Method 3. Setting up a network connection by adding a new access point
You can set up a wireless LAN network connection by adding a new access point.
If you cannot find the desired network name (SSID) in the list of available networks, try this connection method.
Note
- This connection method requires information such as the network name (SSID) (*1) of the wireless LAN router/access point and the security key (password) (*2) for the network.
*1 SSID (Service Set Identifier) is a name that identifies a particular access point.
*2 This information should be available from a label on your wireless LAN router/access point, from the operating manual, from the person who set up your wireless network, or from the information provided by your Internet service provider.
- Select [Settings] - [Network Settings] - [Internet Settings].
- Select [Wireless Setup].
- Select [Select access point].
The HDD AUDIO PLAYER starts searching for available access points.
- When the list of available network names (SSID) is displayed, select [Add a new access point].
- Select [Manual registration].
An input space for the network name (SSID) appears on the screen.
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When the input space for the network name (SSID) is surrounded by a white box, press ENTER.
An editing display and keyboard appear.
- Enter the network name (SSID).
For details on how to use the keyboard, see “How to input characters.”
- When the network name (SSID) is entered, select [Next].
- Select the security mode of your wireless LAN router/access point from [None], [WEP], [WPA/WPA2-PSK] or [WPA2-PSK] on the security mode selection screen.
- If you want to set up a security key, enter the security key (WEP/WPA) and then select [Next].
Perform the same operations as step 7 to enter the security key (WEP/WPA).
- Select either [Auto] or [Custom] on the selection screen for the IP address setup method.
- Follow the instructions that appear in the display to set up the connection.
Note
- You can enter a maximum of 32 alphanumeric characters and/or symbols for a network name (SSID).
- If the security mode of your wireless LAN router/access point is not included in the options in step 9, change the security configuration of the router.
- You can enter 5, 13 or 26 alphanumeric characters and/or symbols for a WEP key or 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters and/or symbols for a WPA key.