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Connecting a Samsung UE49KU6400U TV to a Hub 5

AstraNine
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on ‎11-09-2022 11:20

I have recently upgraded my broadband to 1GB and received a Hub5 router. The security encryption used by the Hub5 is wpa2 or wpa3. However the TV only uses wpa, consequently I cannot connect. Anybody got any ideas to solve this? 

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Tudor
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on ‎11-09-2022 12:00

If the TV only supports WPA, then you do not want to use it, it’s very unsure. Can you connect it via an Ethernet cable?


Tudor
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AstraNine
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In response to Tudor

on ‎11-09-2022 12:04

Unfortunately not. Tv is downstairs and router is upstairs! Agree about WPA but cannot do much about that and dont want to bin the TV.

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legacy1
Alessandro Volta
In response to AstraNine

on ‎11-09-2022 12:18

get this
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00M0G4FE4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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BQM, Test for outgoing ports and SSL/L2TP VPN test

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jpeg1
Alessandro Volta
In response to legacy1

on ‎11-09-2022 12:34

How will that help with an unsafe TV connection? 

- jpeg1
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AstraNine
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In response to jpeg1

on ‎11-09-2022 15:41

Hmmm, I'm not sure it will! Although a range extender is helpful its not actually the problem in this case. A physical connection between router and TV is not possible either. Am working around the problem by using an Google HDMI chromecast to connect with a mobile app. But I would prefer to connect WiFi direct to the Tv. Any other ideas anybody?

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jbrennand
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In response to AstraNine

‎11-09-2022 15:56 - edited ‎11-09-2022 15:57

Ask them to replace the Hub5 with a Hub4 ?

Or put the Hub into modem mode and use your own wireless router that offers WPA?


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I do not work for VM. My services: HD TV on VIP (+ Sky Sports & Movies & BT sport), x3 V6 boxes (1 wired, 2 on WiFi) Hub5 in modem mode with Apple Airport Extreme Router +2 Airport Express's & TP-Link Archer C64 WAP. On Volt 350Mbps, Talk Anytime Phone, x2 Mobile SIM only iPhones.
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jpeg1
Alessandro Volta
In response to jbrennand

on ‎11-09-2022 16:26

There will still be WPA which should be avoided.

I would get a simple wireless extender {pod?).  Stand it near the TV and connect with ethernet. 

- jpeg1
My name is NOT Alessandro. That's just a tag Virginmedia sticks on some contributors. Please ignore it.

legacy1
Alessandro Volta
In response to jpeg1

on ‎11-09-2022 17:05

@jpeg1 wrote:

How will that help with an unsafe TV connection? 

TV has ethernet you connect to the Wi-Fi Range Extender then it connects by WiFi to to the hub

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BQM, Test for outgoing ports and SSL/L2TP VPN test

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Sephiroth
Alessandro Volta

on ‎11-09-2022 20:47

@AstraNine wrote:

I have recently upgraded my broadband to 1GB and received a Hub5 router. The security encryption used by the Hub5 is wpa2 or wpa3. However the TV only uses wpa, consequently I cannot connect. Anybody got any ideas to solve this? 

Where did you discover that the TV only uses WPA?  Your Samsung UE49KU6400U is a 2016 model and WPA2 was introduced in 2004.  There are no security settings for the Samsung TV.  We need to get to the bottom of this.

 

 

Seph - ( DEFROCKED - My advice is at your risk)

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