Vizio XWR100 N Router and ATT 2WIRE298 modem/router I have ATT DSL service. I own several wifi devices and just bought a new Vizio BR player with netflix. I am wanting to use my new Vizio XWR100 Router so I can have N instead of G.How do I hookup the new Vizio Router and use it instead of the ATT 2wire298 unit. Can I turn off the ATT router and use the Vizio 100 instead? I can watch movies but on occasion they are slow to buffer. I was told that my wifi radios would also work better with the Vizio N router instead of the ATT 2wire router. Any help with this would be appreciated...Thanks Vizio XWR100 N Router and ATT 2WIRE298 modem/router I have ATT DSL service. I own several wifi devices and just bought a new Vizio BR player with netflix. I am wanting to use my new Vizio XWR100... » Read More Vizio XWR100 N Router and ATT 2WIRE298 modem/router I have ATT DSL service. I own several wifi devices and just bought a new Vizio BR player with netflix. I am wanting to use my new Vizio XWR100 Router so I can have N instead of G.How do I hookup the new Vizio Router and use it instead of the ATT 2wire298 unit. Can I turn off the ATT router and use the Vizio 100 instead? I can watch movies but on occasion they are slow to buffer. I was told that my wifi radios would also work better with the Vizio N router instead of the ATT 2wire router. Any help with this would be appreciated...Thanks « Show Less
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How do I hookup the new Vizio Router and use it instead of the ATT 2wire298 unit. Can I turn off the ATT router and use the Vizio 100 instead? Yes you can turn off the wireless on your ATT 2wire298 router. You will need your ATT router password to login through the web and change the setup.
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That's a more difficult setup Walter. Reason being is that you need to decouple the wireless router piece from your current setup. This is done by calling up your service provider and inquiring about how to make it a modem only unit because you have a better wireless router.Once done, it's as simple as plugging a cable from the old modem/router into the internet port of the new r6250.It's not that you didn't grasp the instructions, they were not written for your all-in-one device! make sure you understand the steps from your service provider clearly before executing my proposed solution.Good luck! That's a more difficult setup Walter. Reason being is that you need to decouple the wireless router piece from your current setup. This is done by calling up your service provider and inquiring about how to make it a modem only unit because you have a better wireless router.Once done, it's as simple as plugging a cable from the old modem/router into the internet port of the new r6250.It's not that you didn't grasp the instructions, they were not written for your all-in-one device! make sure you understand the steps from your service provider clearly... » Read More That's a more difficult setup Walter. Reason being is that you need to decouple the wireless router piece from your current setup. This is done by calling up your service provider and inquiring about how to make it a modem only unit because you have a better wireless router.Once done, it's as simple as plugging a cable from the old modem/router into the internet port of the new r6250.It's not that you didn't grasp the instructions, they were not written for your all-in-one device! make sure you understand the steps from your service provider clearly before executing my proposed solution.Good luck! « Show Less
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I ended up buying it because one of my coworkers has the exact same router as me Linksys Gaming Router (Gbit) (WNT330 I think) along with this CM100 modem. It works perfectly and never drops away from the ISP (COX communications). If you have the option to manually choose a DNS server on your Router, try 4.2.2.1 or 4.2.2.2. Those are fast national DNS servers (I think they are Verizon servers, but it should work).
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I was given this ADSL2+Router by a friend for free. It says AT&T;, manufacturer Netgear. CenturyLink gave me three items: 1) set to DHCP 2) VCI value=35 & 3) VPI value = 8. they said Netgear would need these. Netgear wouldn't work with me bcuz the SN only had 12 characters & should have 13 characters. On this equipment it gives you a site to go to for advanced device configuration. I did that and changed the applicable settings. I have Wi-Fi that works great. But my PC only connects to the internet sporadically. I can't figure it out. If anyone else can, please post the fix! But it will work with CenturyLink. Even if it is sporadic! I was given this ADSL2+Router by a friend for free. It says AT&T;, manufacturer Netgear. CenturyLink gave me three items: 1) set to DHCP 2) VCI value=35 & 3) VPI value = 8. they said Netgear would need these. Netgear wouldn't work with me bcuz the SN only had 12 characters & should have 13 characters. On this equipment it gives you a site to go to for advanced device configuration. I did that and changed the applicable settings. I have Wi-Fi that works great. But my PC only connects to the internet sporadically. I can't figure it out. If anyone else can, please post the fix! But it will work... » Read More I was given this ADSL2+Router by a friend for free. It says AT&T;, manufacturer Netgear. CenturyLink gave me three items: 1) set to DHCP 2) VCI value=35 & 3) VPI value = 8. they said Netgear would need these. Netgear wouldn't work with me bcuz the SN only had 12 characters & should have 13 characters. On this equipment it gives you a site to go to for advanced device configuration. I did that and changed the applicable settings. I have Wi-Fi that works great. But my PC only connects to the internet sporadically. I can't figure it out. If anyone else can, please post the fix! But it will work with CenturyLink. Even if it is sporadic! « Show Less
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Hello, Barb. I assume you have the 1W Alfa AWUS036H. That particular unit comes with a 9dBi omni-directional antenna. The UBDO-nt on the other hand has a 12dBi directional antenna, and a 2W transmitter. It is essentially twice as sensitive and twice as powerful. For every 3dBi you increase antenna sensitivity, you DOUBLE the antenna's sensitivity. This being said, the biggest factor to having a good signal is line-of-sight between receiver and transmitter. If the signal has to pass through a whole house worth of drywall, brick, aluminum siding and trees to go from point A to point B, your signal will suffer regardless of the transmitter power or antenna sensitivity. The higher you can mount the antenna above obstructions, the better. A free program called "inSSIDer" can be used to help you fine-tune and place your antenna for the best signal. If you want an Ipad to work on the system as well, you need to go a completely different route. You'll need to hook up a "Wifi Bridge" that can act as a local repeater. I would recommend the Asus RT-N16 router installed with DD-WRT in Bridge mode with three TP-LINK-TL-ANT2415D antennas instead of any of Alfa's products. Hope this helps.
