Connecting to your Home Network
20 LG Multimedia Player User’s Manual
Wired Network Connection
This player can be connected to a local area network (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear panel
or the wireless device. By connecting the player to a broadband home network, you have access
to service such as YouTube, Picasa and AccuWeather.
Another connection option is to use an Access Point or
a wireless router. In the example configuration for
wireless connection above, this player would be able to
access content from either of the PCs.
The network configuration and connection method may
vary depending on the equipment in use and the
network environment.
This player is equipped with an IEEE 802.11n (2.4 GHz
band only) wireless module, which also supports the
802.11b / g standards. For the best wireless
performance, we recommend using a IEEE 802.11n
certified Wi-Fi network (access point or wireless router).
Available Wi-Fi standards:
802.11b / 802.11g / 802.11n (single-band 2.4 GHz)
WPS PBC Mode
WPS : Wi-Fi Protect Setup
PBC : Push Button Connect
· Press PBC button on the Access Point / Wireless
router to connect to player directly.
(Some of Access Point / Wireless routers do not
have the PCB button.)
· First of all, proper wireless network setting is required.
· In the Wireless Network list, Press “Push Button” and
the press PCB button on the Access Point / Wireless
router, it will be directly connected in 2 minutes
For the wireless network connection, the player needs to
be set up for network communication. This adjustment
can be done from the [Setup] menu, Adjust the
[Network] setting as follow. Setting up the access point
or the wireless router is required before connecting the
player to the network.
Wired internet connection is strongly recommended.
Using the [Home Link] features, network update and
video streaming services (such as, YouTube, Picasa and
AccuWeather) with wireless network can be affected by
the household devices using radio frequencies.
The content of internet service and related service
information, including user interface, is subject to
change. Please refer to the web site of each service for
updated information.
Note for DP1B Model
Wi-Fi Dongle is only compatible with pre-approved
models listed on LG website.
(www.lg.com or www.lgservice.com)
Check LG website for compatibility before purchasing
Wi-Fi dongle.