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Connecting the Network
Your system must have working broadband
Internet to operate properly.
The HP Digital Entertainment Center supports many
different network options, connections, and
configurations. You can connect your HP Digital
Entertainment Center to a:
■ Wireless 802.11 b/g network
■ Wired Ethernet port 10/100/1000
You can connect your peripheral devices to work with the
HP Digital Entertainment Center through USB or FireWire
(IEEE 1394) connectors.
This chapter describes the most typical, and some
advanced, options to connect your HP Digital
Entertainment Center to the Internet, to a network, and to
peripheral devices. Your system may have different
components.
Internet
Broadband
Modem
HP Digital Entertainment Center
On/Standby
HP Digital Entertainment Center
Chapter Contents:
“Peripheral Connection Overview” on page 114
“Typical Network Connections” on page 116
“Connecting the Wireless Network Antenna” on
page 117
“Connecting a DSL/Cable Modem” on page 119
“Connecting Through a Router” on page 120
“USB Device Connection” on page 121
“Connecting an HP Personal Media Drive” on
page 123
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Peripheral devices are sold separately.
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For additional information on connecting
network equipment, refer to the Start Here
booklet and the hardware and ISP (Internet
Service Provider) documentation that came
with your network.