user’s guide
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7 network setup
running the setup wizard
Running the setup wizard is the easiest way to
configure your network settings. The setup wizard runs
the first time you power up your hp digital media
receiver.
You can run the setup wizard again at any time if your
network settings need to be changed. From the home
screen, press the
options
button and then select
Run
Setup Wizard
from the menu.
Alternatively, press the
options
button and select
Network Setup
to manually configure your network
settings. The following sections describe the possible
network setup options.
preparing for wired setup
In a wired network, you attach the media receiver to
your network with a network cable. One end of the
cable attaches to the media receiver, and the other end
attaches to your PC, a hub, or a router.
Note:
See the “glossary” on page 49 for a list of
common network terms.
To determine the proper network setup of your media
receiver, you will need to know what kind of wired
network you have.
do you have a network?
If you have a single PC and you connect to the internet
with a phone line, chances are you do not have a
network. At a minimum, you will need a network
interface card (NIC) for your PC, or a USB-to-802.11b
dongle. You can then attach the media receiver to your
PC. See “wired with cross-over cable” on page 39.
If you have a single PC and you connect to the internet
with a cable or DSL modem, check your modem
connection. If the modem has only one network jack,
you still don’t have a network. You will need to
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