Samsung UE55C8780XSXZG, UE55C8700XSXXN, UE55C8790XSXZG Network Setup Ad-Hoc, Network Setup Manual

Advanced Features

Network Setup (Ad-Hoc)

You can connect to a mobile device without an access point through the “Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter” by using a peer to peer network.

✎✎This function is available when SWL(Samsung Wireless Link) is set to Off.

How to connect to new Ad-hoc device

1.Follow Steps 1 through 6 in the “How to set up using PBC (WPS)” (p. 32).

2.Choose Select a network. A list of devices/networks appears.

3.While in the device list, press the Blue button on the

remote.

✎✎ The message The existing network system may have limited functionality. Do you want to change the network connection? is displayed.

4.Input the generated Network Name (SSID) and Security Key into the device you want to connect.

How to connect an existing Ad-hoc device

1.Follow Steps 1 through 6 in the “How to set up using PBC (WPS)” (p. 32).

2.Choose Select a network. The Device/Network list appears.

3.Select the device you want in the Device list.

4.If security key is required, input the security key. ✎✎ If network doesn’t operate normally, check

the Network Name (SSID) and Security Key again. An incorrect Security Key may cause a malfunction.

Network Setup (Manual)

If the other methods do not work, you need to enter the Network setting values manually.

Getting the Network Connection Values

To get the Network connection values on most Windows computers, follow these steps:

1.Right click the Network icon on the bottom right of the screen.

2.In the pop-up menu, click Status.

3.On the dialog that appears, click the Support tab.

4.On the Support tab, click the Details button. The Network settings are displayed.

How to set up manually

To enter the Network connection values manually, follow these steps:

1.Follow Steps 1 through 6 in the “How to set up using PBC (WPS)” (p. 32).

2.Press the ▼ button to select Internet Protocol Setup, and then press the ENTEREbutton. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Manual, and then press the ENTEREbutton.

3.Press the ▼ button to go to the first entry field (IP Address).

4.Use the number buttons to enter numbers.

5.When done with each field, use the ► button to move successively to the next field. You can also use the other arrow buttons to move up, down, and back.

6.Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway values.

7.Press the ▲ or ▼ button to go to DNS.

8.Press the ▼ button to go to the first DNS entry field. Enter the numbers as above.

9.When done, press the ▲ button to go to Select a Network. Select your network, and then press the ENTEREbutton.

10.Go to Step 4 in the “How to set up automatically” (p. 33), and follow the directions from that point on.

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