I want to connect my bluray player to t'internet

[WheresRod?]

to allow firmware upgrades. I have a wireless router which has some ports on it too, but its in a different room, too far for a LAN cable connection. I can't see a way of wireless enabling the Bluray.

Will one of these work?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-Unma...292877&sr=1-20

There is a filtered phone socket right next to the Bluray, so wired connections would be easy, if this is the set up I need.

The Bluray just has a LAN socket, no USB, otherwise i would have tried my old USB Wireless antenna.

I'm a klutz when it comes to this stuff so any advice welcome.

thanks

Rod

[Iain]

Originally Posted by Rodtchman

to allow firmware upgrades. I have a wireless router which has some ports on it too, but its in a different room, too far for a LAN cable connection. I can't see a way of wireless enabling the Bluray.

Will one of these work?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-Unma...292877&sr=1-20

There is a filtered phone socket right next to the Bluray, so wired connections would be easy, if this is the set up I need.

The Bluray just has a LAN socket, no USB, otherwise i would have tried my old USB Wireless antenna.

I'm a klutz when it comes to this stuff so any advice welcome.

thanks

Rod

In a word - NO, not sure how you thought that would work - if your Router is on another telephone socket, you can't add any more devices. Your options would be to move your Router to your phone line near the Bluray, or get a Wireless adapter for it, something like this would work. You need to log on to it, and set up the wireless connection, then plug it into the Bluray with a LAN cable.

As an added benifit, it may also allow you to watch online content, siuch is iPlayer and Film stuff via the Bluray.


HTH

[vkell]

I've seen these gadgeys that you plug into a mains socket, and it has an ethernet connection which you would connect to your router. Then you get another same gadgey plugged into the wall near your blu-ray and connect that to it aswell. It basically uses the mains cabling as a network. Something like that anyway. I'm sure a google search on 'mains network' will get you to it.

[Iain]

Originally Posted by vkell

I've seen these gadgeys that you plug into a mains socket, and it has an ethernet connection which you would connect to your hub. Then you get another same gadgey plugged into the wall near your blu-ray and connect that to it aswell. It basically uses the mains cabling as a network. Something like that anyway. I'm sure a google search on 'mains network' will get you to it.

Good point, you mean Powerline Adapters Another good option. Depends on your internal electrics, but works well if both sockets are on the same ring.

[vkell]

Yeah, that's it. Or, you could just buy a PS3! I went to the hi-fi shop to buy a blu-ray player a few months ago and the guy in the shop told me not to bother and to get a PS3 as it does blu-ray things and a load of other stuff. The shop didn't sell them so he did himself out of a sale!

[WheresRod?]

thanks Iain, I DID say i was a klutz, and have obviously just proved it If i'm reading it correctly though, it says its powered from a USB port. I don't have anything in the vacinity with a powered USB port on it; could i use one of those mains plug chargers that uses a USB lead (like the Kindle?)

[Iain]

Ooops, sorry, the Netgear Product Spec might give you more details, bottom line it comes with all you need in the box. Same with the Powerline Adapters, the Black Comtrend ones seem to work best. Keep an eye out on eBay for either, you can normally get them at a very reasonable price.

[WheresRod?]

Thanks for the Powerline Adaptor link; that looks as if it might be the kiddy; I'll investigate further

[gomez]

If it is just for firmware upgrades then does it allow it to be done from a USB memory stick?

ps not a fan of Powerline adaptors for reasons which have been well documented.

pps not a fan of the so-called "Smart" internet connectivity built in TV sets, Blu-ray players and the like which only offer crippled access to the what's out there. I use a nettop computer permanently connected to my system for that sort of thing.

[WheresRod?]

Hi Gomez, no USB port on the bluray.; at risk of setting a rabbit running, what are the issues with Powerline type systems?

many thanks
rod

[Buzz]

If it's just for the updates you want it for just move the player while you do it or get a CAT5 cable long enough connect them to run out every couple of months for a few minutes while you check for updates.

As for power adapters I've fitted over a a few dozen Devolo dlans over the last year or so and never had a problem, the Netgear ones I used before were total Crap!

[WheresRod?]

Durrrr, didn't think of moving the Bluray to the router I'll have to connect it to a small telly, so i can see the on-screen instructions to set it up (and be careful when disconnecting the optical cable for the sound, which seems to have a v fragile connector), but that could / should work..........

Many thanks Buzz, i should've stepped back from the problem for a moment!

cheers

rod

[gomez]

Originally Posted by Rodtchman

what are the issues with Powerline type

Potential and actual interferenceto radio reception. And before anyone says "I am alright Jack!" then yes you may be but your neighbours may be scratching their heads over what has happened to their radio (and with the new more powerful devices their TV) since you started using them.

[bigviffer]

Unfortunately there is a lot of scaremongering about PLT and a lot of myth. I am both an Amateur enthusiast and have PLT in use. I hold both a Class A and Class B licence obtained in the days when a successful pass of a Morse Code Test was required to obtain the Class A type. I was also involved in the UK Goverment PLT tests in the 1980's.

There are Internationally and Nationally set minimum signal levels for radio reception and you should not suffer any problems as long as you meet the following requirements:

1. Use a correct aerial type for the broadcast you wish to receive.
2. Have the minimum or better signal level at the receiver aerial terminals.
3. You are not trying to listen to signals outside the coverage area within which the transmitter has been set up to cover.

None of our Broadcast radio or TV equipment is suffering any problems. The amateur equipment only has problems with very low level signal levels in certain bands which are far below what would be considered a 'reasonable' level. I live in a 'high density' estate and therefore am very restricted as to the transmitter power levels I do use. I could use far higher transmitter power, but that would adversely affect those around me, and that, as a 'responsible' amateur, I will not do. The problem for amateurs is that they are trying to receive incredibly weak signals and there are a lot of devices, including PLT, that can affect this. Some Amateurs believe they have a God given absolute right to parts of the radio spectrum and that no technology developments can or should be able to interfere with this. Unfortunately the world has moved on from the 1900's and the demands on the finite resource mean that competition within the space means there will be pressures.

As someone who used to deal with interference cases, it was not unusual to find Amateurs in the middle of housing estates insisting that they be allowed to do whatever their licence conditions permitted regardless of locality and proximity to nearby houses. Those who refused to co-operate found their licences varied and restrictions imposed. It is therefore fair to say that there are two sides to this and some balance needs to be maintained.

What I would say is that before anyone dismisses the capability of PLT you need to try it and see what (if any) impact it has on your signal reception. And trying to use a receiver with a ferrite rod aerial for short wave signals is not using a 'proper' aerial.

[gomez]

Originally Posted by gomez

"I am alright Jack!"

There is always one.