Blu-Ray internet question.........

[the300]

I purchased an LG bd370 around Christmas, So far I love the quality of the Blu-ray playback and the features I have tried so far.
But one of the main reasons I bought this particular player was because of the ability to hook it up to the internet and receive streaming movies from Netflix and other sources.
Does anyone know if I have to buy a router or can I plug it directly into an Ethernet wall port that I am planning to have installed ?
Thanks !

[AirShark]

I purchased an LG bd370 around Christmas, So far I love the quality of the Blu-ray playback and the features I have tried so far.
But one of the main reasons I bought this particular player was because of the ability to hook it up to the internet and receive streaming movies from Netflix and other sources.
Does anyone know if I have to buy a router or can I plug it directly into an Ethernet wall port that I am planning to have installed ?
Thanks !

To answer you, we need more information than was contained in your question.

Primarily: This ethernet jack that you are having someone install for you...what is it hooked up to? If the jack in the wall runs to a router, then you should be able to plug directly into it. How is your internet getting into your house? DSL/Cable? Uverse? FTTH?

We need more detail please.

[the300]

I have no router at all.
I am connected to a fiber optic cable line, My computer plugs directly into the wall.
Thanks.
The last time the installer put a new jack in my den, he just ran a cable line fron the box outside and through the ceiling down the inside wall and made a port on the wall. My computer plugs directly into that jack. I was wondering if I could do the same thing this time with the Blu-ray player.

[AirShark]

I have no router at all.
I am connected to a fiber optic cable line, My computer plugs directly into the wall.
Thanks.

Do you live in an apartment or something that provides fiber internet access? Are you in a stand-alone home and are having internet installed?

Basically do they just tell you to plug into the wall and your computer will have internet access? When you get online with your computer, do you just open a web browser and your computer is online without requiring you to do anything else?

From your description, I would say that yes, you will need a router. But it's also possible that you will just need an ethernet switch to expand the number of usable RJ45 jacks that you have. It depends on how your internet is served to your home.

We would still need to know more.

If you have a home and private internet access, here is how your setup would normally be:

*INTERNET*
-Modem (Cable/DSL/Fiber)
-Router (Controls access to the internet)
-Computers/Network enabled Devices

You say that your computer directly plugs into the wall. Where is the cabling inside the wall connected to?

[the300]

Do you live in an apartment or something that provides fiber internet access? Are you in a stand-alone home and are having internet installed?


Basically do they just tell you to plug into the wall and your computer will have internet access? When you get online with your computer, do you just open a web browser and your computer is online without requiring you to do anything else?

From your description, I would say that yes, you will need a router. But it's also possible that you will just need an ethernet switch to expand the number of usable RJ45 jacks that you have. It depends on how your internet is served to your home.

We would still need to know more.

If you have a home and private internet access, here is how your setup would normally be:

*INTERNET*
-Modem (Cable/DSL/Fiber)
-Router (Controls access to the internet)
-Computers/Network enabled Devices

You say that your computer directly plugs into the wall. Where is the cabling inside the wall connected to?
I live in a stand alone home,internet and cable and phone all run on the same cable, has been installed for about five years.
And yes I just sign on through Mozilla and/or Ie and I am on the internet.

The cable runs to a box installed on the side of the house, internet cable and phone all come into the house this way.
Sorry I dont know what the box is called

[spartanstew]

Just plug it in.

[the300]

Thanks guys, Here is a link to my service provider if it helps any,,,,,,,,,,,,
http://www.jaxenergy.com/broadband/

[AirShark]

I have no router at all.
I am connected to a fiber optic cable line, My computer plugs directly into the wall.
Thanks.
The last time the installer put a new jack in my den, he just ran a cable line fron the box outside and through the ceiling down the inside wall and made a port on the wall. My computer plugs directly into that jack. I was wondering if I could do the same thing this time with the Blu-ray player.

I see you added more info.

The answer is that you'll probably need a router I think if you want to run multiple devices at once.

There's no way to know whether you need a switch or a router without trying it or without knowing exactly whats in the box on the side of your house.

My advice would also be to just try it.

Try in this order:

1. Get an Ethernet switch and plug both your computer and blu-ray play into the switch, and the switch into your wall jack.

If that doesn't work, you'll have to get a router.

2. Buy a router, hook up your wall jack to it's 'WAN/Internet' port. Configure the router to use DHCP for its WAN connection. Plug your computer and blu-ray player in and see if its working.

3. If those don't work or are too complicated to set up, call your ISP and ask them what they recommend. I'm sure they would be glad to send someone out and sell you a networking device that fits your specific needs.

[the300]

Ok Guys here is an update, I took my Tv off the wall the other night to add another Hdmi cable. And I thought while I had it down that I would carry it, and my Dvd player to the Den. Where the computer is located and plug them into my internet outlet to see if it would work without a router. Lo and behold it worked like a charm ! just plugged the Ethernet from the wall directly into my Dvd and was able to gain access.
Now, I just need to install a port in the bedroom and I should be set.