46XBR9 Internet Connection: Use Sony's recommendation Linksys Wet610N or is there a better way to connect to the internet?
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Any "access point" device will work, as B. Bailey suggested one, so will I: Buffalo Technology Nfiniti Wireless-N Dual Band Ethernet Converter WLI-TX4-AG300N These devices simply grab the wifi signal like any other wifi device but then they connect your devices through an ethernet connection, which fools these devices into thinking that they're on a (more-reliable, stable) wired connection to the internet. They're no more difficult to setup than your internet router. Many of these exist, I had done my research a year ago and found that most of these only have a single ethernet port--so only one device can be hooked up at a time to grant internet access--but this one most benefited my living room since I have my tv, blu-ray player, and my Xbox 360 which all need internet connections. And this is pretty much the same price or cheaper than some other models. As I said, I've had mine for a year (replacing a 50ft long ethernet cable running through my apartment) and I love it. Once in a whlie the signal drops (like any other wifi device) but it's great and I couldn't be happier with this alternative and it's "multi-use".
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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'd buy the Samsung BD-P4600 Blu-Ray player, read up on web-site's about what to buy, Samsung,I have one and love it!, especially that since I also have a Samung 5084 50 inch Plasma TV also, HA!, so far everything I loaded into it has played without a problem, I have a Harmony 550 remote and down loaded codes from thier site and I'm having no problems so far. Haven't used the netflex yet but I can't see a problem there, but I think you got to have to right router (wireless or hard-wired) to use anything your going to use, maybe your just thinking to hard about this crap, buy it and read about what you have bougth and learn how to use it. I have a ONKYO TX-SR605S receiver with HDMI that I run this thru, and I never would even think about buying a F'*ING SONY, I'm sorry I forgot they own half of the ""USA"" !, "OH CRAP", sorry again, Rolacoy, I'm a happy person with Samsung so far, just "read" what the hell is in the box, and I see you know how to use the internet,surf the web and you'll find just about anything you might want to know about this S!!T, hoped this had a clue to what you need, like the old saying, It's better some time's to be going without being asked. Ben Tice
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Unfortunate the wifi is hopeless. Lots of unhappy Sony customers of complaining of this all over the internet. Sony have not been able to fit it. The only way I can connect to is to use a wifi dongle. There is a super small wireless used cad called something like Edimax. Disable the internal wfi card which comes with the lap top and used the dongle, if you want to use wifi on this laptop. Its crazy - so crazy the retailer gave me all my money and let me keep the lap top. The retailed paid up because I wasted a lot of time an money trying to get a fix from Sony which never came. Regards Tonu
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Hello, FRANKLIN SPRINGER.I have used it with the Internet and DLNA and that last one does not have more of downloading 10Mbps and promotion when in the description is selling like high-speed even of 300Mbps.Try to use it in the USB ports with hard drive of 1TB and also gave the same downloading speed and promotion.The reference it mistakes telephony in the description and I thought it was a servers and SIP for customers only SIP.The truth is the high cost is preferable to buy a Buffalo for the same price, and even less since the end just use wireless Internet for DNLA since it does not do me at that speed. Hello, FRANKLIN SPRINGER.I have used it with the Internet and DLNA and that last one does not have more of downloading 10Mbps and promotion when in the description is selling like high-speed even of 300Mbps.Try to use it in the USB ports with hard drive of 1TB and also gave the same downloading speed and promotion.The reference it mistakes telephony in the description and I thought it was a servers and SIP for customers only SIP.The truth is the high cost is preferable to buy a Buffalo for the same price, and even less since the end just use wireless Internet for... » Read More Hello, FRANKLIN SPRINGER.I have used it with the Internet and DLNA and that last one does not have more of downloading 10Mbps and promotion when in the description is selling like high-speed even of 300Mbps.Try to use it in the USB ports with hard drive of 1TB and also gave the same downloading speed and promotion.The reference it mistakes telephony in the description and I thought it was a servers and SIP for customers only SIP.The truth is the high cost is preferable to buy a Buffalo for the same price, and even less since the end just use wireless Internet for DNLA since it does not do me at that speed. « Show Less
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I purchased the Cisco Linksys WET610N with has a 5.0ghz channel as well as the 2.4. So far it works perfectly and using the CD was a snap to set up.Linda
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The 469L has qty 2 Gigabit RJ45 ports. Check out the following link http://www.qnap.com/i/useng/product/model.php?II=32&event=2
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Thanks for your responses. I purchased the Sony BDP-S680. It installed easily and found my home wireless network easily. The most time consuming thing was getting my network info inputted!
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My newest Sony is a 46" XBR. It has Netflix and much much more. I don't know about other models, but I assume all with wi-fi would get netflix.
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I was able to watch through a web browser without too much fuss.. however though there was unbearable lag and no way around it. I recommend sticking with bluetooth for video oriented audio (videos/movies/youtube/etc) I bought Creative ZiiSound D3x Bluetooth Wireless Speaker and couldn't be happier. Hope this helps
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I use a Cisco Linksys WET610N, now I think replaced by the WES610N, and it works fine for HD video to my echo. You do need a good wireless N router to go with this.
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I would not buy this one. I replaced mine with a TP-Link router and it is a way better router and really easy to connect to. I left feed back on the one I bought to.Have a nice dayTed
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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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gojoWell, I can tell you that I talked to Panasonic and you will have to hard player to something in order for it to go online. You will need an ethernet adapter with LAN cable. This is what you would use to play games, so they are called internet wireless bridge, or adapter bridge. Just make sure you can use a LAN cable with it since there are no other options on player. Check out other threads concerning this too. They mention types of adapters to use.Val
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Hi,I am using a NET GEAR power LIne wireless access port WGX102, that I bought at Best Buy for $89.Works great.One unit plugs into the wall near my router and plugs into that via a ethernet wire. The second unit is plugged in near the player with an ethernet cable plugged into that. Took a few minutes to work but it did. I am sure there are other methods to connect via wireless connection, but not even the people at the Sony store were able to help. Any kind of wireless bridge should do the trick.
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VGA connection for 1024x768 was the reason I chose this one, and have been very happy, From AVSForum, equal number that could look at both in their homes chose one or the other, a wash PQ-wise (color preferred Sammy, black/dither preferred Panny). cnet is not very helpful, recommend that you check AVS, the PN50A450 forum as well as the panny one for further details. I can highly recommend the 42A450 after 500 hours viewing. Friend has the px80u, he loves his as well, but had horrible luck connecting his XP PC.
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Yes, I called the Panasonic Help Desk and they recommended the same thing. turned the DHCP off and set a static IP. I agree with your comment. After breezing through multiple other wireless gadgets (including a sony streaming player), this one was the worst in terms of set up. Thanks for your response!