SONY BRAVIA LCD TV KDL-32EX343 Not Connecting to the Internet

[Jamsah]

SONY BRAVIA LCD TV KDL-32EX343 Not Connecting to the Internet.

When I try to access the Internet, my SONY KDL-32EX343 LCD TV gets stuck at 'LOADING' or Loading...

I followed the instructions on 'Setting up the Internet Connection'.
Network Set-up:
HOME -> Settings -> 'Set-up' -> 'Network Set-up'.
'IP Address Setting' -> 'Auto' -> OK.

Also, checked my Internet connection/cable with the following results:
'Check Connection ->
"Cable connection: OK'
"Internet Access: failed' - if 'IP Address' is set to 'Auto'. If 'IP Address' is 'Manual', then 'Internet Access: OK'!

'Model Name: KDL-32EX343. (Has a wired LAN connection, No Wi-Fi).
Serial Number: 5700338.
Software Version: v6.014.000.001'

Router/Hub: Sagemcom-FAST5364 with G.fast Modem, model: MT992. (When I remove this, nothing changes; same result).

Am I missing something, please?

Thanks.

[Jamsah]

That's exactly what I thought!

This is what happens with detailed evaluation 🙂
(Or at least not to be fooled again).

Roku: https://support.roku.com/en-gb/article/360058027813
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv7k1T2_EC4
13:21 - Ethernet & USB

PS; I know it sometimes says 4K+ , but that's a US version equivalent? to the 4K.

Also, on the Roku website, https://www.roku.com/en-gb/products/compare, it show that only the Roku Express 4K shows 'USB for local playback'. Please, see image attached.
Plus ample references elsewhere on the Internet.

Thanks.

[royabrown2]

@Jamsah 

Wow, every day is a schoolday 😛 Something I didn’t know there.

So you can use a 2-in-1, just not the one you referenced on Amazon. Unless that will actually work with the Express 4K, but just doesn’t know it 😛

[Jamsah]

Yes. And talking about school, it's time to update one's favourite bedtime reading, too 🙂

Yes, even Roku recommends some 2-in-1 (I just made the name up, appropriately) 'third-party adapters that have been tested and verified with Roku devices.'
https://support.roku.com/en-gb/article/360058027813

Unfortunately, Roku Express 4k is Sold out at my local supermarkets! Some folks must have been reading our exchanges and detailed evaluation and bought all the stock 🙂

I have to resort to online now 😞