Has anyone tried connecting this to the network via either a wifi adapter or a homeplug device? Just wondering if there is sufficient bandwidth.
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I use this for our 2nd Echo in another part of the house - zero issues.Linksys WES610N 4-Port Dual-Band N Entertainment Bridge
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The issue you will have trying to use WYFI is not necessarily the bandwidth being sufficient but the predictabilty/reliability of the necessary bandwith. A Hard wired network has more bandwidth to begin with so as more devices compete for the bandwidth there is less chance for your Echo getting an interrupted/delayed data stream. You don't want to be watching a TV with an echo with interruptions, believe me, no fun. You need to go hard wired network go minimum 10/100meg per sec. 10/100/1000meg per sec is the best.
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Ceton doesn't support it, but I use a D-Link DAP-1522 with my Echo to stream wireless across my apartment using the 5 GHz band. I have had zero issues so far, but the distance is pretty short.
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I use a Cisco Linksys WET610N, now I think replaced by the WES610N, and it works fine for HD video to my echo. You do need a good wireless N router to go with this.
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WiFi 802.11n adapter did not work well for me. However, this did "Actiontec Ethernet to Coax Adapter Kit". Homeplug might be an option, but in my house they did not perform well enough because I have AFCI breakers which interfere with the homeplug devices. Prior to my circuit breaker upgrade, I was getting 50mbps over using PlasterNetworks (now out of business) homeplug devices. After the new circuit breakers, I was getting 3mbps.
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I use this for our 2nd Echo in another part of the house - zero issues. http://www.amazon.com/Linksys-WES610N-4-Port-Dual-Band-Entertainment/dp/B0056VP0KS/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1386040286&sr=8-15&keywords=linksys+wireless+extender
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I do not believe it will work very well. Ceton web site do not recommend it. This device require a lot of bandwidth. If you have a short distance to travel it might work well. The more distance the signal has to travel and more walls it has to penetrant it will be worst, and anything device that connected on wi-fi will slow everything down on wi-fi. A wired connection provide the best solution and will not affect your wi-fi devices.
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Thanks, for the help but one more question...I have done some tests and the highest throughput I got was 12mbps/4.5mbps with a cheap pair of Asoka Pluglink 9650's...Would I see a better improvement, or is this product not worth the money?
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I managed to connect with wifi-n. The problem is the TV is very slow and it's preferable to add a third party streamer.
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I am currently useing the Pluglink Ethernet Adapter and I HAVE AT&T DSL. I am not sure why they are not working for you. I am sure you are utilizing it correctly but mine worked by connecting an Ethernet cable directly out of the AT&T WiFi modem to one of the Pluglinks that is plugged into the wall. Then another Ethernet cable is plugged into an additional Pluglink in another room, that goes directly to the computer.
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tried to connect ..... with a cheap Cable... been problems cable where about 100 feet after bought the original wi fi adapter.. works perfectly ...
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I haven't tried networking mine to my home network. I did download their app on my I-Phone and watch live streaming video that way. However, the range of the internal WiFi isn't very far. I'm guessing it's around 25 feet? The unit is very cool. I drive an average of 1000 miles per week. I like the having the idiot drivers on video should something happen.
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You really need to detail out what exactly the problems are your experiencing. I have no trouble with mine as long as the signal strength is low/medium to good. If you explain more I may be able to help. Are you not able to connect with your home router or are you having problems with other WiFi hotspots. Bob
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I never had a problem with it connecting after I got a power line adapter. My router was too far away to pick up a strong signal.
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As the others suggested, first make sure the cables are good. Are you using the wifi dongle or are you connected via an Ethernet cable? I had problems using the dongle due to signal strength. I then connected directly to the modem, acquired an ip address via DHCP and it started working.
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Look for a wireless booster for your signal, if you can string up a LAN cable it's much better and faster. Cheers
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So far it appears to work, the strip is very close to my computer. Check net gear n150 wifi adapter. The cost of pluglink ?
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I had no luck. I bought it and got no signal. Even did a continuity test and seems as if there is no connection. Good luck but I think this is a novelty. No actual way to convert technology.
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Get a better internet connection and use a Ethernet wired connection to go on-line (no WiFi). Had the exact same issues until I discovered that my standard Time Warner standard internet connection was barely able to keep up with the HD bandwidth requirement and my WiFi signal was only average due to the router being on the other end of the house. This resulted in many frequent video breakups and rebuffering episodes, which was annoying to say the least and discouraged watching online content. Broke down and pulled CAT6 cabling throughout the house, and upgraded Time Warner to Turbo level to get close to 20Mbs vs. the standard 10Mbps. A one time pain, but it makes all the difference in the world. Will never go back to using WiFi again except for basic web surfing on the laptop. Also, using the right router can make or break the difference. I got rid of my Time Warner provided WiFi integrated router to a dedicated Cisco small business router. Huge difference, and can now run gigabit, which far exceeds the requirement of what my Samsung TV & BluRay requires.
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Hello - I find using this device very sporadic .. meaning my wifi kicks out every single day.. if I am away from unit say 100 feet - I am NOT very happy at all with the performance - BUT I say this .. not knowing if it is in fact our main router - although I did have another much less expensive device that I used (Securifi Almond-Touchscreen Wireless Router extender) and that worked so well .. but it was not meant for the outdoors. I wish I had done a bit more investigating .. for the money spent .. I am not happy ..sorry ..
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I could not get internet to work through this splitter. If you plug this into the router, and then your devices into this, most likely neither will connect to the internet. I would contact the manufacturer with this question before purchasing.
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I have had no problem with this unit at all. It is on my home network (wired and wireless). The performance is very good so far. I plan to put my streaming video on the drive in a couple months so will see how that works. For now, great purchase
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C.Tortora, what wireless adapter did you get, if you don't mind me asking? I think the only option for the DMP-BD70V is an ethernet wireless adapter. Any recommendations?