Lg Tv

[bluetoon]

Hi bought a lg tv lh5100 it's a smart TV how can I connect to the Internet as there is no Ethernet connection on the back can I use the usb connection with a usb to Ethernet connector it does not have wifi built in. Any help would be appreciated

[gumboot]

Incidentally Buenchico, the reason many devices can only be connected by wifi is due principally to cost-cutting exercises by the manufacturer. They simply can't be bothered to modify oriental manufactured equipment to accommodate RJ45 sockets on the PCB or cut the corresponding mounting holes in the device chassis. Small device footprints have become the norm.

However, you need to be aware that the general public nowadays can't be bothered to faff around with connections and on-screen menus etc and want everything to be plug and play. Wifi connectivity by and large meets this requirement. that's why it is endemic everywhere often to the detriment of the more reliable and secure connections that are available.

I'm glad I've clarified the definition of Smart TV's on this thread as no one seems to have any issues with it now that I've explained.

[Mamyalynne]

Glad the retailer has done the right thing and is sorting this out for you bluetoon.

[bluetoon]

Thanks for all your comments certainly sorted out Ethernet and wifi situations . Just to confirm Ivor 4781 that there is no lan connection either. Much obliged to all who responded this site has a great deal of very informative members much to the appreciation of a lot of people iam sure

[ivor4781]

well according to the lg web site for this tv it has a LAN connection for ,it says "UK ONLY" so looks like you have an import ..
http://www.lg.com/uk/tvs/lg-43LH5100
scroll down on tech specs it say "lan con: uk only" so what its for i font
know