Step 2: Identifying Your Network Configuration - Philips 42PF9730/10 User Manual

Step 2: Identifying your PC configuration
We will focus on the two main PC configurations found in modern households today.
Check the glossary for explanations of technical terms used.
Configuration A
Before connecting your TV
You have
• a router
• one or more PCs connected to the router
• one free Ethernet connector on the router
Go to Connecting and configuring your TV,
Configuration A, p. 5.
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OR
Configuration B
If feasible we advise to set up a router-based
network as described in Configuration A before
connecting your TV.
Before connecting your TV
You have
• a PC with a free Ethernet connector.
Note: If you don't have a free Ethernet
connector on your PC you will have to buy and
install an extra Ethernet card.
Go to Connecting and configuring your TV,
Configuration B, p. 5.
Connecting your TV to a single PC
requires a special crossed network
!
cable.