Connecting your Blu-ray player to your wireless home network



Document ID: 98083965

 

Posted Date: 2012-06-26

 

Last Updated: 2012-06-26

 

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Information

The following procedure outlines connecting BDX3300, BDK33, BDX5300 with Built-In Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Ready BDX2300 Blu-ray players to your wireless home network.

For BDX2300 a seperately purchased wireless LAN adapter (WLM-12NB1) is required for wireless connection to your home network. For BDX2300, plug the wireless LAN adapter (WLM-12NB1) into the USB port located on the front of the player before begining this procedure.

NOTE:

  • The network configuration and connection method may vary depending on the equipment in use and the network environment. Your Blu-ray player is equipped with an IEEE 802.11n wireless module, which also supports the 802.11 a/b/g/n standards.
  • For the best wireless performance, TOSHIBA recommends using an IEEE 802.11n certified Wi-Fi network (access point or wireless router).
  • Set the wireless router to "Infrastructure" mode. Ad-hoc is not supported.
  • When entering the security key, only the following are supported: Authentication Mode - WPAPSK, WPA2PSK; Encryption Type - WEP, TKIP, AES.
  1. Power the player ON. The menu will display (if no DVD or Blu-Ray is insterted.)
  2. Using the Up/Down Arrow buttons, select Setting and press the OK button.
  3. Using the Up/Down Arrow buttons, select Network and press the OK button.
  4. Using the Right arrow button select Intenet Connection and press the OK button.
  5. Using the Up/Down Arrow buttons, select Enable and press the OK button.
  6. Using the Down arrow button select Interface and press the OK button.
  7. Using the Up/Down Arrow buttons, select Wireless and press the OK button.
  8. You will be prompted that the current network will be cut-off. Select the Yes  and press OK to continue to establish a new connection.
  9. Under Wireless Setting select Scan. Select Next at the bottom and press the OK button. The player will scan for wireless networks within range ("Scanning" will be displayed.)
  10. Select the desired network from the list using the Up/Down arrow buttons and press the OK button.
  11. Enter the security key when prompted by pressing the OK button and using the on-screen keyboard. When done select ENTER and press OK.
  12. The screen will return to displaying just the security key as "****". Select Next and press OK. The player will attempt to connect to the network ("Waiting" will be displayed.)
    NOTE: If "Connect fail" displays, try entering the security key again untill it connects.
  13. When connection to network is made, "Connection success and IP is obtained" will be displayed. Press OK.
    NOTE: If you still cannot connect to the internet after connecting to your network, you may be experiencing issues with your internet connection or router. Ensure other devices can connect to the same network AND connect to the internet. Check with your router manufacturer or Internet Service Provider (ISP) for additional support.
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