Turning on the Samsung smart TV for the first time. Connecting a Samsung TV to the Internet. Using Plug & Access, WPS technologies for connection

If you look at the TVs that are on the market now, most of them support the Smart TV function. LG has webOS, Samsung has its own Smart system, Philips and Sony run Android TV. There are, of course, other manufacturers, but they are less popular. What I mean is that Smart TVs themselves are primarily an additional source of income for manufacturers (through the sale of additional accessories) and a good marketing move.

There are also cool features for the user. You can go online, watch videos on YouTube, read the news, watch the weather, etc. But here you still need to calculate what is more profitable: buy a TV without Smart TV and an attachment to it, or pay more for Smart functions. Since a regular Android box can make your TV more SMART than a built-in system. But today is not about that.

Of all the TVs that have Smart TV features, many models come without a built-in Wi-Fi receiver. True, in 2017 almost all models already have a built-in receiver. And if you don’t connect the Internet to the TV, then all these Smart functions on it are simply useless. Yes, all models definitely have a LAN port that allows you to connect to the Internet via cable. But you must admit, this is very inconvenient. You need to lay a network cable from the router to the TV.

And all these Smart TVs that do not have a Wi-Fi module are another insidious plan of the manufacturers. After all, you could insert this wireless module and make the TV a couple of dollars more expensive. What for? If we can then sell branded Wi-Fi adapters for $100 each :) And even now these branded Wi-Fi adapters for Samsung, LG, Philips TVs are very difficult to find. They are simply not on sale. But there are TVs, and their users want to connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi.

If you have a Smart TV without built-in Wi-Fi, and you want to connect it to the Internet via a wireless network, then there are the following options:

  • First, I advise you to look at the characteristics of your TV on the official website. Perhaps your TV still has Wi-Fi and can be connected to a wireless network. It might be useful: , and a separate one. If there is no built-in receiver, then you can search and buy a branded external USB adapter.
  • The second method is to buy a regular Wi-Fi adapter from D-Link, TP-Link, etc., and flash its firmware to work with the TV. Honestly, I can’t even imagine how all this is stitched and works, but I saw such information on the Internet. This is a method for those who are not looking for easy ways.
  • Well, the third option, which I will discuss in more detail below in the article, is to buy a regular, inexpensive Wi-Fi router or repeater and configure it as an adapter for a TV without Wi-Fi.

Let's look at the third option in more detail.

Wi-Fi adapter from a router for a Smart TV without a built-in Wi-Fi module

Everything is very simple. Almost all modern routers can operate in different modes: amplifier (repeater), access point, adapter, wireless bridge. I wrote about this in more detail in the article:. This scheme works something like this:

  • We buy a router. Perhaps you have some old one. You can even have an inexpensive model. Totolink and Netis have good and budget options. Other manufacturers will also be suitable.
  • We set it up in adapter mode. If there is such a mode, then the router will receive the Internet from your main Wi-Fi network and transmit it to the TV via a network cable. Bridge or network amplifier mode is also suitable. True, in this case the router will further strengthen your wireless network.
  • We connect our Smart TV to the router via a network cable.
  • The Internet on the TV works via Wi-Fi.

It looks something like this:

You can also use a regular adapter that has at least one LAN port. And it is available on almost all models.

What's the result: A router or repeater can be bought in almost every store. Compared to branded Wi-Fi receivers for LG, Samsung TVs, etc. And it will be cheaper this way (though it depends on which router you choose), since the price of original adapters is very high.

I wrote about setting up different operating modes on different routers in the article:. If you have a model from some other manufacturer, then you can look for setup instructions through the search on our website. Or ask in the comments.

Here is a solution for Smart TVs without built-in Wi-Fi. Without a doubt, the best solution is the original receiver. But since they are practically not on sale and their prices are very high, you can use such a scheme. What do you think about it? Write in the comments!

Greetings, friends!
Today we will talk about how to connect your TV to the Internet via a WiFi router and how to do this using a cable. I am sure that many of you have a modern LCD TV in your home, but much fewer people know that their similar unit has a built-in ability to access the World Wide Web.

TV via router - connection diagram

First of all, you need to decide how you can connect your TV via the Internet - if we are talking about modern TV, then it is either a built-in WiFi module or just a cable. There are also models that support an external wireless USB module, usually from the same manufacturer as the TV itself.

