Wi-Fi to Ethernet adapter
It connects to your Wi-Fi and gives a wired-only device, such as an older TV or console, a network port.
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Last checked November 14, 2026
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Short answer
If the TV or box has an Ethernet port, a network cable from the router is all you need. If it does not, or the router is far away, a Wi-Fi to Ethernet adapter or a mesh Wi-Fi unit near the TV helps.
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How to connect it
- Find the Ethernet port on the TV or box.
- Run a network cable from the router.
- Choose Wired in the TV's network settings.
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- Cat 6 handles gigabit speeds and is a safe choice for most homes (Cat 5e also does gigabit).
- Pick the length you need.
Other ways to do it
Instead of the Ethernet cable.
Mesh Wi-Fi system
Two or three units spread around the home make one strong Wi-Fi network, so far rooms stop dropping out. It is the usual fix when the router is in one corner of a large or multi-floor home.
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The router is in another room.
Powerline adapters carry the connection through your home's wiring, or a mesh unit near the TV gives it a cable connection.
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