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Setting up the hardware
Network Media Receiver
Finding the most suitable working environment
You can connect the Network Media Receiver to your VAIO computer(s) using the Ethernet port on your VAIO computer(s), a router
with a built-in network switch, or a network switch device. These home network environment scenarios can help determine the best
connection method for your Network Media Receiver and VAIO computer(s).
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Environment 1: DSL/cable modem equipped with a built-in router and network switch ports
(page 23)
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Environment 2: DSL/cable modem with built-in router, without network switch ports
(page 24)
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Environment 3: DSL/cable modem without a built-in router
(page 25)
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Environment 4: Network cable is connected to a LAN, shared in a residential complex
(page 26)
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Environment 5: VAIO computer is connected to the Internet using the built-in modem
(page 27)
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Environment 6: VAIO computer is not connected to the Internet
(page 28)
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Environment 7: Connecting multiple VAIO computers
(page 29)
Please take the following notes into account:
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Optional equipment and cables may be required to connect your Network Media Receiver and VAIO computer(s).
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All equipment and cables must be compatible with 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T standard.
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If applicable, see the manual supplied with your DSL or cable modem to verify that it is equipped with a built-in router and
network switch ports.
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If using a multiple port network switch device (sold separately) or if using environment 5 or 6, the VAIO computer requires a fixed
IP address for the LAN connection (see
Assigning a fixed IP address
(page 30)
).
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Connections may vary depending on your network environment. Contact your Internet Service Provider for connection
information.
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The pictures are for illustration purposes only. PC configuration may vary.
