1. Does it have the ability to connect via Ethernet to my router?2. AMAZON, NETFLIX, CRACKLE, HULU? Can I get all these?
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1. Yes, i have connected a cat 5 cable from my wireless router to my sony player and am able to surf the internet.2. yes, it came pre~installed and was able to sign up but do not really use the service my self. even though I was successful in downloading a free movie. I really do not subscribe to netflix,I do not see any reason why it should not work if amazon video did. Crackle worked fine for me. Hulu is a subscription service like netflix and unfortunately I do not have any intention of paying for these services.
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Just to be clear: - Amazon and Netflix apps come pre-installed and work - Crackle and Hulu apps do NOT come pre-installed, they CANNOT be installed from Google Play, and I cannot find copies of either app on the internet to sideload and try. Hulu is not supposed to work on Google TV (needs android 4+, GTV is not only Android 3.2), Crackle's website lists only the Logitech Revue as a working Google TV device, it does not list any others. The Hulu website will not play videos, I have not tried the Crackle website.
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hey,thank you for your advice. first of all i have a linksys router so that would be a problem. seems like these deals are not that good and too much for a computer newbie such as me :)
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I have a Roku (purchased from Netflix for $99), however I do not have a wireless router, lol. So since my TV is about 25 feet from my PC, I run an ethernet cable between the 2 whenever I want to "stream" movies from Netflix or Amazon. Tricky, but it works.
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Hi. FYI, unless I'm missing a setting, this doesn't do Playon and Plexus like my older Sony Blu-Ray player. Thought I'd mention that since those are typically offered with smart devices. But it does do Amazon, YouTube, Hulu Plus (but not the free Hulu, which is why I use the Playon), and music services too like Slacker. Also, I prefer wired streaming since it tends to be more reliable than wifi.
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I got way more than enough cords with mine when I bought it. In full, it came with an ethernet cable, a USB cable (which may be used the same way the ethernet cable does, haven't figured it out yet haha), a power cord for the modem, a phone line cable to plug into the wall for internet service, several phone cable adapters I haven't needed either, and... well I think that's all. It works great so far, I did have to buy an additional wifi adapter to have wifi in my home though. It was very cheap compared to the modem though. Anyway, hope this is helpful. Best of luck Merideth!
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Yes. I purchased a used one for $8.50. I couldn't be more pleased. I had to call Time W to get it online. The wifi is still a little iffy at this time. I decided to continue using my Belkin wifi router. I had been renting a docsis2 fromTW and struggled to get 20m even though I had been paying for 30m. Now I get 35m on ethernet and 20+ wifi. I think I have been renting for 6-10$/mo.
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Ok, that is my problem. I want the one that can connect to Netflix and is wireless. Is there such a thing out there? The prices are almost the same so I would like to get the best version. It is getting late, I have to buy. Please help..
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It has a POE, Cat5 plugs into one end going to the device and a Cat5 on the other end going directly to my home router. I have it as my access point, then I have a bridge over at my brother's house (same device). It cannot connect wirelessly to your home router.
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You can watch Netflix but the app is very buggy. The problem appears to be the app rather than the tablet. Hulu Plus works fine as do Crackle and and CBS. Streaming shows and movies via Google Play Movies works fine as well. Unfortunately Amazon Plus has yet to develop an app for this tablet.
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Be careful when buying a used one. I tried that twice, once from Amazon Warehouse and once from another seller, and both time got a unit with only 4 Ethernet ports. The Web UI also showed that it was limited to 4 channels.
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I'll try to ask my cousin. He does not have this router (on his wish list too) but has a NAS set up and can access data. There is a way to watch torrents and pictures. I am sure it is the same concept with a different router.
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If you are mainly interested in Netflix, my vote would be to go with the Roku. I got a Linksys dma2100 and I still cannot get the vmcNetFlix plugin to work to watch Netflix through the Media Center software. Plus I was hoping to stream Hulu.com through Media Center and cannot do that either. My plan at this point is to just find an older XP tower and set it next to the TV. This way I am free to choose Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Boxee, etc. I will probably hang on to my extender to see whether there will be more options for it over the next year.
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The TV is advertised as "WiFi Ready", not "WiFi Built in". What that means is that it does not have WiFi without a WiFi adapter that you have to buy separately.I plug my Panasonic directly into an Ethernet router. That works great.I can stream movies directly from providers like Netflix and Amazon.But since I have never had a need to get an adapter I have neverused one. I suspect it would work like my Ethernet cable.Plug it in one of the USB ports, log-on to your wireless router,hit the Internet button on the controller and your good to go.Here is a sample adapter: Panasonic TY-WL20U Wireless Adapter for Panasonic 2012 Internet Ready TVs The TV is advertised as "WiFi Ready", not "WiFi Built in". What that means is that it does not have WiFi without a WiFi adapter that you have to buy separately.I plug my Panasonic directly into an Ethernet router. That works great.I can stream movies directly from providers like Netflix and Amazon.But since I have never had a need to get an adapter I have neverused one. I suspect it would work like my Ethernet cable.Plug it in one of the USB ports, log-on to your wireless router,hit the Internet button on the controller and your... » Read More The TV is advertised as "WiFi Ready", not "WiFi Built in". What that means is that it does not have WiFi without a WiFi adapter that you have to buy separately.I plug my Panasonic directly into an Ethernet router. That works great.I can stream movies directly from providers like Netflix and Amazon.But since I have never had a need to get an adapter I have neverused one. I suspect it would work like my Ethernet cable.Plug it in one of the USB ports, log-on to your wireless router,hit the Internet button on the controller and your good to go.Here is a sample adapter: Panasonic TY-WL20U Wireless Adapter for Panasonic 2012 Internet Ready TVs « Show Less
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wifi lets you connect to online streaming services like netflix, hulu, or amazon prime. however, i would not recommend that you use this player. it shows a disconcerting tendency to lock up. a cheaper solution, and possibly a less frustrating one, would be to buy a blu-ray that has no connectivity to play your disks, and an amazon fire stick to stream your online media...
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Yes, you can hook up a WIRED Roku through this router. But is has to be a wired Ethernet Roku. Not the wireless only Roku, because this is a Cable/DSL router, not a wireless router.
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Another option is buying a device like Roku which I hear will give you access to Amazon prime as well. This is larger in size than a dongle but may have better streaming.
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My unit is connected via Ethernet to my home router. The original units only worked with an analog telephone line; the newer ones can connect via Ethernet, Wi-Fi (with a USB adapter). They may or may not support analog any longer; I stopped using that technology two models prior so I cannot say with 100% certainty without ripping apart my entertainment center if that is even supported anymore, but it definitely isn't required.