Step 4: Connecting To The Network; When Connecting To A Broadband Router Directly - Sony BDP-S5000ES Operating Instructions Manual

Step 4: Connecting to
the Network
Connect the LAN (100) terminal of the player
to your Internet source using a network cable
to update the player's software. You can also
enjoy the BD-Live function (page 36).
1
Connect the LAN (100) terminal of the
player to your Internet source.
Methods to connect to your Internet
source include:
• Connecting to a broadband router
directly
• Connecting via a wireless LAN router
Refer also to the instructions supplied
with the broadband router or the wireless
LAN router.
2
Make the appropriate settings in
"Internet Settings" under the
"Network Settings" setup (page 58).
To update the player's software using the
network
See "Network Update" (page 44) and
"Software Update Notification" (page 57).
b
Do not connect a phone line to the LAN (100)
terminal, as it may cause a malfunction.
To enjoy the BD-Live function
See "Enjoying BonusView/BD-Live"
(page 36).
b
For optimal performance of BD-Live functions, we
recommend using an Internet connection with an
effective speed of 1 Mbps or greater.
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When connecting to a
broadband router directly
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player
Network cable
(not supplied)
About network (LAN) cables
Depending on the modem or router, the type
of network (LAN) cable, straight or crossing,
differs. For details on the network (LAN)
cables, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the modem or router.
Broadband router
To PC
Network cable
(not supplied)
ADSL modem/
Cable modem
Internet