If you look at the TVs that are on the market now, most of them support the Smart TV function. LG has webOS, Samsung has its own Smart system, Philips and Sony run Android TV. There are, of course, other manufacturers, but they are less popular. What I mean is that Smart TVs themselves are primarily an additional source of income for manufacturers (through the sale of additional accessories) and a good marketing move.
There are also cool features for the user. You can go online, watch videos on YouTube, read the news, watch the weather, etc. But here you still need to calculate what is more profitable: buy a TV without Smart TV and an attachment to it, or pay more for Smart functions. Since the usual Android console can make your TV more SMART than a built-in system. But today is not about that.
Of all the TVs that have Smart TV features, many models come without a built-in Wi-Fi receiver. True, in 2017 almost all models already have a built-in receiver. And if you don’t connect the Internet to the TV, then all these Smart functions on it are simply useless. Yes, all models definitely have a LAN port that allows you to connect to the Internet via cable. But you must admit, this is very inconvenient. You need to lay a network cable from the router to the TV.
And all these Smart TVs that do not have a Wi-Fi module are another insidious plan of the manufacturers. After all, you could insert this wireless module and make the TV a couple of dollars more expensive. What for? If we can then sell branded Wi-Fi adapter s $100 each 🙂 And even now these branded Wi-Fi adapters for Samsung, LG, Philips TVs are very difficult to find. They are simply not on sale. But there are TVs, and their users want to connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi.
If you have a Smart TV without built-in Wi-Fi, and you want to connect it to the Internet using wireless network, that is, the following options:
- First, I advise you to look at the characteristics of your TV on the official website. Perhaps your TV still has Wi-Fi and can be connected to a wireless network. It might be useful: , and a separate one. If there is no built-in receiver, then you can search and buy a branded external USB adapter.
- The second method is to buy a regular Wi-Fi adapter from D-Link, TP-Link, etc., and flash its firmware to work with the TV. Honestly, I can’t even imagine how all this is stitched and works, but I saw such information on the Internet. This is a method for those who are not looking for easy ways.
- Well, the third option, which I will discuss in more detail below in the article, is to buy a regular, inexpensive Wi-Fi router or repeater and configure it as an adapter for a TV without Wi-Fi.
Let's look at the third option in more detail.
Wi-Fi adapter from a router for a Smart TV without a built-in Wi-Fi module
Everything is very simple. Almost all modern routers can operate in different modes: amplifier (repeater), access point, adapter, wireless bridge. I wrote about this in more detail in the article:. This scheme works something like this:
- We buy a router. Perhaps you have some old one. You can even have an inexpensive model. good and budget options Totolink and Netis have them. Other manufacturers will also be suitable.
- We set it up in adapter mode. If there is such a mode, then the router will receive the Internet from your main Wi-Fi network and transmit it to the TV via network cable. Bridge or network amplifier mode is also suitable. True, in this case the router will further strengthen your wireless network.
- We connect our Smart TV to the router via a network cable.
- The Internet on the TV works via Wi-Fi.
It looks something like this:
You can also use a regular adapter that has at least one LAN port. And it is available on almost all models.
What's the result: A router or repeater can be bought in almost every store. Compared to branded Wi-Fi receivers for LG, Samsung TVs, etc. And it will be cheaper this way (though it depends on which router you choose), since the price of original adapters is very high.
I wrote about setting up different operating modes on different routers in the article:. If you have a model from some other manufacturer, then you can look for setup instructions through the search on our website. Or ask in the comments.
Here is a solution for Smart TVs without built-in Wi-Fi. Without a doubt that The best decision This is the original receiver. But since they are practically not on sale and their prices are very high, you can use such a scheme. What do you think about it? Write in the comments!
Wi-Fi network performance is problematic in two ways. First: weak and unstable signal. Second: low data transfer speed. Both can be easily solved even by a person with a humanitarian mindset, if he reads our article or offers a box of beer to a neighbor who is an IT specialist.
