Does this Blu-Ray player have stand-alone WIFI, or not? The reviews are all over the place about whether an accesory dongle is needed. Thanks! Bucky
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This probably will not answer the question, but if you are set up with a wireless computer like I am, there is no problem. It does not work like a cell phone which is what many think. So the answer is that the player can receive signals but it is not........ STAND ALONE. Just let it work like your tablet not your cell phone. It really has nothing to do with the TV except as a monitor.
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It only comes with the power cord. It needed an ethernet connection/cord and an HDMI cable for us to hook it up.
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Yes, WiFi is built-in, and can connect to 802.11b/g/n networks with flexible security options. Mine worked perfectly. The unit also includes an Ethernet port.
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I did not have to buy any accessories to make this work with my 6 year old tv.
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Quoted directly from the list of features: "Built-in Wi-Fi for smart networking features"
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No, a wireless dongle is not needed for wireless connectivity with this player. A wireless dongle, DY-WL5, is necessary for the Panassonic DMP-BD81.
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did you find a way to get it to work, cuz when i asked samsung they said 3-d ready doesnt mean 3-d blu ray?--- i asked and thats what i got i want to get a 3d blu ray player and i already have the ir emitter and glasses that works through the computer but only with pics, small clips and games, and dvds-- but have to download a bunch of crap to make it work. let me know if the starter kit and player works?
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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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I haven't made a final choice yet but BlueRay players with 802.11n WiFi capability are available for around $230. For example, see the LG BD390 Blu-ray DVD Player w/ Built-in WiFi at Buy.com. And you can find network-capable (via Ethernet cable) BlueRay players for about $125. Those can also be connected to any existing home WLAN via a Wireless-N Ethernet Bridge / Access Point for around $50. This latter option has the advantage of enabling you to connect one or more additional devices at that location. I hope this is helpful.
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No built in wifi, USB he's and Ethernet cord yes, but I shipped mine back as I would not get it, it's not a region free blu ray player as it states, only plays region A and that's it, really disappointed and it feels cheaply made!
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If your Blu-ray is attached to your network via ethernet, then this will allow you to connect it via wifi. If your Blu-ray player is already wireless, then this is redundant and not necessary.
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I just thought I would add to the discussion here since the comments are so new. I don't know about the WiFi but apparently it doesn't have it. I just purchased one of these for $7.00 in a Goodwill thrift shop and it works great. The latest firmware is from May 31, 2012. Getting the latest firmware may solve some of your problems with this player.
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RhymeBoy.G, Thanks for your post. I want to connect our satellite receiver, blu ray disk device, and plasma tv to the internet by cat5 cable. We have the following: dsl modem&gt;D-link wifi router&gt;desktop pc&gt;wifi laptops. I was not certain if I could connect the entertainment devices through a switch connected to the wifi router. Now I know this will work! Thanks.
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Sweet! MAC code! I was having the same problem where I couldn't connect my blu-ray through the router. I went into the router properties and put in the MAC code and poof! It works. I had to power off my blu-ray and then turn it back on to make it take. I have a secured network using a linksys router.
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My husband and I are debating the BD65 vs the BD85. If your HDTV has wifi do you need it on the blu-ray player also or is it simply redundant?
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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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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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Did you receive any feedback on this yet? I want to buy the Sharp however am waiting for the free blu ray player...thx
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It plays just fine as a disk player without an internet connection and doesn't turn off (could that be a setting...?). I have been very pleased with this blu-ray player!
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Though there are various types of smart Sony Blu-ray players on the market, first check if the Blu-ray is internet ready or have a usb port for wifi. If the player does have one or the other, D-link would be great for it. The reason would be, the D-link is a wireless wifi adapter. It would let you connect to your network, instead connecting with cables. I loved this thing, but daughter and husband needed it for their old computer with no wifi on board. Hopes this helps.Thank you, for asking.November
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You don't! This player is meant to hook to an ethernet wire run out of a router. "Wires all over the house" If you want a WIFI get a blu ray player with built in wireless. By the time you get the one wifi adapter that will work with this player you will find it would have been cheaper to get a wireless blu ray. Of course you also need a broadband internet connection to stream video. You can stream video over a cellular connection but expect problems.
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Peter, can you share names / websites of these independent sellers of blu-ray disc players? I'd like a blu-ray disc player that plays PAL and NTSC blu-ray and DVD discs from all regions (if such players are available). Thank you.