Since Microsoft released the original Surface RT (now simply called "Surface") in 2012, users have complained about the lack of an Ethernet port or support for the official USB Ethernet adapter on the ARM-based device for connecting to a wired network. Previous rumors suggested that the software giant was developing software to add the required support, but the company has never officially said anything about it.
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How to create a USB Surface RT recovery image to fix Windows RT 8.1 update issue
Today, the network adapter designed only for Surface Pro and Surface Pro 2 also works for Surface RT. This is because Microsoft quietly added the necessary network drivers to support the Ethernet adapter accessory in Windows RT 8.1.
This is great news for Surface owners who need to connect to a network and for whom a wireless access point is not an option. Note that Microsoft does not provide the driver for Windows RT 8.0 for download. You will need to upgrade to Windows RT 8.1.
Update: Use these instructions if you are having trouble installing the Surface Ethernet Adapter on your RT device or if you receive a "Not compatible with this version of Windows" message.
