I do not have a cable hookup. What equipment do I need to setup: router, separate ethernet from the one on my computer (in another room), etc. ? Does the installed wifi need some type of special equipment as well.I am not a computer whiz and would really like someone to assist me in getting the right accessories in order to install this tv properly and without too many headaches. Thanks a million!!! I do not have a cable hookup. What equipment do I need to setup: router, separate ethernet from the one on my computer (in another room), etc. ? Does the installed wifi need some type of special... » Read More I do not have a cable hookup. What equipment do I need to setup: router, separate ethernet from the one on my computer (in another room), etc. ? Does the installed wifi need some type of special equipment as well.I am not a computer whiz and would really like someone to assist me in getting the right accessories in order to install this tv properly and without too many headaches. Thanks a million!!! « Show Less
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I don't think you need cable. If you already have a router and a home network, the TV will find it automatically. You just need to put in your password. Hope this helps
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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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Technically you DON'T need a router if you have wifi connection to your computer or laptop you could connect this to your computer and place your computer centrally located connect up to four more devices via Ethernet. This device pretty much works like an extension cord or power strip, it is fed by the master drive and splits that connection into 4 different routes so you can plug in more devices (just like an extension cord plugged into an outlet). But, I would get a router with 4 or 5 ports and not even need this since you have no router already.
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From what I remember installing it there is an Ethernet connector on the back, but as with most modern equipment it's either/or. I doubt you'd see a major difference between wired and WiFi, as long as it's not too far from your WiFi router.
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You must use a LAN cable out of the box. To add wireless internet you must buy a separate adaptor.
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No your tv doesn't need to be hooked up to the net. Did you try some youtube videos? That's a good place for "show and tell" type of helpful how to's.Let me know how you make out.
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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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I agree with Amanda's comment. Ethernet cable from router to computer is only for the initial set-up.
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I have another computer in the living room, that has a dsl box hooked up to it, and the one in my bedroom has no dsl box, only this USB adaptor hooked to it, and I get the signals from my dsl box from it, to have internet in my bedroom. You don't have to have the ethernet cable hooked onto the one the adaptor is hooked into because of the wireless signals. I'm not all that computer savvy to explain it any other way, hope this helps.
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Thanks for your post on this discussion regarding wireless connection for this TV. I still have a few questions.When you unhook your gaming adaptor and connect it to TV, you still need to connect your wireless router back to PC. So in that case, will this trick work using two regular wireless routers, one connected to PC and on to TV (after the wep key step)? I am not into gaming, so I don't want to spend a lot on the gmaing adaptor.
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Not sure how all this works? Can someone please tell me what I need to install this and what does it do? If i understand correctly, I have to already have internet set up in my home, then with this device, i can get wifi for up to serveral devices? so its like a wifi hotspot?
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Oh Gee...I am not a technology literate person. I know that all the cables hooked up just as they did on the old DVD party. If you need other connections, then no, there are no other hookups. Sorry I'm not more up on this stuff. Like I said before - it's really easy/simple! :)
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Yes u have to hook to u computer to install and hook ethernet to router good to go. sincerely BOB!
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it is wireless, so all you need is either a USB cable (I dont think they include one, I dont remember) or a wireless router. the setup is easier if you have a USB cable. you can get usb cables almost anywhere, including our friends at amazon
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You only need to connect it to your computer to set it up. Once it is setup you disconnect it from your computer and install it where ever you want. You never need to connect it to your computer again. The disc that comes with the router will walk you through the setup. Of course you do need to connect it by Ethernet cable to the box you were given by your internet provider. Also you need to plug it into the wall socket.
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I'm really not sure. On the description for the wifi dongle your model isn't listed and everywhere I looked it said your TV should have come with a wifi dongle. Worse case scenario buy it and return it I suppose. I can't find anything about the particular wifi dongle for your TV though.
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This device isn't meant to be hooked directly into an ethernet cable to my knowledge. It is meant to take a coax cable in and have ethernet outs. For example with FiOS, the coax cables are usually already 'hot' in that they carry the internet/tv signals ready for use. This device connects directly to the coax to then provide multiple Ethernet ports. If you're looked to take ethernet from you router and break it out into multiple ethernet connections I think you'll need a powered ethernet bridge.
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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.