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Best budget reliable wifi bridge to convert home wifi to wired for an old TV.

Just looking for some advice and suggestions from actual users of these wifi bridges.

The problem.

In my bedroom I have an old Samsung SmartTv that does not seem to be quite so smart any longer!
Its old but a great picture still and is a 55" tv so good for my old eyes.
Problem is that it loses its wireless connection every time it is put into standby with the resulting couple minute wait to reconnect and then enter password etc.

What I was thinking of trying was one of those cheaper wifi bridges that will see my home wifi network and I can then just connect with a regular ethernet cable into the back of the TV thereby side stepping its dropping of the wireless network every time it is powered off.

No it is not a network issue, every other device in the house (MANY!) work flawlessly.

Reading reviews for various models on Amazon reveals a mixed bag of potential horrors.

So that is hopefully where this community comes in, point me in the right direction the first time!

Many thanks and stay safe!
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uberwaltz OP
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I had not.
What are costs involved as all I really use on this tv is Netflix which I already subscribe to obviously.
Occasional Pandora too but just the free service.

One problem there is that this tv has just one HDMI input( it's old) and that is taken by the BluRay player attached to it.
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I take that back.
Just checked and yes it does have two HDMI input so it could be an option.
reubent
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Hey Kevin,

I use a Linksys Velop mesh network. I have 3 nodes in my mesh and each node has an ethernet connection you can use, as well as it being a member of the wi-fi mesh network. It provides excellent wi-fi coverage and speed everywhere in our 3 floors, and it provides for an ethernet connection locally where each of the nodes are placed. 

Works great, but it is not an inexpensive option. I have 3 of the top of the line, most powerful nodes and I think it cost $300 for the 3 nodes. Might have even  been $399.
crn3371
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Plenty of WiFi boosters available on Amazon for $50 or less. A streaming box like Roku will cost a little more. What the Roku will do, that your tv doesn’t, is keep up with updates to services like Netflix, plus access to many other services.
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jazzman7
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Concerning Roku option.   Can check them out at roku.com.
https://www.roku.com/products/players
Players are relatively inexpensive.  No monthly fees.  I've been using them for years to supplement first my Comcast box and then my Tivo.
Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Disney+ and a whole host of others are all supported by Roku.  Prices for a player start around $25.
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