Philips 7908 Series User Manual

9. Connect your
Google TV
9.1. Network and Internet
Home Network
To enjoy the full capabilities of your Philips Google TV,
your TV must be connected to the Internet.
Connect the TV to a home network with a high-speed
Internet connection. You can connect your TV wirelessly
or wired to your network router.
Connect to Network
Wireless Connection
What You Need
To connect the TV to the Internet wirelessly, you need a
Wi-Fi router with a connection to the Internet.
Use a high-speed (broadband) connection to the
Internet.
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off
Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
Make the Connection
Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
1 - In the list of found networks, select on your wireless
network. If your network is not in the list because the
network name is hidden (you switched off the SSID
broadcast of the router), select Add new network to
enter the network name yourself.
2 - Follow the on-screen instruction.
3 - A message will be shown when the connection is
successful.
Problems
Wireless network not found or distorted
• Microwave ovens, DECT phones or other Wi-Fi
802.11b/g/n devices in your proximity might disturb the
wireless network.
• Make sure that the firewalls in your network allow
access to the TV's wireless connection.
• If the wireless network does not work properly in your
home, try the wired network installation.
Internet does not work
• If the connection to the router is OK, check the router
connection to the Internet.
The PC and Internet connection are slow
• Look in your wireless router's user manual for
information on indoor range, transfer rate and other
factors of signal quality.
• Use a high-speed (broadband) Internet connection for
your router.
DHCP
• If the connection fails, you can check the DHCP
(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) setting of the
router. DHCP should be switched on.
Wired Connection
What You Need
To connect the TV to the Internet, you need a
network router with a connection to the Internet. Use a
high-speed (broadband) connection to the Internet.
Make the Connection
1 - Connect the router to the TV with a network cable
(Ethernet cable**).
2 - Make sure that the router is switched on.
3 - The TV constantly searches for the network
connection.
4 - A message will be shown when the connection is
successful.
If the connection fails, you can check the DHCP setting of
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Philips 7908 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Philips
Model	7908 Series
Category	TV
Language	English