Have questions about your Linux setup? Ask in the forums. I'm here to help.
https://interfacinglinux.com/community/

Like comment and subscribe for more! Or don't, I'm not your boss.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro
00:09 The original Pi Zero
00:21 Micro USB and dongles
00:24 Slow Wi-Fi
00:33 Waveshare ethernet HAT overview
00:39 Pogo pin connectors
00:47 Included case lids
00:52 Gameplan
01:03 Build guide
01:48 USB 2 HUB tests
02:22 Ethernet connectivity test
02:34 Ethernet speed tests
02:54 Verdict

COMMENT BINGO!

[ ] Unrelated Linux question
[ ] I would run Linux if ______
[ x ] FREE
[ ] This is why I don’t run Linux
[ ] Asking technical questions in the comments instead of the forums

Amazon affiliate links
Interfacing Linux is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon properties.

eBay affiliate links
If you click on an affiliate link and later make a purchase, we may receive a small commission.

#raspberrypi #ethernet #waveshare