Do I need additional parts to get the 1600 hooked up to wireless? I just purchased the 1600 and besides the blu-ray quality was pumped about the netflix. I tried to set i up wirelessly, but the directions are in brail. In addition, I have seen various posts online saying you need some sort of adapter. Any info on this would be helpful as if I need an adapter then its going back to BB. Do I need additional parts to get the 1600 hooked up to wireless? I just purchased the 1600 and besides the blu-ray quality was pumped about the netflix. I tried to set i up wirelessly, but the... » Read More Do I need additional parts to get the 1600 hooked up to wireless? I just purchased the 1600 and besides the blu-ray quality was pumped about the netflix. I tried to set i up wirelessly, but the directions are in brail. In addition, I have seen various posts online saying you need some sort of adapter. Any info on this would be helpful as if I need an adapter then its going back to BB. « Show Less
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Who could imagine that a "wireless ready" blue ray player is NOT wireless ready -- without an additional purchase? Talk about false advertising! And as I read the small print (sure doesn't say anything about any of this stuff on the box), I see I need at least a gig? meg? of memory in a USB adapter. Rip-off!
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How did you do this?? I have an extra wireless router sitting around and would hate to have to pay another 80 dollars for a wireless adapter for the bluray player...
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Yes it requires an adapter sold seperately for about 80.00.You can research it on samsungs web site.
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FYI - a cheaper solution is to buy a cheap used wireless router and set it up as a wireless bridge. I purchased one used for $29.99 . I now have my bd-p1600 hardwired to the bridge and it works great.. I am using dd-wrt on both..
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Yes, you have to spend $80 for a Samsung wireless adapter. They're real careful not to tell you that when you buy the thing.
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http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-WIS09ABGN-LinkStick-Wireless-Adapter/dp/B0021LA1BE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid;=1244025770&sr;=1-1
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how did you do this? acn you email me at harleyman1969@hotmail.com. I have a extra wireless router A linksys and a netgear
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http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-WIS09ABGN-LinkStick-Wireless-Adapter/dp/B0021LA1BE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid;=1244025770&sr;=1-1 Does not match any item in Amazon.
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Why don't they just say you need THEIR usb wireless adapter? I tried one I already owned and another one I paid for through my internet provider. This blows!
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Robbie....Thanks for the wealth of discussion on the S560 I am another dope who thought he would get Netflix streaming only to find out the it was only available on the S460.. then my son in law called a few mins ago and said the tech that had just set up his HD TV and PS3 said he needed the disk from Netflix before he can receive netflix. He then said I should use the disk to set up the S560 .... now I can tell him the it "almost works" but needs a date/time config........any more ideas guys?
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Update....I connected the blueray player via ethernet cable to the router. I downloaded the newest firmware via cd-r on my computer and placed it in the player and Behold!!!! after going to menu and going to the network menu for updates, it well ,, updated...which took some 20 or so minutes. I then had to reintroduce the player to the samsung wireless Lan which the player accommodated. I am now up and running netflix, pandora, also utube and blockbuster were added to the configuration. Don't try to waste any more valuable time trying to figure out gateway ping and simply disconnect the Lan and hook the player via ethernet cable or you will never get anywhere. Update....I connected the blueray player via ethernet cable to the router. I downloaded the newest firmware via cd-r on my computer and placed it in the player and Behold!!!! after going to menu and going to the network menu for updates, it well ,, updated...which took some 20 or so minutes. I then had to reintroduce the player to the samsung wireless Lan which the player accommodated. I am now up and running netflix, pandora, also utube and blockbuster were added to the configuration. Don't try to waste any more valuable time trying to figure out gateway ping and simply disconnect the Lan... » Read More Update....I connected the blueray player via ethernet cable to the router. I downloaded the newest firmware via cd-r on my computer and placed it in the player and Behold!!!! after going to menu and going to the network menu for updates, it well ,, updated...which took some 20 or so minutes. I then had to reintroduce the player to the samsung wireless Lan which the player accommodated. I am now up and running netflix, pandora, also utube and blockbuster were added to the configuration. Don't try to waste any more valuable time trying to figure out gateway ping and simply disconnect the Lan and hook the player via ethernet cable or you will never get anywhere. « Show Less
