What is the best way to connect an Ethernet to a television? Buy one that has Ethernet? Or a box on Ethernet to TV?

I have a new Dell computer that has a TV tuner and gets a signal from both my cable system (Comcast) and a antenna. It is regular and HD television. My computer is also on a home Linksys network (wired and unwired).

What is the best way to tie my hone network to a television. Should I buy a television with an Ethernet plug or should I buy a box that connects to Ethernet and also feeds the HD input of the television. I am thinking HDMI, but would settle for composite if that were the only option.

Give me some options. Would a Sony Game Station do the job. I like th eidea of Blue Ray and I know it does wireless to the Linksys Box.

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Question is a little confusing As far as I know, ethernet Jacks on HDTVs are used to update firmware on the TV. It sounds to me like you want to display HD content on the TV using an ethernet, this is not possible. You can however attach a Home Theater PC (HTPC) to it and display its content on your TV.

You can hook the Dell to your TV using a VGA or HDMI (or DVI to HDMI) connection so you can watch the content you get from the PC. The Sony Playstation 3 is a game system which also allows you to watch Bluray DVDs. It can connect your network using an ethernet or by WiFi, and access certain files that are shared in your network and serve as a media center.As for high-definition content, HDMI is the way to go, all your HD content will display better using this connection.

I hope this helps and shed some light into internet/network connectivity and high-def content.

Media Center PC I'm not really familiar with TV tuner cards for computers, but of the dozen or so that I have seen on computer parts websites, I seem to remember that they have two coax connections. I would assume 1 would be input, and the other output/pass-through. Hopefully your's has this option.

But if your new PC is setup as a media center PC, then it might only have an input option and you will need to use your video card output (monitor connection) to connect to your TV's input port, and of course your soundcard speaker outputs to your home theater receiver unit. I have heard that people are using the Xbox 360 as a streaming device on their home network from their Vista boxes; whether or not the Sony Playstation 3 will do the same I am not sure. Otherwise you will need something that will take your computer formated data/video files (transmitted over a TCP/IP network connection) and convert them for output to a TV; guess you can call this a "media converter".

Most folks have their Media Center PC's setup next to their main TV and use the HDMI connection, and then the computer can be used as a Digital Video Recorder, and MP3 music server, etc. Sources: self .

1 PS3 will also allow you to do this AND will play blueray disks. I'm thinking of getting one just for that reason.

PS3 will also allow you to do this AND will play blueray disks. I'm thinking of getting one just for that reason.

2 I was thinking about that, but there is not much in the literature tospellit out. Also how about 1394 as a bridge. Do any HD televisions use 1394 (Firewire?) .

I was thinking about that, but there is not much in the literature tospellit out. Also how about 1394 as a bridge. Do any HD televisions use 1394 (Firewire?).

3 This is what I found in Windows - they say the XBOX will do the job, but I think I prefer Blu Ray and the Sony box. Set up a Windows Media Center Extender deviceYou can set up a Windows Media Center Extender so that you can enjoy digital media on your Windows Media Center computer in a variety of places. To enjoy your digital media files in your home by using an Extender, you need to make sure that your Extender and Windows Media Center computer are connected to your home network.

For general information about Windows Media Center Extenders and the different types of Extenders, see Play your digital media anywhere in the home. This topic explains how to connect a Windows Media Center Extender—either wirelessly or wired (through an Ethernet connection)—to your home network, and then how to set up and configure an Extender. If you want to control Windows Media Center with a remote control, an optional Windows Media Center remote control is required.

If your computer has no TV tuner, an optional analog or digital TV tuner is required to play and record TV in Windows Media Center. To connect an Extender to a wired networkYou can connect your Windows Media Center Extender using an Ethernet cable to connect the Extender to your home network, creating a wired connection. This type of connection provides fast and reliable networking and is recommended over a wireless connection.

If you have the choice to connect your Extender wirelessly or using a wired connection, you should choose a wired connection for better performance. For more information about what you need to set up a home network and the pros and cons of the different types of network connections, see What you need to set up a home network. Connect your Extender to the wired network using an Ethernet cable.

Plug the power cord of the Extender in. Check and make sure the network activity light for the Ethernet cable that is plugged into the Extender is on. Connect an Extender to a wireless networkYou can connect your Media Center Extender device using a wireless connection to connect the Extender device to your home network.

This type of connection provides a way for you to connect your Media Center Extender device to your home network without running Ethernet cables throughout your home. For more information about what you need to set up a home network and the pros and cons of the different types of network connections, see What you need to set up a home network. When connecting to a wireless network, the Extender tries to connect silently without any action on your part.

However, if the wireless network has security protocols enabled, such as a Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) key or a Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) password, you must provide this security information manually to the Extender. The three most common security features required by the Extender to connect to a wireless network are:A network name (also known as an SSID). A WEP key.

