How far away can the WiFi hotspot be from the ROKU? My router is is not in the same room as the TV.
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My wireless router is in the master bedroom on the 3rd floor of the house while the Roku 3 is on the 2nd floor. Reception is quite good -- it is a vast improvement over the last generation of Roku.
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You need to have a wireless router in order to use the Roku. You'll need a decent signal in the room that you intend to use it on.
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Hmmm... I'm not a techie and I don't know for sure. But it might depend on the strength of the router's signal. Our router (an Apple AirPort from 2011) is one floor below the Panasonic Blu-Ray disc player, and we never have a problem. If there wasn't a wood floor between the player and the router, they'd be about 10 or 12 feet apart.
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Not directly through the tv, you need roku, Apple tv, or some streaming device, there's no built in WiFi
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I do not use my computer at all with the roku. It is hooked up to my televisions.
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Does not have to be to be close. My router is downstairs and I have it connected on the second story bedroom. You could always try using a wifi repeater if you are getting interference.
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Netflix is no problem, I'm using a Cisco router which is about 6 feet from the TV and behind my iMac running another TV about 20 feet from the router thru a wall and another computer. I don't use Utube so I can't give you an opinion on that.
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My unit is placed no more than six feet from my router. I had no connection problems. I could not tell you what is the maximum range. If the manufacturer has a website, I would check the specifications there.
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I have to unplug my wifi router in order to use the Terk. Yes, pain in butt if I want to watch tv in the kitchen. Doesn't matter what channel I select on router to stop any interference it does not work at all.
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I'm not sure what the range is, but mine is on a different floor and about 30 feet from the router and it works fine
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If your TV is not close enough to your Linksys to use a cable then you need to use WiFi. I have heard good things about the Roku - Roku Player. It is a WiFi device that can stream a variety of services including Netflix and Amazon Video on Demand. Very reasonably priced at $99.
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I have had mine up to 75 feet away and it works great but there are no walls or anything for it to go throuh, so you may play with it if you have walls and such for it to go through, other things can interfer with the connection also but I do use mine 75 feet away from the router. Thanks
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No. The Roku will work hardwired to the router, but the current speed of it is not ideal for gaming purposes.
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Actually I am not quite sure. Ours is about 6 meters from the router, around a corner and it works just fine.
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I'd get a better Router :)Seriously, place it in the same room you're using (if possible), as range decreases with every layer of material it has to pass through (flooring, ceiling, walls, etc.).This is a basic router, and if you really don't want to stare at your router on a daily basis, you can try putting it in a room adjacent to the main area you normally use. Hiding it in the basement when you're usually upstairs will likely result in you dropping your connection more frequently.Good luck in optimizing your location!Gordon
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The device itself has a UPnP DLNA Media Server. If the ROKU has a client for that then you're good to go.
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No you can put it far away from the router it just has to pick up the signal.