The option with beer is, of course, better and revitalizes the Russian economy, and also provides a significant increase in GDP. But this option often has an incorrigible drawback: the neighbor IT specialist may not exist. And then, willy-nilly, you will have to read what we wrote for you here.
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The most important. Make sure that at the center of your Wi-Fi network is a modern, full-fledged wireless router (aka router). Keyword- modern. The fact is that communication equipment is developing as actively as the entire IT industry. Those standards, protocols and speeds wireless transmission, which were the norm 5-7 years ago, are now hopelessly behind. For example, not so long ago a channel of 50-60 Mbit/s was considered a decent option for the home, for the family, for show-offs. And now inexpensive devices for a couple of thousand rubles claim a theoretical 300 Mbit/s.
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In his personal diaries, Captain Obvious has repeatedly noted that the main obstacle to a Wi-Fi signal is walls and partitions. In addition to walls, any shielding barrier containing metal can become a serious obstacle to the Wi-Fi signal - most often a mirror, an aquarium or a steel statue of Darth Vader. Demolition of all the walls in the apartment is the optimal solution to all your problems, but it is troublesome, yes. It’s easier to think about finding the optimal placement point for the signal source. Your wireless router should be as close to the center of the room as possible and should not lie on the floor, but should be placed at least a meter from the floor.
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When you started searching for a network, you probably noticed more than once that there were a couple or even a dozen other people’s Wi-Fi signals walking around your apartment. For some reason, few people think about the fact that other people’s networks operate in the same frequency range as yours, and there is nothing good about that. According to standards, 13 frequency channels are allocated for Wi-Fi networks in Russia. We stole a screenshot of the configuration menu from the instructions for the popular ZyXEL Keenetic Lite router - you can see how in the “Network Client” mode the router shows channels occupied by neighbors. There are also individual programs, which do the same thing, for example inSSIDer. All you have to do is study the resulting list, select the freest of 13 channels and set it as the default in the router.
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Many craftsmen manually pump up router antennas by hanging tins, foil, and so on on them. In fact, the game is clearly not worth the candle - it is better to buy a suitable high-power antenna. There is a considerable assortment of them on Wi-Fi equipment websites, and some look very exotic. Antenna gain is specified in isotropic decibels (dBi). A standard antenna from a home router has a power of around 2 dBi, but finding and buying an antenna with a gain of 10-20 dBi is not a problem, and this radically solves the situation with signal availability! But it also makes sense to tame foil - recently a particularly virtuosic life hack with reflectors from , arousing increased interest, has been invented.
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Very many modern models Routers are equipped with a pair of antennas, and top models may have even more. This usually provides good signal, but if not, then changing two antennas at once will be expensive. In such a situation, it is better to install an additional signal distribution point in the apartment - such devices are called “repeaters” (Wi-Fi repeaters). They cost about the same as an inexpensive router and are easy to set up.
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Often a problematic element in home network is not the router, not the layout of the apartment, but the receiving device itself. You need to get two things off your chest once and for all. First: if you have powerful computer for games and multimedia, it is still better to connect it to the network via a wired connection (there are a million reasons for this, and all of them are important). Second: if you are going to receive Wi-Fi via an adapter, choose not a tiny device the size of a fingernail (it is only suitable for gatherings in a coffee shop), but a receiver with a large antenna. Buying a Wi-Fi adapter with a heavy antenna also helps when your laptop receives a lousy signal, but in some corner of the room it is much better. You can plug a Wi-Fi adapter into your laptop and place its antenna in that lucky corner.
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Strengthened wi-fi is necessary to improve the quality of reception and transmission of various data and watching videos over a wireless network. Since the quantity various devices(smartphones, tablets, laptops), the operation of which depends on the availability of Internet access, is increasing every year, then a weak or unstable radio signal worries almost every router owner.
The reasons for the decrease in Internet speed over a wi-fi network may be interior partitions, load-bearing walls, mirrors, household appliances, or nearby other access points to the worldwide network. There are several ways to solve this problem.
