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Title: Lan ethernet query
Post by: Broadback on Jul 22, 2009, 15:25:24
I have recently purchase a Panasonic TV that can be connected to the internet via an Ethernet cable. At the moment I use the 2 wire 2700 router. Now can I simply plug a cable from the 2700 router into the TV, which of course has an Ethernet lan socket? Also as I would prefer not to run a cable across 2 rooms, from my computer to the TV can I use a wireless solution? If so what hardware would I need?
Yours in ignorance.
Title: Re: Lan ethernet query
Post by: Rik on Jul 22, 2009, 15:33:23
Didn't I see this question last week, BB? To avoid the cable, the most obvious solution would be mains networking, something like this offering from Maplin. (http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?moduleno=48539&C=brilliant1&U=P8%2009&T=mains%20networking&gclid=CJafreDD6ZsCFaAA4wodKiOS5Q)
Title: Re: Lan ethernet query
Post by: Fox on Jul 22, 2009, 15:36:50
Beat me to it Rik, I was going to suggest the same solution

http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=461114

Title: Re: Lan ethernet query
Post by: Rik on Jul 22, 2009, 15:37:53
 ;D

Great minds and all that...
Title: Re: Lan ethernet query
Post by: Fox on Jul 22, 2009, 15:43:34
I am never sure if its great minds think alike, or fools seldom differ  :dunno:
Title: Re: Lan ethernet query
Post by: Rik on Jul 22, 2009, 15:45:24
I'm an optimist. ;)
Title: Re: Lan ethernet query
Post by: Glenn on Jul 22, 2009, 15:48:52
Quote from: Rik on Jul 22, 2009, 15:37:53
;D

Great minds and all that...

But fools seldom differ  :out: :hehe:
Title: Re: Lan ethernet query
Post by: Rik on Jul 22, 2009, 15:49:48
We already did that, Glenn. ;D
Title: Re: Lan ethernet query
Post by: Ray on Jul 22, 2009, 15:51:37
I think he's losing it, Rik.  ;D :whistle:
Title: Re: Lan ethernet query
Post by: Rik on Jul 22, 2009, 15:55:54
 ;D
Title: Re: Lan ethernet query
Post by: Steve on Jul 22, 2009, 16:50:27
Stupid question but what do you use the ethernet connection for? Is it for lan or internet use
Title: Re: Lan ethernet query
Post by: Rik on Jul 22, 2009, 16:51:58
I wasn't that bothered, Steve, but from what little I read, it was for watching streamed material, be that sourced from the LAN or the 'net.
Title: Re: Lan ethernet query
Post by: Steve on Jul 22, 2009, 17:02:02
If its coming from LAN I would go for a gigabit switch for the server and a couple of the high speed 200 mbps homeplugs
Title: Re: Lan ethernet query
Post by: Sebby on Jul 22, 2009, 23:48:44
Are you going mad, Broadback? :)x

http://www.idnetters.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=15185.0
Title: Re: Lan ethernet query
Post by: Broadback on Jul 23, 2009, 13:53:54
Quote from: Sebby on Jul 22, 2009, 23:48:44
Are you going mad, Broadback? :)x

http://www.idnetters.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=15185.0
Sebby it is impossible for me to go mad, as I already am. My memory is terrible, and getting worse by the day. on the plus side I can reread bvooks and watch all those repeats on telly as though they are new! almost worth it. :blush: