# Submit data to the map WITHOUT WIFI - ethernet cable

**URL:** <https://community.purpleair.com/t/submit-data-to-the-map-without-wifi-ethernet-cable/8894>\
**Category:** Sensors\
**Created:** [June 18, 2024, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/submit-data-to-the-map-without-wifi-ethernet-cable/8894 "2024-06-18T13:46:09Z")\
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**Author:** ![TimAir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/5daacb/32.png) [@TimAir](https://community.purpleair.com/u/TimAir)\
**Post date:** [June 18, 2024, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/submit-data-to-the-map-without-wifi-ethernet-cable/8894/1 "2024-06-18T13:46:09Z")

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Hi Amazing Community.  
I am new here and excited to contribute data to the website, and am looking at purchasing an air quality monitor.

I am wondering what options are there for those who prefer NOT to use WIFI?

-I am wondering if the device can work with an internet cable (ethernet cable) to submit live data to the map?

- Or would I need to remove the card and then submit data (which would not be live).

I would be very grateful for any assistance. I really want to help improve the air quality in my area and see the effects of wood heaters during burning season…

MANY THANKS  
Tim

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**Author:** ![Kieran](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.purpleair.com/kieran/32/6220_2.png) [@Kieran](https://community.purpleair.com/u/Kieran)\
**Post date:** [June 19, 2024, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/submit-data-to-the-map-without-wifi-ethernet-cable/8894/2 "2024-06-19T16:18:34Z")

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Hi @TimAir

Thank you for the questions, I’ll answer them below:

1. Ethernet is not supported in the devices at this time. We want to add POE, but it is not something we have a timeline for.

2. Loading SD card data on the map isn’t possible. For a sensor to appear on the map, it does need to be connected to WiFi and registered with us.