Chapter 2: Connecting your TV

Example #2: Connecting the TV directly to a PC without an Internet connection

You will need:

Ethernet crossover cable (i.e., a PC-to-PC direct file transfer cable)

Note: Do not use standard Ethernet cable with this connection.

TV lower back panel

 

Ethernet

PC

crossover

cable

Example #3: Connecting the TV to a home network with an Internet connection

You will need:

coaxial or telephone cable (depending on your modem)

standard Ethernet (RJ-45) cables

router/switch[1]

modem (DSL or cable)[2]

TV lower back panel

Modem (DSL or cable) Router/switch [1]

[2]

[3]

[3]

 

 

Cable or phone jack [4]

[3]

PC

[1]Your router/switch may be part of your DSL or cable modem. Your switch may be separate from your router. For assistance, contact your ISP or an IT professional.

[2]Coaxial or telephone cable (depending on your modem type)

[3]Standard Ethernet (RJ-45) cable

[4]Do NOT connect a phone jack directly to the TV's RJ-45 (Ethernet) port.

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Toshiba 42LX177 manual Coaxial or telephone cable depending on your modem, Router/switch1 Modem DSL or cable2