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samsung network functionality
by matt1022 - 8/27/08 10:04 AM In reply to: A different but related heads up... by copson5I have read all these blogs and laughed my butt off! Most people in here dont have much networking sense in the first place and think that if this usb nic were inserted the magic begins.. I set up networks for a living and I know how complicated these things can be to people who arnt familure with them. But for cryin out loud all the time spent calling samsung, reading manuals, buying the frickin part, coming in here and crying. .. didn't you ever think it might be easier to just buy a stupid 50 or so foot cable and see how that works better for ya?
poke a hole in the wall and get to work! lol .. lazy bums.. or even better call your local teenager or geek sqaud to set up the wireless for ya. you spent more than 5 hours of your time typing, calling, reading and how much money do you think your time was worth? Then call a geek for 50 bucks and get it done why dont ya? dopes
Another option - Ethernet over Electric lines
by donmarrow - 8/27/08 10:27 AM In reply to: samsung network functionality by matt1022Despite the fact that you can't spell to save your life you are right when you suggest just running a 50' cat 5. Another option is to pony up and buy the adapters that run via your electrical wires already in the walls.
HAHAHA SPELLING. NICE ONE
by matt1022 - 8/27/08 2:26 PM In reply to: Another option - Ethernet over Electric lines by donmarrowNO, I JUST TYPE FASTER THAN YOU
hummmmm
by donut22 - 10/28/09 9:05 AM In reply to: HAHAHA SPELLING. NICE ONE by matt10221. For those of us that are not Network Managers, IT professionals or teenage Geek Squad employees there is this nifty little feature called "spell check". My computer even has cool red lines that underline my spelling errors! Wow... technology is amazing isn't it.
2. If a company sells a product that says to do something and it doesn't well that would either be false advertising or indicate a flaw in the designe or production of said product. If the product that I produce fails to live up to the specifications I advertise... guess what... I'm out of a J.O.B.
back-handed advice
by macdaddy333 - 8/29/08 5:36 AM In reply to: samsung network functionality by matt1022... "you spent more than 5 hours of your time typing, calling, reading and how much money do you think your time was worth?"
INTERSESTING COMMENT YOU MADE, CONSIDERING YOU WASTED ALL YOUR TIME READING "ALL THOSE BLOGS".
HOW PATHETIC ARE YOU THAT YOU WOULD POST A COMMENT LIKE THAT ? DOES IT MAKE YOU FEEL SUPERIOR TO OTHERS ?
DID IT EVER OCCUR TO YOU THAT, PERHAPS, THOSE "dopes" and "lazy bums" WERE TRYING TO HELP SOMEONE?
DID IT EVER OCCUR TO YOU THAT YOU SHOULD FEEL BLESSED, RATHER THAN ANGRY, THAT YOU ARE SO SUPERIOR TO OTHERS ?
You must be kidding Matt
by Salvatz - 12/16/08 10:49 AM In reply to: samsung network functionality by matt1022Are you really suggesting that people who spend thousands of dollars on a television that promises "wireless" connectivity string a 50 foot patch cable across their living rooms? I have been a Network Engineer for 15 years and I can only assume that if you are a Network Engineer that you are currently unemployed. In the simplest of terms, if you connect the TV using a wired or wireless adapter that is not using encryption to a Router, DHCP should issue an address to the device and you should be good to go. This is not rocket science or in your case, 7th grade science. The problem most people run into is when you add encryption or your router is doing MAC authentication. Basic Wireless connections work out of the box for Laptops and the TV should be no different.
I have seen my fair share of inaccurate explanations as to why pings don’t work on this site. So lets run through some basics:
1) Everything needs TCP/IP to communicate. This is the basic protocol for network communication
2) For PINGS to work properly, ICMP must be enabled. ICMP is a protocol that is an extension of IP. It uses concepts known as ECHO and ECHO reply, which is the equivalent of the TV saying "Hey Router are you there?" and the router replying "Yes, I am here". Echo and Echo Reply.
