HP EN 5000 Digital Media Receiver User Manual

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user’s guide
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network connection
In a wired home network, connect the media receiver 
to your home network hub or router.
If your computer is connected directly to a cable or DSL 
modem, and there is only one network port on the 
back of the modem, you do not have a home network. 
To set up your network, purchase a modem or router 
with additional network ports. 
A router will allow you to share your internet 
connection with other PCs, and allows the media 
receiver access to your music and photos stored on 
your PC.
Note: 
For alternate network connections, see 
page 39.
In a wireless home network, no network cable 
connection is required (model ew5000 only).
For the best possible reception, rotate the antenna so it 
extends perpendicular to the receiver, as shown 
above.
The hp digital media receiver can communicate with 
wireless access points (infrastructure mode) or directly 
to computers with wireless network cards (ad hoc 
mode).
Like all wireless devices, some experimentation may be 
necessary to find the best location for your media 
receiver. Signal strength and quality will depend on 
distance, walls, and building structure.
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