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First of all, you can type and search titles with the TV...you have to use the remote of course. We use our tv to stream netflix. It picks up our wireless single from our living room in our bedroom. It's been really awesome and we don't have cable either. If you have a netflix subscription and a wireless internet connection you should not need any extra hardware with this tv. :-)
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I have found lower quality resolution with Netflix streaming wirelessly than I get with Amazon using the same speed and config. I have a BluRay player attached that has wireless that I plan to try to see if it is better but I don't think it is the connection since I can stream HD from Amazon and get a totally crisp picture. I have a 10mb connection.UPDATE:As mentioned above I did try streaming Netflix through my Sony BluRay to see if the connection was better. It may have been very marginally better, but did not solve the recurring pixelation problem. In my case at 10mb it may be partially a speed problem. I plan to upgrade to 60 or 90 in the next few weeks and will post another update after that as well. I have found lower quality resolution with Netflix streaming wirelessly than I get with Amazon using the same speed and config. I have a BluRay player attached that has wireless that I plan to try to see if it is better but I don't think it is the connection since I can stream HD from Amazon and get a totally crisp picture. I have a 10mb connection.UPDATE:As mentioned above I did try streaming Netflix through my Sony BluRay to see if the connection was better. It may have been very marginally better, but did not solve the recurring pixelation problem. In my case at 10mb it may... » Read More I have found lower quality resolution with Netflix streaming wirelessly than I get with Amazon using the same speed and config. I have a BluRay player attached that has wireless that I plan to try to see if it is better but I don't think it is the connection since I can stream HD from Amazon and get a totally crisp picture. I have a 10mb connection.UPDATE:As mentioned above I did try streaming Netflix through my Sony BluRay to see if the connection was better. It may have been very marginally better, but did not solve the recurring pixelation problem. In my case at 10mb it may be partially a speed problem. I plan to upgrade to 60 or 90 in the next few weeks and will post another update after that as well. « Show Less
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If you are planning to connect this TV to your home network through a 802.11 wireless router or access point, you will first need to buy the optional WiFi adapter that allows the TV to connect to a wireless network. Honestly, I didn't bother with the added expense of the adapter because of all the lower ratings that adapter has received here. Your TV also has an Ethernet port on the back of it, and I used that port on my TV to connect to my home network. It is more robust than wireless, and I don't have to worry about security holes in my network that a wireless network can introduce if it isn't configured correctly. If you are planning to connect this TV to your home network through a 802.11 wireless router or access point, you will first need to buy the optional WiFi adapter that allows the TV to connect to a wireless network. Honestly, I didn't bother with the added expense of the adapter because of all the lower ratings that adapter has received here. Your TV also has an Ethernet port on the back of it, and I used that port on my TV to connect to my home network. It is more robust than wireless, and I don't have to worry about security holes in my network that a wireless network can introduce if it... » Read More If you are planning to connect this TV to your home network through a 802.11 wireless router or access point, you will first need to buy the optional WiFi adapter that allows the TV to connect to a wireless network. Honestly, I didn't bother with the added expense of the adapter because of all the lower ratings that adapter has received here. Your TV also has an Ethernet port on the back of it, and I used that port on my TV to connect to my home network. It is more robust than wireless, and I don't have to worry about security holes in my network that a wireless network can introduce if it isn't configured correctly. « Show Less
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Success!! After reading all three forums google found for me and trying out a few ideas, I finally got the thing to work. I own the 1600, am using a Motorola modem, and am connecting via a router (no wireless). I tried all DNS settings (both manual and auto), but was getting hung up on the gateway ping setting. So, here's what worked for me...... I unplugged the power to the modem, unplugged the ethernet cable to the 1600, turned off the power to the 1600. Then, (and I think the order you do this might have a lot to do with it but not sure if I'm recalling this correctly so play around with combos) I turned the 1600 back on and did a reset (hold down the FF button until the LED flashes 'reset'. Now connect the modem to power and then connect ethernet cable from modem to 1600. I was immediately asked if I wanted to upgrade firmware and even though someone else had a bad experience with that, I decided I had nothing to lose so I agreed. Updating takes about 10-15 minutes. After that the 1600 resets itself and --- somehow--- it worked. Shame on Samsung for putting so many customers thru this mess. I won't recommend this 1600 to anyone, perhaps the wireless is better but the customer service must be awful for so many people to rely on forums. Normally I'd call Samsung but it was after hours so I went to the forums and now I hopefully giving back. Good luck!!
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The wireless never worked on mine so I couldn't get Netflix. I returned it.