Changing the channel used by the wi-fi router
Anyone who wants to have enhanced Wi-Fi should choose a channel free from the influence of extraneous radio signals. The following will help determine the degree of its workload: popular program, as inSSIDer (also presented on the official website free version for Android), which you can install yourself on a computer (or laptop) that has an adapter. The utility helps determine optimal channel for the network, scanning and diagnosing in real time all the closest to computer wi-fi connections. After familiarizing yourself with all the presented networks and channels, you must take the following actions:- select the “Wireless mode” section in the router settings (“Wireless network” or “Wireless”);
- click on “Wireless Settings” and change the value of the “Channel” parameter by selecting a free (or least loaded) channel.
Changing the Router Location
Thanks to correct placement, it transmits wi-fi router amplified signal, allowing you to expand your network coverage area. To do this, it should be located in close proximity to the device that is used to access the Internet. When simultaneously connecting to the Internet several devices located in different rooms, it is recommended to install the router as high as possible, choosing for this the central part of the apartment (or house). Such placement, characterized by the absence of remote rooms, will help strengthen wi-fi on a laptop, computer, smartphone or tablet due to the uniform distribution of the signal.
Setting the maximum power value in the router settings
Before use this method wi-fi boost signal, you need to study the instructions supplied with the router, since the procedure depends on the model and manufacturer. Most often, to increase the power of a router at home, you should change a parameter such as “signal strength” in the “Settings” (or “Advanced settings”) section by setting the highest value (“100%” or “High”).
Systematic router firmware update
It is possible to strengthen wi-fi on a laptop, computer or tablet after updating the outdated (or defective) router firmware. Usually in such cases, manufacturers offer to download for free the information posted on the official website. current version firmware, since wi-fi can be strengthened only after errors in the firmware have been eliminated. Before starting the update, you should ensure compatibility new version firmware and router model, and for this you need to determine the hardware and current firmware versions. Information about the current version can be found through the device interface located in the router settings. The factory settings are indicated on the back of the router.
Replacing the standard router antenna with a more powerful one
An enhanced wi-fi antenna, the coefficient of which has the highest value (5 - 8 dBi), will help increase the coverage area of ​​your home network. This method is only suitable for owners of routers with external (removable) antennas. It is also necessary to remember that if the router model requires the simultaneous presence of two (or three) antennas, then all must be replaced. To ensure a stable signal, antennas should not be placed in different rooms (they should be nearby).If the router has only a built-in antenna, which cannot be replaced, then to improve the signal and increase the Wi-Fi coverage area, manufacturers recommend changing the location of the antennas, moving them in different directions (up and sideways).
Installing a wi-fi repeater
A repeater (or repeater) is a special receiving and transmitting device, the main purpose of which is to increase the coverage area wireless router due to complete repetition, amplification and retransmission of all received signals. This gadget is easy to use. It is usually installed between the signal source (router or modem) and the computer by connecting directly to a regular electrical outlet. To configure the device, you only need to know the name (ssid) and password of the network being used.
Purchasing a router that supports the 5 GHz band
Because of wireless connection is now installed in almost every apartment, the frequencies of home networks often overlap, leading to overload of the same channel. Household appliances can also serve as sources of additional interference ( microwaves, cordless phones, video surveillance systems, etc.), which, like most routers, operate at a frequency of 2.4 GHz. Therefore, purchasing a router capable of transmitting a signal in the 5 GHz range can solve this problem. This range is almost always free from various interference, since it does not overlap with channels using the 2.4 GHz frequency; its coverage extends over a large area, providing channels free from other networks (about 44). But the transition to such a range is only possible when other devices (tablets, radiotelephones) can use it for work.
Using the above effective ways, you can significantly increase the speed home internet via Wi-Fi, and you don’t need to purchase expensive gadgets for this. You just need to study the router settings in detail or use additional inexpensive devices.
