85Network Settings (Wired)Connecting to a Wired NetworkThere 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 yourproduct to an external modem using a LAN cable.See the diagram below.RJ45The Modem Port on the Wall External Modem(ADSL / VDSL)Modem Cable LAN CableLAN• You can attach your product to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of yourproduct to an IP Sharer which is connected to an external modem. Use LAN cable for theconnection. See the diagram below.The Modem Port on the Wall External Modem(ADSL / VDSL) IP Sharer(having DHCP server)LANModem Cable LAN Cable LAN CableRJ45• Depending on how your network is configured, you may be able to attach your product toyour LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your product directly to a networkwall outlet using a LAN cable.See the diagram below. Note that the wall outlet is attached to a modem or routerelsewhere in your house.The LAN Port on the WallLANLAN CableRJ45If you have a Dynamic Network, you should use an ADSL modem or router that supportsthe Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Modems and routers that support DHCPautomatically provide the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS values your productneeds to access the Internet so you do not have to enter them manually. Most home networksare Dynamic Networks.Some networks require a Static IP address. If your network requires a Static IP address, youmust enter the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS values manually on your productCable Setup Screen when you set up the network connection. To get the IP address, subnetmask, 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.