Streaming HD video Received a netflix capable DVD player for Christmas. Which wireless router would you choose?
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If you were even thinking about getting this router, then you might as well go with the version that has replaced this version: Cisco-Linksys E3000 Wireless-N Router
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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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Yes, I've played older DVD's as well as Blu-ray. With it's wireless capability, I now also watch Netflix on line.
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HDMI cable is needed to connect it to the TV, the Amazon brand cable sold here works just fine with it and its very cheap. And yes it can connect to a wireless router or you can connect it by the LAN output. and ofcourse you would need a paid membership from Netflix to stream their stuff.
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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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I could get mine to connect but continued getting error messages when I tried to access Netflix even though the Netflix site came up. So, I called emailed them and none of the fixes worked. If I were you I would return it and either purchase a Blue Ray player with wireless capabilities or get a Roku. I have a Sony Blue RFay wireless player and it works great. I paid $100 for it. I also have a Sony for the TV in my computer room and it is wired to my router via ethernet cable and it works great. The Rikomagic is a great idea if it would just work.
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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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It doesn't have built-in Wi-fi. So, I bought a Sony Network Media Player for about $40.00, and I watch Netflix on it daily. It connected fine, and I thoroughly enjoy it.
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How did you do this?? I have an extra wireless router sitting around and would hate to have to pay another 80 dollars for a wireless adapter for the bluray player...
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+1 for the linksys e3200. Dual band wireless N will make a huge difference while streaming HD media.
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Hi Karl - I had the same experience but attributed it to my wireless router being on another floor. The stream rate was not enough to enjoy Netflix. When I connected the TV via the ethernet cable the problem disappeared. It could be an issue with the wireless router having insufficient connectivity at times. My other HDTV is not smart and connects thru a bluRay player with WIFI and sometimes its data rate is not good enough. Not a definitive answer I know but I hope this helps.
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The wireless never worked on mine so I couldn't get Netflix. I returned it.
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Netflix is preloaded on the Blu-Ray player. All you need is a wired or wireless internet connection.
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Yes, you do need an internet provider. Our Netgear router has really worked wonderfully. We have several computers and two televisions working off it. We are using Roku to pick up Netflix on the individual television sets, since they are not smart TV's. My son is a computer specialist and he told me the Netgear router was tops. Very pleased.
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A question: Will this device enable me to use Netflix streaming on my Toshiba HDTV? I have wireless internet in my home.
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The wireless is built in to the blu ray. You will just need to set the network connectin up and configure netflix and hulu. It will walk you throug the steps.
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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 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