Networks and the Internet

When you connect this product to a network, you can use network based applications and functions such as Smart Hub and BD-Live, and upgrade the product's software through the network connection. For more information about accessing and using Internet services, see the Network Services chapter of this manual on pages 62~64. Instructions for configuring the network connection start below.

Configuring Your Network Connection

Before you begin, contact your ISP to find out if your IP address is static or dynamic. If it is dynamic, and you have a wired or wireless network, we recommend using the Automatic configuration procedures described below.

If you are connecting to a wired network, connect the product to your router using a LAN cable before you start the configuration procedure.

If you are connecting to a wireless network, disconnect any wired network connection before you begin.

To begin configuring your network connection, follow these steps:

1.In the Home screen, select Settings, and then press the v button.

2.Select Network, and then press the v button.

3.Select Network Settings, and then press the v button.

4.Go to the instructions for Wired networks starting below or the instructions for Wireless networks starting on page 34.

Wired Network

ĞĞWired - Automatic

After following Steps 1 to 3 above:

1.Select Start in the Network Settings screen, and then press the v button. The product detects the wired connection, verifies the network connection and then connects to the network.

ĞĞWired - Manual

If you have a static IP address or the Automatic procedure does not work, you'll need to set the Network Settings values manually.

After following Steps 1 to 3 above:

1.Select Start in the Network Settings screen, and then press the v button.

The Network Status screen appears.

The product will verify the network connection.

Network Settings

Wired network connection failed.

MAC Address

XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX

 

IP Address

0.0.0.0

Previous

Subnet Mask

0.0.0.0

Gateway

0.0.0.0

IP Settings

DNS Server

0.0.0.0

Retry

IP auto setup failed. Try the following to set your IP address

automatically. Or set your IP address manually by selecting IP

OK

Settings.

 

 

- Ensure that the DHCP server is enabled on the router, and turn the router off and on again.

- Contact your Internet service provider for more information.

2. Select IP Settings on the right of the screen, and press the v button.

The IP Settings screen appears.

3. Select the IP Mode field, and then set it to Manual.

4. Use the number keypad on your remote to enter the Network values. Use the ▲▼◄► buttons on the remote to move from entry field to entry field.

NOTE

\\ You can get these values from your Internet provider. You can also view these values on most Windows computers. For instructions, see "Getting the Network Settings Values." on page 34.

5.When done, highlight OK, and then press v button. The product verifies the network connection and then connects to the network.

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