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Internet Settings

These items are necessary when you connect to the Internet via an Ethernet cable to use the AMG service. Refer to the Internet service provider’s instructions and select the settings appropriate for your network environment.

Quickest way to get started

Connect the server to the Internet. See page 26 for connection details. For use of routers and gaming adapters, refer to the device's operating instructions.

1Check that [IP Address Acquisition] is set to [Use DHCP].2Select [Network Diagnostic] and press ENTER.3Select [Start] and press ENTER.4Check that a message, [Connection to the network is correct] appears.

The setup is finished when this message appears. If it does not appear, follow the on- screen messages and check the following settings. And also see page 134 for possible causes.

IP Address AcquisitionUse DHCP

Select this when DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server settings are available from your Internet service provider. The network settings necessary for the server will be assigned automatically. Contact the service provider for information.

Use static IP address

Set the IP address manually according to your network environment. Additionally, you will need to configure the following items:

Subnet MaskDefault Gateway[DNS Server (Primary)]/[DNS Server (Secondary)] *1You will need to contact your Internet service provider (ISP) or the networkadministrator for this information.*1 [DNS Server Auto Aquisition] is available only when you select [Use DHCP].

You can set the [DNS Server (Primary)] and [DNS Server (Secondary)] addresses manually if you set [DNS Server Auto Acquisition] to [Off]. In this case, be sure to enter the [DNS Server (Primary)] address, otherwise the [Network Settings] will not be set correctly.

If your ISP has a specific proxy server setting, select [Proxy Settings] and enter the setting.

For more information regarding network configuration, contact “Home Entertainment Server” Customer Call Center:

1-877-531-SONY (7669).

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