7Network

7.1Network Settings

7.1.1Connecting to a Wired Network

There are three ways to attach your product to your LAN using cable:

You can attach your product to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your product to an external modem using a LAN cable. See the diagram below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAN

The Modem Port on the Wall

 

External Modem

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(ADSL / VDSL)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Modem Cable

LAN Cable

You can attach your product to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your product to an IP Sharer which is connected to an external modem. Use LAN cable for the connection. See the diagram below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAN

The Modem Port on the Wall

External Modem

 

 

IP Sharer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(ADSL / VDSL)

 

 

RJ45

 

 

(having DHCP server)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Modem Cable

LAN Cable

LAN Cable

Depending on how your network is configured, you may be able to attach your product to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your product directly to a network wall outlet using a LAN cable. See the diagram below. Note that the wall outlet is attached to a modem or router elsewhere in your house.

LAN

The LAN Port on the Wall

RJ45

LAN Cable

If you have a Dynamic Network, you should use an ADSL modem or router that supports the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Modems and routers that support DHCP automatically provide the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS values your product needs to

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