Network Setup. Sony KDL-32EX521

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Network Setup

When you connect this TV to the Internet, you can enjoy multiple functions: displaying a photograph that shows its location on the map, enjoying Internet video, etc. For details on the functions, refer to the i-Manual.

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• You will need to contract with an Internet service provider to connect to the Internet.

Preparing a wireless LAN

Wireless LAN Ready lets you easily access the Internet and your home network with the

USB Wireless LAN Adapter UWA-BR100

(as of January 2010). By inserting the USB

Wireless LAN Adapter into your TV’s USB port, you can easily create a cable-free network. Before setting up the wireless

LAN function of the TV, be sure to set up a wireless LAN router.

Preparing a wired network

Internet

TV

LAN or

Modem with router functions

Router

Modem

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• The USB Wireless LAN Adapter is available as an optional accessory, depending on your

TV model.

Internet

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• For LAN connections, use a Category 7 cable

(not supplied).

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Setting up the Internet connection

Using the network feature you can connect the TV to the Internet. The setup procedure differs depending on the type of network and LAN router. Before setting up the

Internet connection, be sure to set up a LAN router. Check your wireless LAN environment using the following chart.

Wireless LAN

Secure Wireless LAN?

NO k Type 3

YES m

Do you use a wireless LAN router compatible with Wi-Fi

Protected Setup (WPS)?

YES m

Type 1 *

Wired LAN , Type 4

NO k Type 2

* Type 1 is easier to set up if your router has an automatic setting button, e.g. Air Station One-

Touch Secure System (AOSS). Most of the latest routers have this function. Check your router.

Type 1: Secured network with

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

The WPS standard makes security of a wireless home network as straightforward as pressing the WPS button on the wireless

LAN router. Before setting up a wireless

LAN, check the location of the WPS button on the router and verify how to use it.

For security purpose, WPS (PIN) provides a PIN code for your router. PIN code is renewed every time you select WPS (PIN) .

1

Press

HOME

, then select >

Network

>

Network Setup

.

2

Select

Wireless Setup

.

3

Select

WPS (Push Button)

for

Push Button method or

WPS (PIN)

for PIN method.

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• Button name of the WPS may differ depending on the router (e.g. AOSS button).

4

Follow the instructions on the setup screen.

Type 1 : Follow the configuration for

“Secured Network with Wi-Fi Protected

Setup (WPS)”.

Type 2 : Follow the configuration for

“Secured Network without Wi-Fi Protected

Setup (WPS)”.

Type 3 : Follow the configuration for

“Unsecured Network with Any Type of

Wireless LAN Router”.

Type 4 : Follow the configuration for

“Wired network setup”.

Type 2: Secured network without Wi-Fi Protected Setup

(WPS)

To set up a wireless LAN, SSID (wireless network name) and security key (WEP or

WPA key) will be required. If you do not know them, consult the instruction manual of your router.

1

Press

HOME

, then select >

Network

>

Network Setup

.

2

Select

Wireless Setup

.

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3

Select

Scan

, then select a network from the list of scanned wireless networks.

4

Follow the instructions on the setup screen.

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• If you use WPS for network setup, the security settings of the wireless LAN router activate, and any equipment previously connected to the wireless LAN in a non-secure status will be disconnected from the network.

In this case, activate the security settings of the disconnected equipment and then reconnect.

Or, you can deactivate the security settings of the wireless LAN router, and then connect the equipment to a TV in a non-secure status.

Type 4: Wired network setup

Enter the respective alphanumeric values for your router if necessary. The items that need to be set (e.g. IP Address, Subnet

Mask, DHCP) may differ depending on the

Internet service provider or router. For details, refer to the instruction manuals provided by your Internet service provider, or those supplied with the router.

1

Press

HOME

, then select >

Network

>

Network Setup

.

2

Select

Wired Setup

.

3

Select

Auto

to set the IP Address and proxy server automatically, or

Custom

to set them manually.

4

Follow the instructions on the setup screen.

Type 3: Unsecured network with any type of wireless LAN router

To set up a wireless LAN, SSID (wireless network name) will be required.

1

Press

HOME

, then select >

Network

>

Network Setup

.

2

Select

Wireless Setup

.

3

Select

Scan

, then select a network from the list of scanned wireless networks.

4

Follow the instructions on the setup screen.

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• Security key (WEP or WPA key) will not be required because you do not need to select any security method in this procedure.

Viewing the network status

You can confirm your network status.

1

Press

HOME

, then select >

Network

>

Network Setup

.

2

Select

View Network Status

.

If you cannot connect to the Internet

Use the diagnosis to check possible causes for network connection failures, and settings.

1

Press

HOME

, then select >

Network

>

Network Setup

.

2

Select

View Network Status

.

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3

Select

Check Connection

.

This may take several minutes. You cannot cancel the diagnosis after selecting

Check Connection

.

Adjusting the server display settings

You can select home network servers to be displayed on the Home Menu. Up to 10 servers can be displayed in the Home Menu automatically.

1

Press

HOME

, then select >

Network

>

Home Network

Setup

.

2

Select

Show/Hide Media

Servers

.

3

Select the server you want to display on the Home Menu, and adjust the settings.

If you cannot connect to your home network

The TV detects if the server is being correctly recognized when you cannot connect it to your home network. If the diagnostic results indicate a failure, check possible causes, and network connections and settings.

1

Press

HOME

, then select >

Network

>

Home Network

Setup

.

2

Select

Media Server

Troubleshooting

.

The server diagnostic starts. When the server diagnostic is complete, the diagnostic result list appears.

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