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preparing for wireless setup

The hp digital media receiver model ew5000 supports

wireless networking. If your model does not have an

antenna, it does not support wireless networking.

For the best results, you should set up and test your

wireless network before attempting to use the media

receiver wirelessly. This will rule out any problems with

your network.

scanning for wireless networks

The media receiver will scan for available networks.

You should know the name of your wireless network,

as the receiver may pick up other wireless networks

(wlans) in your area. The network name is sometimes

called the SSID.

Note: Your network must broadcast its name for the

receiver to find it. Do not use silent broadcast.

wireless reception

Wireless reception will vary on distance, access point

manufacturer, number of walls, and environment. If

possible, try setting up the media receiver in an area

that is close to your PC or wireless access point. Once

everything is working properly, you can experiment

with placement and distance.

wireless infrastructure or ad hoc?

These are intimidating names for some very simple

concepts.

In Infrastructure mode, a wireless access point exists on

the network. The access point can be attached to a hub

or router, or the router can act as a wireless access

point as well. All PCs and wireless devices

communicate through the access point.

If you do not have a wireless access point or router,

you can use Ad Hoc mode. Ad Hoc allows

communication between a PC with a wireless card and

the media receiver. Communication occurs between

the devices directly without the need for an access

point.

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