I'm trying to connect via ethernet cable and have plugged into my wi fi extender (too far to router) - can this work? So far no luck.
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In my experience Wi-Fi extenders are transmitters and not receivers. If your extender is only a transmitter it must be connected to your modem or router, either directly or through a network connection. Looking at other reviews I suspect you need to purchase a Panasonic Wi-Fi dongle.
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I'm not exactly sure what you're asking. Are you wanting to plug in your TV via ethernet cable running from your wireless router... if so yes it will work. I'm not sure if its going to work from your wifi extender BUT in theory yes it will. I have a gaming adapter behind my TV and I run Ethernet from it (the adapter) to the TV and it works BEAUTIFULLY. Also you MIGHT need to set up your extender as a media center. If you cannot do that, a $30ish dollar gaming adapter works wonderfully!
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I would imagine you will have to look into whether or not it is compatible by going to http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/ ...... this site will tell you if it is
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You first need to set up a home network. That is done using a wired Ethernet connection through your modem & router. Once that's set up, then the extender can be configured using the correct router settings. Natalie, this unit is used only to extend your existing network range.
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please let us know if it works out. i need to get an ethernet adapter too.Thanks.
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Tim , I reread your question , apologies . if your extending your wifi , this is not the item . This bridge can extend your wired lan , but its a bridge and upstream are wired connections , downstream is your router on wifi .
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You can purchase a wireless bridge that can extend your internet access. I would personally really recommend you run ethernet directly to the unit to ensure best performance. Lmk if I can help you further!
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It must be connected to the router via cable, but if you dont have or dont want to extend ethernet cables you can install a wifi extender near your receiver and connect the receiver to the extender by ethernet, i did that
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Thats beyond cat5 range as you know. I suggest running a shielded pvc insulated cable for max throughput, and it may still not work.
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I am currently useing the Pluglink Ethernet Adapter and I HAVE AT&T DSL. I am not sure why they are not working for you. I am sure you are utilizing it correctly but mine worked by connecting an Ethernet cable directly out of the AT&T WiFi modem to one of the Pluglinks that is plugged into the wall. Then another Ethernet cable is plugged into an additional Pluglink in another room, that goes directly to the computer.
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If you are highly tech-savvy you might be able to. You can contact the vendor for help. I ran Ethernet cables for both of mine because we had trouble getting a wireless connection to work reliably.
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I would look into getting a power over Ethernet setup, these wireless range extenders don't work very well
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There is no physical connection between your router and extender, it is wireless.
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I could not get internet to work through this splitter. If you plug this into the router, and then your devices into this, most likely neither will connect to the internet. I would contact the manufacturer with this question before purchasing.
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You can use an Ethernet cable to connect this device to an Ethernet port on your router. By plugging the USB connector on this device into a USB port on your computer you can achieve a wired connection to your network. This device does not provide WiFi capabilities.
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Move it back to your original location and see if you have connectivity. Another method to troubleshoot is to leave it where it is, bring your computer within close proximity, scan and see if you see the SSID of the extender, (you should have named it something other than the SSID of your router, ex: ssidname-ex). If you don't see it when scanning for available networks, then you probably have a bad/failed extender. If you do see it, connect to it, possibly with the default password if your established password doesn't work. Hope this helps.
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I also thought this might work before I bought it, but as other commentators mentioned, it doesn't. The extenders just transport raw, layer-1 TMDS and DDC signals on the available pins of a Cat-5e or Cat-6 cable, and they don't convert the signal to a layer-2 Ethernet frame that a network switch could understand. But if you can lay some relatively flat (low-thickness) Ethernet cables under your carpet, this solution may be better than some of the IP-based alternatives, like the "StarTech.com IPUSB2HD2 HDMI over IP Extender with Audio," which seems to output a grainy, VGA-quality picture at any length of a cable run. I also thought this might work before I bought it, but as other commentators mentioned, it doesn't. The extenders just transport raw, layer-1 TMDS and DDC signals on the available pins of a Cat-5e or Cat-6 cable, and they don't convert the signal to a layer-2 Ethernet frame that a network switch could understand. But if you can lay some relatively flat (low-thickness) Ethernet cables under your carpet, this solution may be better than some of the IP-based alternatives, like the "StarTech.com IPUSB2HD2 HDMI over IP Extender with Audio," which seems to output a grainy, VGA-quality... » Read More I also thought this might work before I bought it, but as other commentators mentioned, it doesn't. The extenders just transport raw, layer-1 TMDS and DDC signals on the available pins of a Cat-5e or Cat-6 cable, and they don't convert the signal to a layer-2 Ethernet frame that a network switch could understand. But if you can lay some relatively flat (low-thickness) Ethernet cables under your carpet, this solution may be better than some of the IP-based alternatives, like the "StarTech.com IPUSB2HD2 HDMI over IP Extender with Audio," which seems to output a grainy, VGA-quality picture at any length of a cable run. « Show Less
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Yes, my solution was to return the Adapter and run a Cat6 Ethernet cable from the router down through the cellar to the livingroom and up the wall to my TV. Vierra Link works fine now !! Ended up saving money with a little more work. Plus it's always connected.
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It's hard to know how to respond, because you don't say what ports your router has - or what OS you're using.The spec is pretty complete, and yes, there is no ethernet. If this is really vital, I might try connecting this to a specific host machine (I use Firewire) and then remote mounting it on other machines. (This is easy in the mac world, and I'm sure there are Windows solutions.)Hope this helps. At least, it's probably better than, "Huh?"