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can someone explain how to use Netflix with an OPPO BDP-93 Blu-ray Player?

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PhilJ

I have Uverse for internet/TV

what cables are needed?

Do I go thru my computer or from the back of the Uverse box?

thanks...

Phil

Follow Ups:

You have to get an ethernet wire to your video area - jedrider 11:54:39 08/07/12 (1)
the rest is SELECT OK Play, more or less.
- thanks I have been doing some research and finally it is making sense to me - PhilJ 18:34:32 08/07/12 (0)
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should be easy - Joe Murphy Jr 08:41:36 08/05/12 (1)
In the U-verse setups I've seen, there's a main box with ethernet connections and it also does wireless -- the 2WIRE boxes. For wireless, your oppo should have a wireless adapter (just plug it in). There should be a menu item in the oppo that allows it to look for wireless networks (you will have to enter the wireless key for the U-verse connection). You can also connect the oppo via its ethernet connection to the U-verse box with an ethernet cable if the two are close enough.
- I guess I have the 2wire box but have read about problems with wireless maybe Ethernet is best - PhilJ 09:40:26 08/05/12 (0)
  good to know the Oppo has an Ethernet hookup
  
  thankyou
  
  Phil
RE: can someone explain how to use Netflix with an OPPO BDP-93 Blu-ray Player? - Kal Rubinson 08:25:26 08/05/12 (7)
Do you have a router or switch to which you can connect the Oppo?

Generally, the modem (I do not know what Uverse calls their box) is connected to a router and that distributes signals to the computer and other connected devices.

BTW, do not expect exceptional sound from Netflix. DD but none of the hd codecs.
- I think it is Ethernet as the only choice (if I read the back of the Uverse box correctly) - PhilJ 09:34:32 08/05/12 (6)
  also I have a hookup speed of 11.5 mbps which is borderline from what I have read.
  
  I am not sure what "DD but none of the hd codecs" means (I presume HD means high def sound?), I use stereo sound but the sound quality is the only thing I care about.
  
  thankyou
  
  Phil
  - ok - Kal Rubinson 13:14:32 08/05/12 (5)
    If you want to connect more than one thing to the box, though, you need a router.
    - I see two empty Ethernet slots on the back, why do I need a router? - PhilJ 16:11:45 08/05/12 (4)
      thanks...
      - RE: I see two empty Ethernet slots on the back, why do I need a router? - Kal Rubinson 17:33:04 08/05/12 (3)
        
        In Reply to: RE: I see two empty Ethernet slots on the back, why do I need a router? posted by PhilJ on August 05, 2012 at 16:11:45
        
        You do. However, although I have never seen a Uverse device, from the discussion here, their box seems to include a router in it.
        
        Edits: 08/05/12
        
        ahhh I see, thank you for taking the time to answer, now I am hearing good things about Apple TV - PhilJ 17:55:44 08/05/12 (2)
        
        In Reply to: RE: I see two empty Ethernet slots on the back, why do I need a router? posted by Kal Rubinson on August 05, 2012 at 17:33:04
        
        obviously I do not know what I want and am just beginning the search
        
        I will call Uverse to confirm about the use of the extra Ethernet slot
        
        best,
        
        Phil
        
        RE: ahhh I see, thank you for taking the time to answer, now I am hearing good things about Apple TV - MDavis 13:55:55 08/06/12 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: ahhh I see, thank you for taking the time to answer, now I am hearing good things about Apple TV posted by PhilJ on August 05, 2012 at 17:55:44
        
        There are quite a few media streamers available. Apple TV is a good one, another one I would take a look at is the Roku 2 XS.
        Roku Streaming Player (Open in New Window)
        
        I like the price, amazing all the options available, the future of TV I guess... - PhilJ 14:33:44 08/06/12 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: ahhh I see, thank you for taking the time to answer, now I am hearing good things about Apple TV posted by mdavis on August 06, 2012 at 13:55:55
        
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