2nd cable modem to connect to network Blu-ray player? , if I were to buy a BD390 that requires a direct Ethernet connection, how would this work for TVs not in range of my cable modem?
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If your TV is not close enough to your Linksys to use a cable then you need to use WiFi. I have heard good things about the Roku - Roku Player. It is a WiFi device that can stream a variety of services including Netflix and Amazon Video on Demand. Very reasonably priced at $99.
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If I remember correctly you need to use the Ethernet port on the back of the TV and connect to your router directly. Not many people have this close to their TV though.... then sign up for amazon. The few movies I watched were decent. If it was wireless it would be easier.....
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Maybe you could enlighten me as to what is wrong with my current plan. Get a blue-ray player which features onboard decoding of the lossless formats as well as component analog outputs. Connect the analog outputs to a non HDMI receiver/amplifier and the HDMI output of the blu-ray player directly to the TV. With cheaper full featured blu-ray players, (eg, Vizio for $200) announced at the CES, coming out in the next few months, this may be the low cost way to go. Except for using less cables, what is the advantage in going all HDMI?
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The previous reply addresses connecting the BD390 to your network. Your title specifically talks about communicating with your computer which suggests that you might like to play media (home movies perhaps) stored on your computer using the BD390. This may be possible using software included with the player which you would need to install on a Windows XP/Vista computer. More information may be found on page 45 of the BD390 manual which can be downloaded from http://www.lge.com/us/support/product/support-product-profile.jsp?customerModelCode=BD390&initialTab;=documents# (make sure you get that entire long URL). The previous reply addresses connecting the BD390 to your network. Your title specifically talks about communicating with your computer which suggests that you might like to play media (home movies perhaps) stored on your computer using the BD390. This may be possible using software included with the player which you would need to install on a Windows XP/Vista computer. More information may be found on page 45 of the BD390 manual which can be downloaded from http://www.lge.com/us/support/product/support-product-profile.jsp?customerModelCode=BD390&initialTab;=documents# (make sure... » Read More The previous reply addresses connecting the BD390 to your network. Your title specifically talks about communicating with your computer which suggests that you might like to play media (home movies perhaps) stored on your computer using the BD390. This may be possible using software included with the player which you would need to install on a Windows XP/Vista computer. More information may be found on page 45 of the BD390 manual which can be downloaded from http://www.lge.com/us/support/product/support-product-profile.jsp?customerModelCode=BD390&initialTab;=documents# (make sure you get that entire long URL). « Show Less
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Hello Richard, The Ethernet component does not affect the Audio or Video. This is a built-in feature that would allow you to utilize Ethernet sharing via HDMI ports if your devices support this. As of right now, there are no devices on the market that support this function but the idea is that if you have internet access using your BluRay player, then you could share that internet access with your smart TV if both the smart TV and the BluRay player supported Ethernet sharing via HDMI. This would eliminate the need for additional WiFi connections or a separate Ethernet cable to the TV. But again, this is not currently being used in today's devices to my knowledge. It was included in the latest HDMI specification and so our cable has the ability. Thanks, Mediabridge Customer Support Mon thru Sat 9am to 6pm EST (Mon & Wed Extended to 9pm EST) 856-216-8222 support@mediabridgeproducts.com
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I'd buy the Samsung BD-P4600 Blu-Ray player, read up on web-site's about what to buy, Samsung,I have one and love it!, especially that since I also have a Samung 5084 50 inch Plasma TV also, HA!, so far everything I loaded into it has played without a problem, I have a Harmony 550 remote and down loaded codes from thier site and I'm having no problems so far. Haven't used the netflex yet but I can't see a problem there, but I think you got to have to right router (wireless or hard-wired) to use anything your going to use, maybe your just thinking to hard about this crap, buy it and read about what you have bougth and learn how to use it. I have a ONKYO TX-SR605S receiver with HDMI that I run this thru, and I never would even think about buying a F'*ING SONY, I'm sorry I forgot they own half of the ""USA"" !, "OH CRAP", sorry again, Rolacoy, I'm a happy person with Samsung so far, just "read" what the hell is in the box, and I see you know how to use the internet,surf the web and you'll find just about anything you might want to know about this S!!T, hoped this had a clue to what you need, like the old saying, It's better some time's to be going without being asked. Ben Tice
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Dear Customer, Thank you for your interest with Bluerigger cables! When one HDMI device is connected to the Internet, the Ethernet channel allows other devices to utilize it for their own network connections instead of wiring an Ethernet cable to each. All HDMI devices, cables and distribution equipment (such as an HDMI switch or splitter) that are attempting to use the HDMI Ethernet channel must support the feature. For more information about HDMI with Ethernet channel, please visit http://www.hdmi.org/manufacturer/hdmi_1_4/hec.aspx":http://www.hdmi.org/manufacturer/hdmi_1_4/hec.aspx Kind Regards, Bluerigger LLC service@bluerigger.com
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The model i have ( TEW-640 MB ) connects using an RJ-45 network cable , that cable was included when i bought my media bridge. One end plugs intothe media bridge the other end plugs into my blu-ray player . Then my blu-ray is connected to my non-smart TV with an HDMI cable. my xbox360 also is connected to the Trendnet 300 media bridge and TV similiarly.
