Philips 23iF9946 Internet connection sharing, ICS configuration and usage issues, Important notes

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Chapter 15 – Internet connection sharing

Before you press the INTERNET button for the first time, you need to make sure that the Streamium LCD TV has Internet access. Either directly through a wireless base station, or indirectly through a PC with Internet access and router/gateway software (e.g. ICS from the Windows OS) installed and running.

If you connect (either wired or wireless) the Streamium LCD TV to an existing network host with Internet access

Prefered solution:

If you have an existing home network with centrally shared broadband Internet access for all connected computers,you can connect the Streamium LCD TV directly to your central network device : the router/gateway.That way, the Streamium LCD TV can access the Internet just like your other computers and you do not need to install ICS to make Internet access available to your Streamium LCD TV.

If you connect the Streamium LCD TV (by wires or wireless) to a stand-alone or client PC with Internet access

If you connect the Wireless Network adapter to a stand-alone or client PC with an existing broadband Internet connection, you will need to bridge - within that PC - the wireless or wired connection that connects to the Streamium LCD TV, to the existing network adapter that connects to the Internet.You do this by enabling Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) from your Microsoft®Windows® operating system for that PC.This makes the PC share its existing broadband Internet connection with the Streamium

LCDTV.

ICS configuration and usage issues

ICS is intended for use in small networks in which the network configuration and the Internet connection are managed by theWindows-based computer on which the shared connection resides (the ‘host’ computer). It is assumed that on its network, this computer is the only Internet connection, it is the only gateway to the Internet, and that it sets up all internal network addresses (this means it is the DHCP server for the network).

If a network has a central host computer or router that acts as a DHCP server, this server automatically allocates IP addresses, netmasks, and the gateway address to all DHCP client computers and devices in the network.

Important notes

–Only MicrosoftWindows98 SE (Second Edition) or higher provides ICS, other operating systems are not supported.You may try to use other router/gateway software at your own discretion.

–You should only install Internet Connection Sharing on the computer that you use to connect to the Internet.

–The host computer must remain switched on during Internet access sharing.

–ICS is router/gateway software with Dynamic Host Control Protocol server (DHCP) functionality. The ICS host computer must be the only DHCP server on the network. Before installing ICS, first disable any DHCP services that are provided on the network (e.g. by a hardware router/gateway or base station).

Refer to the router/gateway manufacturer’s instructions on how to disable its DHCP services.

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Contents LCD TV Helpline Contents Table of Contents Safety Precautions Important informationAdding files to the Media Manager Installing the softwareStart by installing Philips Media Manager Opening and closing the Media Manager windowConnecting the Streamium LCD TV Option B If you already have a wireless computer networkSwitch on the Streamium LCD TV InstallingIf you do not have a wireless computer network Option a Pressing the Home Link button on the remote controlHave fun See Problem solving on page 19-21, or Contact our help-lineExplore the Home Link menu on the TV screen Encryption key If you already have a wireless computer network Option BWireless Network Name Ssid See Problem solving on page 19-21, or If you want to make a wired connection Option C Switch on the Streamium LCD TV Option BThrough a wireless base station Enabling broadband Internet entertainmentRC Key Registration for free Internet servicesPressing the Internet button for the first time If you forget your password You will need to go to your PC to perform Steps 2 toSwitching from Streamium mode to FM Radio mode Using the Streamium LCD TVSwitching from Streamium mode to TV mode Switching from Streamium mode to PC modeInternet This is the basic way of navigating through all the menus Press Internet or Home Link button on the remote controlBasic navigation Additional information Problem Possible cause Problem solvingAudio/video problems PC / Network problems Problem Possible cause SolutionProblems New features as You are using an older Wireless base station isSwitched off Streamium LCD TV Internet access not working Pressing the Internet Check whetherRemote Control Functions of Remote control buttons for Streamium functionsUsing the remote control Direct number key entry Entering or editing numeric and text informationNavigation keys SMS TEXT-style keysNavigation view Jump To number keys on the remote controlAdvanced navigation and advanced Streamium functions Smart Navigation Available for certain versions onlyTrack info Play ViewFor movies Colour buttons barEditing media information and creating playlists Advanced Philips Media Manager usesAbout ‘My.Philips.com’ Managing your Streamium accountOptions menu Main Menu System MenuNetwork menu Parental Level Disclaimer Static IP settingsPreferences menu Wired What you need to know about networksAlso known as Direct connection network max. two PCs Wired Network with More than TWO PCsWireless Network with More than TWO PCs Also known as ad-hoc / peer-to-peerAdvanced wireless network information DOs and DON’Ts of securing your wireless network DON’TF66 Entering an encryption keyWEP key conversion table Z7ASetting the encryption key for the Streamium LCD TV Setting the encryption key for your Wireless Network AdapterInternet connection sharing ICS configuration and usage issuesPrefered solution Important notesEnabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows XP Click ‘OK’ to accept the changed settingsEnabling Internet Connection Sharing ICS Next, check your Network properties as follows Click Start, Settings, and Control PanelEnabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows 98SE Follow the instructions on the screen, and enter Enabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows MeEnabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows For Windows XP / Windows Advanced Network problem solvingMovies will not play Glossary Model PROD. no LCD TV Table of Contents IntroductionPresentation of the LCD Television Remote controlAdjustable stand Rear of set Television keysRemote control keys VolumeInstalling your television set Quick installationManual store Other settings in the Install menuProgram sort Feature settings Picture settingsSound adjustments Description of the adjustmentsFormats Teletext Press You will obtainUsing the radio Using in PC monitor modeSatellite receiver, decoder, CDV, games, etc Connecting peripheral equipmentVideo recorder with decoder To select connected equipmentHeadphones AmplifierTips GlossaryGeneral Points Model PROD. no
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