Network Connection - TCL 40S6500 Manual

Network Connection

Your TV will require an internet connection to operate all functions. Data usage charges may apply.
Please refer to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for additional information.
To access the Internet, you must subscribe to high speed broadband Internet service with your Internet service
provider (ISP).
Your TV can be connected to your home network in two ways:
• Wired, using the RJ45 (LAN) connector on the back panel.
• Wireless, using the internal wireless and your home wireless network.
Note: Instructions below are just the usual ways to connect your TV to the wired or wireless network. The connection
method may be diferent depending on your actual network coniguration. If you have any questions about your
home network, please refer to your ISP.
Connecting to a Wired Network
To connect to a wired network:
1. Ensure you have:
• An Ethernet cable long enough to reach your TV
• A router or modem with an available Ethernet
port
• A high-speed Internet connection
• An Ethernet (LAN) port on the back of the TV
2. Connect your Ethernet cable to the router and to
the Ethernet port on the back of the TV.
3. Use the Network menu to configure the TV.
Connecting to a Wireless Network
To connect to a wireless network:
1. Ensure you have:
• A router broadcasting a high-speed wireless
signal
• A high-speed Internet connection
2. Use the Network menu to configure the TV.
Note: Please follow below steps to enter the Network menu.
1. Press on the remote control to display the Smart TV homepage.
▲/
◄/► to move the cursor to
2. Press
system settings.
3. Press ▲/▼ to select Network, then press OK to enter the submenu and follow the on-screen guidance to
set up your network.
LAN port
Wireless router
(Settings) on the right top of the screen and press OK to enter the
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Getting Started
Router
Modem
Modem
Internet
Internet