Networks and the Internet
When you connect this player to a network, you can use network based applications and functions such as Smart Hub and
Configuring Your Network Connection
Before you begin, contact your ISP to find out if your IP address is static or dynamic. If it is dynamic, and you have a wired or wireless network, we recommend using the Automatic configuration procedures described below.
If you are connecting to a wired network, connect the player to your router using a LAN cable before you start the configuration procedure.
If you are connecting to a wireless network, disconnect any wired network connection before you begin.
To begin configuring your network connection, follow these steps:
1.In the Home screen, select Settings, and then press the v button.
2.Select Network, and then press the v button.
3.Select Network Settings, and then press the v button.
4.Go to the instructions for Wired networks starting below or the instructions for Wireless networks starting on page 26.
Wired Network
ĞĞWired - Automatic
After following Steps 1 to 3 above:
1.Select Start in the Network Settings screen, and then press the v button. The player detects the wired connection, verifies the network connection and then connects to the network.
ĞĞWired - Manual
If you have a static IP address or the Automatic procedure does not work, you'll need to set the Network Settings values manually.
After following Steps 1 to 3 above:
1.Select Start in the Network Settings screen, and then press the v button.
The Network Status screen appears. The player attempts to verify the network connection and fails.
Network Settings
Wired network connection failed.
MAC Address | XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX |
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IP Address | 0.0.0.0 | Previous |
Subnet Mask | 0.0.0.0 | |
Gateway | 0.0.0.0 | IP Settings |
DNS Server | 0.0.0.0 | Retry |
IP auto setting failed. Try the following to set your IP address | ||
automatically. Or set your IP address manually by selecting 'IP | OK | |
Settings'. |
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- Ensure DHCP server is enabled on router and unplug and |
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the router.
- Contact your Internet Service Provider for more information.
2. Select IP Settings on the right of the screen, and press the v button.
The IP Settings screen appears.
3. Select the IP Mode field, and then set it to Manual.
4. Use the number keypad on your remote to enter the Network values. Use the ▲▼◄► buttons on the remote to move from entry field to entry field.
NOTE
\\ You can get these values from your Internet provider. You can also view these values on most Windows computers. For instructions, see "Getting the Network Settings Values." on page 26.
5.When done, highlight OK, and then press v button. The player verifies the network connection and then connects to the network.
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