Connecting to the Internet made easy

Find out how to adjust custom setting when connecting to the Internet.

In certain network environments, some settings may not be adjusted automatically by selecting [Easy]. Refer to the information below and also follow the on-screen instructions to adjust custom settings.

Ethernet operation mode
Specify the Ethernet data transfer rate and operation method. You can usually select [Auto-Detect].

IP Address Setting
Specify the method for obtaining an IP address when connecting to the Internet. The method varies depending on the Internet service provider you use.

Automatic: Use the IP address allocated by the DHCP server.
Manual: Enter the IP address manually.
PPPoE: Connect to the Internet using PPPoE. Enter the user name and password supplied by your Internet service provider.

DHCP host name
Specify the DHCP server host name. You can usually select [Do Not Set].

DNS Setting
Specify the DNS server. The method varies depending on the Internet service provider you use.

Automatic: System acquires the DNS server address automatically.
Manual: Enter the DNS server address manually. Enter the IP addresses of the primary and secondary DNS servers that
are supplied by your Internet service provider.

MTU
Specify the MTU value used when transmitting data. You can usually select [Automatic].

Proxy Server
Specify the proxy server to be used. You can usually select [Do Not Use].

UPnP
Enable or disable UPnP (Universal Plug and Play). You can usually select [Enable].

Note:

• If [UPnP] is set to [Disable], online communication may be restricted when using the voice / video chat feature or communication features in games.