I just purchases a Vizio TV (E320fi-B2) and want to know if this router will allow me to take advantage of the apps on my TV i.e., Netflix, Amazon,etc
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Yes it will. We have a laptop, blu-Ray (with netflix, pandora, etc), 2 tablets, and 2 smartphones that we use our router for. I have to say it is a worthy product.
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Yes, it will. Has two specific bands 5GHz and 2.4 Ghz. Supports B,G and N wifi standards. So if your New TV has a Wifi N and supports 5Ghz speeds, with this router you can take advantage as it is optimized for video streaming. Again to be fair any 2 band wireless router with similar spec will do the same thing. From personal experince this router has been solid for me and the price is ridiculously inexpensive. You can also connect a printer or external HD to the USB on the router for rmote printing or easy homewide centralized backup
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It works well with my Vizio (smart tv) also my desktop and laptop, as well as a Xbox 360.I have had no drops since it's simple setup, plug it in and away it goes.....It even runs my Dish Network (Hopper)If you do get one make sure it's the 300Mbps.
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Yes, mine worked immediately. As long as you have a router working off the internet somewhere in the house with a decent signal, it should be able to load your apps. I don't know your details, so if you want, send an email to me.
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IMHO - get your own dual band N network router. IF your TV is close enough to the router you can get a really strong signal on the less used band - I am using the 2nd band now myself to stream and no worries. Now, just a side note - if you are going to get an HDTV, you can buy them now with the Netflix built in. Or to save some $$, you can buy a blu-ray (which you will probably want to buy anyway) and get the type that has Netflix built into that as well. (I use Amazon's personally - but Netflix or Amazon, either way!) So what you really should ask yourself is if you are going to get an HDTV - if yes, maybe pass on this for now. Just my opinion. Either way, upgrade to an 'N' dual band network today. You'll thank me later.
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if you inquiring if it is a "smart tv" (with built-in internet connectivity), no, it is not what I do is set up my apps such as Netflix, Vudu, Amazon Instant Video, et al on my blu ray player (which does have Wi-Fi)
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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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Netflix works fine on my TV, but the "app" is not very elegant. I found it clunky and hard to navigate. I still use my Roku box to stream Netflix, as the Netflix app for Roku is far better than the Netflix app for Vizio/V.I.A.
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Yes and no. Yes you can connet your router to your TV but this will not give you access to the internet, you need a computer to do that. The only internet acces you will have is if your TV has built in Apps such as NetFlix ect. You can run your computer through your TV by using a Switch in combination with your router. Unless you are knowlegable in computers, I wouln't suggest you try it because it does take some technical expertise to accomplish. Sorry I coudn't be more helpful.
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I'm considering buying a VBR337 myself because it is listed on Amazon's site as compatible with app for Amazon streaming video. I currently have Vizio TV and a non-Amazon-compatible Vizio BR player. Check out compatibility list at
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My wireless router is so slow. I can't get thru a short You Tube video without it hanging and loading every 2 minutes. I have Comcast cable and a Belkin Router. I only paid $29.95 for the router, is that the reason if two of us are trying to use the wifi it will only work for one person. Would I have the same hang with the movies, tv is I used this wireless router? I am not tech savvy at all. Thanks
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Yes, definitely. I own the Asus RT-N66U Dual Band router (often called the "Dark Knight") and this is what I've attached to mine. Stronger WiFi signal strength and much greater range was immediately noticed. Previously, I couldn't effectively use my downstairs Sony Blu-Ray DVD WiFi features before I installed them. With these 3 online, my Living room TV is now a happy streaming movie theater.
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Not with the default stock firmware from ASUS. You could flash it with third party firmware like Tomato, then the router will provide a list of websites visited and keywords searched, if enabled.
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It should be able to connect to your wireless internet.I got me Vizio Smart Tv and it has internet functionality too.If you had issues,read up on the Trouble Shooting section of the TV Manualand if there is none then either go into Settings and find Internet Connection or call the Panasonic Company.I hope that this does solve your problems,I really do hope that it does help you.
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Yes you can do that, but if you have not bought this tv yet don't mine went out after a little over a year and Vizio will not work with me. I would spend a little more and buy a different brand. Any tv that says it runs apps is a smarttv
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correct. The apps are loaded on the TV. Check out the vizio site for all the info: http://www.vizio.com/technology/via-plus/
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Any "access point" device will work, as B. Bailey suggested one, so will I: Buffalo Technology Nfiniti Wireless-N Dual Band Ethernet Converter WLI-TX4-AG300N These devices simply grab the wifi signal like any other wifi device but then they connect your devices through an ethernet connection, which fools these devices into thinking that they're on a (more-reliable, stable) wired connection to the internet. They're no more difficult to setup than your internet router. Many of these exist, I had done my research a year ago and found that most of these only have a single ethernet port--so only one device can be hooked up at a time to grant internet access--but this one most benefited my living room since I have my tv, blu-ray player, and my Xbox 360 which all need internet connections. And this is pretty much the same price or cheaper than some other models. As I said, I've had mine for a year (replacing a 50ft long ethernet cable running through my apartment) and I love it. Once in a whlie the signal drops (like any other wifi device) but it's great and I couldn't be happier with this alternative and it's "multi-use".
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Do not buy this product. Vizio no longer supports it - Vizio no longer makes it - there are no new updates, therefore, all the newest DVD's will not play on it. Yes, they have apps for streaming but since there are no new updates to the unit (at all), it can not update streaming apps like Netflix or any of the popular streaming apps. You will end up returning it, to no avail, since the 3rd party does and will not allow returns on this product. The good news is, Vizio will accept this return, less shipping and handling costs. The bottom line is not to buy this product in the first place. Don't let this review affect other Vizio products, since Vizio is one of the best brands in the market. Do not buy this product. Vizio no longer supports it - Vizio no longer makes it - there are no new updates, therefore, all the newest DVD's will not play on it. Yes, they have apps for streaming but since there are no new updates to the unit (at all), it can not update streaming apps like Netflix or any of the popular streaming apps. You will end up returning it, to no avail, since the 3rd party does and will not allow returns on this product. The good news is, Vizio will accept this return, less shipping and handling costs. The bottom line is not to buy this product in the first place.... » Read More Do not buy this product. Vizio no longer supports it - Vizio no longer makes it - there are no new updates, therefore, all the newest DVD's will not play on it. Yes, they have apps for streaming but since there are no new updates to the unit (at all), it can not update streaming apps like Netflix or any of the popular streaming apps. You will end up returning it, to no avail, since the 3rd party does and will not allow returns on this product. The good news is, Vizio will accept this return, less shipping and handling costs. The bottom line is not to buy this product in the first place. Don't let this review affect other Vizio products, since Vizio is one of the best brands in the market. « Show Less