Philips 23iF9946 user manual Enabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows Me

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Internet connection sharing

Enabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows Me

1Before you begin, check if you have a working Internet connection and if your home network is working properly (if you have one).

• Check the Internet connection by opening a web page with your browser.

2On the desktop, double-click ‘My Network Places’ and then double-click ‘Home Networking Wizard’.

> The Home Networking wizard will appear.

3In each screen, click Next to continue the wizard until it is finished.

In the wizard you need to select ‘Yes’ (you are using Internet on this computer) and select ‘A direct connection to my ISP using the following device:’ and choose the network adapter you use to make contact with the Internet from the list.

4In the next screen, select ‘Yes’ when asked ‘if you want other computers on your home network to use the Internet connection on this computer’.

Choose the network adapter that connects your PC to the Streamium LCD TV.

5 Follow the instructions on the screen, and enter:

–a computer name (unique for each computer, e.g. STUDY or MOM)

–a workgroup name (the same for all computers in the network, e.g. HOMENET)

Note: these names are not the SSID or network name.You do not need to share your files and printers. You do not have to make a Home Networking Setup disk.

> This concludes the wizard.

Enabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows 2000

You must have administrative rights to enable ICS in Windows 2000.

1Before you begin, check if you have a working Internet connection and if your home network is working properly (if you have one).

• Check the Internet connection by opening a web page with your browser.

2Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel.Then double- click ‘Network and Dial-Up.

Connections’ and then double-click ‘Home Networking Wizard’.

3Right-click the connection you want to share. Then, click Properties.

>The Properties window for this network connection will appear.

4Click the Sharing tab, and then select ‘Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection’.

> This enables the ICS feature.

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Contents LCD TV Helpline Contents Table of Contents Important information Safety PrecautionsStart by installing Philips Media Manager Installing the softwareAdding files to the Media Manager Opening and closing the Media Manager windowOption B If you already have a wireless computer network Connecting the Streamium LCD TVIf you do not have a wireless computer network Option a InstallingSwitch on the Streamium LCD TV 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 Enabling broadband Internet entertainment Option BThrough a wireless base stationRC Key Registration for free Internet servicesPressing the Internet button for the first time You will need to go to your PC to perform Steps 2 to If you forget your passwordSwitching from Streamium mode to TV mode Using the Streamium LCD TVSwitching from Streamium mode to FM Radio 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 Problem Possible cause Solution PC / Network problemsSwitched off Streamium LCD TV Internet access not working Wireless base station isProblems New features as You are using an older Pressing the Internet Check whetherFunctions of Remote control buttons for Streamium functions Remote ControlUsing the remote control Navigation keys Entering or editing numeric and text informationDirect number key entry SMS TEXT-style keysAdvanced navigation and advanced Streamium functions Jump To number keys on the remote controlNavigation view Smart Navigation Available for certain versions onlyFor movies Play ViewTrack info Colour buttons barAbout ‘My.Philips.com’ Advanced Philips Media Manager usesEditing media information and creating playlists Managing your Streamium accountMain Menu System Menu Options menuNetwork menu Parental Level Disclaimer Static IP settingsPreferences menu What you need to know about networks WiredWireless Network with More than TWO PCs Wired Network with More than TWO PCsAlso known as Direct connection network max. two PCs Also known as ad-hoc / peer-to-peerAdvanced wireless network information DON’T DOs and DON’Ts of securing your wireless networkWEP key conversion table Entering an encryption keyF66 Z7ASetting the encryption key for your Wireless Network Adapter Setting the encryption key for the Streamium LCD TVPrefered solution ICS configuration and usage issuesInternet connection sharing 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 Introduction Table of ContentsAdjustable stand Rear of set Remote controlPresentation of the LCD Television Television keysVolume Remote control keysQuick installation Installing your television setManual store Other settings in the Install menuProgram sort Sound adjustments Picture settingsFeature settings Description of the adjustmentsFormats Press You will obtain TeletextUsing in PC monitor mode Using the radioVideo recorder with decoder Connecting peripheral equipmentSatellite receiver, decoder, CDV, games, etc To select connected equipmentAmplifier HeadphonesGlossary TipsGeneral Points Model PROD. no