What you need to know about networks, Wired | Philips 23iF9946

Chapter 12 – What you need to know about networks

Important note:The Streamium LCD TV has a built-in wireless network adapter and is a wireless network device exactly like the PCs with a wireless network adapter in the illustrations below.

A network provides a means of communication between two or more computers (and other devices) that are connected to each other through wired or wireless means.

WIRED

At each computer, you will need a network adapter or Network Interface Card (NIC) to be able to connect the computer to the network cable. Examples are:

Ethernet
Already built-in	PCI expansion card	USB/Ethernet cable	Ethernet notebook
			adapter

WIRELESS

At each computer, you will need to install a WiFi wireless network adapter to be able to connect to another wireless network device. Examples are:

Already built-in	Wireless PCI	Wireless USB
	expansion card	adapter

Wireless notebook

adapter

You do not need to open your PC to connect a wireless USB/notebook adapter (available from Philips) or USB/Ethernet cable to your PC.

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Philips 23iF9946 user manual What you need to know about networks, Wired

Contents

LCD TV Helpline Contents Table of Contents Safety Precautions Important information Installing the software Start by installing Philips Media ManagerAdding files to the Media Manager Opening and closing the Media Manager window Connecting the Streamium LCD TV Option B If you already have a wireless computer network Installing If you do not have a wireless computer network Option aSwitch on the Streamium LCD TV Pressing the Home Link button on the remote control Have fun See Problem solving on page 19-21, or Contact our help-lineExplore the Home Link menu on the TV screen Encryption key If you already have a wireless computer network Option BWireless Network Name Ssid See Problem solving on page 19-21, or If you want to make a wired connection Option C Switch on the Streamium LCD TV Option BThrough a wireless base station Enabling broadband Internet entertainment RC Key Registration for free Internet servicesPressing the Internet button for the first time If you forget your password You will need to go to your PC to perform Steps 2 to Using the Streamium LCD TV Switching from Streamium mode to TV modeSwitching from Streamium mode to FM Radio mode Switching from Streamium mode to PC mode Internet This is the basic way of navigating through all the menus Press Internet or Home Link button on the remote controlBasic navigation Additional information Problem Possible cause Problem solvingAudio/video problems PC / Network problems Problem Possible cause Solution Wireless base station is Switched off Streamium LCD TV Internet access not workingProblems New features as You are using an older Pressing the Internet Check whether Remote Control Functions of Remote control buttons for Streamium functions Using the remote control Entering or editing numeric and text information Navigation keysDirect number key entry SMS TEXT-style keys Jump To number keys on the remote control Advanced navigation and advanced Streamium functionsNavigation view Smart Navigation Available for certain versions only Play View For moviesTrack info Colour buttons bar Advanced Philips Media Manager uses About ‘My.Philips.com’Editing media information and creating playlists Managing your Streamium account Options menu Main Menu System Menu Network menu Parental Level Disclaimer Static IP settingsPreferences menu Wired What you need to know about networks Wired Network with More than TWO PCs Wireless Network with More than TWO PCsAlso known as Direct connection network max. two PCs Also known as ad-hoc / peer-to-peer Advanced wireless network information DOs and DON’Ts of securing your wireless network DON’T Entering an encryption key WEP key conversion tableF66 Z7A Setting the encryption key for the Streamium LCD TV Setting the encryption key for your Wireless Network Adapter ICS configuration and usage issues Prefered solutionInternet connection sharing Important notes Enabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows XP Click ‘OK’ to accept the changed settingsEnabling Internet Connection Sharing ICS Next, check your Network properties as follows Click Start, Settings, and Control PanelEnabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows 98SE Follow the instructions on the screen, and enter Enabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows MeEnabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows For Windows XP / Windows Advanced Network problem solvingMovies will not play Glossary Model PROD. no LCD TV Table of Contents Introduction Remote control Adjustable stand Rear of setPresentation of the LCD Television Television keys Remote control keys Volume Installing your television set Quick installation Manual store Other settings in the Install menuProgram sort Picture settings Sound adjustmentsFeature settings Description of the adjustments Formats Teletext Press You will obtain Using the radio Using in PC monitor mode Connecting peripheral equipment Video recorder with decoderSatellite receiver, decoder, CDV, games, etc To select connected equipment Headphones Amplifier Tips Glossary General Points Model PROD. no