Sony LF-X1, LF-X5 operating instructions Connection Examples, Connecting to a cable or DSL modem

Models: LF-X1, LF-X5

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Connection Examples

This section offers examples of some typical methods for connecting to the Internet. The connection method you should use depends on your ISP. For more information, contact your ISP.

• Connecting to a cable or DSL modem

Use a LAN cable (not supplied) to connect the LAN port on the base station to a cable or DSL modem. If your apartment building is equipped with Ethernet wall jacks, directly connect the base station to a wall jack.

zTip

Labels such as ETHER, 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX, LAN, and ENET are used to identify the Ethernet port on a cable or DSL modem.

Cable or DSL modem

to Internet

To complete the connection, refer to the operating instructions that came with your cable or DSL modem.

Rear of base station

LAN cable (not supplied)

to LAN port

Signal flow

Notes

LAN cables come in two kinds: straight-wired and cross-wired. The type of cable you should use depends on what kind of cable modem or DSL modem you have. For more information, see the operating instructions for your modem.

For more information on setting up the connection to your cable or DSL modem, see the operating instructions for your modem. If you are still unsure of how to connect your modem, contact your cable TV company, DSL network administrator, or ISP.

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Sony LF-X1, LF-X5 operating instructions Connection Examples, Connecting to a cable or DSL modem