Advanced Features
Network Connection
You can set up your TV so that it can access the Internet through your local area network (LAN) using a wired or wireless connection.
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You can attach your TV to your LAN using cable in three ways:
yy You can attach your TV to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your TV to an external modem using a Cat 5 cable. See the diagram below.
The Modem Port on the Wall | External Modem | TV Rear Panel |
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Modem Cable |
| LAN Cable |
yy You can attach your TV to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your TV to a IP Sharer which is connected to an external modem. Use Cat 5 cable for the connection. See the diagram below.
The Modem Port on the Wall | External Modem | IP Sharer | TV Rear Panel |
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Modem Cable | LAN Cable |
| LAN Cable |
yy Depending on how your network is configured, you may be able to attach your TV to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your TV directly to a network wall outlet using a Cat 5 cable. See the diagram below. Note that the wall outlet is attached to a modem or router elsewhere in your house.
The LAN Port on the Wall | TV Rear Panel |
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| LAN Cable |
If you have a Dynamic Network, you should use an ADSL modem or router that supports Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Modems and routers that support DHCP automatically provide the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS values your TV needs to access the Internet so you do not have to enter them manually. Most home networks are Dynamic Networks.
Some networks require a Static IP address. If your network requires a Static IP address, you must enter the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS values manually on your TV’s Cable Setup Screen when you set up the network connection. To get the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS values, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you have a Windows computer, you can also get these values through your computer.
✎✎ You can use ADSL modems that support DHCP if your network requires a Static IP address. ADSL modems that support DHCP also let you use Static IP addresses.