Is anyone able to use a Wifi USB dongle/adapter to convert this to a wifi player instead of using a ethernet wire?
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The USB port is not setup for that I have although been able to use a wireless adapter to use the RJ-45 jack to connect wirelessly unfortunately it can cost around $20-$30
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No. The machine "software" does not havethe drivers to run a Wi-Fi dongle. Also, save your money and your sanity and upgrade to a bd320 Panasonic. You will be happy you did.
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Previous comments are correct regarding the machine's software and drivers for WiFi. Mine is connected via cable and can access Netflex etc. if desired. Short of WiFi, the VBR120 is great!
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According to the manufacturer's website, you need a "WiFi Qumi Dongle" to use that feature. I have not located such a thing as yet. It is not listed as a purchasable accessory on that site.
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Hi,I am using a NET GEAR power LIne wireless access port WGX102, that I bought at Best Buy for $89.Works great.One unit plugs into the wall near my router and plugs into that via a ethernet wire. The second unit is plugged in near the player with an ethernet cable plugged into that. Took a few minutes to work but it did. I am sure there are other methods to connect via wireless connection, but not even the people at the Sony store were able to help. Any kind of wireless bridge should do the trick.
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i did not see a definitive answer. Did you ever find a USB dongle that worked?
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I purchasing this Wireless G/N ethernet bridge for this player as a present. http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=663
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No Sorry, Just be careful when you try to buy adapter too, because those tend not to work either. Good Luck, my next pruchase will be wireless
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is this a wireless dongle you are talking about? you may want to add the MAC address of the dongle to the router as 'Allow' in the admin console
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How did you do this?? I have an extra wireless router sitting around and would hate to have to pay another 80 dollars for a wireless adapter for the bluray player...
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is your computer compatible with the usb wireless adapter? are you running windows 7? I got this to extend my wifi so i could have internet downstairs and it didn't work. to much metal in the building. Depending on how much you paid I would throw it in the trash like I did. I went to Best buy and got one that worked and for a good price.
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No, unfortunately not. Although the player has a USB input the player does not have WIFI capability. The USB is for connecting external hard drives, flash drives, etc.
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Your computer needs a wireless adapter to connect to the WiFi network. If it does not have a built in adapter, then a USB dongle is a way to get WiFi on the computer. Note however, that the dongle will need specific drivers to be installed. Games consoles, smart TVs and similar devices may not have access to the required drivers, and it may not be possible to install such drivers. The same is true for a non-wireless router. Even if it has a USB socket, you will not be able to install drivers for a dongle if you did try and use one.
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Double check the players documentation but if you hook it to a wireless router/receiver then u should be able to get internet wirelessly since the player isn't wifi only internet ready
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Not by itself, you will need to buy a wireless network adapter. You can find one for 20 or 30 bucks on amazon, or a walmart, or staples. Just plug it into the usb drive and your all set. I am currently using a Lynksys AE2500.
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Yes, I'm using wired LAN now, but have used both USB and Wireless with out problems.
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Well considering it is a WiFi USB adapter use u need WiFi to use thus device. But WiFi is not required to setup or configure the device.
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There are many wireless USB plug in adapters with software disc available at great prices on Amazon . I see no reason these would not do the trick and make it wireless capable for less than 20 $ .
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you can try a usb to ethernet converted, but since your usb ports will barely work on this laptop, it probably won't work.