Step 4: Connecting to the Network
Connect the LAN (100) terminal of the player to your Internet source using a network cable to update the player’s software using the network.
1 Connect the LAN (100) terminal of the player to your Internet source.
Methods to connect to your Internet source include:
•Connecting to a broadband router directly
•Connecting via a wireless LAN router Refer also to the instructions supplied with the broadband router or the wireless LAN router.
2 Make the appropriate settings in “Internet Settings” under the “Network Settings” setup (page 51).
To update the player’s software using the network
See “Network Update” (page 41) and “Software Update Notification” (page 50).
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Do not connect a phone line to the LAN (100) terminal, as it may cause a malfunction.
When connecting to a broadband router directly
Network cable (not supplied)
Broadband router
To PC
Network cable (not supplied)
ADSL modem/
Cable modem
Internet
About network (LAN) cables
Depending on the modem or router, the type of network (LAN) cable, straight or crossing, differs. For details on the network (LAN) cables, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the modem or router.
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