How can I connect my Samsung Blu Ray player to the internet?

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djb5474

I have a samsung blu ray player that has an ethernet jack to connect to the internet...but my hub is downstairs and running a wire isn't an option. I have wireless throughout the house...is there a way to transmit the wireless signal to *something*, then run the ethernet cable from that to the blue ray player. Thanks. Look forward to hearing some ideas cause now I'm stuck.

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I had the same problem, if you're wireless router is a G series (80211.g) all you need is a range expander. I picked up the Linksys WRE54G which plugs into an electric wall outlet. The WRE54G connects to my 80211.g router wirelessly. The WRE54G has a ethernet port on it that I run into my Blu-Ray player and all works well.

If your Blu-Ray player is a Samsung BDP-1500 you might need two things to enable the BRLive feature. 1: You'll need to update the firmware (see Samsung website for instructions) 2. You'll need to plug in a USB flash drive into the back with at least 1-GB of space (this is required for external storage). All of this should be stated in the users guide, but a lot of people just expect to be able to plug in the ethernet cable and everything "just work", unfortunately it's not that simple.

Do I have to use the Panasonic wireless LAN adapter with my new Blu Ray player?

Laura

The Panasonic adapter seems to be much more expensive that any other adapter on the market but my nearest hard connection is in another room from my blu ray player.

The operating instructions say only the DY-WL10 Panasonic model will work but it is priced at $100. Can I use another brand of USB adapter like a netgear or d-link which is available for less than $50.

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i would say it would be ok

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