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You will need to have a wireless router on your network. The Blu-ray does not require additional equipment itself as it will connect to your existing wireless router. If you are only using the Blu-ray features, you do not need the wireless or broadband, but if you want to use the Internet streaming features, it is best to have broadband (high speed) internet connection so the quality of the streaming video will be better. If you have dial-up or slow dish-type, I would not recommend this Blu-ray.To summarize: If you already have high speed Internet and already have wireless in your house, then this Blu-ray will work. It will step you through connecting it to the wireless network. You will need to have a wireless router on your network. The Blu-ray does not require additional equipment itself as it will connect to your existing wireless router. If you are only using the Blu-ray features, you do not need the wireless or broadband, but if you want to use the Internet streaming features, it is best to have broadband (high speed) internet connection so the quality of the streaming video will be better. If you have dial-up or slow dish-type, I would not recommend this Blu-ray.To summarize: If you already have high speed Internet and already have wireless in... » Read More You will need to have a wireless router on your network. The Blu-ray does not require additional equipment itself as it will connect to your existing wireless router. If you are only using the Blu-ray features, you do not need the wireless or broadband, but if you want to use the Internet streaming features, it is best to have broadband (high speed) internet connection so the quality of the streaming video will be better. If you have dial-up or slow dish-type, I would not recommend this Blu-ray.To summarize: If you already have high speed Internet and already have wireless in your house, then this Blu-ray will work. It will step you through connecting it to the wireless network. « Show Less
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I have a dual-band router... the Asus "Dark Knight" router (a VERY nice router). It has both 5.0 and 2.4 bands on "n" wireless. My BD device only sees the 2.4 band.In fact, I only have a couple of devices which can see my "5.0" channel. In those cases, I always connect them to the 5.0 band, because it's so seldom used otherwise.
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I also own one and while I'm pretty happy with the T.V., I've noticed all the apps including netflix are sort of slow. Sometimes my only option has been to turn on and off the T.V. again and the apps will work better. I believe Vizio put a cheap processer in the unit with not a whole lot of memory. So unfortunately I don't think there is a way to fix it unless Vizio comes out with some software update to help it.
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I am not totally familiar with a 2 wire. However, it is a combo router/modem. However, I can not recommend this unit as it is very hard to trouble shoot if you have a dsl outage and need to reset your router. I would buy a separate router and modem, as I have done to replace this Motorola. I wasted a year on this Motorola trying to keep it operating. It is a royal pain. Get two separate units (plus a battery backup) and you will be more happy with their performance.
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At least the VBR 337 and 338 allow wireless software updates. I've had to replace 2 Vizio DVD players because the movie industry outpaced Vizio's technology. The studios are constantly adding more stuff to their DVDs and you need a player that can keep up.
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The VBR338 is no longer available according to the VIZIO site. From what I can see there are no major differences between a VBR337 and a VBR338. Sorry I can not be more help.
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I can't answer specifically for this player, but we had purchased a Vizio 3D Bluray player to go with our Vizio 3D TV. We assumed it would be a perfect combination, but we found that we needed both remotes and they conflicted. Pressing buttons on the TV remote would activate the player, which would then take control of the TV via HDMI, which would exit us out of Netflix or whatever we were watching. Ultimately we returned the Vizio player in favor of a different brand to avoid remote control conflicts.
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I purchased a wireless bridge but I was not able to make it work. I don't believe it was the fault of the unit, I just couldn't get the bridge to receive a signal from my router. I achieved what I wanted by purchasing a Roku so I returned the bridge. I will try again when I get more time. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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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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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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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
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When I bought it I had AT&T; DSL for internet and land line, Verizon for wireless and DirecTV for video. I BUNDLED all with AT&T; Uverse & Wireless. The system works just as it did originally. I will say that I set up the first installation and the installer for Uverse set it up the second time. I was not at home so I don't know if there was any troubleshooting to do, but it works great!