HP z557, z555, z552 Connecting Through a Router, DSL/Cable Modem, Router Internet connection

Connecting Through a Router

You can connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to a LAN network and then to a DSL modem or Cable modem. You can use your HP Digital Entertainment Center as a client if you already have a home network functioning.

Refer to your router, DSL/cable modem, and ISP documentation to establish a connection.

To connect to the Internet, through a router and a broadband connection, to the HP Digital Entertainment Center:

1Connect an RJ-45 network cable (not provided) from the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel Ethernet connector to a 10BaseT, 100BaseT, or 1000BaseT port on the router.

2Check the following:

a The router is connected to the DSL/cable modem.

b The DSL/cable modem is connected to an outside Internet connection.

c The router power LED and connect LEDs are on.

d The DSL/cable modem power LED and connect LEDs are on.

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