Roku Ultra remains the best Ethernet option for Roku buyers. $ 89.99 $ 68.00 Save $ 21.99 (24 %) Show Reviews. Buy on Amazon. Plus, in case you ever need it, Both the Roku Ultra LT and Roku Ultra To the right of it, select Run as administrator > Yes. At the command prompt, run the following commands in the listed order, and then check to see if that fixes your connection problem: Type netsh winsock reset and select Enter. Type netsh int ip reset and select Enter. Type ipconfig /release and select Enter. Step 2: Connect your Smart TV to the internet via Ethernet cable. If you prefer a reliable and high-speed internet connection, connecting your smart TV to the internet via an Ethernet cable is the way to go. Here’s how you can do it: 1. Locate the Ethernet port: Look for the Ethernet port on your smart TV. Devices using an Ethernet connection make use of a specific type of twisted electrical cable to connect with, send and receive data with other networked devices, as well as gain access to wider networks like the internet. Using an Ethernet connection, you can connect two devices together, or create a local area network with multiple devices 2. Connect the Ethernet cable: Take one end of the Ethernet cable and plug it into the Ethernet port on the back of the modem. The Ethernet port is usually labeled “LAN” or “Ethernet”. Then, take the other end of the cable and connect it to the Ethernet port on your computer or device. If your old television model features a USB port, you can use a driver-free USB-to-Ethernet converter. It functions fine with televisions and computers. However, if your TV does not have a USB port, your only option will be the HDMI. In most televisions, the HDMI and USB ports only function as receivers. Wireless connection (Wi-Fi® technology): How to connect your BRAVIA TV to a network using a wireless connection (Wi-Fi network) Using the WPS (Push Button) feature to connect to a wireless network (not supported on models with or updated to Android™ 8.0 or newer) Wired connection: Connect to a network using a wired (network cable) connection An Ethernet port on a laptop computer connected to a twisted pair cable with an 8P8C modular connector Symbol used by Apple on some devices to denote an Ethernet connection. Ethernet (/ ˈ iː θ ər n ɛ t / EE-thər-net) is a family of wired computer networking technologies commonly used in local area networks (LAN), metropolitan area 0aGQvl.