Connecting To A Network; Network Settings (Wired) - Samsung Flip WM85A-W User Manual

Connecting to a network

" Connecting parts may differ in different products.

Network Settings (Wired)

Connecting to a Wired Network
There are three ways to attach your product to your LAN using cable.
• You can attach your product to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your
product to an external modem using a LAN cable. See the diagram below.
The Modem Port on the Wall
Modem Cable
• You can attach your product to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your
product to an IP Sharer which is connected to an external modem. Use LAN cable for the
connection. See the diagram below.
External Modem
The Modem Port on the Wall
(ADSL / VDSL)
Modem Cable
External Modem
(ADSL / VDSL)
LAN Cable
IP Sharer
(having DHCP server)
LAN Cable LAN Cable
• Depending on how your network is configured, you may be able to attach your product to
your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your product directly to a network wall
outlet using a LAN cable.
See the diagram below. Note that the wall outlet is attached to a modem or router
elsewhere in your house.
The Modem Port on the Wall
If you have a Dynamic Network, you should use an ADSL modem or router that supports
LAN
the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Modems and routers that support DHCP
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automatically provide the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS values your product
needs to access the Internet so you do not have to enter them manually. Most home networks
are Dynamic Networks.
Some networks require a Static IP address. If your network requires a Static IP address, you
must enter the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS values manually on your product
Cable Setup Screen when you set up the network connection. To get the IP address, subnet
mask, gateway, and DNS values, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
If you have a Windows computer, you can also get these values through your computer.
" You can use ADSL modems that support DHCP if your network requires a Static IP address.
" ADSL modems that support DHCP also let you use Static IP addresses.
LAN
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LAN
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LAN Cable
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