Network Connection - Samsung 8 series User Manual

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You can set up your TV so that it can access the SMART TV applications. through your local area network (LAN) using a wired or wireless connection.

Network Connection - Wireless

You can connect your TV to your LAN through a standard wireless router or modem.

The LAN Port on

the Wall

Samsung's Wireless LAN adapter supports the IEEE 802.11a/b/g and n communication protocols. Samsung recommends using IEEE 802.11n. When

you play the video over a IEEE 802.11b/g connection, the video may not play smoothly.

Most wireless network systems incorporate a security system that requires devices that access the network through an access point or wireless router

(typically a wireless IP Sharer) to transmit an encrypted security code called an access key.

If Pure High-throughput (Greenfield) 802.11n mode is selected and the Encryption type is set to WEP, TKIP or TKIP AES (WPS2Mixed) for your wireless

router, Samsung TVs will not support a connection in compliance with new Wi-Fi certification specifications.

Network Connection - Wired

There are two main ways to connect your TV to your network using cable, depending on your network setup. They are illustrated below:

The Modem Port on the Wall

The LAN Port on the Wall

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The TV does not support network speeds less than or equal to 10Mbps.

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Use Cat 5 or 6 (STP Type*) cable for the connection. (*Shielded Twisted Pair)