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Before proceeding, ensure that the Freesat box is connected to your
home network with a suitable ethernet connector.
1. Press the MENU button to enter the Main Menu. Press the
buttons to select Settings in the section bar. Press OK to confirm.
2. Press the
buttons to select Network in the section bar and then
press the
buttons to select a parameter.
DHCP
This stands for ‘Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol’.
Auto DHCP: is the default setting for all modern modems. When DHCP
is set to Auto your Freesat digital box will be set up when connected to
your home network and all the boxes will be populated automatically.
Manual Settings: If your modem is of an older type or the default
settings have been altered you will need to manually set each parameter.
(Refer to your internet service provider for further guidance).
3. Select DHCP. Press OK.
4. Press the
buttons to change the configuration to “Manual”.
5. Press the
buttons to select IP Address, Subnet Mask, Router
Address and DNS Address in turn. Press OK.
6. To change the address: Highlight each of the four groups that are to
be changed and enter the number required using the 0-9 buttons.
7. Press the OK button to confirm the new address.
8. When all four addresses have been set correctly, press the OK button
to set the configuration and return to the system menu page.
9. Press the BACK button or the EXIT button to exit the main menu.
Revert to Default Settings.
• Select Reset Default Settings. Press OK to restore the default network
settings. Any user-entered settings will be lost.
Checking The Internet Connection
1. Press the MENU button to enter the Main Menu.
2. Press the buttons to select System Information.
3. Press OK to confirm.
4. Use the
buttons to select Network. Press OK.
If the IP address item shows a number in four sections separated by dots
the Freesat box is connected to your local network. If online services still
do not work, you should check your router’s connection to the Internet.
If no connection is shown, you should carefully check the broadband
connection and the Network Configuration or consult your internet
service provider for assistance.
5. Press the BACK button or the EXIT button to exit the main menu.
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IP Address: This is the unique IP (Internet Protocol) address number of your Freesat
digital box. Each item on your network will have its own IP address. An example IP
address will look something like 192.168.1.0
Subnet Mask: This is used to split large networks into smaller sub groups to stop
excessive data from being transmitted along a network. Each network group will have
it’s own subnet mask ID. A subnet mask number will look like 255.255.255.0
Router Address: This is the IP address of your broadband router.
DNS Address: This stands for ‘Domain Name System’. Your DNS address will have been
assigned to you by your internet provider.
MAC Address: The MAC address is embedded into your Freesat digital box and allows
you to connect to online services. It is not possible to change this number.
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