J john26677 May 29, 2018 1 0 10 0 May 29, 2018 #1 I just bought a refurbished Sony Blu Ray DVD and steaming unit BDP-BX 1700, it is LAN connection only and my router is down stairs.I was wondering if I could use a cheaper non Sony wireless Wi-Fi adapter to connect to my router down stairs?
I just bought a refurbished Sony Blu Ray DVD and steaming unit BDP-BX 1700, it is LAN connection only and my router is down stairs.I was wondering if I could use a cheaper non Sony wireless Wi-Fi adapter to connect to my router down stairs?
0 kanewolf Judicious Moderator May 29, 2013 2,842 1 33,265 1,099 May 29, 2018 #2 You need a "wireless bridge" sometimes called a "gaming adapter". Some routers can work as a wireless bridge or you can buy dedicated hardware.
You need a "wireless bridge" sometimes called a "gaming adapter". Some routers can work as a wireless bridge or you can buy dedicated hardware.
0 kanewolf Judicious Moderator May 29, 2013 2,842 1 33,265 1,099 May 29, 2018 #2 You need a "wireless bridge" sometimes called a "gaming adapter". Some routers can work as a wireless bridge or you can buy dedicated hardware.
You need a "wireless bridge" sometimes called a "gaming adapter". Some routers can work as a wireless bridge or you can buy dedicated hardware.
0 A americanaudiophile Titan Aug 27, 2008 14,936 144 103,240 9,248 May 31, 2018 #3 https/www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-Universal-Ethernet-Adapter-GWU627/dp/B004UAKCS6