Multimedia/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.
The TV connection to the router can either be wired or wireless.
To access the TV internet confi guration go to Setup→Multimedia/Network→Network settings→ Networking. The next screen is shown:
Press J to continue the installation.
Choose between Wired or Wireless connection.
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.
•Wired 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 a wired LAN connection if the wireless LAN speed is unstable.
Wired installation
Use an ETHERNET cable to connect the LAN 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)
●How to connect
RouterLAN terminal
LAN
LAN
ETHERNET cable
1 Switch on the router (commercially available). Refer to the router’s operation manual for switching on.
2 Connect the LAN terminal on the TV to the router (commercially available) with an ETHERNET cable (commercially available).
3 Go to Setup→Multimedia/Network→Network settings→Networking.
4 Press OK and ▲/▼ to select “wired”, and then press OK.
5 Select type of IP configuration:
Automatic: Automatic configuration of the IP address via DHCP server or via multiple protocols according to UPnP specification.
Manual: Enter your fixed static IP addresses manually. (Ask your internet service provider).
6 Press OK.
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, try to provide as much free space around the device for best performance.
•Make sure the firewalls in your network allow access to the TV wireless connection.
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