Connecting TV to LAN KDL-40EX403

[derekkjohnson]

Not being network orientated and the manual not mentioning how to do it other than you have to have a cat 7 cable what do I do?

Can I connect straight from my router or do I have to connect direct form the computer?

What will it give me?
Will I get what I see on my computer screen or something else?

My computer gives me access to Internet TV via my virgin connection I presume, will I get that via the LAN?

Why isnt the LAN connection discussed in the Manual?

This is the only reference I can find in the manual:

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connector (Depending on the operating environment of the network,
connection speed may differ. 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX communication rate and communication quality
are not guaranteed for this TV.)
* For LAN connections, use a Category 7 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX cable (not supplied).

[Catmambo · Accepted solution]

Checkout this video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zh-xnWGTWXE&feature=relmfu

Should make it a bit clearer

[Bravia55HX]

Hi Catmambo,

very useful video for those that are unsure, mines all wireless and the router sits on the AV stand right next to the blu ray player, i had considered wired set up as this would be better and the cables will not be seen, however heres my question- Cat 7 cables as recommended by Sony are expensive and as far as i can see only available from Korea (E-Bay), i have read the different specs on the cables from 5e, 6, and the 7 and would ask is the 7 really nessessary?, or can we use one of the others.

[Catmambo]

I use Cat 5 with no problem at all..

cheers

[derekkjohnson]

That video made everything clear thanks ever so much.