Sony LF-X1, LF-X5 Connecting several devices to a modem with a router, What is a router?

Connecting to the Internet

• Connecting several devices to a modem with a router

to Internet

Signal flow

Cable or DSL modem

Router

LAN cable (not supplied)

to LAN port

LAN cable (not supplied)

PCPC

Setup and Connections

•Depending on your Internet service contract, you may not be able to connect the LocationFreeTV with multiple devices, such as several other computers. For more information, contact your cable TV company, DSL network administrator, or ISP.

•To determine what kind of LAN cable to use, see the operating instructions for your router, cable modem, or DSL modem.

•For details on setting up the connection, also refer to the operating instructions for your router, cable modem, or DSL modem.

What is a router?

A router is a piece of equipment that relays signals between networks.

Using a router allows several devices to share one Internet connection. See page 40 for more on how to configure router settings.

•Configuring router settings

•If the operating instructions for your router

direct you to use a web browser (Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator) to access the router’s settings screen, you can do so by inputting the router’s IP address in the address field on the Web window (1 page 74). You must also configure network settings for the LocationFreeTV (1 page 40).

•For more information on configuring router settings, refer to the operating instructions for your router.

•The settings for some routers may not be configured from the Internet screen. In this case, make settings using your computer.

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