how to get my bluray player wifi?

Quote from LiquidRetro : I did a quick 2 min search but did not see anything that was compatible from a 3rd party that was not an Ethernet bridge (good option, just costs a bit more) You might search more but This might help. http://www.amazon.com/anybody-rec...B001UQ6F4S

yeah i have too w/ some guesswork, and the prices were way more than i expected.

Quote from menace33 : It's not going to be about the USB adapter being compatible. It's going to be about whether the player has built-in functions to recognize and use the USB adapter as a networking device. And it does not sadly. The wireless ethernet bridge may be your next cheapest option However, might as well just go up to the next level and get that wireless N BR player. I prefer LG or Sony. Panasonic makes a few good models too.

so the lil netflix logo on it and it saying that its "ready" is bs, and I need to spend a crazy amount of money just to get the wifi to work w/ it?

Quote from justascreenname : so the lil netflix logo on it and it saying that its "ready" is bs, and I need to spend a crazy amount of money just to get the wifi to work w/ it?

I've got a similar wired LG model at home I purchased recently, the BP220. Basically it has the LG Apps you can either download or are already installed but can be upgraded. Once you got it on the network which is required for running LG Apps for the firs time, then you can use the Netflix app. It's not BS, you've just not gotten to the point where you can use it yet.

Either spend more money or purchase a WIFI model. More than likely it'll be about the same amount of money for powerline networking adapters or a good wireless/ethernet bridge as it is a WIFI BR player unless you go refurbs.

Quote from menace33 : I've got a similar wired LG model at home I purchased recently, the BP220. Basically it has the LG Apps you can either download or are already installed but can be upgraded. Once you got it on the network which is required for running LG Apps for the firs time, then you can use the Netflix app. It's not BS, you've just not gotten to the point where you can use it yet. Either spend more money or purchase a WIFI model. More than likely it'll be about the same amount of money for powerline networking adapters or a good wireless/ethernet bridge as it is a WIFI BR player unless you go refurbs.

know of any refurbs? I always look for those. i always find those to be the better deal. you get something a lot cheaper thats been fixed up and looked at top to bottom, so it works. unlike if you buy brand new it could be broken out of the box. warranty is the x factor.

Quote from justascreenname : so the lil netflix logo on it and it saying that its "ready" is bs, and I need to spend a crazy amount of money just to get the wifi to work w/ it?

Such is life... Also a good lesson on why product research prior to purchase is important!

My rec, which sucks, is to find the cheapest used/refurb/new router that is DDWRT/Tomato compatible and get that, configure the sucker and then forget about it.

Quote from justascreenname : know of any refurbs? I always look for those. i always find those to be the better deal. you get something a lot cheaper thats been fixed up and looked at top to bottom, so it works. unlike if you buy brand new it could be broken out of the box. warranty is the x factor.

Unless you want to wait on an inevitable SD, then perhaps these [amazon.com]. Just click on the Used and New links to see the used and refurbs.

Quote from brbubba : Such is life... Also a good lesson on why product research prior to purchase is important! My rec, which sucks, is to find the cheapest used/refurb/new router that is DDWRT/Tomato compatible and get that, configure the sucker and then forget about it.

original was a gift of sorts. i saw the netflix thing on it, and figured it'd be easy/cheap to get going. i had a wii hooked up, so never had to bother til now.

Quote from menace33 : Unless you want to wait on an inevitable SD, then perhaps these [amazon.com]. Just click on the Used and New links to see the used and refurbs.

i'll keep an eye out. thanks.

Quote from justascreenname : so the lil netflix logo on it and it saying that its "ready" is bs, and I need to spend a crazy amount of money just to get the wifi to work w/ it?

Not really the software and ethernet jack are there, you just don't have a network that supports it easily. Honestly wired is better for streaming, way less problems.

Quote from LiquidRetro : Not really the software and ethernet jack are there, you just don't have a network that supports it easily. Honestly wired is better for streaming, way less problems.

not an option for me since it's at least 40 ft away from the router, and its through the living room/dining room area down the hall.

i was just hoping to find a cheap adapter thing that looks like a thumb drive for 10-20 bucks, and voila.

Maybe this...

http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Dr...B005OIB6XI

or

http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-WNC...B007CO5DZ4

Quote from jbloggs : Maybe this... http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Dr...B005OIB6XI or http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-WNC...B007CO5DZ4

The first one no (LG will not have any software components that will interpret interpret data passing through the USB port and transmit/receive that data back through the USB port as it would the LAN port), the second possibly.

Quote from justascreenname : not an option for me since it's at least 40 ft away from the router, and its through the living room/dining room area down the hall. i was just hoping to find a cheap adapter thing that looks like a thumb drive for 10-20 bucks, and voila.

Ya you just need a wireless bridge as people suggest. Probably cheaper to look at a newer faster player with wifi integrated unless you can find a used/refurbished dongle on ebay or something.

Quote from justascreenname : my bluray player has the netflix symbol on it, but it doesnt have built in wi-fi. what device(s) can I use to get it to have the wi-fi? If you can provide examples, preferably cheapest ones, I'd appreciate it.

This below will wirelessly stream Netflicks, Hulu+, Vudu well . It was 9.99 3 months ago. At 49.99 new it still a good value.

Amazon.com: Sony SMP-N200 Streaming Media Player with Wi-Fi: Electronics [amazon.com] w/ Prop. Remote

Fry's also as a buggy LG Streaming Media Player for 29.99

Quote from jbloggs : Maybe this... http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Dr...B005OIB6XI or http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-WNC...B007CO5DZ4

ty for looking.

Quote from menace33 : The first one no (LG will not have any software components that will interpret interpret data passing through the USB port and transmit/receive that data back through the USB port as it would the LAN port), the second possibly.

still 30 bucks. ugh.

Quote from LiquidRetro : Ya you just need a wireless bridge as people suggest. Probably cheaper to look at a newer faster player with wifi integrated unless you can find a used/refurbished dongle on ebay or something.

yeah im thinking about looking on cl or something, but then it comes down to will it support it. im not exactly sure what wording im looking for.

Quote from FAL : This below will wirelessly stream Netflicks, Hulu+, Vudu well . It was 9.99 3 months ago. At 49.99 new it still a good value. Amazon.com: Sony SMP-N200 Streaming Media Player with Wi-Fi: Electronics [amazon.com] w/ Prop. Remote Fry's also as a buggy LG Streaming Media Player for 29.99

just my luck. ugh. 9.99 i'd do right away.