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    Mar 26, 2016, 12:21 PM
    Wi/fi extender issue
    I have a Magnavox MBP5130/f7 Blu-Ray player with internet streaming capabilities (Netflix, etc). I recently bought a Linksys wi-fi extender to improve internet range throughout the house. The problem is, the extender is causing the Blu-Ray player to fail connecting to the internet. When I go into the Blu-Ray's wireless setup, it shows it is seeing my wi-fi network twice (presumably the router itself and the signal from the extender). I have gone into each of them on the Blu-Ray and put all the correct info in, but the Blu-Ray still displays a "can't connect to the internet" message. I know it's related to the extender because when I unplug it, the Blu-Ray can then connect to the net. Not using the extender is not an option as it's needed to extend the wifi to a security camera on the far end of the house. Any thoughts on how to rectify this?
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    Mar 26, 2016, 01:32 PM
    For the purpose of the connection to internet you would delet your primary connection from the bluray player. Then use the extended as the primary connection to the unit. Also are the names of the units different ?
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    Mar 26, 2016, 01:57 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by cdad View Post
    For the purpose of the connection to internet you would delet your primary connection from the bluray player. Then use the extended as the primary connection to the unit. Also are the names of the units different ?
    No, they aren't, so I went in and made them different and that seemed to rectify the problem. Thank you!

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