3) The reason ICMP is turned off on many routers/switches/firewalls is that ICMP had been commonly exploited by viruses. I think most of us have heard of a DOS (Denial Of Service) attack where a virus uses ICMP to flood the network essentially slowing traffic to a halt.
4) If you cant ping the gateway, Make sure there is a Gateway address present first before you start troubleshooting ICMP. Make certain that you have a valid IP address, subnet mask and gateway before you do anything.
5) If you don’t have an IP address listed, start there. Check your router, make sure DHCP is enabled, If MAC authentication is enabled, either enter the MAC of your TV or disable it. Try adding a STATIC address in the range of your network. To figure out what is available, you can check your router to see what addresses have been issued or from your PC, go to a Command prompt and type IPCONFIG. Write down the subnet mask and gateway of your computer. Also take note of the IP address and do the following. If your IP address is 192.168.1.2, increment the last octet by 1 and try pinging. For example PING 192.168.1.3 and then .4, as soon as you find an address the shows "Request Timed Out", most likely that address is not is use. Make note of that address and use it for your TV. You can also get the DNS server by typing IPCONFIG/ALL as well.
I purchased the linkstick and got it to work but it took me a few shots at it. The problem I find now is that the TV keeps reverting back to "Network" instead of "Wireless" each time I turn he TV off. I then have to change the settings and re-enter the password. It is a bit of a pain in the neck. Does anyone know if there is a firmware upgrade to correct this?
i'm with you...
by acoop25 - 12/16/08 11:13 AM In reply to: You must be kidding Matt by SalvatzI have the same problem -- the tv reverts to NETWORK once you shut it down. What a pain! Hopefully, can provide info on a related firmware update.
Tech Support said:
by Salvatz - 12/16/08 11:48 AM In reply to: i'm with you... by acoop25Press the info button adn make sure the picture size set is set to Dynamic and not shop mode.
Thanks
by Salvatz - 1/5/09 6:02 AM In reply to: Tech Support said: by SalvatzI called Tech Support who suggested the TV might be set to shop mode. It wasn't. They said there is an issue wiuth some of the Linksticks and they are sending me another.
infolink with cat5e cable
by LWEEL8 - 2/19/09 1:57 PM In reply to: samsung network functionality by matt1022I have tried the 50' cable - no joy.
running cables
by rwhart - 4/22/09 8:57 PM In reply to: samsung network functionality by matt1022Some of us don't wish to ruin our dwelling by drilling unnecessary holes and running cable all over the place. Take this from an old telephone man who has seen more than his share of iw (inside wire).
useless
by swiggins - 8/12/08 1:37 PM In reply to: Link Stick "WIS-08BGX is on backorder status says Samsung by azroamer2This whole service seems pretty useless to me. I hooked it up (hardwire) and it's a joke at best. Nothing to write home about, and definitely nothing to be upset about if it doesn't work.
WIS08BG Wireless USB Adapter
by bzirbel - 8/4/08 6:17 PM In reply to: LinkStick is just if you want a wireless connection by doogaz99Can anyone tell me where I can find one of these adapters for my LN46A650? I can find it on the SAMSUNG website but not how to buy one. I also tried locally at Best Buy & Circuit City as well as both of their websites with no luck...I'd appreciate a point in the right direction.
wireless adapter for Samsung HDTV
by azroamer2 - 8/6/08 1:13 PM In reply to: WIS08BG Wireless USB Adapter by bzirbelHello,
You need to order this item from "samsung.com".
They are out of stock until Sept/08, after which they will ship a newer USB adapter.
Samsung.com (no option to buy)
by donmarrow - 8/6/08 2:41 PM In reply to: wireless adapter for Samsung HDTV by azroamer2I went to the site and see the usb adaptor but don't see an option to purchase it or a disclaimer that it has been backordered???
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