Connecting the SL400i, Your PC or wired network | Philips guide

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Chapter 2 – Connecting the SL400i

Choose the scenario that best fits your situation for installing the SL400i.

Option A: If you do not have a wireless computer network:

In this configuration you only have a computer and a TV.

• You will install the Wireless USB Adapter on your computer.

• You will connect the SL400i to the TV.

➜ Go to chapter 2.1 on page 10-11.

or	Option B: If you already have a wireless computer network:
	In this configuration you already have a wireless computer
	network, and a TV.
	• You will check the settings of your existing wireless
	computer network.
	• You will connect the SL400i to the TV and adapt its
	settings to match your network.

INTERNET

➜ Go to chapter 2.2 on page 12-14.

or		Option C: If you want to connect a network cable between the SL400i and
or
		your PC or wired network:

In this configuration you already have a TV, and a computer with a free ethernet connector (or a wired network with a free ethernet connector).

• You will be connecting an Ethernet network cable between the SL400i and your computer or wired network.

• You will connect the SL400i to the TV.

➜Go to chapter 2.3 on page 15-17.

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Philips manual Connecting the SL400i, Option B If you already have a wireless computer network, Your PC or wired network

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 Front view Rear viewConnects the SL400i to your TV set Introduction Index Safety Precautions Important informationIf appropriate at hand Installing the software Start by installing Philips Media ManagerDouble-clicking the icon opens the Media Manager window Connecting the SL400i Option B If you already have a wireless computer networkYour PC or wired network Installing If you do not have a wireless computer network Option aInstall the Wireless USB Adapter included in the box Have fun If you already have a wireless computer network Option B Wireless Network Name SsidEncryption 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 Using the SL400i InternetPC Link Basic navigation This is the basic way of navigating through all the menusTo 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 Using the remote control Placing batteriesDegree 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 Check your computers IP configuration as follows For Windows 98SE / Windows MeFor 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