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AVFAN
post Aug 16 2018, 06:18 PM

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QUOTE(denver @ Aug 16 2018, 03:19 PM)
My unifi I put upstairs. But I changed my router to Asus router, so signal should be stronger. So far no problem using 5Ghz wifi from downstairs (on phone and laptop).
Yeah, now I know, only after buying the TV. If I had known, I would have bought a different model TV that supports 5Ghz wifi.

I'm thinking of buying a router extender(?) (i dont know what that thing is called). Basically I put another router (Router-B) next to the TV. This router connects to 5Ghz wifi to my upstairs router (Router-A), and I connect my TV to this Router-B using cable. That way I can get 100mbps via the 5Ghz wifi, right? Is this possible? What is the thing called? router extender? router adapter? Is there such a thing that will allow this?
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interesting question.

yes, u can use another router as a repeater, connect LAN cable router "B" to the TV.
the problem here will be even on 5ghz, there will still be some losses.. that happens every time to go wireless, esp if distance is big.
i think it will work, but will cost u another AC router (better ones cost RM500 or more).

also... i had never had this need but theoretically, u can buy a ac 5 ghz wifi adaptor, plug it into your tv install the driver and it's good to go.
this works with a pc, but i can't be sure if it will work with a smart tv... never tried on TV.

to get firm answers, u need to ask IT/networking people, not TV people...
https://forum.lowyat.net/NetworksandBroadband



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post Aug 22 2018, 06:54 PM

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QUOTE(IVL @ Aug 21 2018, 09:47 PM)
I foresee a similar issue as TS...

Wanted to stream 4K with 5G wifi (in future maybe the speed will required more than 25MBps)

my TV is SONY KD-55X7000F  --> built-in Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n (don't have 802.11ac)
Roku Streaming Stick+ --> built-in 802.11ac (its one of their feature with WIFI Enhancer)
TP-Link AC1750 router --> 802.11ac
OK question is, if I HDMI-plug my ROKU S+ to my TV and connect to my router with TIME does it make my Netflix streaming under 802.11ac bandwidth now? kinda like bypass the Sony TV built-in WIFI?
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if u do that, the roku will be communicating with yr router, roku apps and ac wifi in use, should work.

that has nothing to do with the tv which will be just a slave display in that case.

the scenario is just like any android box u buy, connected to tv, working on wifi 5ghz.

 

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