LG Electronics DP1B Connecting to your Home Network, Wired Network Connection, Wireless router

Connecting to your Home Network

Wired Network Connection

This player can be connected to a local area network (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear panel or the wireless device. By connecting the player to a broadband home network, you have access to service such as YouTube, Picasa and AccuWeather.

※DP1W Model : Wi-Fi module is embedded for Wireless network connection.

※DP1B Model : Wi-Fi dongle is required for Wireless network connection.

Wireless

Communication

Access Point /

Wireless router

Another connection option is to use an Access Point or a wireless router. In the example configuration for wireless connection above, this player would be able to access content from either of the PCs.

The network configuration and connection method may vary depending on the equipment in use and the network environment.

This player is equipped with an IEEE 802.11n (2.4 GHz band only) wireless module, which also supports the 802.11b / g standards. For the best wireless performance, we recommend using a IEEE 802.11n certified Wi-Fi network (access point or wireless router). Available Wi-Fi standards:

802.11b / 802.11g / 802.11n (single-band 2.4 GHz)

※WPS PBC Mode

WPS : Wi-Fi Protect Setup

PBC : Push Button Connect

·Press PBC button on the Access Point / Wireless router to connect to player directly.

(Some of Access Point / Wireless routers do not have the PCB button.)

·First of all, proper wireless network setting is required.

·In the Wireless Network list, Press “Push Button” and the press PCB button on the Access Point / Wireless router, it will be directly connected in 2 minutes

For the wireless network connection, the player needs to be set up for network communication. This adjustment can be done from the [Setup] menu, Adjust the [Network] setting as follow. Setting up the access point or the wireless router is required before connecting the player to the network.

Wired internet connection is strongly recommended. Using the [Home Link] features, network update and video streaming services (such as, YouTube, Picasa and AccuWeather) with wireless network can be affected by the household devices using radio frequencies.

The content of internet service and related service information, including user interface, is subject to change. Please refer to the web site of each service for updated information.

※Note for DP1B Model

Wi-Fi Dongle is only compatible with pre-approved models listed on LG website.

(www.lg.com or www.lgservice.com)

Check LG website for compatibility before purchasing Wi-Fi dongle.

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