In order not to be unfounded, I will show the entire operation of connecting a TV via a WiFi router using a specific example from Samsung, which is in my apartment. But other manufacturers - the same LG - also have a great variety of models that work with Smart TV. When connecting via cable, the Internet signal will be better and more stable; with a wireless type, interference is possible, but there is no need to run any wires across the entire apartment. At the same time, TVs with built-in Wi-Fi are most often equipped with an RJ-45 connector for cable connection. The choice is yours!

TV with or without WiFi module?

All TV can be divided into several categories:


How to connect a TV to the Internet via a router via cable?

After you have overcome the painful process of choosing a TV, the most difficult part begins - setting up and connecting the TV via WiFi to the Internet. If you choose a more stable internet connection via cable, then there are several options.


Connecting a TV from Samsung, LG or any other company to the Internet (models from other manufacturers work similarly with Smart TV) is also possible with a more complex routing system, for example, when using a sharing device.


We've sorted out the theory, let's move on to practice. We plug in all the wires according to the above diagrams. After that, press the “Menu” button on the remote control.


Select Network > Network Settings and press the Enter button.


It is worth noting here that your router must have support for automatically distributed IP addresses for connected devices on the network or a DCHP server. Otherwise, you will have to enter all parameters manually. You will also have to register the IP address, gateway and mask yourself if you inserted an Internet provider cable into your TV directly, bypassing the router. To do this, you will have to click the “IP Settings” button

How to connect TV to a router via WiFi?

Now let's look at setting up TV models with Internet access via wifi. To do this, you must have a router configured in your apartment - the diagram will look like this:

A sample with a wifi adapter inserted into the USB port is shown. If it is built-in, then you do not need to connect anything additional to the TV.


We also go through the remote control to “Menu > Network > Network settings”. And now we go to the item “Wireless (general)”

A list of detected networks will open. Select yours and click “Next”

A window will open with the alphabet for entering a password for connecting to the network. To control the cursor, use the arrows on the remote control, or simply connect a regular computer mouse or even keyboard via USB - it will be much more convenient.

After this, the connection will begin. If it doesn’t work, and you have automatic IP distribution on your router, go to the IP settings and once again confirm the “Automatically obtain an IP address” item. If your router is not equipped with a DCHP server function, or for security purposes the network is built with manual assignment of IP addresses, then assign your TV address in the router and then configure it on the TV itself, as was shown just above.

That's almost all with the settings. There is one more item in the TV network settings menu - WPS. It is designed to automatically configure communication if the function is supported by the router - for this it must have a “WPS” button.

If it is, then select “WPS (PSK)” on the TV and press this button on the router. Hold it down for 10-15 seconds, and the automatic connection setup will be completed.

There is one more feature - One Foot Connection. It provides an easy way to connect a Samsung TV to a Samsung router. If you have a router from this particular company, then simply go to this menu item and wait for the automatic connection.

Finally, if your TV does not have a built-in wireless network adapter and does not support external ones, then you can purchase another special device - an Android TV set-top box with support for Smart TV and WiFi, which will take over the functions of receiving files from the device on which the program is installed. server, and a TV connected to it with one of the usual cables, such as HDMI or tulips, will simply act as a screen.

And finally, when all the settings are completed and you have access to the network, go to “Menu > Support > Smart Hub”.

Smart Hub is a special service installed on your TV that allows you to directly access useful and entertaining information sources, applications and services from the Internet. There is also a built-in browser through which you can visit websites and watch videos, for example, from YouTube. A keyboard and mouse connected to the TV will make this task easier.

Well, working with this application is a completely different story...

Possible problems when connecting TV to the Internet via a WiFi router

During operation, errors may occur when connecting to the network. How to fix them?

  1. Unplug the TV and turn it back on
  2. If that doesn't help, reset SmartHub settings. This is done like this:
    • Login to SmartHub
    • Press the "Tools" button on the remote control
    • Go to Settings > Reset
    • Enter pin code "0000"
    • Wait for the reset, agree to the license agreement and privacy agreement, after which the application will be reinstalled
  3. If this does not help, then update all the TV software. To do this, go to the chain “Menu button > Support > Software update > Over the network.” Wait for the update to complete and use it. If you can’t connect to the network at all, you can update from a flash drive onto which you first download the latest firmware version for your model from the Internet.

I welcome everyone to the pages of the blog site. Finally I got to my blog and decided to write about how to set up and connect a Samsung TV to the Internet? I think many people will be interested in this.

And let's get straight to the point.

Connecting a Samsung TV to the Internet is very simple. TVs are “smart” and almost all aspects of setting up are taken care of; we just need to help him a little and point him in the right direction. There are a few nuances here:

  • firstly, depending on what kind of Internet you have, the connection method will differ,
  • secondly, how to connect via Wi-Fi (wireless) or via cable.

