Wi-fi through TV via ethernet cable I am considering getting a TV with a wireless connection to my router, and a blu-ray player which requires ethernet connection. If I connect the blu-ray player (e.g. DMP-BD75) to my TV with an ethernet cable, will the blu-ray be able to talk to my router through the TV? As these will be different brands, I could then get the superset of their web apps. Wi-fi through TV via ethernet cable I am considering getting a TV with a wireless connection to my router, and a blu-ray player which requires ethernet connection. If I connect the blu-ray player... » Read More Wi-fi through TV via ethernet cable I am considering getting a TV with a wireless connection to my router, and a blu-ray player which requires ethernet connection. If I connect the blu-ray player (e.g. DMP-BD75) to my TV with an ethernet cable, will the blu-ray be able to talk to my router through the TV? As these will be different brands, I could then get the superset of their web apps. « Show Less
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Yes. The Tivo Wireless N Adapter is a general purpose device that will work. You simply set it up on your PC first and then attach it to the Ethernet port on the player. You are up and running.
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No, unfortunately not. Although the player has a USB input the player does not have WIFI capability. The USB is for connecting external hard drives, flash drives, etc.
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Can't I use any USB Wireless Adapter with this player to add WiFi to it? I sure can use it to get WiFi on older PC. Another option might be to use older WiFi router as bridge and plug it in Ethernet port. Can some one comment, please?
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While this is a feature of the newer HDMI standard, few (if any) models (TVs/Blu-ray/receivers/etc) out there support this.
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Devices like this usually don't work with just any old wireless adapter. Anatoly's suggestion of using a WiFi router as a bridge is a good one, and I use two routers set up like this in my house to get wired devices onto my wireless network. One has been flashed with DD-WRT firmware and set up in Client Bridge mode. For those more faint of heart, I also have a Asus RT-N10+ set up in repeater mode, and that works well too, with the bonus that it extends my wireless network coverage. You can get the Asus router for less than $40, which is cheaper than most of the specialized wireless dongles. Devices like this usually don't work with just any old wireless adapter. Anatoly's suggestion of using a WiFi router as a bridge is a good one, and I use two routers set up like this in my house to get wired devices onto my wireless network. One has been flashed with DD-WRT firmware and set up in Client Bridge mode. For those more faint of heart, I also have a Asus RT-N10+ set up in repeater mode, and that works well too, with the bonus that it extends my wireless network coverage. You can get the Asus router for less than $40, which is cheaper than most of the specialized wireless dongles.
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The Belkin only connects you wirelessly to your home's wireless network. The HDMI port on your TV does not know how to process an Internet signal through HDMI. You would need some intermediate device connected to the Belkin and then to the TV to do what you want. You are better off buying an inexpensive Blu ray player that is Internet Ready and has Smart TV capability to do the job for you. You can find them as low as $50 which is not much more than the Belkin device.
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I have apps built into my TV via the blu-ray player. Also, the TV is connected to an Xbox with Internet connection. Hope this helps.
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Unless you need more than 2 of the module's that plug into the wall then no. The kit comes with 2 modules that you plug into the wall. The first one by your router, then plug the included Ethernet cable in the unit and an open port on the back of the router. The other one goes where you need it, by your blue ray, your computer what ever. Plug the unit into the wall, the lights will tell you whether they can talk to each other, then plug your Ethernet cable into what you want to reach the internet. Very simple system, yet it works, Good luck
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Hi Steve:The firmware for my LG tv only allows to connect with Wireless routers and not with my LG blu-ray deviceThe only way to connect this blu ray it is by using an HDMI port, there is no way to connect wireless TV vs blu ray devices. The only way should be by changing the sofftware fimware from my TV, Which only depends on theLG manufacturer.RegardsSMM
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Yes, that was the reason I ordered the cable as my router was about 20 feet away from my TV and my wireless speed to the blue ray was only just about adequate for HD. However, whilst a cable connection will provide a faster speed than wireless the quality of reception will also depend on the maximum internet speed you have.
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No,it will not split the Ethernet it will able you, to use one at a time TV or Blu Ray Player. It will switch from TV to Blu Ray Player.You will not be able to use TV and Player at the same time.
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I'm trying to do the exact same thing. I have a Sony BDP N460, a blu ray player with an ethernet port but no wireless. First let me suggest what I'm currently using. The Netgear XAV101 PowerLine AV (look for the product that includes two units) which sends internet through your existing power wires. You connect an ethernet cable from your router to one of these devices plugged in to an outlet. Then take the second device and plug it in where you want internet access. Ideally you can get about 150 Mbps (when I connected to the next room). But where I need to go is across the house and the speed is at best 47 Mbps. The bottom line however is that it totally works. I can stream Netflix content (in HD) no problem. The quality is noticeable reduced, but definitely watchable, and for content you're not going to watch on blu ray disc anyways, might not be an issue. Now for the question at hand, I just received this item you are asking about. I was hoping it would grab internet wirelessly from my wireless N router. I'm thinking that yes another one may be required. For just under twice as much there is this product http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00126R3P6/ which includes two wireless bridges. This may be what we're looking for. I can't understand why there isn't simply a single device that will connect wirelessly to my wireless router and give internet access to a network device. But maybe it's possible if the tech said so. I hope so otherwise I'm spending more money and I want to stick with Netgear because my experience and the general consensus is that their devices are more reliable than others. And I just noticed the post is a year old. Well maybe this will help someone.
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a samsung wifi adapter designed for their old blu-ray players.Samsung's Wi-Fi adapter (WIS09ABGN), that you can get in amazon for 30 bucks. personally I'd prefer a lan cable that suplies me a more stable conection
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Quick Question: I have a wireless router, currently use the Netflix Roku box as wireless, router is another room..Netflix connection all works fine..does this mean this Samsung 2500 blu ray player is NOT wireless for Netflix?? Thanks-
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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.
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All you need to connect to the TV is an HDMI cable. However, the player does have an Ethernet connection, if you want to connect it to a computer through a wired connection, or it can connect with the built-in wifi.
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Kent and Janean: sorry I did not understand the question. I do not have an answer since my bluray player has always been hardwired ethernet cable. Quick search does not identify a wifi connection that will work with Sony other than what Sony sells. Amazon shows it at $64.95.
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simply yes, hook up directly from your cable modem to your blu-ray player. I use this cable from one of the ports of my d-link wireless to my blu-ray player and if you're signed up with Netflix streaming then lot's of watching movies for you...good luck!!
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It is wifi ready, not wifi built-in. Meaning you have to plug something else in to receive the signal. The problem is that many USB adapters do not work with sony blu ray players. Sony says only their $80 adapter will work. What Janean and everyone is asking which USB adapters will work besides Sony's.
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You don't need a "separate Ethernet". This TV will connect wirelessly to your existing 802.11n wi-fi network. If it can't because the wireless signal is too weak in the other room, you can (1) run an Ethernet cable from your router to the TV or (2) buy a Powerline adapter kit to send Ethernet over your power lines and connect an Ethernet cable from the powerline adapter in the other room to your TV.
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Yes, using this switch will allow you to use another ethernet cable from the switch to the blu-ray player. You will need another cable though to run from your router to the switch, with the other two cables running from the switch to the desired devices. Basically, you will need as many cables as there are ports on the switch, in this case 5.