What doesn't come with the streamer that's needed for operation? I'm really new with this streaming of movies from Netflix. I have my eyes on the Netgear Neo TV Streamer, but I'd like to know if it needs additional cords or can a wireless router be used to connect to the internet? Also is a cord needed between the device and the tv, and what kind? Any information is greatly appreciated. What doesn't come with the streamer that's needed for operation? I'm really new with this streaming of movies from Netflix. I have my eyes on the Netgear Neo TV Streamer, but I'd... » Read More What doesn't come with the streamer that's needed for operation? I'm really new with this streaming of movies from Netflix. I have my eyes on the Netgear Neo TV Streamer, but I'd like to know if it needs additional cords or can a wireless router be used to connect to the internet? Also is a cord needed between the device and the tv, and what kind? Any information is greatly appreciated. « Show Less
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HDMI cable is needed to connect it to the TV, the Amazon brand cable sold here works just fine with it and its very cheap. And yes it can connect to a wireless router or you can connect it by the LAN output. and ofcourse you would need a paid membership from Netflix to stream their stuff.
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Kathy H., You would need an ethernet cable to reach your home network if you want to use this blu ray player for netflix and other internet services.You do not need the cable if you just want to use it to watch blu ray disks and files on a thumb drive.I hope this helps
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You want wireless if you want to use the included apps like Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Prime, etc., and you don't want to string an Ethernet cable between your player and your router (which may be far away). If you just want to play movies and music, you don't need it, but with more and more streaming media becoming available, it is a nice option - if your internet connection can handle it.
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It is a little hard to give a general recommendation not knowing your network needs. I feel that the best home networks rely on unmanaged switches to connect all internal devices and the router as the access point to the internet that you control. So only one cat 5e or 6 patch cable between an unmanaged giga switch and the router. If seven ports will serve the needs in that area to connect devices great. You can daisy chain switches or put them in parallel to the router if you have more than two accessing the internet at one time. Say watching netflix on one and iptv on another computer or TV in the house but you find having a third doing a high use item slows down everyone then maybe that would help but typically you should be able to have 5 Netflix accounts running at one time easily I would think on one gig speed. I keep wireless to a minimum by the use of powerline adapters or MoCA. My need is for streaming TV signals around 5 or 6 devices in the home and internet access. Edit - switches should be connected to each other in the home not through the router if possible so you will lose a port to the next one.
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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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I had been hoping that the speakers were wireless myself. The sales "pitch" was that it was wireless. My understanding is it IS wireless insofar as streaming Netflix and others, follow? In other words, it connects to your wireless router so whatever you obtain through your computer for your watching pleasure can be channeled into it. Mine is HDMI'd to my flat screen - required. Therefore, wires are required to the TV and to the Speakers. It seems I'm stuck with speaker wires afterall. Maybe the future holds a home theater system with wireless speakers or expensive as hell at this time... I wish I could help you more but for the price? I'm satisfied! I had been hoping that the speakers were wireless myself. The sales "pitch" was that it was wireless. My understanding is it IS wireless insofar as streaming Netflix and others, follow? In other words, it connects to your wireless router so whatever you obtain through your computer for your watching pleasure can be channeled into it. Mine is HDMI'd to my flat screen - required. Therefore, wires are required to the TV and to the Speakers. It seems I'm stuck with speaker wires afterall. Maybe the future holds a home theater system with wireless speakers or expensive as hell at this... » Read More I had been hoping that the speakers were wireless myself. The sales "pitch" was that it was wireless. My understanding is it IS wireless insofar as streaming Netflix and others, follow? In other words, it connects to your wireless router so whatever you obtain through your computer for your watching pleasure can be channeled into it. Mine is HDMI'd to my flat screen - required. Therefore, wires are required to the TV and to the Speakers. It seems I'm stuck with speaker wires afterall. Maybe the future holds a home theater system with wireless speakers or expensive as hell at this time... I wish I could help you more but for the price? I'm satisfied! « Show Less
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Yes, you do need an internet provider. Our Netgear router has really worked wonderfully. We have several computers and two televisions working off it. We are using Roku to pick up Netflix on the individual television sets, since they are not smart TV's. My son is a computer specialist and he told me the Netgear router was tops. Very pleased.
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This TV has a built-in wireless LAN, you don't need another adapter. Looks like you have everything you need for Netflix.
