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Preparing the required items, Setting up the Internet connection

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Network Adjusting network settings Preparing the required items The following items are required to set up the system to connect wirelessly to the Internet. • Subscription to an Internet service provider (ISP) • A network device, such as a DSL modem or router • An access point* • Settings information for the access point (SSID, WEP key, WPA key) *Not necessary if using a wireless router with built-in wireless functionality Hints • When connecting to the Internet wirelessly, signal interference may occur depending on the usage condition of the wireless network devices. If Internet data transfer speed is decreased or the Wireless Controller does not function properly, use an Ethernet Cable to establish a wired connection. • Depending on the access point in use, you may need the MAC address for your system when connecting to the Internet. You can find the MAC address for the system by going to (Settings) (System Settings) "System Information". 1 Select (Network Settings) under (Settings) in the Home Menu, and then press the button. 2 Select "Internet Connection Settings", and then press the button. When a message stating that the Internet connection will be terminated is displayed, select "Yes", and then press the button. 3 Select "Wireless", and then press the right button. 4 Select "Scan", and then press the right button. The system will search for access points within range and display them as a list. Setting up the Internet connection When connecting wirelessly to the Internet, you must first adjust network settings. Network settings may vary depending on the type of access point and the network environment. The following instructions explain the most common network configuration. 24 Hint In some regions, you may select Automatic Setup by Access Point. When using an access point that supports automatic setup, select "Automatic" and follow the on-screen instructions. The required settings will be completed automatically. For information on access points that support automatic setup, contact the access point manufacturers.

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Network
Adjusting network settings
Preparing the required items
The following items are required to set up the system to connect
wirelessly to the Internet.
• Subscription to an Internet service provider (ISP)
• A network device, such as a DSL modem or router
• An access point*
• Settings information for the access point (SSID, WEP key, WPA key)
*Not necessary if using a wireless router with built-in wireless functionality
Hints
• When connecting to the Internet wirelessly, signal interference may occur
depending on the usage condition of the wireless network devices. If Internet
data transfer speed is decreased or the Wireless Controller does not function
properly, use an Ethernet Cable to establish a wired connection.
• Depending on the access point in use, you may need the MAC address for
your system when connecting to the Internet. You can find the MAC address
for the system by going to
(Settings)
(System Settings)
"System
Information".
Setting up the Internet connection
When connecting wirelessly to the Internet, you must first adjust
network settings.
Network settings may vary depending on the type of access point
and the network environment. The following instructions explain the
most common network configuration.
1
Select
(Network Settings) under
(Settings) in the
Home Menu, and then press the
button.
2
Select "Internet Connection Settings", and then press the
button.
When a message stating that the Internet connection will be terminated is
displayed, select "Yes", and then press the
button.
3
Select "Wireless", and then press the right button.
4
Select "Scan", and then press the right button.
The system will search for access points within range and display them as
a list.
Hint
In some regions, you may select Automatic Setup by Access Point. When using
an access point that supports automatic setup, select "Automatic" and follow
the on-screen instructions. The required settings will be completed
automatically. For information on access points that support automatic setup,
contact the access point manufacturers.