I decided to make a short entry in which to answer one interesting question: what is the LAN connector for the TV for? Whether it's Samsung, LG, Toshiba, Sony, or some other manufacturer. Indeed, now in almost every TV you can find a regular, network Ethernet (LAN) connector. Everyone is used to the fact that the Internet is connected through this connector on the computer.
If a TV with Smart TV function, then in principle it is clear why you need a LAN connector - to connect the TV to the Internet. If, for example, there is no built-in Wi-Fi, to connect the TV wirelessly, and you need to buy an external Wi-Fi receiver. And as practice shows, the cable is always more reliable. If the router is not far from the TV, then you can connect via cable.
But, if there is no Smart TV, what is a LAN connector for then? Which looks something like this:
And it is needed mainly for the DLAN technology to work. You can look at the characteristics of your model, most likely, DLNA support is indicated there. Perhaps an Ethernet connection is required for some other function, or a software update. It all depends on the manufacturer.
But mainly, it is watching movies, photos and listening to music via DLNA. You can read more about this technology at the link above. How it works: you have a router to which a computer is connected, or a laptop. You also connect a TV to the router (via a network cable), and after a simple setup, you can watch movies and photos that are on your computer on the TV screen. You can also connect the computer to the TV directly, without a router.
Or you can connect your computer and TV via HDMI cable. It's even more interesting this way. If only a movie can be launched via DLNA, or a photo can be opened, then absolutely everything will be displayed on the TV via HDMI: desktop, folders, etc. Just like on a monitor.