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I just received the one I ordered and I had ordered it because you could also watch Netflix, etc., but I didn't notice that it wasn't a wi-fi like my Wii is. I have a wireless router for my Wii but its back in the room with my computer and the blu ray player is in the living room. I can't have a long cable laying all over to trip over. Ha. Unless I can get it to work with an ethernet adapter or something I will just use it as a player. I'm a little disappointed that I didn't notice you had to connect an ethernet cord. Not very convenient. Well I could buy an ethernet bridge for $99 but then I may as well have gotten the BD 390 with the wi-fi on it because its gonna cost about as much. I just received the one I ordered and I had ordered it because you could also watch Netflix, etc., but I didn't notice that it wasn't a wi-fi like my Wii is. I have a wireless router for my Wii but its back in the room with my computer and the blu ray player is in the living room. I can't have a long cable laying all over to trip over. Ha. Unless I can get it to work with an ethernet adapter or something I will just use it as a player. I'm a little disappointed that I didn't notice you had to connect an ethernet cord. Not very convenient. Well I could buy an ethernet bridge for $99 but then... » Read More I just received the one I ordered and I had ordered it because you could also watch Netflix, etc., but I didn't notice that it wasn't a wi-fi like my Wii is. I have a wireless router for my Wii but its back in the room with my computer and the blu ray player is in the living room. I can't have a long cable laying all over to trip over. Ha. Unless I can get it to work with an ethernet adapter or something I will just use it as a player. I'm a little disappointed that I didn't notice you had to connect an ethernet cord. Not very convenient. Well I could buy an ethernet bridge for $99 but then I may as well have gotten the BD 390 with the wi-fi on it because its gonna cost about as much. « Show Less
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Thanks R. Oxhorn and Noaxtogrind. You asked and answered my question. Just got the Samsung BD5700 for a gift and hope Samsung does update the Blu-ray to access Amazon's streaming.
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Yes you can. I use it to wirelessly connect a tv/bd player but anything with an ethernet connection can be connected.
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This system will be too slow. Ethernet cannot send enough data for a movie to play well. The system will hangup. You are better off using separate hard disks connected to each TV. Just make a copy of each disk.
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You will need to have a wireless router on your network. The Blu-ray does not require additional equipment itself as it will connect to your existing wireless router. If you are only using the Blu-ray features, you do not need the wireless or broadband, but if you want to use the Internet streaming features, it is best to have broadband (high speed) internet connection so the quality of the streaming video will be better. If you have dial-up or slow dish-type, I would not recommend this Blu-ray.To summarize: If you already have high speed Internet and already have wireless in your house, then this Blu-ray will work. It will step you through connecting it to the wireless network. You will need to have a wireless router on your network. The Blu-ray does not require additional equipment itself as it will connect to your existing wireless router. If you are only using the Blu-ray features, you do not need the wireless or broadband, but if you want to use the Internet streaming features, it is best to have broadband (high speed) internet connection so the quality of the streaming video will be better. If you have dial-up or slow dish-type, I would not recommend this Blu-ray.To summarize: If you already have high speed Internet and already have wireless in... » Read More You will need to have a wireless router on your network. The Blu-ray does not require additional equipment itself as it will connect to your existing wireless router. If you are only using the Blu-ray features, you do not need the wireless or broadband, but if you want to use the Internet streaming features, it is best to have broadband (high speed) internet connection so the quality of the streaming video will be better. If you have dial-up or slow dish-type, I would not recommend this Blu-ray.To summarize: If you already have high speed Internet and already have wireless in your house, then this Blu-ray will work. It will step you through connecting it to the wireless network. « Show Less
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This extender is a way to transmit a video signal via ethernet cables. So if the source, cable box, satellite box, blu ray etc...., has a HDMI connection it should work. You would connect from the source and go out to another tv somewhere. I hope that makes sense.
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Thanks for the update. I ended up buying the LG BD570 Network Blu-ray Disc Player after all my investigations and it has turned out to be a great device.I hardly use it for disc playback though, but it's nice to know that the option is there.
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I just purchased a BD390 and since it is in the room with the rest of the A/V equipment, I'd like to connect it wirelessly to the Westell 327W router that came with my Verizon DSL. I followed the on-screen setup instructions, and can see that the player senses the router (calling it by name and registering a strong signal) but all attempts to actually connect have failed. And neither the "Push Button" and "Manual" methods as instructed on-screen seem to relate to anything doable or enterable on the router. Anybody have ideas about what I need to do? I can always run a 50-foot ethenet cable through the attic, but what a hassle. Thanks! I just purchased a BD390 and since it is in the room with the rest of the A/V equipment, I'd like to connect it wirelessly to the Westell 327W router that came with my Verizon DSL. I followed the on-screen setup instructions, and can see that the player senses the router (calling it by name and registering a strong signal) but all attempts to actually connect have failed. And neither the "Push Button" and "Manual" methods as instructed on-screen seem to relate to anything doable or enterable on the router. Anybody have ideas about what I need to do? I can always run a... » Read More I just purchased a BD390 and since it is in the room with the rest of the A/V equipment, I'd like to connect it wirelessly to the Westell 327W router that came with my Verizon DSL. I followed the on-screen setup instructions, and can see that the player senses the router (calling it by name and registering a strong signal) but all attempts to actually connect have failed. And neither the "Push Button" and "Manual" methods as instructed on-screen seem to relate to anything doable or enterable on the router. Anybody have ideas about what I need to do? I can always run a 50-foot ethenet cable through the attic, but what a hassle. Thanks! « Show Less
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Hi, Arthur! If you're asking if you can plugin the router in your room without using a PC, it depends. If your modem is in the same room where your blu-ray player is, that'll do. You don't always have to use a PC with the router setup.