Philips 47PFL7108, 42PFL7108, 42PFL7008, 47PFL7008, 55PFL7108 Wired connection, Network settings

To make a secured WPS connection with a PIN code, select WPS pin and press OK. Write down the 8-digit PIN code shown and enter it in the router software on your PC. Return to the TV and press Connect. Consult the router manual on where to enter the PIN code in the router software.

Step 8 - A message will be shown when the connection is successful.

Network configuration

If the connection fails, you can check the DHCP setting of the router. DHCP should be set to On.

Alternatively, if you are an advanced user and want to install your network with static IP addressing, set the TV to Static IP. To set the TV to Static IP, press hand select S Setup and press OK. Select Network settings > Network configuration

>Static IP. With Static IP selected in the menu, you can set the IP address and other necessary settings in Static IP configuration in the same menu.

Network problems

Wireless network not found or distorted

•Microwave ovens, DECT phones or other Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n devices in your proximity might disturb the wireless network.

•Make sure that the firewalls in your network allow access to the TV's wireless connection.

•If the wireless network does not work properly in your home, try the wired network installation.

Internet does not work

•If the connection to the router is OK, check the router connection to the Internet.

The PC and Internet connection are slow

•Look in your wireless router's user manual for information on indoor range, transfer rate and other factors of signal quality.

•Use a high-speed (broadband) Internet connection for your router.

3 - Press hand select S Setup and press OK.

4 - Select Connect to network and press OK.

5 - Select Wired and press OK.

The TV constantly searches for the network connection. A message will be shown when the connection is successful.

Network configuration

If the connection fails, you can check the DHCP setting of the router. DHCP should be set to On.

Alternatively, if you are an advanced user and want to install your network with static IP addressing, set the TV to Static IP. To set the TV to Static IP, press hand select S Setup and press OK.

Select Network settings > Network configuration > Static IP. With Static IP selected in the menu, you can set the IP address and other necessary settings in Static IP configuration in the same menu.

File sharing

The TV can find and open files on other devices in your network, like your computer. You can use a computer with a Microsoft Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7, Mac OSX or Linux operating system.

Media server software

With media server software on your computer, you can open your photos, music and videos stored on your computer on your TV screen.

Use a recent version of media server software like Windows Media Player 11, Twonky™ or similar*.

Install the software on your computer and set it up to share your media files with the TV. Read the manual of the media server software for more information.

To open your files on TV, the media server software must be running on your computer.

*In Help, press *List and look up Media server software, supported for an overview of supported media server software.

**To fulfill EMC regulations, use a shielded FTP Cat. 5E Ethernet cable.

Wired connection

What you need

You need a network router to connect the TV to the Internet. Use a router with a high-speed (broadband) connection to the Internet.

Installation

Follow steps 1 to 5.

1 - Connect the router to the TV with a network cable (Ethernet cable**).

2 - Make sure that the router is switched on.

Network settings

To open the Network settings, press hand select S Setup and press OK.

Select Network settings and press OK.

View network settings

All current network settings are shown here. The IP and MAC address, signal strength, speed, encryption method, etc.

Network type

Sets the network to Wired or Wireless.

Network configuration

Sets the network configuration to DHCP & Auto IP or Static IP.

Static IP configuration

If Static IP is set, you can set all necessary static IP settings here.

Digital Media Renderer - DMR

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