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Each Blu-ray BD Live player provides an Ethernet port (RJ-45) and optionally a wireless LAN for network connection. For a player without wireless LAN, you have the following 3 options for network connection:
The most reliable and the least expensive method. Unfortunately, it is not always easy to get the cable connection.
If currently you have a single computer connected to your DSL or cable modem, you would need to buy a Router to connect multiple devices to Internet. Typical Routers provide 4 ports to connect up to 4 wired devices and have built-in wireless for connecting wireless devices. Note that the wired connection speed does not depend upon the router's wireless type. We recommend buying Wireless N (expensive but fast) or Wireless G (cheaper and fast enough) routers but not Wireless A (not compatible) or Wireless B (too slow). Wireless G routers cost about $50 (WRT54G2).
This method uses power lines as the transmission medium. For the first connection, you would need 2 of these adapters but only one for each subsequent connection. This is a good method if you don’t have or want a wireless LAN. This method can cost more than wireless LAN if many connections are needed.
| D-Link DHP-301 (2 units) | Manual | Installation | ||
| Linksys PLTE200 (1 unit) | Manual | Installation | ||
| Linksys PLTK300 (2 units) | Manual | Installation | ||
| Netgear XE102 (1 unit) | Manual | Installation |
It is the most common home networking method. You should note that computer network adapters will not work with your Blu-ray player since it does not have a computer operating system and cannot run the network adapter software. The device you need may be called by many different names including Bridge, Access Point Client, AP Client, or Gaming Adapter. Such device needs the following features:
Also note that you must configure these devices on a computer before connecting them to your Blu-ray player.
Technically oriented folks may also want check out OpenWrt and DD-WRT projects which provide open source firmware to convert any of the supported wireless routers into wireless bridge or AP Client.
| Apple AirPort Express | Manual | Installation | ||
| D-Link DAP-1522 | Manual | Installation | ||
| Linksys WGA600N | Manual | Installation | ||
| TRENDnet TEW-638APB | Manual | Installation |
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Last updated April 13, 2009
