4-151-271-11(1) Connecting your Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player to your Wi-Fi Network © 2009 Sony Corporation
Welcome This guide illustrates how to connect the player to your Wi-Fi network (wireless network). Before setting up the Wi-Fi network for the player, be sure to: – Connect the player to your TV. – Establish the Wi-Fi network, using your PC and wireless LAN router. Refer to the player’s Operating Instructions, and also to the instruction manuals supplied with the router.
Why I Should Connect the Player to My Wi-Fi Network By setting up a wireless network: – You can enjoy bonus interactive features on BD-LIVE™ enabled Blu-ray Disc™ movies. – You can stream photos to your player from your home server, such as a DLNA certified PC. – You can update the player’s software via the network.
Check Your Wi-Fi Network and Wireless LAN Router Type The setup procedure differs depending on the type of Wi-Fi network and wireless LAN router you use. Check your configuration using the chart below. Q Are you accessing a secure Wi-Fi network? How to find: On Microsoft® Windows® XP, On Microsoft® Windows Vista®, click “start” – “Connect To” – “Wireless Network Connection” – “View Wireless Networks.” Check the network displayed “Connected” in the network list. click “Start” – “Connect to.
Q Are you using a wireless LAN router compatible with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)? What is Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)? YES The Wi-Fi Protected Setup standard easily sets the security of a wireless home network by pressing the WPS button of the wireless LAN router. This player supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). To check if your wireless LAN router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), refer to the instruction manual supplied with your router, or consult the manufacturer of the router.
Wi-Fi Network: Secure / Wireless LAN Router: WPS Compatible Locating WPS button on the router Setting up the player for connection to the router Internet Settings - Wireless LAN Setting Method Select the wireless LAN setting method. Setup Internet Settings Check network settings and connections.
Internet Settings - Automatic Registration(WPS) To automatically add the player (as a client device) to your wireless home network, make sure your access point (a wireless router) is WPS-enabled or supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and locate the WPS button (actual or virtual) on the access point. To register the player, you will be requested to press this button in the next step.
Wi-Fi Network: Secure / Wireless LAN Router: Not Compatible with WPS To add the player to your home network, you will need to know the SSID (wireless network name) and security key (WEP or WPA key). The following steps will provide guidance how to retrieve this information from your router. You can go directly to page 10 if you know both SSID and security key. What is SSID (Wireless Network Name)? The name of the Wi-Fi network. Select this name in the player’s settings.
the SSID and security key in the setting screen of the Find wireless LAN router, and place them in the appropriate spaces below. SSID (Wireless Network Name): Security key (WEP or WPA key)* : * Security key (WEP or WPA key) may be displayed as “passphrase” or “network key” depending on the wireless LAN router.
(continued) Setting up the player for connection to the router Internet Settings - Wireless LAN Setting Method Select the wireless LAN setting method. Check network settings and connections. Network Connection Diagnostics Internet Settings - Access Point Scan Select the access point to use.
Internet Settings - Security Settings Select the security method. Internet Settings - WPA Key Entry WPA Key Entry Enter the WPA key. ABC2 DEF3 Clear GHI4 .@/1 JKL5 MNO6 Clear All PQRS7 TUV8 WXYZ9 A/a Symbol .@/1 WPA2-PSK (AES) WPA-PSK (AES) WPA-PSK (TKIP) WEP Not entered. Enter and go to the next screen. Space 0 Cancel None Letter Type Check the security and press ENTER. Tip The appropriate security is automatically selected.
(continued) Internet Settings - IP Address Setting Method Select the method for setting IP address. Internet Settings - DNS Setting Method Select the method for setting DNS. Internet Settings - Proxy Server Use the proxy server? Select "Do not use" if you are unsure. Auto Acquisition Auto Use Manual Manual Do not use Select “Auto Acquisition” (unless you use a static IP address), and press ENTER. 12 Select “Auto” (unless you specify a DNS server), and press ENTER.
Internet Settings - Network Connection Diagnostics Perform network connection diagnostics? Diagnostics cannot be stopped midway. Network connection diagnostics can also be performed under "Setup". Perform Network Connection Diagnostics Network connections are correct. Finish Do not perform Internet Settings - Complete Settings Settings are complete.
Wi-Fi Network: Unsecured / Wireless LAN Router: Any type Setting up the player for connection to the router Internet Settings - Wireless LAN Setting Method Select the wireless LAN setting method. Check network settings and connections. Network Connection Diagnostics Internet Settings - Access Point Scan Select the access point to use.
Internet Settings - Security Settings Internet Settings - IP Address Setting Method Select the security method. Select the method for setting IP address. WPA2-PSK (AES) Auto Acquisition WPA-PSK (AES) Manual WPA-PSK (TKIP) Internet Settings - Complete Settings Settings are complete. List of settings Connection Method Wireless LAN Setting Method SSID Security Setting IP Address Settings IP Address Subnet Mask Wireless Access point scan AP_for_BDP None Auto Acquisition 192.168.011.002 255.
For Inquiries and Information – How can I find the SSID and security key (WEP or WPA key) of my wireless LAN router? Visit Sony website: http://www.sony.com/blurayupdate – I do not know whether my wireless LAN router is compatible with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). – I cannot find the instruction manuals of the wireless LAN router. Consult the manufacturer of the wireless LAN router. – I am not sure whether my Wi-Fi network is secure.
