usb wifi adapter

0	I have a LG LE8500 TV and need a compatible usb adapter for internet access. Is it necessary to purchase LG's AN-WF100, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n adapter or would other usb 802.11n work as well? Thank you, adapter wifi usb asked Feb 16 '11 at 23:13 rddale7 1●1●1●1

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0	From my understanding you'll need to purchase LG's adapter. I believe it states that in the documentation unless it's changed recently. answered Feb 17 '11 at 01:35 Sozo 3.9k●20●35●68

Wireless N is backwards compatible with B & G, so the answer is yes, Wireless N would work as well.

answered Feb 19 '11 at 02:40

_GTech
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edited Feb 20 '11 at 14:21

I does have a ethernet port and can be hardwired direct to the router. The usb dongle, it's called is not included and can be purchased for around $45 off eBay. but you can also get adapters for $10 to $20 and don't wish to pay double just for a logo.

(Feb 20 '11 at 13:49) rddale7

Thank you for clarifying that, I suppose I need to revise my answer then...

(Feb 20 '11 at 14:19) _GTech

Thanks for clearing that up for me. Some mfg give you a sense that their optional accessories are proprietary and charge outrageous $$$ when the same item without the logo can be a fraction of the cost.

(Feb 20 '11 at 17:12) rddale7

You may be able to research the particular chipset that is required by the LG device and try alternative wireless adapters. It worked on several devices who's manufacturers try and rip you off for what could cost a lot less. TiVo for example had a wireless 802.11b adapter which did was able to be swapped out for a far superior and cheaper adaptor. If you can accomplish the same goal using an RJ45 connection, it may be better to get a router which supports DD-WRT and use that to bridge the current wireless connection to your LG device that way. There's a lot of documentation on how to do that all over the Internet.

answered Feb 19 '11 at 18:09

dualdflipflop
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Tenda @ Microcenter = $20

It works!

answered Feb 20 '11 at 01:41

_GTech
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I found it, thanks for the info. So I would assume any adapter with the same specs would be compatible?

(Feb 20 '11 at 14:08) rddale7

hi rddale & gtech,

Which adapter did u use, can u tell me the brand/model or the chipset i carries.

thank u

(Jan 22 '12 at 08:36) Sarath Nair

0	hi rddale & gtech, Which adapter did u use, can u tell me the brand/model or the chipset i carries. thank u answered Jan 22 '12 at 08:36 Sarath Nair 1

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