Philips SL400i/37 manual What you need to know about networks, 40ENGLISH, Wired, Wireless

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Chapter 13 - What you need to know about networks

Important note:The SL400i has a built-in wireless network adapter and is a wireless network device exactly like the PCs with a wireless network adapter in the illustrations below.

A network provides a means of communication between two or more computers (and other devices) that are connected to each other through wired or wireless means.

WIRED

At each computer, you will need a network adapter or Network Interface Card (NIC) to be able to connect the computer to the network cable. Examples are:

Ethernet
Already built-in	PCI expansion card	USB/Ethernet cable	Ethernet notebook
			adapter

WIRELESS

At each computer, you will need to install a WiFi wireless network adapter to be able to connect to another wireless network device. Examples are:

Already built-in	Wireless PCI	Wireless USB
	expansion card	adapter

Wireless notebook

adapter

You do not need to open your PC to connect a wireless USB/notebook adapter (available from Philips) or USB/Ethernet cable to your PC.

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Contents English Wifi Wireless Multimedia LinkSL400i Instructions for useA Front view B Rear viewHelplineUSA CanadaIntroduction rantyHow to use Packaging contentsLegend of illustration inside flap A Front viewB Rear view ENGLISHIndex 6ENGLISHSafety Precautions Important informationENGLISH Start by installing Philips Media Manager Chapter 1 - Installing the software8ENGLISH Chapter 2 - Connecting the SL400i Go to chapter 2.1 on pageGo to chapter 2.2 on page Go to chapter 2.3 on pageInstalling 10ENGLISHENGLISH Have funInstalling of your wireless networkWireless Network Name SSID 12ENGLISHENGLISH If you do not see any messages on the TV screen14ENGLISH Have funEthernet port required Network hub InstallingENGLISH 16ENGLISH 7Explore the PC Link menu on the TV screen ENGLISHHave fun INTERNET 3.3 Registration for free Internet services ENGLISHRC Key SMS-stylealphanumeric entry order20ENGLISH Have funChapter 4 - Using the SL400i 4.1 Internet4.2 PC Link ENGLISHTo go back to a previous menu, press Chapter 5 - Basic navigation22ENGLISH Additional information UpgradeabilityEnvironmental information DisclaimerChapter 6 - Problem solving 6.1 Audio/video problemsProblem SolutionProblem Solution6.2 PC / Network problems ProblemSolution 26ENGLISHChapter 7 - Remote Control 1 2 6 37.1 Remote control buttons ENGLISH7.2 Placing batteries 7.3 Using the remote control28ENGLISH ENGLISH Navigation keysDirect number key entry SMS TEXT-stylekeysChapter 9 - Advanced navigation and advanced SL400i functions9.1.1 Jump To number keys on the remote control 30ENGLISH9.2 Play View ENGLISH9.1.3 FAVORITES, RETURN, INFO!, RECENT 9.2.1 For movies9.2.2 For photos 32ENGLISH9.2.3 For music ENGLISH Chapter 10 - Advanced Philips Media Manager usesAbout ‘My.Philips.com’ Chapter 11 - Overview of SL400i connections Using S-VideoUsing Component Video Pr/Cr, Pb/Cb,Y or YUV 34ENGLISH12.1 Main Menu System Menu Chapter 12 - Options menuENGLISH 36ENGLISH 12.2 Picture MenuTV Shape 12.3 Network menu ENGLISH12.3.1 Static IP settings 38ENGLISHENGLISH 12.4 Preferences menuParental Level Disclaimer Chapter 13 - What you need to know about networks WIREDWIRELESS 40ENGLISHONE-ON-ONEWIRED NETWORK WIRED NETWORK WITH MORE THAN TWO PCsHOW TO INTERCONNECT WIRED NETWORKS ONE-ON-ONEWIRELESS NETWORKWhat are wireless network connections? Securing your wireless networkSecuring your network from Internet access What is WEP?ENGLISH DONTa Setting the encryption key for the SL400i Chapter 15 - Entering an encryption key44ENGLISH Example, for the Philips Wireless USB Adapter ENGLISHICS configuration and usage issues Chapter 16 - Internet Connection Sharing46ENGLISH Enabling Internet Connection Sharing ICS ENGLISH48ENGLISH ENGLISH The Home Networking wizard will appearEnabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows 50ENGLISHChapter 17 - Advanced Network Problem solving Check with your Internet Service ProviderCheck your networks IP configuration ENGLISHCheck your computers IP configuration as follows 52ENGLISHFor Windows 98SE / Windows Me For Windows XP / WindowsChapter 18 - Glossary ENGLISHChapter 19 - Technical specifications 54ENGLISH3103