A WPA password. Only two of these items are needed: the network name and either the WEP key or the WPA passphrase. To locate this information, refer to the configuration software for your wireless network hardware.

Each wireless network hardware manufacturer has configuration software where the network name and other security features are defined. For more information about the different types of wireless network security methods, see What are the different wireless network security methods?. For more information about the network name, security features, or the configuration software for the wireless network, refer to the documentation that came with your network or contact the network hardware manufacturer.

If you use security protocols for your wireless network, use the configuration software for your network to locate the wireless network name (SSID) of your network and any security key (WEP key or WPA password) your network uses. If necessary, disconnect your Extender from the wired network by removing the Ethernet cable from the network port on the back of the Extender, and then turn off the Extender. Restart the Media Center Extender device.

After the Extender restarts, it will connect to the wireless network. If security settings are required, select Wireless Settings on the screen. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Set up Xbox 360 as a Windows Media Center ExtenderIf you have an Xbox 360 connected to a home network that also has a Windows Media Center, you can then set up and configure your Xbox 360 as a Media Center Extender device so that you can enjoy the digital media on your Windows Media Center computer by using Xbox 360. For more information, see Xbox 360 online. Turn on your Windows Media Center computer and log on to Windows.

Verify that your computer is connected to your home network. Turn on your Xbox 360 and verify that it is connected to your home network. In Windows Media Center, on the start screen, scroll to Tasks, and then click add extender.

On the Welcome to Windows Media Center Extender Setup screen in Windows Media Center, click Next. On your Xbox 360, using your Xbox 360 controller or remote control, select the media blade, and then select Media Center. On your Xbox 360 on the Windows Media Center screen, select Media Center.

Xbox 360 generates a setup key. Write down and note the setup key. This is the key that you will use to affiliate your Xbox 360 with your computer that has Windows Media Center.

You do not need to download any additional software because the Extender functionality is built into Windows Media Center. On the Enter the Setup Key screen in Windows Media Center, use the Windows Media Center remote control or keyboard to enter the 8-digit setup key that displays on Xbox 360, and then click Next. Follow the steps in Extender Setup.

Several changes are automatically made to your Windows Media Center computer during the Extender Setup. These changes include changes to the Windows Firewall exceptions list, as well as configuration changes to Windows Firewall settings. During this time, the Windows Media Center Extender service (which is named mcx2svc) starts on your computer, along with other dependent services.

After Extender Setup has finished, in Windows Media Center, click Finish. On the TV that is connected to Xbox 360, the Windows Media Center user interface appears. You can then enjoy live TV, recorded TV, pictures, music, videos, and other digital media on your Xbox 360 as you would in Windows Media Center.

A new user account is automatically created. Set up a Windows Media Center Extender deviceCertain consumer electronic devices that you can connect to your home network can also be used as a Windows Media Center Extender. For example, some TVs or DVD players can be used as a Windows Media Center Extender.

Many devices that have Extender functionality will come with a remote control that has a Windows Media Center Green Start button . If you have a Windows Media Center Extender, you can connect the device to your home network so that you can enjoy digital media content in your home where the Extender lets you play content from your Windows Media Center computer. Turn on your Windows Media Center computer and log onto Windows.

Verify that your computer is connected to your home network. Turn on your Extender and verify that it is connected to your home network. Write down and note the setup key that appears on the TV or monitor for your Extender.In Windows Media Center, on the start screen, scroll to Tasks, and then click add extender.

On the Welcome to Windows Media Center Extender Setup screen in Windows Media Center, click Next. In Windows Media Center, on the Enter the Setup Key screen, use the Windows Media Center remote control or keyboard to enter the 8-digit setup key that displays on the Extender monitor, and then click Next. Follow the steps in Extender Setup.

Several changes are automatically made to your Windows Media Center computer during the Extender Setup. These changes include changes to the Windows Firewall exceptions list, as well as configuration changes to Windows Firewall settings. During this time, the Windows Media Center Extender service (which is named mcx2svc) starts on your computer, along with other dependent services.

After Extender Setup has finished, in Windows Media Center, click Finish. On the TV that is connected to your Extender, the Windows Media Center user interface appears. You can then enjoy live TV, recorded TV, pictures, music, videos, and other digital media on your Extender as you would in Windows Media Center.

A new user account is automatically created to use the Extender.

This is what I found in Windows - they say the XBOX will do the job, but I think I prefer Blu Ray and the Sony box. Set up a Windows Media Center Extender deviceYou can set up a Windows Media Center Extender so that you can enjoy digital media on your Windows Media Center computer in a variety of places. To enjoy your digital media files in your home by using an Extender, you need to make sure that your Extender and Windows Media Center computer are connected to your home network.