Samsung 5+ SERIES User Manual

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English - 14Network ConfigurationConnecting to a NetworkConnecting the Smart TV to a network gives you access to online services such as the Smart Hub, as well assoftware updates.Network Connection - WirelessConnect the TV to the Internet using a standard router or modem.Wireless IP Router or Modemthat has a DHCP ServerLAN Cable (Not Supplied)The LAN Port on the WallWireless Network Precautions• This Smart TV supports the IEEE 802.11a/b/g /n communication protocols. Samsung recommends usingIEEE 802.11n. Otherwise when you play video over a network connection, the video may not play smoothly.• To use a wireless network, the TV must be connected to a wireless router or modem. If the wireless routersupports DHCP, the TV can use a DHCP or static IP address to connect to the wireless network.• Select a channel that is not currently in use for the wireless router. If the channel set for the wireless router iscurrently being used by another device, the result is usually interference and/or a communications failure.• Most wireless networks have an optional security system. To enable a wireless network's security system, youneed to create a security key using characters and numbers. This security key is then needed to connect tothe wireless network.Network Security ProtocolsThe TV only supports the following wireless network security protocols and is unable to connect to non-certifiedwireless routers:• Authentication Modes: WEP, WPAPSK, WPA2PSK• Encryption Types: WEP, TKIP, AESIf the wireless router has been set to Pure High-throughput (Greenfield) 802.11n mode and the Encryption Type toWEP or TKIP, Samsung Smart TVs will not support the connection in compliance with the new Wi-Fi certificationspecifications.If the wireless router supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), it is possible to connect to the network using PBC(Push Button Configuration) or a PIN (Personal Identification Number). WPS automatically configures the SSID andWPA key settings.[PF5500-AR]BN68-05116A-07ENG.indb 14 2014-03-13 3:40:27