Best way to connect Sony TV to the internet ?

xxdeebeexx

Hi my parents have just bought a Sony internet ready TV and want to know the best way of connecting it to the internet. A Sony dongle is £70+ and would prefer something cheaper. Running a cable from the router is not the best option either as it may cause them to trip.

Any advice would be fab.

tIA

Dx

fwor

TBH, the best way for something static like that is a wired Ethernet cable, unless it's a long way from the router or it's really not possible to route it along skirting boards and under carpets so they won't trip over it.

IMO, the next option would be a Powerline Ethernet extender to get the connection to the router.

Only if I couldn't make either of the above fit would I consider wireless.

Toxteth_OGrady

If your existing router is wireless one of these in Client Mode should do it.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002YETVVE/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=103612307&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B002LBE7YG&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=0XW2NBDHP2J071NMSDXG

xxdeebeexx

Toxteth_OGrady wrote: »

If your existing router is wireless one of these in Client Mode should do it.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002YETVVE/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=103612307&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B002LBE7YG&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=0XW2NBDHP2J071NMSDXG

Oh that looks interesting. Have you tried it?
They have a linksys wireless router

TBH, the best way for something static like that is a wired Ethernet cable, unless it's a long way from the router or it's really not possible to route it along skirting boards and under carpets so they won't trip over it.

IMO, the next option would be a Powerline Ethernet extender to get the connection to the router.

It's a long way from the router and wired isn't really an option,
Do powerline Ethernet extenders work well ( I guess they are the same as Homeplugs) Do they interfere with anything?

TIA

Dx

Toxteth_OGrady

xxdeebeexx wrote: »

Oh that looks interesting. Have you tried it?
They have a linksys wireless router

On my TV stand I have my TV, Bluray player, AV receiver and PS3 all connected by network patch cables to a 5-port network switch. The ethernet switch is connected by patch cable to a single US Robotics wireless access point client. This connects wirelessly to my ADSL modem/router, allowing internet connectivity for all the AV devices.

The access point I posted will work in the same way if you configure it in client mode.

:cool:

TOG

boxst

Homeplugs are the work of the devil -- the internet across the mains how does that work?

Anyway, they are great. I use them to connect the PS3/xBox to the router and it gives a much better and more stable connection than wireless.

Steve

xxdeebeexx

Toxteth_OGrady wrote: »

On my TV stand I have my TV, Bluray player, AV receiver and PS3 all connected by network patch cables to a 5-port network switch. The ethernet switch is connected by patch cable to a single US Robotics wireless access point client. This connects wirelessly to my ADSL modem/router, allowing internet connectivity for all the AV devices.

The access point I posted will work in the same way if you configure it in client mode.

:cool:

TOG

Hi this is far too techie for me ............
Will it take much configuring?
I have got some Amazon vouchers so I'm finding this option very appealing but just wondering if it's going to be too tricky,

Thanks

Dx

xxdeebeexx

boxst wrote: »

Homeplugs are the work of the devil -- the internet across the mains how does that work?

Anyway, they are great. I use them to connect the PS3/xBox to the router and it gives a much better and more stable connection than wireless.

Steve

Where's the best place to buy them and are there different speeds, sizes?

TIA

dx

Toxteth_OGrady

xxdeebeexx wrote: »

Will it take much configuring?

Pretty straightforward.

1. Connect it to your existing router with a patch cable.
2. From your PC/laptop web browser, log in to it via the IP address.
3. Set wireless mode to 'client'
4. Enter SSID and wifi channel of your router.
5. Enter MAC address of your router.
6. Enter existing wireless security type (e.g. WPA) and passkey.
7. Disconnect patch cable from your router and plug it into your TV.

That's it. If you get stuck you can always ask on here. If you still can't get it to work send it back for a refund under Distance Selling Regs.

:cool:

TOG

xxdeebeexx

Toxteth_OGrady wrote: »

Pretty straightforward.

1. Connect it to your existing router with a patch cable.
2. From your PC/laptop web browser, log in to it via the IP address.
3. Set wireless mode to 'client'
4. Enter SSID and wifi channel of your router.
5. Enter MAC address of your router.
6. Enter existing wireless security type (e.g. WPA) and passkey.
7. Disconnect patch cable from your router and plug it into your TV.

That's it. If you get stuck you can always ask on here. If you still can't get it to work send it back for a refund under Distance Selling Regs.

:cool:

TOG

Thank you so much for such a detailed reply.....
Just one more question....
What's a patch cable?

Dx

Toxteth_OGrady

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