I can't get a wireless signal from my computer to my bedroom, where I have a TV, Bluray player &amp; DVR. Is this and a patch cable my answer?
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You have 2 options as this device is just a switch not a wireless router. If you have a wireless signal between your wireless router and your bedroom you can get a wireless extender such as a belkin or linksys (I have the linksys) for around $70 that plugs into a power outlet. Easy to set up and it uses the WPS signal button that you press on the extender and the wireless router and it sets up a wirelessEXT signal that you can see in your bedroom. The second option (which I have now as well) if you need a wired connection you can by the TRENDnet powerline adapters (2 of them, normally sold in a set) and one plugs in the wall by your router with an Ethernet cord connected to it(included) and the other one plugs in your wall where you want signal with an Ethernet wired from it (included) to this switch you are looking at, so you can plug in multiple devices. You would only need powerline adapters with one Ethernet port if you use a switch like this, more ports are more expensive. That option was around $25 plus this switch. With these options you don't have to run a long Ethernet cable from router to the bedroom, but if that's how you want to do it, that would work as well.
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Hello, if I understand you, this is posible. In fact, I have my actual connection very similar to your description. Look, I have one wireless router as my internet source and this is at my living room, so because my room is so far from there I connect one tp-link(1) to this principal router through a ethernet cable and I connect the another Tp-link(2) at my room and in this point with another ethernet cable I connect another wirless router with the same internet signal, so that is magic, now I have internet covering all the place without drop signal. I hope it helps.
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Wouldn't a laptop or desktop with wireless internet capability be able to do the same thing and more as a Roku if you used your tv as a monitor (simply requires a HD tv with a old PC video pin connector or HDMI/DVI out from the computer?If your a DirecTV subscriber with a DVR, you can also use the computer with DirecTV2PC to play whats on your DVR in another room in very high quality.
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Another alternative is: NETGEAR Home Theater Internet Connection Kit (Black)I did try the wireless client and a bridge combo (ASUS & D-Link), but using 4 separate Home Theater equipments (Denon AVR43010CI receiver, Oppo BDP83 Blu-ray player, Panasonic V-10 TV, and DishNetwork HD-DVR) connected to this combo was getting me inconsistent performance.Using the above has worked out fabulously. Read the reviews for it.
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It's been a while since I had that device, and I never tried connecting via cable. However, as far as I know, a wired connection is better than a wireless connection in any circumstance with current day technology.
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you can try it, it should, I have a phillips TV that I hooked my computer up to and it works on that but that is because my computer is picking up the signal....
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NO. Let me say again... NO. I have a DirecTV DVR in the next room. Although it is seen by my E4200 and the DVR I can NOT get an internet connection. Basically it says it is connected but can't find the internet. CISCO is of no help.
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No,but if you want a wired connection, if your Wi Fi signal is weak you can plug in to your Wi Fi with a Ethernet cable, it depends how far away you are from the Modem unit and the ability of your modem. The DVR works Good. Ken
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found this post when looking up what this thing i found was...It sounds like what you need. Sony wireless Transeiver. I see its a year later but let me know if you still need this.
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Well, I just ordered a coaxil cable two-way splitter (listen to the techie here, lol!) The guy at Best Buy told me to somehow get the antenna hooked into the recorder/player AND the tv. He said we didn't need that channel 3. Wish me luck. I just may have something. I'll let you know! - Linda
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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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It's a wifi tv set. However, if you have your modem near tv it would be better to hook it with a lan wire in order to maintain signal strength. That's what I did with mine. &#128522;
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The device did not work well in my house. Sometimes I could get online but most of the time, I couldn't. HP and HughesNet both finally suggested that I have an Ethernet cable installed. Now I connect my laptop to the internet whenever I want. The device may work perfectly in another house. We were told that there is something in the construction of our house that was blocking the signal because of the soundproofing in our bedroom/living room wall.
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The problem is probably signal detection by either your tv or cable box. In newer electronics they use DLNA which means that all your electronics recognize each other's circuitry. Since this device is intended to merely be an analog re-route, chances are that this feature is more than this device is actually able to do. I was hoping that it would be have been able to recognize my DVR also, but depending on the models that you're using some cable or satellite providers may be able to furnish you the component that it is compatible with your set up. But as anything it may cost you. I went to my local electronics store and that was the answer I received from the technician. If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask. Thanks.
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thinking about buying but this dongle stuff has me confused. do i need this to get neflix wirelessly on the tv set? thx.
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First I would see if it works with another device like a bluray player. If it does then you know your TV/laptop settings are off somewhere. If not then you know it's the cable.
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I bought this device to extend my wireless router range in the house. I run multiple wireless computers through it, so I assume a wireless TV hook-up will work as well, but the TV should run off your existing router if it has the range/power. I have not attempted to hook up my TV yet (already have too much TV content).