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WNCE 2001 replacement
Hi I'm looking for a Wi-Fi adapted for my Sony TV. The recommended adapted was Netgear WNCE2001. As that has become obselete(end of life) what other upgraded models can I purchase. The original wirele...
Does Netgear still make wifi adapters for TVs?
What's the TV? If it has a LAN input I would forget about wifi and think Powerline. That is how I connect my smart devices (Internet radio and BluRay player).
It is easier to set up than wifi, more reliable and less prone to interference.
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I haven't looked back since I ditched wifi.
- Thks for your reply Michael. Yes my Sony bravia model kdl-40ex720 has an Ethernet port. I'll look at the option you've suggested.
Hope it works out.
Powerline technology is still not that well known, and the original hardware wasn't up to much.
The only problem can be when you have strange electrical wiring at home. The plugs need to be on the same circuit, and not in different buildings and several fuse boxes, although even ten it can work.
If that does not work out, a simple wifi extender can take the wifi from your router and feed LAN devices. But again there is wifi in there, which I reckon is the weak link, especially if you are surrounded by competing wifi sources.
Hope Im not sounding naive here Michael but just a quick question. Im not the best with technology and am trying to understand why the TP link wifi (WN822N) i had didnt work with the Sony TV. Also I have a wireless router (Edimax) and that too didnt work with making my TV pick up the wifi. Is there a difference between an adapter and a router.
P.S: So with what you have mentioned below I'll try to use an adapter rather than the powerline. All im wanting to do is get the smart tv connected to the internet via wifi.
Aal