I intend to get a Panny 50pz850 (and will be getting a new computer, too) and have looked at their instructions as how to set up Viera Cast, but I am still somewhat confused and would like some help.

Although I am fairly computer literate, this will be my first foray into wireless; so, this question has to do with getting the right components for my new computer to enable me to connect wirelessly between the comp and TV.

Although the comp will get a b/g wireless card, I will still need a modem and a router-yes/no?

If so, then the comp will be connected to the modem and the modem to the router-yes/no?

At the TV end (TV about 40-50 feet from comp), I will need to connect the TV to a wireless repeater-yes/no?

Can you also recommend reliable router and repeater (reasonably priced and good performance)?

Thanks.

you will need a modem and router.if you have dsl or broadband cable internet then you already have a modem......your router connects to the modem via ethernet cable....your desktop computer then connects from one of the ethernet outputs of the router
you wont need a repeater....30 to 40 ft wont be a problem
you can get a linksys or dlink or a netgear router to name a few......wireless g should be all you need........

you will need a modem and router.if you have dsl or broadband cable internet then you already have a modem......your router connects to the modem via ethernet cable....your desktop computer then connects from one of the ethernet outputs of the router
you wont need a repeater....30 to 40 ft wont be a problem
you can get a linksys or dlink or a netgear router to name a few......wireless g should be all you need........

And I think you will need a wireless adapter for the tv that will plug into the ethernet port. From what I've seen, Panny is not going to sell one and does not recommend one in particular.

oops i assumed the tv had a built in wireless card......if it doesnt i think you would need a usb wirless card.assuming the tv has usb....im not familiar with ethernet wireless cards.....

oops i assumed the tv had a built in wireless card......if it doesnt i think you would need a usb wirless card.assuming the tv has usb....im not familiar with ethernet wireless cards.....


I've been researching the 65pz850u and I believe that the only port for the internet connectivity is an ethernet port. I don't think there is a USB port at all. I'm sure someone can give us a definitive answer on that. If this is the case, I guess you would need a wireless ethernet bridge or something similar. I have seen some gaming adapters that don't require loading any drivers on the tv and these may work as well. I haven't really checked into the options a whole lot as the 65 is probably not coming out till the end of Aug. or early Sept., but if somebody comes up with a solution I would appreciate it as well.

just found this......might be easier to run a 40 foot ethernet cable......

1.How can I connect the PZ850/VIERA Cast™ to the internet?
A broadband internet connection with a speed of at least 1.5Mbps is required. A wired network connection (i.e., using an Ethernet cable) is recommended, but you may also connect via a wireless network if a wired network is not available where the TV is located.
Wired
- To establish a wired connection, plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the VIERA Cast™ LAN port (located on the back panel of the PZ850) and the other end of the cable into your existing internet router/modem.
Wireless
- The Plasma does not have a built-in wireless connection device although you can easily add a wireless adapter to the TV and use that adapter to connect to the internet via your in-home wireless network.
Ensure an in-home wireless router is fully operational. For best results, Panasonic recommends you use a wireless 802.11n router with the latest firmware installed.
Purchase a wireless 802.11n Ethernet adapter (also referred to as a wireless gaming adapter or wireless bridge/access point). Per the adapter’s instructions, configure the adapter to connect to your wireless router. Then connect the adapter to the TV via the VIERA Cast™ LAN port.
For assistance when configuring the wireless router or adapter, Panasonic recommends consulting the wireless device manufacturer as they can provide the latest, most accurate information regarding their products

Anyone have a link to a specific wireless adapter that you have successfully configured to your home wireless network? I'm looking to purchase one and looking for recommendations. Need access to Viera Cast! Thanks!

I recently purchased a Netgear Home Theater Powerline kit. It uses the powerlines in your home to connect devices to your existing router.

It's not cheap ($150 through Amazon) but it is very easy to setup and faster/more reliable than wireless. Highly recommended.

I'll look into that, thanks! So basically you connect one adapter to the router and plug the other in near your TV? Then connect it directly to your TV through Ethernet cable?

I recently purchased a Netgear Home Theater Powerline kit. It uses the powerlines in your home to connect devices to your existing router.

It's not cheap ($150 through Amazon) but it is very easy to setup and faster/more reliable than wireless. Highly recommended.

+1 Great for my PS3 connection. Wired > wireless.
http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-XAVB101-Powerline-Ethernet-Adapter/dp/B001AGM2VI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1262893266&sr=8-1
More on Powerline Ethernet:
The good: My house was built in 1990. My PC, cable modem, D-Link DIR-615 are upstairs, PS3 is downstairs ~ 30ft away. Works great for internet, and streaming music and video

The not so good: A friend with a very nice 2004 built house, couldn't get acceptable speed between two PC's located ~20' apart on the same floor. He returned it.

Both were the Netgear XAVB101 that I linked to above. The Amazon comments are generally very positive. Considering the wide variations in house wiring, breakers, ciricuit locations, etc... The only way to know, is to try it in your particular situtation. With a good return policy and no effort to install, it might be worth a try.

I use Linksys WRT54GL routers which I then flash with the OpenSource DD-WRT firmware. This firmware supports using the device as a wireless client.

The router sells at Amazon for $50 which is $20 less than many dedicated ethernet wireless adapters and is a much more flexible, high-performance solution. I've seen some other routers that support DD-WRT for $40 or less at NewEgg but I've stuck with the Linksys because I know they work.

I had already pulled ethernet to where my 54G10 resides but I'm using the DD-WRT solution for my bedroom LG Blu-Ray player and for my Roku Soundbridge which is hooked up to my living room stereo.

I have my DSL come in on one side of the house where I have a desk top PC(wired).
And my TV will be a couple rooms away.

Does anyone know of a powerline adapter, where the one you plug the DSL into also has an output?

I've seen a HT setup with a multiple output on the secnd one (cool, will need more than one in the living room), but as far as I can tell, all the adapters you plug the DSL into do not also allow a conection to a computer.

Powerline seems easier to set up, but I'd hate to have to buy a 3rd adapter to hook up the computer that is sitting next to the DSL line itself!

I have my DSL come in on one side of the house where I have a desk top PC(wired).
And my TV will be a couple rooms away.

Does anyone know of a powerline adapter, where the one you plug the DSL into also has an output?

I've seen a HT setup with a multiple output on the secnd one (cool, will need more than one in the living room), but as far as I can tell, all the adapters you plug the DSL into do not also allow a conection to a computer.

Powerline seems easier to set up, but I'd hate to have to buy a 3rd adapter to hook up the computer that is sitting next to the DSL line itself!

If you're going to have multiple devices connected to the DSL you're going to need a router. The router will have a WAN port connected to the DSL "modem" and will typically have 4 or more ethernet LAN connections. You'll connect your PC to one LAN port and the powerline adapter to another.

Wired routers can be had pretty cheap nowadays.

Anyone have a link to a specific wireless adapter that you have successfully configured to your home wireless network? I'm looking to purchase one and looking for recommendations. Need access to Viera Cast! Thanks!

I used this gaming adapter from Linksys WGA600N to connect my Oppo BDP-83 to my wireless network (Linksys Router).

http://www.linksysbycisco.com/US/en/products/WGA600N

I am trying to connect my panasonic tv with vieracast to my home network. I t had been working but now will not connect to the internet. Here is my current set up.

cable modem-->linksys wireless router--> wireless laptop dell computer-->LAN connection from laptop to tv.

When the tv tries to connect it tells me there is only a home network available and cannot connect to the internet. My panasonic BD-55 won't connect either which tells me that it is something in my computer set up. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.