Network Setup
Network Setup
Connecting to the network
To enjoy internet services, you need to connect the TV to a router with a high speed connection to the internet. You can also connect the TV to your Home network server through a router or access point (see page 34). The TV connection to the router can either be wired or wireless.
To access to the TV internet confi guration go to Settings→Network setup. The next screen is shown:
NOTE
•If you choose a wired connection to the router, you need an ETHERNET cable (not included, commercially available).
•If you do not have a broadband internet connection, consult the store where you purchased your TV or ask your internet service provider or telephone company.
•An ETHERNET and wireless connection cannot be used at the same time. Use only one of the connection types.
•A wireless LAN connection and performance cannot be guaranteed for all residential environments. In the following cases, the wireless LAN signal may be poor or drop, or the connection speed may become slower.
-When used in buildings made with concrete, reinforced steel, or metal.
-When placed near objects that obstruct the signal.
-When used with other wireless devices that emit the same frequency.
-When used in the vicinity of microwave ovens and other devices that emit a magnetic fi eld, electrostatic charge, or electromagnetic interference.
•A stable connection speed is required to play back streaming content. Use an ETHERNET connection if the wireless LAN speed is unstable.
Wired installation
Use an ETHERNET cable to connect the ETHERNET terminal on the TV to your broadcast router as shown below. This is recommended when enjoying services which require stable connection speeds, such as streaming media.
●Wired connection overview
PC (Home Media Server)
Router (commercially available)
ETHERNET cable (commercially available) Network (Internet)
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LAN
ETHERNET cable
1 Switch on the router (commercially available). Refer to the router’s operation manual for switching on.
2 Connect the ETHERNET terminal on the TV to the router (commercially available) with an ETHERNET cable (commercially available).
3 Go to SETTINGS >”Network settings”> “Network type”.
4 Press OK and ▲/▼ to select “Wired”, and then press OK. The wired connection will be automatically established.
To change the settings manually go to “Advanced
Network Setup”> IP Adress Setup> Off, now you can introduce the settings manually.
Wireless installation
Use the SHARP
●Wireless connection overview
PC (Home Media Server)
Wireless LAN router/access point
Wireless
NOTE
•When using the SHARP wireless LAN adapter (sold separately), try to provide as much free space around the device for best performance.
•Make sure the firewalls in your network allows access to the TV wireless connection.
•Operations cannot be guaranteed when used with access points that do not have
•A wireless LAN access point is required to connect the TV to the Internet using a wireless LAN. See the operation manual of your access point for setup.
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