Actiontec electronic Wireless Digital Media Player DMP011000-01 - Manual (Page 64)

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Setting Up the
Player via Ethernet
While it is recommended that the Player connect wirelessly to another com-
puter to share digital media files, it can also be connected to an existing wired
network or computer via Ethernet.
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Note: Do not install the wireless PC Card when connecting via
Ethernet.
Connecting to a Wired Network
To connect the Player to an existing wired network via Ethernet:
1. Plug a standard, straight-through Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the
rear panel of the Player.
2. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into an open Ethernet port on a
router or hub connected to the wired network.
3. Reboot the Player.
4. When the Player has rebooted, all computers on the wired network with a
Media Buddy properly intstalled and configured will display on the Login
page.
Connecting to a Single Computer
To connect the Player to a single computer via Ethernet:
1. Plug a crossover Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the rear panel of the
Player.
2. Plug the other end of the crossover Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on
the computer with a properly installed and configured Media Buddy.
3. Start up the Player and the computer. After attempting to connect to each
other, the process will timeout. At this point, both the Player and computer
revert to default connection mode, and locate each other.
4. The computer displays in the Login screen of the Player.
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