Connecting To A Wireless Network; Configuring Network Settings; Configuring Wired Device Settings; Network Type - Hitachi 40HXT16U Instruction Manual

Connecting to a Wireless Network

IMPORTANT: A dedicated wireless USB dongle
(available from your dealer) is required for Wi-Fi
operation.
• To use your TV with your wireless network, you
need a dedicated wireless USB dongle. To make
your modem' s SSID visible, you should change
your SSID settings via modem's software. The TV
cannot connect to the networks with hidden SSID.
For connecting to a wireless LAN network, you
should perform the following steps:
1. Connect broadband ISP connection ethernet
cable to the ETHERNET INPUT of your modem.
2. Ensure that Nero Media Home software is
installed to your PC (for DLNA function).
3. Afterwards, you should connect wireless adaptor
to one of the USB inputs of the TV.
4. To configure wireless settings please refer
Network Settings section in the following sections.
• A Wireless-N router (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n) with
simultaneous 2.4 and 5 GHz bands designed to
increase bandwidth. Optimized for smoother and
faster HD video streaming, file transfers, and
wireless gaming.
• Use LAN connection for quicker file sharing between
other devices like computers.
• The frequency and channel differ depending on
the area.
• The transmission speed differs depending on the
distance and number of obstructions between the
transmission products, the configuration of these
products, the radio wave conditions, the line traffic,
and the products that you use. The transmission
may also be cut off or get disconnected depending
on the radio wave conditions DECT phones, or any
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other WiFi 11b appliances. The standard values of
the transmission speed are the theoretical maximum
values for the wireless standards. They are not the
actual speeds of data transmission.
• The location where the transmission is most effective
differs depending on the usage environment.
• Wireless LAN adaptor should be connected directly
to the TV's USB port. USB hubs are not supported.
• To configure wireless settings please refer wifi
section in Settings menu.
• Wireless LAN adaptor supports 802.11 a,b,g & n
type modems. It is highly recommended that you
should use IEEE 802.11n communication protocol
in order to avoid any possible problems while
watching videos.
• Use the other usb input, if you experience problems
with audio/video performance.
• You must change your modem's SSID when there
are any other modems around with the same SSID.
You can encounter connection problems otherwise.
Use wired connection instead if you experience
problems with wireless connection.

Configuring Network Settings

Your TV's Network Settings include Wired and Wireless
Connection options. However, if your TV does not have
USB Wi-Fi dongle (sold separately), you should use Wired
Connection type. If you try to connect via Wireless Connection
when your TV does not have a USB Wi-Fi dongle, a warning
screen will appear and the TV will not get an IP address. Try
connecting the LAN cable after this and then the TV will be
able to get an IP address.

Configuring Wired Device Settings

If you are connecting the TV via ETHERNET INPUT,
select Network Type as Wired Device to configure.

Network Type

Network type can be selected as Wired or Wireless
device, in accordance with the active connection to the
TV set. Select this as Wired if you have connected to
the TV a LAN cable. Select as Wireless if you connect
via the wireless USB dongle (sold separately).
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