Do I have to use a router with roku? I don't use a router for my high speen internet access now. Why would I need one for roku?
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If your TV is not close enough to hard wire the ROKU, then you'll need a wifi router.
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I am not using Apple. I have cable internet from Time Warner with a wireless router. My Roku is hooked to that. I have the router in the basement and the Roku is hooked upstairs . I am streaming it on a non- HDTV. It is crystal clear with beautiful sound. I could not ask for better picture quality.
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Yes. Roku 3 is faster and more powerful. With up to 1080p HD video* and extended-range, dual-band wireless performance for increased speed, etc.
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I just had the same problem. My linksys router had a built in firewall. I turned that off and was able to connect to Roku
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Honestly, the Netgear doesn't have a whole lot of apps to choose from, but they are part of the purchase price (except for pay services like HuluPlus and Netflix). We also have a Roku and they add new apps all the time--many are free but some are for pay services. I wouldn't purchase the Netgear again for this reason.
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Totally forgot it had that capability Sonya..I also need to connect my Roku to my TV and figure out the wifi situation. Let me try working on that soon. I'll post a review as soon as I can. If you do yours first let me know. :) Thanks! Good luck! -Frank
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I know this might be repeating, but you don't need the Roku with a TiVo. TiVo trumps Roku if you're looking for a DVR replacement plus Netflix. I love, love, love TiVo and have had TiVos since they came out. It's an entirely different and much better experience than you would get from a cable company DVR.
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How do you stream from the PC to the Roku? I have the XR box and would like to know how to do this.
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Im not sure I can be very helpful, I am not tech savvy. I first had the Roku angry birds edition, then recently purchased the bundle in question. With both Rokus I purchased a high def cable and connected the Roku to the televisions with that. Then I just plugged the Rokus in to the wall. I have a wireless modem, perhaps that makes the difference? The only connection with my ethernet cable is from my internet oultet in the wall to my router. Im sorry if that doesnt help much. Wireless routers are very inexpensive and make life so much easier. My son has multiple video games, we have a few tablets and laptops, our phones and touch screen compter, and printer all run very well with the router, plus no cords lol. Best of luck, I hope you can enjoy your Roku soon! Susan
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I'm waiting on my roku, so take this advice with a grain of salt. From what I've read on the reviews, it seems that you can hook it up via A/V RCA cables, so no HDMI is required if you have a SD TV. A lot of folks on here seem to have SD TV setups, so I think HDMI is an option not a requirement.
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I had a Roku and it was wireless. I sold it and wanted to buy a wired Roku I found out the wired Roku is still wireless. So I bought a Samsung DVD BD-F5100 that does more than the Roku all hard wired so I needed the extra ports the TP-Link worked great.
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I do not have wireless router intenet. I have LAN Ethernet. Will I still be able to bring up Netflix and hulu and amazon. I already have accounts with all of them. I can use my roku 3 but I use that in my bedroom and was putting this in living room and hoping not to drag wires to this tv.
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Hi there, I bought a ROKU unit that uses wi-fi or direct plugin from your Internet source. The ROKU then provides access to Netflix, HULU and hundreds of other choices. Simple to use, and comes with handheld controller. Good luck and enjoy the awesome image quality from your new tv!
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There is an ethernet port on the back that connects to the router. That should work. Personally, I already have a Roku box so I just needed it for Blu-ray. I am very pleased with the unit.
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Yes, you can hook up a WIRED Roku through this router. But is has to be a wired Ethernet Roku. Not the wireless only Roku, because this is a Cable/DSL router, not a wireless router.
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Well I use a roku, but you can also use an xbox, ps3, wii, or a computer. p.s. you can only use a computer if your are going to us an hdmi cable with it.
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I have not had any problems with speed use laptop / I-pad while streaming movies thru roku box with no problems. I would make sure your Internet provider speed is acceptable.