After months of frustration and days of googling (is that a word?) I found this post and tried my luck. I am so happy to confirm this adapter also works on the 2018 models (in my case OLED65C8).
I even took the time to create an account to say thanks. So... THANKS!!!
After plugging in the device it takes some time for the tv to install (I think), after a while I (un)plugged the lan cable again, then the lights started flickering. Still the apps (youtube) say no connection, I had to reboot the tv first. As mentioned by others above, the TV shows no connection for LAN and Wifi, but it all works flawlessly 🙂
I downloaded the speedtest app, I get a more then reasonable 250Mbit up/down (I have 1GB up/down fiber connection). So I should be able to play all available 4K videos.
As for LAN content:
I use the onboard LG Videoplayer, it plays almost everything without transcoding over DLNA.
I am able to play all my 4k HDR files right from my synology with Media Server App installed.
Also with Universal Media Server on my HTPC (with some .conf changes) everything plays perfect, incl. subtitles.
Right now I am not at home, but later today I will try and play some of these reference files: http://jell.yfish.us/
Exactly the same here. Thank you guys for the ideation and support.
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Exactly the same here. Thank you guys for the ideation and support.
For everyone in Germany, this is the one to order to get high bitrate content to work: Cable Matters 202013 – USB 3.0 Super Speed Netzwerkkabel RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
Und um den anderen deutschen Googlern zu helfen: LG TV 100mbit Ethernet LAN zu langsam, 4K UHD Inhalte mit hoher Bitrate abspielen, PLEX XPLAY
Ihr benötigt nur den hier von Amazon: Cable Matters 202013 – USB 3.0 Super Speed Netzwerkkabel RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - einfach ans TV in die blaue USB-Buchse! Kurz warten bis der Treiber installiert ist, TV neustarten und es geht.