What progress has come - now, in order to watch videos on YouTube or search for the necessary information on the Internet, you don’t need to run for a laptop or grab a smartphone. Everything you want can be done through the TV. The only necessary condition is the presence of the Smart TV function. Electronics stores offer a fairly wide selection of TVs from different manufacturers with the Smart TV function, which, by the way, are not cheap.
But the end justifies the means. Convenience, comfort and pleasure from watching such TVs with excellent image quality, and even the ability to connect to the Internet, is hardly worth discussing. One of the leaders in this product segment is, undoubtedly, televisions. Samsung Smart TV.
What should you know before setting up your Smart TV?
Your dream came true and you took the very same one out of the box Samsung TV Smart TV. We determined its place, placed it there and now it’s time to start setting it up. What do you need to know and be able to do in order to easily use the Smart TV function?
Let's start in order and look at the procedure for setting up the TV via Wi-Fi. Of course, there is the option of connecting the TV directly via wire, but this is not a very convenient option.
An additional cable, assemblies of wires - all this is a hassle and inconvenience that you are unlikely to like. There will also be opponents of connecting via Wi-Fi, because many believe that such a connection is not capable of providing uninterrupted communication with the Internet. But this is not true. Interruption of communication and lack of stability is solely a problem with the router. If the router's processor is strong enough and the Internet provider provides fast Internet, then there will be no problems. Otherwise, either change the router or Internet service provider.
Before you start setting up Smart TV, you need to clarify a few points, namely:
- Does your Samsung Smart TV come with a built-in Wi-Fi adapter? If yes, that’s great, if not, then you need to purchase it. If you buy an adapter, be sure to pay attention to the fact that it is individual for each Smart TV model.
- Is the router configured and working properly? But, if the router is not new and your smartphone or tablet already has an Internet connection, then you can skip this point, because everything necessary settings have already been completed. Otherwise, setting up the router for Internet access will require specialist intervention.
What do you need to do to set up Smart TV via Wi-Fi?
It's likely that your Samsung Smart TV will automatically prompt you to go to settings the first time you turn it on. But this point can be omitted - when you bought a TV, you already turned it on in the store. If the purchase was made via the Internet, then you should expect a similar offer from the device. The Samsung Smart TV will also start searching on its own. wireless connections, if you do not use a direct connection to the network via cable, for example. Step-by-step setup Smart TV looks like this:
- Turn on the TV, press the "" button on the TV remote control Settings«.
- In the TV menu, go to the tab Net and select Network connection.
- The following displays the option of wired or wireless connection. Press the button "Set up connection".
- Select from the list the desired wireless network. Attention! If you need to set your parameters when connecting, you must select "Manual setup". For example, this will be needed to connect to a network with a hidden SSID, when using a static IP address, or to connect using WPS technology and other possible options.
- Next you need to specify password to connect the TV to a Wi-Fi access point.
- Click Ok.
- On the next window you will see the connection status. The network is connected, the signal is stable. Click the button.
- If you are asked to enter IP and DNS, select “receive automatically”. You can use the functions of technology! If Smart TV mode is activated, then at the top you will see an Internet connection icon.
After you have successfully connected to the network via Wi-Fi, you will need to go to the “Menu” again and select the “Smart Hub” function in the “Support” tab. It is capable of providing access to many information resources on the Internet. With its help you can watch videos on YouTube or visit other Internet pages.
What to do if the Smart TV connection failed?
A situation that often occurs is that everything seems to have been done correctly and the sequence has been followed, but the Samsung Smart TV stubbornly refuses to connect to the network via Wi-Fi.
In this case, you need to understand the reason for this behavior and eliminate it. Among the most common are incorrect settings router. Check the connection on other devices in your home - phones, laptops, tablets. If they also do not see the network, then of course move in the direction of fixing the problem in the router. If your Samsung Smart TV refuses to connect, your next action will be to correct the error in the Smart TV setup.