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Connect your smart TV via Ethernet and use a single Wi-Fi network for all devices.

Connect your smart TV via Ethernet and use a single Wi-Fi network for all devices.

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yoda4life
Junior Member
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04-06-2023, 04:13 AM
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Hi, I need to link my smart TV to the internet using an Ethernet connection from my PC. I stream media through Ethernet to the TV, but the device doesn’t support Wi-Fi and only uses the wired media server. It seems one adapter works at a time. My TV’s IPv4 address is set statically on my PC, which works for streaming, yet it can’t connect to the internet even when I enable the share option on my wireless card. Can I fix this issue? Thanks ahead!
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yoda4life
04-06-2023, 04:13 AM #1

Hi, I need to link my smart TV to the internet using an Ethernet connection from my PC. I stream media through Ethernet to the TV, but the device doesn’t support Wi-Fi and only uses the wired media server. It seems one adapter works at a time. My TV’s IPv4 address is set statically on my PC, which works for streaming, yet it can’t connect to the internet even when I enable the share option on my wireless card. Can I fix this issue? Thanks ahead!

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Eggrole
Member
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04-06-2023, 06:12 AM
#2
I wonder if this has something to do with how the Sharing feature in Windows behaves as a partial NAT. Perhaps the TV isn't accepting connections behind that setup, which could affect your router's full NAT functionality. If you attempt to link another device through the cable to your PC, does it maintain a stable internet connection?
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Eggrole
04-06-2023, 06:12 AM #2

I wonder if this has something to do with how the Sharing feature in Windows behaves as a partial NAT. Perhaps the TV isn't accepting connections behind that setup, which could affect your router's full NAT functionality. If you attempt to link another device through the cable to your PC, does it maintain a stable internet connection?

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Jae2605
Member
203
04-06-2023, 08:29 AM
#3
It's more likely that when the TV is fixed in one location, DNS and gateway were overlooked, or it uses a different IP range than what Windows sharing relies on. Through sharing, the device should transition into a DHCP client.
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Jae2605
04-06-2023, 08:29 AM #3

It's more likely that when the TV is fixed in one location, DNS and gateway were overlooked, or it uses a different IP range than what Windows sharing relies on. Through sharing, the device should transition into a DHCP client.

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loltribo
Posting Freak
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04-06-2023, 10:14 AM
#4
When sharing is enabled on the wireless adapter, the Ethernet adapter switches to a static IP address. I've repeatedly reset it and attempted to connect, but sometimes it works temporarily. Occasionally, I manage to establish a connection, though it's unstable. Restarting or powering off causes loss of connection. No other devices have been connected yet. I'll keep you updated.
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loltribo
04-06-2023, 10:14 AM #4

When sharing is enabled on the wireless adapter, the Ethernet adapter switches to a static IP address. I've repeatedly reset it and attempted to connect, but sometimes it works temporarily. Occasionally, I manage to establish a connection, though it's unstable. Restarting or powering off causes loss of connection. No other devices have been connected yet. I'll keep you updated.

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sharktooth
Member
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04-06-2023, 04:03 PM
#5
Your PC transforms into a router and DHCP server.
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sharktooth
04-06-2023, 04:03 PM #5

Your PC transforms into a router and DHCP server.