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The TV is advertised as "WiFi Ready", not "WiFi Built in". What that means is that it does not have WiFi without a WiFi adapter that you have to buy separately.I plug my Panasonic directly into an Ethernet router. That works great.I can stream movies directly from providers like Netflix and Amazon.But since I have never had a need to get an adapter I have neverused one. I suspect it would work like my Ethernet cable.Plug it in one of the USB ports, log-on to your wireless router,hit the Internet button on the controller and your good to go.Here is a sample adapter: Panasonic TY-WL20U Wireless Adapter for Panasonic 2012 Internet Ready TVs The TV is advertised as "WiFi Ready", not "WiFi Built in". What that means is that it does not have WiFi without a WiFi adapter that you have to buy separately.I plug my Panasonic directly into an Ethernet router. That works great.I can stream movies directly from providers like Netflix and Amazon.But since I have never had a need to get an adapter I have neverused one. I suspect it would work like my Ethernet cable.Plug it in one of the USB ports, log-on to your wireless router,hit the Internet button on the controller and your... » Read More The TV is advertised as "WiFi Ready", not "WiFi Built in". What that means is that it does not have WiFi without a WiFi adapter that you have to buy separately.I plug my Panasonic directly into an Ethernet router. That works great.I can stream movies directly from providers like Netflix and Amazon.But since I have never had a need to get an adapter I have neverused one. I suspect it would work like my Ethernet cable.Plug it in one of the USB ports, log-on to your wireless router,hit the Internet button on the controller and your good to go.Here is a sample adapter: Panasonic TY-WL20U Wireless Adapter for Panasonic 2012 Internet Ready TVs « Show Less
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I bought mine new right after X-mas, had the same problem (not able to stream Netflix), I did the "reset" as stated above, and logged into my secure router (Netgear Wireless-N 300 Router[WNR2000v2]), and I was able to stream Netflix after that. The night before, I had called EVERYBODY (LG, Netflix, and Netgear) customer support(s), and got nowhere. Netflix was the best though, in enlightening me that I needed to open 2 ports opened for streaming to work. I did that, but no change. The "RESET" worked though, ports 443 and 80. I hope this post casts some light on the problem to someone out there....! Good luck everyone...! I bought mine new right after X-mas, had the same problem (not able to stream Netflix), I did the "reset" as stated above, and logged into my secure router (Netgear Wireless-N 300 Router[WNR2000v2]), and I was able to stream Netflix after that. The night before, I had called EVERYBODY (LG, Netflix, and Netgear) customer support(s), and got nowhere. Netflix was the best though, in enlightening me that I needed to open 2 ports opened for streaming to work. I did that, but no change. The "RESET" worked though, ports 443 and 80. I hope this post casts some light... » Read More I bought mine new right after X-mas, had the same problem (not able to stream Netflix), I did the "reset" as stated above, and logged into my secure router (Netgear Wireless-N 300 Router[WNR2000v2]), and I was able to stream Netflix after that. The night before, I had called EVERYBODY (LG, Netflix, and Netgear) customer support(s), and got nowhere. Netflix was the best though, in enlightening me that I needed to open 2 ports opened for streaming to work. I did that, but no change. The "RESET" worked though, ports 443 and 80. I hope this post casts some light on the problem to someone out there....! Good luck everyone...! « Show Less
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First of all, you can type and search titles with the TV...you have to use the remote of course. We use our tv to stream netflix. It picks up our wireless single from our living room in our bedroom. It's been really awesome and we don't have cable either. If you have a netflix subscription and a wireless internet connection you should not need any extra hardware with this tv. :-)
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No. To stream wireless to the tv you need to have a tv that can support a wireless usb adapter preferably an N adapter. If your tv supports that then it can supports apps as they say which can be netflix. In all reality its cheaper to buy a used nintendo Wii and stream netflix from there that way if your tv is old you will still be able to get netflix until you upgrade the tv.
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You only need this adapter if you want your tv to be the device that communicates with your internet network and be able to connect to the internt. If you have a device such as a blue ray or other component that connects to the internet you should be able to send the internet video feed from your device to your tv through and hdmi cord. With that said, I like being able to connect to the internet without having to worry about having any other device on (one less thing to go wrong and worry about). The wireless adapter is fast and allows me to stream movies no problem.
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Ok this is how we used the cables. We had purchased a new TV (Sears), a sony blu ray w/built in WiFi (Amazon), and a 4 way HDMI switch w/wireless remote (Walmart) that were all connected to each other with the cables. Since we have a wireless router in the house for internet, we didn't have to do anything with the router or computer. This basically turns your TV into a big screen tablet. Dont know if this helps.
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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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The TV is advertised as "WiFi Ready", not "WiFi Built in". What that means is that it does not have WiFi without a WiFi adapter that you have to buy separately. I plug my Panasonic directly into an Ethernet router. That works great. I can stream movies directly from providers like Netflix and Amazon. But since I have never had a need to get an adapter I have never used one. I suspect it would work like my Ethernet cable. Plug it in one of the USB ports, log-on to your wireless router, hit the Internet button on the controller and your good to go. Here is a sample adapter: Panasonic TY-WL20U Wireless Adapter for Panasonic 2012 Internet Ready TVs
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I used a powerline adapter to run internet from my router to the TV area. One small box plugs into an outlet at the router and another at the TV. They then use the electrical lines to carry the internet signal. The speed is 11 MBps which is fine for HD streaming with Netflix. (Actually I have a 4 port hub behind the TV because my Direct TV receiver, XBox 360, and Sony TV, and soon Blu Ray player all use the internet).