network connection
In a wired home network, connect the media receiver to your home network hub or router.
If your computer is connected directly to a cable or DSL modem, and there is only one network port on the back of the modem, you do not have a home network. To set up your network, purchase a modem or router with additional network ports.
A router will allow you to share your internet connection with other PCs, and allows the media receiver access to your music and photos stored on your PC.
Note: For alternate network connections, see page 39.
In a wireless home network, no network cable connection is required (model ew5000 only).
For the best possible reception, rotate the antenna so it extends perpendicular to the receiver, as shown above.
The hp digital media receiver can communicate with wireless access points (infrastructure mode) or directly to computers with wireless network cards (ad hoc mode).
Like all wireless devices, some experimentation may be necessary to find the best location for your media receiver. Signal strength and quality will depend on distance, walls, and building structure.
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