can you use this tv with wi-fi ? what would be the best way instead of running long cable from room to room?
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You need to purchase a Samsung wireless LAN adapter, model #WIS09ABGN. I bought one from Amazon for $58.99.
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To the best of my knowledge this TV will network but you need to but the accesory "dongle" to do so. I haven't had the need.
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Yes, but you have to buy Samsung's expensive USB wireless adapter, it will not recognize a regular USB wireless adapter, otherwise it works fine and I have it networked to all of my other and Newer smart TVs. TV is limited with AllShare, most of my computer folders that I share on the network exceed the specs. Therefore, I use my Netgear Centria and Windows to access shared media from that TV. Picture is awesome, best one in the house for viewing.
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Hi there, I bought a ROKU unit that uses wi-fi or direct plugin from your Internet source. The ROKU then provides access to Netflix, HULU and hundreds of other choices. Simple to use, and comes with handheld controller. Good luck and enjoy the awesome image quality from your new tv!
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Yes, you can. The tv comes with two connections for the Internet, Wi-Fi and Ethernet. Also, the menu it's really easy to use and navigate through.
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Ok this is how we used the cables. We had purchased a new TV (Sears), a sony blu ray w/built in WiFi (Amazon), and a 4 way HDMI switch w/wireless remote (Walmart) that were all connected to each other with the cables. Since we have a wireless router in the house for internet, we didn't have to do anything with the router or computer. This basically turns your TV into a big screen tablet. Dont know if this helps.
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The TV has a descent N wireless adapter. I have an AC router, the TV connect at a solid 300Mbps.
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You need to have a wireless router in order to use the Roku. You'll need a decent signal in the room that you intend to use it on.
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For internet connectivity, it works on Wifi also, you don't need an Ethernet cable. However, you need a HDMI cable to connect it to TV.
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Yes, I use the TV when I visit family so I can watch shows in the guest bedroom that doesn't have a TV in it. I just use a standard coaxial cable cord. There is a built-in digital tuner with this TV so just use the "switch" button on the remote. Press it until a picture appears on the screen. Also, need to go into setup to scan for cable channels. Then you will be all set to watch TV.
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Hello Lilyan, It's been a while since I had that TV. I don't believe the TV itself had smart TV technology. If you have a Wii or DVD player with smart TV you could stream from those to the TV. Unless you're getting a great deal on that TV (less than $500) I would steer clear of it. The picture was fantastic while it lasted, but started getting grid lines through it and Sony would not fix. hth..
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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 never used 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
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Sorry. I returned this TV to Costco after 1 week. I was not happy with the number of HDMI inputs (2) and of all things it was not WiFi. I have Vizio and I have not seen this problem.
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Yes you can!!! That was how I was using it before I recieved cable. Now I am using it wireless!!!
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You don't need a "separate Ethernet". This TV will connect wirelessly to your existing 802.11n wi-fi network. If it can't because the wireless signal is too weak in the other room, you can (1) run an Ethernet cable from your router to the TV or (2) buy a Powerline adapter kit to send Ethernet over your power lines and connect an Ethernet cable from the powerline adapter in the other room to your TV.
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not possible!...only HDTV with HDMI will work although, you still get decent image.
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I'm not sure, but perhaps you should the use best internet connection possible. I am wireless but use the best HDMI cable I could find. Make sure the connection has the highest signal possible or go to a direct ethernet solution. Hope this helps.
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You can use Ethernet. You have to do initial set up via Ethernet, just don't enable wireless and you'd be all set.
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Ok this is how we used the cables. We had purchased a new TV (Sears), a sony blu ray w/built in WiFi (Amazon), and a 4 way HDMI switch w/wireless remote (Walmart) that were all connected to each other with the cables. Since we have a wireless router in the house for internet, we didn't have to do anything with the router or computer. This basically turns your TV into a big screen tablet. Hope this helps.