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    Smart TV or Not Really . . . .

    Hello All,

    I have a really silly question.

    I went out this evening and bought a smart TV thinking I could just set it up for WiFi through my router . . . but no . .

    I now believe that I need a 'lan adaptor'. I thought these TV's had a WiFi card in them . . . .

    It's a Samsung, do I need their expensive lan adaptors or can I buy something similar which is cheaper??

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    If your planning to Netflix,love film ect then get some homeplugs wos does some I think.

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    Hello Hilly,

    Thank you for the very quick reply!

    Ah . . . home plug . . .Stef . . . are you open tomorrow? I will be round at 5am ish . . .

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    What model is your TV ? Mine has wifi built in.
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    Hello Donnie,

    It is a Samsung T27B551EW.

    I wish I had done a lot more research on this. : (

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    As you say it needs a dongle, best option is homeplugs as already mentioned.
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    Why not take it back explaining you bought the wrong tv for your requirements, surely you will have 14 days for a refund..?

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    Hello Geordie,

    Do Richer Sounds accept open box items?

    I would feel bad returning it. It was after all my mistake . . .

    I think I'll put it down as a lesson learned and buy a homeplug as suggested . . . .
    Last edited by Sanjhere; 22-11-13 at 22:16.

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    Im sure they do a return within 7 days.

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    Is this a New range of TV because mine is about 18 months old now and has wifi built in so not sure why yours wouldn't. Is there no setup for wifi at all in your network settings? My TV, menu, network, network settings, start, wireless.
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    I think with that model you need a wifi dongle.

    why not try this.. http://www.johnlewis.com/samsung-ue2...=c&tmcampid=73
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    Hello Lgleave,

    When looking for networks it's looking for a lan connection. I selected wireless but it is saying no lan adaptor . . . must be a new thing.

    Hey Geordie,

    Nice TV and price in your link. My daughter is looking for a 27 or 28 inch screen hence chose the one we have got.
    Last edited by Sanjhere; 22-11-13 at 22:40.

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    Hi,
    his TV is more or less a monitor with TV tuner. With each series there are models with WiFi build in and some without. Everything a matter of the price.

    Another alternative would be a wifi bridge. Something like Netgear WNCE2001

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    Quote Originally Posted by Trial View Post
    Another alternative would be a wifi bridge.
    That is a good (stable) alternative: I have one to bring Ethernet to the multimedia-corner in my living.

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    Hello Trial and Rob,

    I went for the homeplug . . . . put it in and my daughter is happy.

    I am a bit annoyed though that although they put on the box that it's a smart TV, it does not say you need to purchase additional items.

    I am partly to blame as I should have done my research. It's a bit like the old days when you knew you had to buy a three pin plug when you bought an appliance!

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