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WNCE2001 browser?
Condsidering getting one of these to connect to a blu ray player... My question is can you browse the web fully when connected ie through a browser or does it only run apps like netflix etc?
Initially you will also need computer to configure the device before you plug the player
[QUOTE so do i have to first connect the adapter to my computer and do some things then unplug it and connect it to the player?
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So which part you did not get it... stated you MUST use pc to configure first.,
Manual states how to install it .
support.netgeasr.com and download manual.
Below what you would expect
Windows 7
Plugs USB power adapter and plug provided ethernet cable to the WNCE2001
Once the Power LED is solid green, unit is "GOOD"
Open the browser and should open URL http://www.mywifiext.come/welcome.htm
Choose language
Hit next and it will go through status bar and look for "available" wireless network with following
SSID name
Channel
Security type
Signal Strength
It also includes "manually input my wireless SSID" for use who hides broadcasting of SSID
Choose your SSID and hit next
Provide your pass phrase and hit next
It will go through the status bar for connecting to the wireless router. After 1~2min it should come up with "You have successfully connected to wireless SSID NAME "
HIt finish. It will also ask you to save to your browser's favorites list. Close the the browser and open browser again
If you are using Win 7 it will ask your "network location" you can close or specify the type and save it