The TV must get an ip address in the 192.168.0. range for ICS to work, and not from the router.

Enable ICS on the PC as follows:

Connect the PC and TV with a *CROSSOVER* ethernet cable and then enable "Internet Connection Sharing" on the PC's "Wireless Network Connection".

To enable "Internet Connection Sharing", open the Network Connections folder ("Start > Run" type NCPA.CPL and click OK). Right click the Wireless Network Connection, select Properties and then the Sharing tab. Tick the box "Allow other network users to connect through through this computer's internet connection.

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Post deleted by ian72

Ahh, I missed that you have the TV -> PC -> Router. I wouldn't do it that way, it'll be more trouble than it's worth.

Homeplugs, wireless adapter, long CAT5 cable. Connect the TV directly to the router, one way or another.

Well have tried the above suggestions and I think the general consensus of it being too much of a pain may be the side I join.

I think I will have to look at my options when upgrading my network hardware for FTTC.

Thanks very much for your suggestions and time.

Tony

In reply to a post by Tony_2005:

Well have tried the above suggestions and I think the general consensus of it being too much of a pain may be the side I join.

Which bit is too hard?

Hi, don't give up take your pick�

Sony TV WiFi dongle http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-UWABR100-Bringing-Wirel...

Devolo plugs http://www.amazon.co.uk/devolo-dLAN-AVeasy-HomePlug-...

http://www.devolo.co.uk/uk_EN/presse/2004-09-23-114....

Run Cat5e Ethernet cable from router to Sony TV Ethernet port.
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Computer_Acce...

http://www.cabling4less.co.uk/category.php?cat_id=15...

Tony,

I have a Sony Bravia (37KDLEX503) connected directly to my router (Linksys WAG 120N), I have a wire running through the house that has a network port sunk into the walls. I did not need to make any changes to router or TV to get it connected to the web. Router is assigning DCHP.

How were you going to do it without hardware if you are not buying the wireless dongle?

In reply to a post by E7er:

Hi, don't give up take your pick�

Sony TV WiFi dongle http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-UWABR100-Bringing-Wirel...

Devolo plugs http://www.amazon.co.uk/devolo-dLAN-AVeasy-HomePlug-...

http://www.devolo.co.uk/uk_EN/presse/2004-09-23-114....

Just to add my 2p, was after the AV Easy Plugs from DeVolo - Looked in Argos (£49.99) but had no luck, went on e-Bay got them for a touch over £52 inc del, from Argos_Outlet!

Used them with a Sony Bravia LCD and a Samsung BD player!

Best idea ever!

I think for the cost of the plugs and the need for an extra plug I may aswell just get the wireless dongle £60 or so.

I would not recommend the wireless dongle route unless everything is in the same room.

Wireless is good when it works, but with a laptop easy to shift around a little bit, with a dongle in a TV you are somewhat fixed location wise, and the TV itself may actually block some of the signal.

for devices permanently in one location wireless via 802.11b/g/n is not really the way to go. Particularly if paying £60 to 70

http://www.solwise.co.uk/net-powerline-pla-85-3e.htm should perform as good as 802.11g wireless dongle probably better and take a lot less setting up.