If the TV has a built-in Wi-Fi module, then you can use it, but if not, then it can be purchased separately, but it is not cheap, somewhere around 100-150 dollars. So if you don’t have it, then it’s easier, or rather cheaper, to connect it via cable. Of course, see for yourself which option you like best.

If you have Internet via an ADSL modem, then everything is simple. We connect the network cable to one of the free LAN ports on the modem (most often there are 4):

and on TV:

If you have dedicated Internet, then you can simply insert a network cable into the TV, and the Internet should work on it. If you have a dedicated Internet, but want to use it on both your computer and TV, then you will need to buy an additional router or a router, they say. But you need to know which one to take, there are also some nuances here. It is better to check with the technicians which router is suitable. support from the Internet provider itself.

How to set up Internet on a Samsung TV

I think we have more or less sorted out the connection. Now let's move directly to setting up the TV. The technology is smart, it’s not for nothing that it’s called SmartTV (translated as smart television 🙂), so you most likely won’t have to set up the TV itself, everything should be set up automatically and there will be Internet. This is the case if we connect via cable. After you have connected the cable, go to the Smart Hub menu:

and run some application, YouTube for example, to check:

If everything works, great. You can install what you need and enjoy watching.

If, when checking, you see the message “Network error” or something similar and browsing the Internet does not work, then go to the settings. Click “Menu” - “Network” - “Network settings”:

In the network settings menu you will see the following window:

Click “Start” and let the TV try to set up the Internet on its own. If you are successful, you will see a message something like “Setup completed successfully...”.

If something doesn’t work out, then you need to go to the “Network Status” section:

and first select “IP Settings - receive automatically”:

try. If it doesn’t work, you will need to manually register the IP address, mask, gateway and DNS. To do this, in the “IP Settings” field, select “Manual”:

And enter all the data manually. Naturally, you need to know what data to enter; here either the provider’s support service or a friend who is well versed in computer networks can help you.

If you connect via a WIFI wireless network, then you will need to configure it (“Menu” - “Network” - “Network settings”) - select a network, connect to it, specifying a password. If the TV does not “see” your wireless network, you will need to add it manually - the “Add network” menu and manually fill in all the necessary fields.

Well, in short, that seems to be all. If you missed anything or what is unclear, ask in the comments.

With this I say goodbye to you...

Video tutorial: connecting a Samsung Smart TV to the Internet using Wi Fi

One cannot but agree that a modern Samsung Smart TV connected to the Internet gives a person access to any resources of the World Wide Web, unlimited horizons of video and audio files, information and many other advantages. To enjoy all these benefits, you need little - just connect your Samsung Smart TV to the Internet correctly. It is worth noting that this process in itself is not complicated, but not all owners of these TVs can cope with it. If you also have difficulties during this connection, you can contact the competent specialists of the Samsung service center, or read the article below and try to connect yourself.

This connection can be made in two ways: via Wi Fi or LAN cable. Which connection method is better to choose and why? If you are not a fan of wires under your feet, then the first method will be the most convenient for you. There is one small nuance - with this connection method, playback freezes occur when watching movies Online. But such interference can occur during any unstable operation of the Internet. You should know it.

Connecting and setting up the Internet on Samsung Smart TV via Wi Fi

  • First of all, check the stability and strength of the signal, as well as the correct settings on your router or router. Next, enter the “Menu” of your Samsung Smart TV. Find the “Network” section, then the “Network Status” subsection and select “IP Settings” in the window that appears. In these settings, set the value opposite the IP and DNS parameters to “Obtain automatically”.

  • Then we go back to the “Menu” in the “Network” section and select the “Network Settings” tab. Once you press the Start button, your TV will begin searching for and listing the wireless transmission devices it finds.

  • In the list that opens, select your router or router and enter the security code in the window that opens.

  • After identifying the entered password, a connection will occur and you will be able to access the built-in web browser on your Samsung TV.

  • If the connection does not occur, then it is likely that there was a malfunction in the DHTPC protocol. In such a case, you should disable the DHTPC settings on your router. Go back to the “Menu” of the TV in “Network Settings” and select the “Enter manually” tab instead of “Receive automatically”. In this window, enter the parameters according to the settings on your router. In the “DNS Server” line, you can enter both the gateway address of the router - 192.168.1.1, and the Google server address - 8.8.8.8.

In the next article we will tell you how to connect your Samsung Smart TV to the Internet using a cable.