Samsung LH55WMHPTWC/XY manual Network Settings Wireless, Connecting to a Wireless Network

Network Settings (Wireless)

Connecting to a Wireless Network

Wireless IP sharer

(router having DHCP server)

The LAN Port on the Wall

LAN Cable

Samsung recommends using IEEE 802.11n. When you play video over a network connection, the video may not play smoothly.

"" Select a channel for the wireless IP sharer that is not currently being used. If the channel set for the wireless IP sharer is currently being used by another device nearby, this will result in interference and communication failure.

"" Your product supports only the following wireless network security protocols.

If you select the Pure High-throughput (Greenfield) 802.11n mode and the Encryption type is set to WEP, TKIP or TKIP AES (WPS2Mixed) on your AP or wireless router, Samsung products will not support a connection in compliance with new Wi-Fi certification specifications.

"" If your wireless router supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), you can connect to the network via PBC (Push Button Configuration) or PIN (Personal Identification Number). WPS will automatically configure the SSID and WPA key in either mode.

"" Connection Methods: You can setup the wireless network connection in three ways. Auto Setup (Using the Auto Network Search function), Manual Setup, Use WPS

Automatic Network Setup (Wireless)

Most wireless networks have an optional security system that requires devices that access the network to transmit an encrypted security code called an Access or Security key. The Security key is based on a Pass Phrase, typically a word or a series of letters and numbers of a specified length you were asked to enter when you set up security for your wireless network. If you use this method of setting up the network connection, and have a Security key for your wireless network, you will have to enter the Pass Phrase during the the automatic or manual setup process.

How to set up automatically

1Set Network Type to Wireless from the Open Network Settings page.

2The Network function searches for available wireless networks. When done, it displays a list of the available networks.

3In the list of networks, press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a network, and then press the E button twice.

"" If the desired wireless router does not appear, select Refresh to search again. "" If the router cannot be found after retrying, select the Stop button.

The Add Network button appears.

4If the Enter the password for (AP name). screen appears, go to step 5. If you select a wireless router that does not have security, go to step 7.

5If the router has security, enter the Enter the password for (AP name). (Security key or PIN).

6When done, use the right arrow button to move the cursor to Done, and then press E. The network connection screen appears and the verification process starts.

"" A connection with the router is established, but the Internet cannot be accessed.

7When the connection has been verified, the “Success! Your device is connected to the

Internet. If you have any problems using online services, please contact your Internet service provider.” message appears.

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