Network menu | Philips SL400i specification

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12.3 Network menu

The Network menu gives you access to network and wireless settings. See below for an overview.

Note: If you just want to see what the settings are, open the Network/Wireless Info items and not the Config items.

Network Type	Select whether you want to connect to a
	Wireless network or to a Wired network.
Network Config.	Network Mode	Choose DHCP for automatic network
		configuration by your network host.
		(preferred)
		Choose Static IP for manually entering a
		static network configuration.
		Choose Auto IP for automatic network
		configuration without a network host.
	IP Address, Netmask,	Only Static IP requires you to fill in values
	Gateway, DNS 1 and	for IP Address, Netmask, Gateway, DNS 1
	DNS 2	and DNS 2. See below for an explanation.
Wireless Config.	Wireless Mode	Choose whether your wireless network has
		an Access Point (Wireless Base Station) or
		is an Ad-Hoc Network (Peer-to-peer).
	Network Name (SSID) Enter the name (SSID) of the wireless
		network you want to join.
	Note: the SSID is case-sensitive, meaning that ‘philips’ is not the same
	as ‘PHILIPS’ or ‘Philips’.
	Channel Number	Choose one of the available WiFi channels
		in your region. (Select 0 for automatic
		channel assignment.)
Encryption Config.	First, select whether or not to use wireless network encryption:
	WEP Encryption Off/On.Then, you may enter up to 4 WEP Keys
	to choose from. Enter 5 ASCII or 10 HEX characters to use a
	64-bit WEP-key; enter 13 ASCII or 26 HEX characters to use a
	128-bit WEP-key.The number of characters determines the type of
	key you use. Finally, choose which of the four keys to use:
	WEP Transmit Key.
	Important: You must use the same encryption key throughout your
	wireless network.
Proxy Config.	Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) may have provided you with
	Proxy Settings for HTTP (Internet) and/or for RTSP (used for
	video streaming (MPEG-4)).
	If this is the case, enter the proxy name(s) and port(s) your ISP
	provided you with.
Network Info	For viewing the Network settings, including the physical
	Ethernet MAC Address you may sometimes need for identifying
	the Wired network adapter of the SL400i.
Wireless Info	For viewing the Wireless settings, including the physical
	NIC MAC Address you may sometimes need for identifying the
	Wireless network adapter of the SL400i. Go to Signal Level to
	check the wireless signal quality.

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Philips SL400i manual Network menu

Contents

Wifi Wireless Multimedia Link Front view Rear view SL 400i/00 European RegulationsSL 400i/05 SL 400i/19 Introduction Packaging contentsSL400i This is what this manual will help you to do Rear view Front viewConnects the SL400i to your TV set Introduction Index Important information Safety PrecautionsIf appropriate at hand Start by installing Philips Media Manager Installing the softwareDouble-clicking the icon opens the Media Manager window Option B If you already have a wireless computer network Connecting the SL400iYour PC or wired network If you do not have a wireless computer network Option a InstallingInstall the Wireless USB Adapter included in the box Have fun Wireless Network Name Ssid If you already have a wireless computer network Option BEncryption key English Have fun Important only use CAT.5 shielded Ethernet cable STP If you want to make a wired connection Option C English Have fun Internet Enabling broadband Internet entertainment Pressing the Internet button for the first time Registration for free Internet services Have fun Internet Using the SL400iPC Link This is the basic way of navigating through all the menus Basic navigationTo go back to a previous menu, press Additional information Upgradeability TrademarksEnvironmental information Disclaimer Audio/video problems Problem Possible cause Problem solving PC / Network problems Problem Possible cause Problem Possible cause Solution Problem Possible cause Remote control buttons Remote ControlAccesses the SL400i settings Selects one of the available users Placing batteries Using the remote controlDegree angles to either side Navigation keys Entering or editing numeric and text informationDirect number key entry SMS TEXT-style keys Advanced navigation and advanced SL400i functions Jump To number keys on the remote controlNavigation view Smart Navigation For movies Play View For music For photos About ‘My.Philips.com’ Advanced Philips Media Manager uses Audio Overview of SL400i connections Main Menu System Menu Options menu TV Shape Picture Menu Network menu Computer that provides Internet Connection Sharing Static IP settingsThis should be a valid IP Address, like See DNS Parental Level Disclaimer Preferences menu Already built-in What you need to know about networks Wireless Network with More than TWO PCs Wired Network with More than TWO PCsAlso known as Direct connection network max. two PCs Also known as ad-hoc / peer-to-peer What are wireless network connections? Advanced wireless network informationSecuring your wireless network Securing your network from Internet access Dont DOs and DONTs of securing your wireless network Entering an encryption key Setting the encryption key for the SL400i Enter the same encryption key for the Wireless USB Adapter Setting the encryption key for your Wireless USB Adapter Internet Connection Sharing ICS configuration and usage issues Enabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows XP Enabling Internet Connection Sharing ICS Enabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows 98SE Enabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows Me Enabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows Movies will not play Advanced Network Problem solving For Windows 98SE / Windows Me Check your computers IP configuration as followsFor Windows XP / Windows Wireless Base Station wireless gateway router Streaming Streamium Vertical position Advanced TV SettingMost popular type of wired home network Glossary JPEG, BMP, GIF Technical specifications Serial nr