29English04 Advanced FeaturesAdvanced FeaturesNetwork ConnectionYou can set up your TV so that it can access the Internet through your local area network (LAN) using a wired or wirelessconnection.¦ Connecting to a Wired NetworkYou can attach your TV to your LAN using cable in three ways:y You can attach your TV to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your TV to an external modem using a Cat5 cable. See the diagram below.y You can attach your TV to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your TV to a IP Sharer which is connectedto an external modem. Use Cat 5 cable for the connection. See the diagram below.y Depending on how your network is configured, you may be able to attach your TV to your LAN by connecting the LANport on the back of your TV directly to a network wall outlet using a Cat 5 cable. See the diagram below. Note that the walloutlet is attached to a modem or router elsewhere in your house.If you have a Dynamic Network, you should use an ADSL modem or router that supports Dynamic Host ConfigurationProtocol (DHCP). Modems and routers that support DHCP automatically provide the IP address, subnet mask, gateway,and DNS values your TV needs to access the Internet so you don’t have to enter them manually. Most home networks areDynamic 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 TV’s Cable Setup Screen when you set up the networkconnection. To get the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS values, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Ifyou 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 thatsupport DHCP also let you use Static IP addresses.The Modem Port on the Wall TV Rear PanelLAN CableLAN AdapterModem CableExternal Modem(ADSL / VDSL / Cable TV)The Modem Port on the Wall TV Rear PanelLAN CableLAN CableModem CableExternal Modem(ADSL / VDSL / Cable TV) IP Sharer(having DHCP server)LAN AdapterThe Modem Port on the Wall TV Rear PanelLAN CableLAN Adapter