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Thanks Albert and A. Macharia. I'm a gal BTW... : ) I was able to use my HDTV as a monitor, but nothing more really. I bought the cable that you mentioned (A.) and I could watch Netflix, but the audio was still coming out of my laptop which wasn't fun. I ended up returning the cable to the Apple store and bought an Apple TV, but now downloading anything on that thing takes forever. Grrrrr...... Maybe it's time to bump up my wireless connection. IDK...
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This TV has a built-in wireless LAN, you don't need another adapter. Looks like you have everything you need for Netflix.
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Jim, could you send me a link to where you read this information? I checked Sony's website and could not find anything mentioning netflix streaming on this device. Thanks -
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Hi, I just bought this TV and I have a Netflix account. I'm trying to stream Netflix on my TV but I can't hear audio. I bought an HDMI cable and connected it to my Macbook Pro. This TV functions nicely as a giant monitor, but I want to be able to watch movies with the audio coming out of the TV. Does anybody know how to do this? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! I was trying to find a Netflix ready icon on the box -- it doesn't have one. I'm assuming I can't?
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Probably too late, but no the Wii already has internal Wireless. If you go into system settings, there is an internet option where you can tell the Wii your network settings. However, you need a wireless network setup at your house to access Netflix. If you don't have a wireless network, then what you need to buy is a wireless router. If that is the case, I'll be glad to help in whatever way I can.I have checked the "Receive e-mail when new posts are made" option so if you post another question, I should be able to respond fairly quickly. Hopefully, you already solved the problem but if not I'll be around. Probably too late, but no the Wii already has internal Wireless. If you go into system settings, there is an internet option where you can tell the Wii your network settings. However, you need a wireless network setup at your house to access Netflix. If you don't have a wireless network, then what you need to buy is a wireless router. If that is the case, I'll be glad to help in whatever way I can.I have checked the "Receive e-mail when new posts are made" option so if you post another question, I should be able to respond fairly quickly. Hopefully, you already solved... » Read More Probably too late, but no the Wii already has internal Wireless. If you go into system settings, there is an internet option where you can tell the Wii your network settings. However, you need a wireless network setup at your house to access Netflix. If you don't have a wireless network, then what you need to buy is a wireless router. If that is the case, I'll be glad to help in whatever way I can.I have checked the "Receive e-mail when new posts are made" option so if you post another question, I should be able to respond fairly quickly. Hopefully, you already solved the problem but if not I'll be around. « Show Less
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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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Bought it yesterday. Had it up and running in less than an hour. Make sure you do the firmware upgrade. Wireless works excellent.!! I can do Netflix, Blockbuster, etc. I also have it pulling stiff off of my 3 PC's and a Mac thru the wireless. What is really great is I got it for $150 open-box with the same return policy as a new one.It has been my experience that most people that post negative reviews that just "blast" a product usually over react. They don't try to figure out what they might be doing wrong and/or realize they might have gotten a defective unit in the first place. Bought it yesterday. Had it up and running in less than an hour. Make sure you do the firmware upgrade. Wireless works excellent.!! I can do Netflix, Blockbuster, etc. I also have it pulling stiff off of my 3 PC's and a Mac thru the wireless. What is really great is I got it for $150 open-box with the same return policy as a new one.It has been my experience that most people that post negative reviews that just "blast" a product usually over react. They don't try to figure out what they might be doing wrong and/or realize they might have gotten a defective unit in the... » Read More Bought it yesterday. Had it up and running in less than an hour. Make sure you do the firmware upgrade. Wireless works excellent.!! I can do Netflix, Blockbuster, etc. I also have it pulling stiff off of my 3 PC's and a Mac thru the wireless. What is really great is I got it for $150 open-box with the same return policy as a new one.It has been my experience that most people that post negative reviews that just "blast" a product usually over react. They don't try to figure out what they might be doing wrong and/or realize they might have gotten a defective unit in the first place. « Show Less
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The television is not wireless. You need an internet subscription hooked up through wireless connection or directly to one of the internet set-top boxes e.g. Roku etc. This would be the interface required to access a number of internet streaming sites (not just Netflix). Additionally, you will need to sign-into your Netflix account to access the movie using the remote control that comes with the box. The TV does provide 1080p picture quality.
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if you have a blu ray player in a room without internet access..no Ethernet portals..its easier to do updates and for streaming services like Netflix. I was using one of those ethernet power bridge setups on my last blu ray because my entertainment center is in a room that does not have a portal. Wireless has no baring on the playback of discs, its about maintenance and other functions such as playing videos from your pc thru the player on to your TV