Alternatives to the official Panasonic Wireless adapter

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Topic # 103270 2-Jun-2012 17:08
I bought a Panasonic Viera 32" LCD TV today (model TH-L32E5Z), and was wondering whether it is possible to use an alternative to the official wireless adapter. Will any USB Wifi adapter do the trick, or do I have to purchase the official one? It also begs the question of how they can advertise a TV as being "Wifi ready" when they actually mean "Wifi capable, once you buy an optional adapter". I guess marketing types have a different definition of "ready" than I do. :-)

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Reply # 634715 2-Jun-2012 17:15
I don't know if anything has changed recently, but I'd say the answer is no - that's based on a friend spending ages a few years ago on one. The easiest solution is simply a wireless bridge plugged into the ethernet port, which is a lot cheaper. *Need help configuring your Linksys ATA or IP Phones for New Zealand? Check my blog post

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Reply # 634721 2-Jun-2012 17:25
what about this? http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/compatibility/usb/option3_1.html CL has it for 79$ http://www.computerlounge.co.nz/components/componentview.asp?partid=6197&ref=pricespy thinking of trying this out.

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Reply # 634818 2-Jun-2012 21:18
Yup - Belkin make a wifi gadget that will work. It tricks the TV into thinking it's connected via ethernet (it is powered off USB, and connects into the TV's ethernet port). RRP is around a hundy, should be able to get one for a little less if you're buying a TV etc.

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Reply # 634873 3-Jun-2012 01:55
Dunnersfella: Yup - Belkin make a wifi gadget that will work. It tricks the TV into thinking it's connected via ethernet (it is powered off USB, and connects into the TV's ethernet port). RRP is around a hundy, should be able to get one for a little less if you're buying a TV etc. yea do you have a model number or a link to the product.

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Reply # 634883 3-Jun-2012 07:58
Last weekend I bought a NetGear N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter, model WNDA3100, and I was surprised to see that it had a sticker on the front that says "Connects to HDTV's from Panasonic Co and others. Check for supported models at www.netgear.com/wifitv" I didn't buy it for a TV so haven't tested it on one, but it could be an option.

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Reply # 634914 3-Jun-2012 10:01
MurrayM: Last weekend I bought a NetGear N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter, model WNDA3100, and I was surprised to see that it had a sticker on the front that says "Connects to HDTV's from Panasonic Co and others. Check for supported models at www.netgear.com/wifitv" I didn't buy it for a TV so haven't tested it on one, but it could be an option. Thanks for the link, found this on there site, supported models. New ZealandTH-L32D25Z TH-L32S25Z TH-L37D25Z TH-L37S25Z TH-L42D25Z TH-P42V20Z TH-P50V20Z TH-P50VT20Z TH-P54V20Z TH-P65VT20Z

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Reply # 635170 3-Jun-2012 19:47
They're all 2010 TV's - so it may not work with your current tellie... This is the Belkin unit. http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=552221

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Reply # 636554 6-Jun-2012 11:15
Here is the official response from Panasonic WRT compatibility. Not overly helpful.