7 network setup

running the setup wizard

Running the setup wizard is the easiest way to configure your network settings. The setup wizard runs the first time you power up your hp digital media receiver.

You can run the setup wizard again at any time if your network settings need to be changed. From the home screen, press the options button and then select Run Setup Wizard from the menu.

Alternatively, press the options button and select Network Setup to manually configure your network settings. The following sections describe the possible network setup options.

preparing for wired setup

In a wired network, you attach the media receiver to your network with a network cable. One end of the

cable attaches to the media receiver, and the other end attaches to your PC, a hub, or a router.

Note: See the “glossary” on page 49 for a list of common network terms.

To determine the proper network setup of your media receiver, you will need to know what kind of wired network you have.

do you have a network?

If you have a single PC and you connect to the internet with a phone line, chances are you do not have a network. At a minimum, you will need a network interface card (NIC) for your PC, or a USB-to-802.11b dongle. You can then attach the media receiver to your PC. See “wired with cross-over cable” on page 39.

If you have a single PC and you connect to the internet with a cable or DSL modem, check your modem connection. If the modem has only one network jack, you still don’t have a network. You will need to

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