Android ethernet support

Android technically supports ethernet.  Most devices do not support ethernet though.  The only way to access your local network is over wifi on those devices.  I have the I/O Crest SY-ADA24005 USB 2.0 Ethernet Adapter connected to the MK802.  I have been playing around with various DLNA apps for Android.  A few of the apps won't run in my configuration.  They detect if wifi is enabled.  If it is not enabled, then it pops up a message telling you to enable wifi.  This feature can be user friendly for phones, but it means I can't use the app without disabling ethernet.  This can be annoying.