Broadbank Jack for TV/Blu-ray?

Snowflake · 04-16-2010, 01:14 PM

Okay, this is the cheapo blu-ray player I have.

If I connect an ethernet cable to this player, I can stream Netflix. My problem is this, the modem and router are in another part of the house (my bedroom) where they will stay. Is there something else I can set up closer to the tube to plug into to get the internet capabilities to stream Netflix?

I'm sorry, I know, I'm totally dense.

Of course, if I did not just have to shell out loads of dough to the IRS (and continue on a monthly basis for some time) I'd just buy the next one up which is $200 and wireless. But, that's not an option for me right now. No mad money.

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Ghoulish Delight · 04-16-2010, 01:24 PM

Is it a wireless router? If so, what you need is something usually referred to as a "game adapter". I've had success in the past with a brand called "Zoom Gamepoint" but not sure if it's still being made.

Snowflake · 04-16-2010, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Is it a wireless router? If so, what you need is something usually referred to as a "game adapter". I've had success in the past with a brand called "Zoom Gamepoint" but not sure if it's still being made.

It probably is, it's a Cisco, but I do not know off the top of my head.

The Zoom Gamepoint appears to not be available. Thanks.

Maybe I will just bite the bullet and save myself the headache and buy a blu-ray with wireless capabilities.

Kevy Baby · 04-16-2010, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Is it a wireless router?

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Originally Posted by Snowflake

It probably is, it's a Cisco, but I do not know off the top of my head.

Not an absolute way to figure it out, but if there are one or two black plastic antennae (roughly 2" - 5") sticking up from the router, then it is a wireless router.

mousepod · 04-16-2010, 02:03 PM

Not saying that you should do this... but we have a 2nd wireless router that we use to extend the range of our network - it has an ethernet jack. It works fine with my cheapo blu-ray player.

Snowflake · 04-16-2010, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mousepod

Not saying that you should do this... but we have a 2nd wireless router that we use to extend the range of our network - it has an ethernet jack. It works fine with my cheapo blu-ray player.

Hmm, okay, I can certainly give this a try.

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mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	Not saying that you should do this... but we have a 2nd wireless router that we use to extend the range of our network - it has an ethernet jack. It works fine with my cheapo blu-ray player. __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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