Connecting the Network

Your system must have working broadband Internet to operate properly.

The HP Digital Entertainment Center supports many different network options, connections, and configurations. You can connect your HP Digital Entertainment Center to a:

■Wireless 802.11b/g network

■Wired Ethernet Port 10/100/1000

You can connect your peripheral devices to work with the HP Digital Entertainment Center through USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) connectors.

This chapter describes the most typical, and some advanced, options to connect your HP Digital Entertainment Center to the Internet, to a network, and to peripheral devices. Your system may have different components.

Internet

Broadband Modem

On /Standby

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Chapter Contents:

“Peripheral Connection Overview” on page 108

“Typical Network Connections” on page 110

“Connecting the Wireless Network Antenna” on page 111

“Connecting a DSL/Cable Modem” on page 113

“Connecting Through a Router” on page 114

“USB Device Connection” on page 115

“Connecting an HP Personal Media Drive” on page 117

Some peripheral devices are not included with the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

For additional information on connecting network equipment, refer to the Start Here Booklet and the hardware and ISP (Internet Service Provider) documentation that came with your network.

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