only works with n router? Ok...this would be my first venture into HD tv and such. One question - do you have to have an n router, or can you use a g router and connect via an ethernet cable?I currently have a linksys g router that has performed admirably for all these years.Thanks only works with n router? Ok...this would be my first venture into HD tv and such. One question - do you have to have an n router, or can you use a g router and connect via an ethernet cable? » Read More only works with n router? Ok...this would be my first venture into HD tv and such. One question - do you have to have an n router, or can you use a g router and connect via an ethernet cable?I currently have a linksys g router that has performed admirably for all these years.Thanks « Show Less
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I have same router and it connects to TV wireless without any problem. Wireless n bands are compatible with older routers.
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I do not have wireless router intenet. I have LAN Ethernet. Will I still be able to bring up Netflix and hulu and amazon. I already have accounts with all of them. I can use my roku 3 but I use that in my bedroom and was putting this in living room and hoping not to drag wires to this tv.
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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 really don't know if it will work like that because I just used it to go from one room were my router was to my computer in another room but never had it hooked up to a tv so I really don't know if it will work for you. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
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I don't have cable or direct connected to it. It has to have a router to function. I have mine running wi-fi from my router through my Onkyo THX reciever. I use the Cat/Sat input on my network A/V receiver. And have the NSZ-GT1 connected to the Blu-Ray HDMI input. This thing is awesome!
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the bridge is meant to connect the network interface of any other device which has a wired (RJ-45) and connect it to the router, using a 5GHz signal. If you use a dual frequency router (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz), devices using one or another frequency can see each other. But, hasn't your Vizio HD tv a wireless interface, so it can connect directly to your router by wireless? And I don't think you can use the HDTV as a screen using the ethernet input. That is meant to connect your tv for it's internet functions. If you want to use the HDTV as a screen, you better use RGB pc or HDMI connector, depending what is available on your MAC. Long HDMI and RGB cables (10 meter) are available.
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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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Yes it should resolve your problem if set up and placed in a central location between the tv and router.i guess these people can't set it up i have mine over 50' from my router and have 300mbs solid all the time if you use a n router it will work fine.Steve.
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That may be a question the manufacturer should answer. I use this on my WD TV HD box so that I do not have to plug a cable from my router to the WD box. The wireless speed is a bit slower than a wired connection so I still use a wired connection in the living room. It is convenient to plug in the wireless Airlink and I can take it into another room or upstairs and use the WD box on another tv to use Netflix, YouTube, etc. I would suggest you check with your manufacturer for an answer or contact Airlink for help too. My personal guess would be that if you have a USB on your unit, then the Airlink should work but this is my opinion only. That may be a question the manufacturer should answer. I use this on my WD TV HD box so that I do not have to plug a cable from my router to the WD box. The wireless speed is a bit slower than a wired connection so I still use a wired connection in the living room. It is convenient to plug in the wireless Airlink and I can take it into another room or upstairs and use the WD box on another tv to use Netflix, YouTube, etc. I would suggest you check with your manufacturer for an answer or contact Airlink for help too. My personal guess would be that if you have a USB on your unit, then the... » Read More That may be a question the manufacturer should answer. I use this on my WD TV HD box so that I do not have to plug a cable from my router to the WD box. The wireless speed is a bit slower than a wired connection so I still use a wired connection in the living room. It is convenient to plug in the wireless Airlink and I can take it into another room or upstairs and use the WD box on another tv to use Netflix, YouTube, etc. I would suggest you check with your manufacturer for an answer or contact Airlink for help too. My personal guess would be that if you have a USB on your unit, then the Airlink should work but this is my opinion only. « Show Less
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If you have a wireless G adapter, you will get no improvement from purchasing this router. You will need to upgrade both your adapter and your router to wireless N.
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The only way you will be able to utilize the AV500 is in a hardwired manner. It does not rebroadcast WiFi signals. You would need a repeater for that purpose, providing the smart TV has Internal WiFi, which some do. Most have an Ethernet plug to attach your signal. The AV500 extends wired signals through your AC lines in the house. Kind of like stringing a really long CAT5/6 Ethernet cable through your house between your router to your TV. If you want to extend the range of your WiFi, use a TP-Link TL-WA854RE Range Extender (repeater) or one of it's brethren. There are several models depending on the data rate (speed) you desire. Funny, I just got one in the mail today. No kidding. So, no. It will not extend your WiFi. If I may make a suggestion, take a look at NewEggFlash today at a product called an Edimax CV-7438nDM Wireless Bridge Adaptor. It's an inexpensive little toy that you might find useful in the near future. Get one quick; it's only $20 w/free shipping. I ordered one today too. Recommendation: Plug your AV500's directly into the outlets and away from other things. They are allergic to power strips and they tend to get pretty warm from dealing with the AC electricity, ok. If for some reason they don't work, try a different outlet. They prefer being on the same wired circuit. I hope I helped.
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Thanks. I decided to go for it. My parents have the older model and I decided that if it didn't work for me we could trade routers. It ended up working beautifully, and so far I am quite satisfied. I haven't tried out all the new features yet, but I am getting good connection throughout the house.
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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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Help this is a old post, but you mention you are using a powerline adapter to run internet from router to tv area. I have a powerline adapter connected to my blue ray player and now I realize that I need to connect my direct tv reciever to the internet as well to get the on demand features and I do not know how to share the powerline adapter so that they both can get the internet, what hub are you using and does this mena that the powerline adapter is connected to the hub and the ethernet cable from the direct tv reciever and blue ray player are plugged into the hub thanks for the help
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I had the same question - I did find this ...The first thing to get out of the way is - like past Wi-Fi standards - 802.11ac is backwards compatible with 802.11b, g and n. This means you can buy an 802.11ac-equipped device and it will work just fine with your existing router.Read more at http://www.trustedreviews.com/opinions/802-11ac-vs-802-11n-what-s-the-difference
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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>D-link wifi router>desktop pc>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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You can connect as many devices as you have. The biggest question would be how many of those are using it at the same time. This is where the higher bandwidth (cable, fiber, etc..) handle it better. I personally have my Xbox, computer, Nook HD tablet, and three of our cell phones connected to this all the time and my speeds are wonderful. And I am only using the lower band. If the router is decently close to your devices make sure and connect them to the 5 Ghz band. .. you will notice the difference. All in all it has been the best router I have used yet for the money.