Using a wireless modem for my PC which works great - however in the NEXT room, I keep losing wi-fi to my blu-ray (Netflix). Is this what I need to boost what I currently have? Would loading it on my PC do this or would it have to somehow be placed...
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This antenna is more powerful than the built-in card in your computer, and can be aimed via the antennae. Hook this up to your computer, then turn off the built-in one (so they don't compete with each other). It (this particular one or similar) will pick up the signal from a modem (or whatever) better than what you have. In other words, this powered usb wifi receiver with extenal antennae is stronger and better equipped to pull in the wifi than a built-in card. In general, I would recommend a trusted 6-foot (or so) usb cable for ease in positioning it for maximum convenience and effectiveness. Good luck.
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I stream Netflix and movies from my computer to my XBox on a 42" HDTV. I have been very impressed with the quality and lack of disruptions. Formally I had a Linksys WRT54 type wireless router and constantly had problems streaming Netflix to my XBox that was poor quality to begin with. The problems went away as soon as I hooked up the WRT610N and also put a wireless N antenna on the XBox. I would think the most important thing is that your DVD player connects via wireless N rather than G and that it isn't too far from the access point. If that is the case, you shouldn't have any problems.
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simply yes, hook up directly from your cable modem to your blu-ray player. I use this cable from one of the ports of my d-link wireless to my blu-ray player and if you're signed up with Netflix streaming then lot's of watching movies for you...good luck!!
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Bought it yesterday. Had it up and running in less than an hour. Make sure you do the firmware upgrade. Wireless works excellent.!! I can do Netflix, Blockbuster, etc. I also have it pulling stiff off of my 3 PC's and a Mac thru the wireless. What is really great is I got it for $150 open-box with the same return policy as a new one.It has been my experience that most people that post negative reviews that just "blast" a product usually over react. They don't try to figure out what they might be doing wrong and/or realize they might have gotten a defective unit in the first place. Bought it yesterday. Had it up and running in less than an hour. Make sure you do the firmware upgrade. Wireless works excellent.!! I can do Netflix, Blockbuster, etc. I also have it pulling stiff off of my 3 PC's and a Mac thru the wireless. What is really great is I got it for $150 open-box with the same return policy as a new one.It has been my experience that most people that post negative reviews that just "blast" a product usually over react. They don't try to figure out what they might be doing wrong and/or realize they might have gotten a defective unit in the... » Read More Bought it yesterday. Had it up and running in less than an hour. Make sure you do the firmware upgrade. Wireless works excellent.!! I can do Netflix, Blockbuster, etc. I also have it pulling stiff off of my 3 PC's and a Mac thru the wireless. What is really great is I got it for $150 open-box with the same return policy as a new one.It has been my experience that most people that post negative reviews that just "blast" a product usually over react. They don't try to figure out what they might be doing wrong and/or realize they might have gotten a defective unit in the first place. « Show Less
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Yes. I have a Sony Blu-ray with wifi connected and am using the Blu-ray for connecting to Netflix.
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Maybe. It depends on how capable is your Wifi router. I had the same problem with my router being upstairs. I ended up buying a new better router and it still didn't help. What I ended up doing is reconfiguring my original router as wireless access point and keeping it within about 20 feet from the Roku box. Now the streaming problem have disappeared with Netflix and Amazon VOD. Actually when you stream, the Roku box provides an indication (in terms of horizontal dots) of how good the signal strength is. If you get 3 or greater dots (maximum is 4), you have a good connection. The signal strength in the settngs menu also should say the strength is good or excellent (fair isn't good enough). I still have the stutter with IMAX and some other HiDef sites but I feel now this might be either a problem with these sites not being able to deliver HD traffic very well or my Comcast connection not being fast enough. I get &gt;5Mbps consistently though it ranges between 3-13Mbps. I recommend you check your internet BW limit on U-verse first. If you are getting less than 1.5Mbps you will have a stutter independent of your Wifi on Netflix. If you are getting &gt; 3Mbps then most likely it's your Wifi. Hope this helps.
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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.
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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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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. Hope this helps.
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The strong point of this unit is playing Blu Rays, that it's THX certified and has all sorts of adjustments. In re wi fi, I have mine hooked up to a hub, so you ought to check out their website. But if you get the Onkyo amp I have, both work together seamlessly. In fact, that is one of the main reasons I bought both. I would also add that this unit isn't the greatest to use for internet functions like Netflix which it does work with; but again if you have the amp I have then there is a separate HDMI PC channel, so that if you have a reasonably fast laptop (for example) you can access Netflix &c via the laptop and feed it thru the amp. The amp is most definitely wi fi you don't need any adapter. But with the amp and the PC you get far more internet options and the access to the particular service (Neflix for example) is much much faster. Once you're connected tho, there is no real difference, although the menus for the services, especially Netflix, works much better via the PC. Hope that helps
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I have found that making sure there is adequate wifi signal is important to using this device to stream video. For my home, I found it necessary to add a "range extender" to my wifi system . I have ocasionally experienced dropped signal since installing the extender but it is rare. Buffering has improved considerably.I have found that the recent update for the youtube app corrected a few issues including the full screen problem.I hope this helpsHarold
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Thanks for your question, but - since I don't have a Blu-Ray machine - I actually have no idea if this use is possible. Assuming the Blu-Ray has an Ethernet port, I suppose it may be technically possible. You would still need to set this up with a computer so it can connect to your network. HOWEVER, if this can be done it would be better for you to use an N wireless adapter, because of its higher speed and bandwidth capability.
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a samsung wifi adapter designed for their old blu-ray players.Samsung's Wi-Fi adapter (WIS09ABGN), that you can get in amazon for 30 bucks. personally I'd prefer a lan cable that suplies me a more stable conection
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I bought a sony blu ray player with netflix capability, but apparently I need to buy a usb wireless LAN adapter to be able to connect the player to the net and pick up netflix. Will this adapter work for that?
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Just scored one from Tiger Direct... one of "just several" they said they had left... so thanks again... if you don't mind, would you post your choice of BlueRay Player that included the wireless capability. I don't understand why people would pay so much more for those "add-on" Internet Apps... when for less, you can get a wireless Blue Ray with as much capability... I don't do Facebook or Pandora, etc, but if I did, why would I want to on my TV?????????????
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I have somewhat the same set up as you David but I have two walls inbetween my router and BD390 as it sits about 53ft in distance in the lower living room. The w-ifi works good for us as I use the Netgear WNDR3700 model. Once in a great while as we load the HD portion of the Netflix on it will not download all "bars" but then as it begins to play it does stop to reconfigure
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if you have a blu ray player in a room without internet access..no Ethernet portals..its easier to do updates and for streaming services like Netflix. I was using one of those ethernet power bridge setups on my last blu ray because my entertainment center is in a room that does not have a portal. Wireless has no baring on the playback of discs, its about maintenance and other functions such as playing videos from your pc thru the player on to your TV