Apple TV (3rd generation) - Manual (Page 10)

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What you need
To start using Apple TV, you need the following:
High-definition TV
A high-definition TV (HDTV) that can display 720p or 1080p video
Cables
 An HDMI cable to connect Apple TV to your TV
 An optical digital audio cable (optional)
Network
 An 802.11a, b, g, or n Wi-Fi wireless network (wireless video streaming requires
802.11a, g, or n), or 10/100Base-T Ethernet network
 A broadband Internet connection (DSL, cable, or LAN)
 Your wireless network name and password (if you use one)
Software and accounts
To play content from a Mac or PC on Apple TV, you need:
 iTunes 10.5 or later
 An Apple ID to rent movies or purchase TV shows from the iTunes store,
and to use Home Sharing to stream content from a Mac or PC
 A Netflix account to stream content. Other accounts may be required for full
access to some Internet content.