Today, many people have a need for the Internet. Someone goes online through tablets, phones. Someone actively uses a computer or laptop for these tasks. But today, another way to get into the network is gaining more and more popularity - through the TV. Of course, not all devices are suitable for these tasks. But such models are present in stores in a solid assortment. And to access the network, as a rule, a modem system is used. And so the tasks are becoming more and more urgent: how can I connect a modem to a TV?
Suitable TVs
Internet connection is only possible with a TV model that has the Smart TV option. Models without this option do not have apps for watching videos and opening websites.
There are modifications without Smart TV. However, they have an output for a power cord - LAN. And access to the network is possible via cable. Need a router. But there are no smart options.
Here the LAN port is provided not for accessing the network, but for watching video andphoto content and listening to audio files from devices. In this case, the processes occur only within the local network. Uses DLNA technology.
USB port and modem
Modern TVs have USB connectors. And when buying, people are wondering if the modem can be connected to this type of TV.
Experts say that it will not work to directly connect this device through the specified port. The manufacturer does not provide this option by default.
But you can synchronize the modem with the TV using a router or cable.
The following methods are proposed for the practical implementation of such a connection.
Most Popular Methods
There are only two of them:
- Via cable.
- Via Wi-Fi.
To implement them, you need a high-quality USB modem. It must support 4G technology.
And often people who have this device in their arsenal ask themselves: how to connect a modem to a TV? After all, this should also result in a high-quality connection.
To do this, the kit needs to be replenished with a router. A direct connection of the modem to the TV will not bring the intended result.
A router is also called a router. When buying it, you need to study its functional data. It must be paired with the modem you use to connect.
Using a Wi-Fi router
Before this operation, read the instructions for the purchased TV. Check out its performance. The latest TVs havebuilt-in wireless connection mechanisms. Although there are models without these mechanisms. Then an external device is required. It must be from the same manufacturer as the TV.
Go to your TV settings. Connect it to the network via Wi-Fi. Just select your network from the list provided and enter your password.
If there are no such settings, then there is no integrated Wi-Fi module. You will have to use a cable connection or an external adapter.
Cable connection
How to connect a TV via a modem in this way? After all, such a connection is more practical and reliable. The applied signal is stronger and more stable here. Only in the room you get a lot of wires, but they can be hidden somehow.
How to connect the modem to the TV in this situation? It is required to implement the following stages step by step:
- The router has rear LAN ports.
- Patch cord is used.
They are labeled as such. If there is only one port and it is already in use, then it needs to be “multiplied”. There are auxiliary devices for this: a hub and a switch.
One of its ends is plugged into an unoccupied router port. The second is to the Internet port of the TV.
3. Start both devices. On the TV remote control, press "Settings" (special button). In the general menu, stop at the “Network” item. The submenu opens. In it, select the wired network setting. Click OK.
4. Set your network addressTV set. A window like this will appear:
In rare situations, people get confused about how to connect an Internet modem to a TV when the IP address is not automatically configured. Usually it is not static, that is, it is determined by default, it may vary. Otherwise, it must be configured manually. These are the requirements of a computer network. For example, this can happen if there is a non-standard subnet mask.
One way or another, choose "Auto IP Configuration" first. And the TV will independently resolve the issue with its address and coordinate it with the router.
The issue with the DNS server is also solved without user participation in the configuration. Click OK.
Wired connection established. The TV now serves as an Internet connection. To do this, the integrated browser is launched.
You can do an additional connection check. Try playing some video online.
This is the solution to the question: how to connect a modem to a TV using a cable? And in order for the connection going through the television receiver to be of decent quality, the tariff plan for the modem used must have a high speed. Yes, and it is better to take a more powerful router.
Question on TV without smart options
Does the modem connect to TVs that do not belong to the Smart category? The answer is negative. This issue is solved by connecting a special attachment.
HDMI is used to connect it to the TVcable. The set-top box displays an image on the receiver. She herself works on Android. In this way, the TV is converted into a kind of tablet.
Usually, manufacturers of such set-top boxes create a very comfortable interface for settings. Also, the operating system of devices is optimized for operation on a large screen.
In stores, such consoles are present in large quantities. There are models with different parameters and power. Some may support 4k, some may not.
Their price tags are democratic. The top seller is the Xiaomi Mi Box 3, which works with 4K.
The following modifications are no less popular:
1. MAG 410.
2. Dune HD Neo 4K.
3. OzoneHD.
4. Apple TV.
Such a device is connected in one of the classic ways: via wire or Wi-Fi. The following is a detailed example of connecting item 4.
Apple TV model connection
It comes with:
- The model itself.
- Power cord.
- Remote.
This arsenal needs to be supplemented with an HDMI cable. Another option is a component video cable with an analog audio cable.
To access the network, you will need access to a Wi-Fi network, an account in the iTunes Store.
The set-top box requires the following system criteria:
- MAC OS X 10.4.7.
- iTunes 7.6
Connect via HDMI wire
This cable goes into the appropriate port (HDMI) of the set-top box. The power wire is connected.
In the absencethis port work with component video cable.
The principle of connecting its connectors on one side to the TV receiver connectors is as follows:
- The green connector connects to the Y connector.
- Blue connector - to Pb.
- Red to Pr.
The connectors on the other side of it go to the appropriate sockets of the set-top box. Its audio ports are connected to the appropriate receiver ports. This requires an analog audio cable. The power cord is also connected.
Wi-Fi setup option
The set-top box has a "Network Settings" submenu. In it, in the proposed list, you will see your network. Enter her password if necessary. Enter the required data:
- IP address,
- subnet mask,
- your router,
- DNS server.
Save the changed options. Wait. It takes about 2-3 minutes to establish contact.
If access to the network is implemented using an Internet cable, then you do not need to additionally configure the set-top box.
Last step
On it you need to synchronize the system with iTunes. Open this resource on your computer. Click on the Apple TV icon and then click on "Press to set up". An automatic setup process will follow. It will require you to enter a five-character password. Enter it. And after this process, it will be displayed on the TV. Name this network whatever you wish. Save your changes.
Situation: there is no modem, there is a cable.
When there is no modem, but only a cable provided by the company-provider, the situation becomes more complicated. There are two ways to solve the dilemma:
- Direct connection to TV with cable. Mandatory conditions: connection format from the provider through the "Dynamic" or "Static" IP address. In the second option, manually enter the necessary data provided by the provider. These are gateway addresses, DNS, etc.
- Using a router. This path must be resorted to when you need to enter a login and password to access the network.
