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Wireless LAN

The built-in wireless LAN device allows you to access the Internet and your home network. With this feature, you can connect to a wireless LAN and enjoy the benefits of networking in a cable-free environment.

Internet

Wireless router
(access point)

Modem

Connecting to your wireless LAN

Set up your wireless router (or access point).

For details, refer to the instruction manual of your wireless router (or access point).
Check your wireless LAN environment using the following chart.

Tips for smooth video streaming:
- Change the setting of your wireless router (or access point) to 802.11n if possible. For details on how to change the setting, refer to the instruction manual of your wireless router (or access point).
- If the above does not bring any improvement, try using the USB Wireless LAN Adapter UWA-BR100 and change the setting of your wireless router (or access point) to 5GHz, which may help improve the video streaming quality.

Do you use a secure wireless LAN?

YES →

Do you use a wireless router (or access point) compatible with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)?

YES →

If your wireless router (or access point) has a WPS button, proceed to TYPE 1.

If your wireless router (or access point) has a PIN code, proceed to TYPE 2.

If your wireless router (or access point) has both a WPS button and PIN code, proceed to TYPE 1.

NO
↓

Proceed to TYPE 4.

Proceed to TYPE 3.

TYPE 1: Secured network using the WPS button

Check the WPS button location on your wireless router (or access point) and verify how to use it.
Press HOME, then select → [Network] → [Network Set-up].
The start-up screen appears.
Select [Wireless Set-up] → [WPS (Push Button)], then follow the on-screen instructions.

TYPE 2: Secured network using the PIN code

Press HOME, then select → [Network] → [Network Set-up].
The start-up screen appears.
Select [Wireless Set-up] → [WPS (PIN)], then follow the on-screen instructions.

TYPE 3: Secured network using SSID and security key

Check the SSID (wireless network name) and security key (WEP or WPA key) of your wireless router (or access point).
If you do not know them, refer to the instruction manual of your wireless router (or access point).
Press HOME, then select → [Network] → [Network Set-up].
The start-up screen appears.
Select [Wireless Set-up] → [Scan].
Select a network from the list of scanned wireless networks, then follow the on-screen instructions.

TYPE 4: Unsecured network using only SSID