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Before proceeding, ensure that the Freesat box is connected to your
home network with a suitable ethernet connector.
1. Press the
MENU button to enter the Main Menu. Press the
buttons to select
Settings in the section bar. Press OK to confirm.
2. Press the
buttons to select Network in the section bar and then
press the buttons to select a parameter.
DHCP
This stands for ‘Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol’.
Auto DHCP:
is the default setting for all modern modems.
When DHCP
is set to Auto your Freesat digital box will be set up when connected to
your home network and all the boxes will be populated automatically.
Manual Settings:
If your modem is of an older type or the default
settings have been altered you will need to manually set each parameter.
(Refer to your internet service provider for further guidance).
3. Select
DHCP. Press OK.
4. Press the
buttons to change the configuration to “
Manual”.
5. Press the
buttons to select IP Address, Subnet Mask, Router
Address and DNS Address in turn. Press OK.
6. To change the address: Highlight each of the four groups that are to
be changed and enter the number required using the
0-9 buttons.
7. Press the
OK button to confirm the new address.
8. When all four addresses have been set correctly, press the
OK button
to set the configuration and return to the system menu page.
9. Press the
BACK button or the EXIT button to exit the main menu.
Revert to Default Settings.
• Select
Reset Default Settings. Press OK to restore the default network
settings. Any user-entered settings will be lost.
Checking The Internet Connection
1. Press the
MENU button to enter the Main Menu.
2. Press the buttons to select
System Information.
3. Press
OK to confirm.
4. Use the
buttons to select Network. Press OK.
If the IP address item shows a number in four sections separated by dots
the Freesat box is connected to your local network. If online services still
do not work, you should check your router’s connection to the Internet.
If no connection is shown, you should carefully check the broadband
connection and the Network Configuration or consult your internet
service provider for assistance.
5. Press the
BACK button or the EXIT button to exit the main menu.
NETWORK SETTINGS
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Settings
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Network
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IP Address
Subnet Mask
Router Address
DNS Address
MAC Address
Revert to Default Settings
DHCP
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Auto
IP Address:
This is the unique IP (Internet Protocol) address number of your Freesat
digital box. Each item on your network will have its own IP address. An example IP
address will look something like 192.168.1.0
Subnet Mask:
This is used to split large networks into smaller sub groups to stop
excessive data from being transmitted along a network. Each network group will have
it’s own subnet mask ID. A subnet mask number will look like 255.255.255.0
Router Address:
This is the IP address of your broadband router.
DNS Address:
This stands for ‘Domain Name System’. Your DNS address will have been
assigned to you by your internet provider.
MAC Address:
The MAC address is embedded into your Freesat digital box and allows
you to connect to online services. It is not possible to change this number.
System
HDD Control
Information
Network
Information
USB
Information
Exit Menu
Information
.
Manufacturer
Model Number
Information
Hardware Version
Information
Serial Number
Information
Software Version
Information
Goodmans
Information
00
Information
12345678
Information
V1.1
Information
V1.5
Information
Helpline Number
Information
0871 230 4695
Information
.
Tuners
Network ID
Information
Tuner 1
Tuner 2
Information
003b
Information
Transport ID
Information
07dd
Information
Postcode
Region
Information
CM1 1WZ
Information
Anglia
Information
Tuner 1 Signal Strength 100%
Information
Tuner 1 Signal Quality 100%
Information
Tuner 2 Signal Strength 100%
Information
Tuner 2 Signal Quality 100%
Information
Lock Indicator
Information
OK
Information
003b
Information
0802
Information
OK
Information
EXIT
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