Configuring the media player network settings

NOTE! You will need an empty USB flash drive and a computer for configuration.

You will also need the organization administrator privileges to create the configuration file.

All displays except Tizen OS are configured with a USB stick. You can find configuration instructions for Samsung displays at the bottom of this page.

Start by selecting Displays (media players) from the menu and go to the Confuguration file tab.

LAN network connection

The default is DHCP ethernet

If you are using fixed IP addresses, uncheck DHCP and fill in the required fields
If you are also using a proxy server, uncheck it and add the address in the format proxy.example.com:8080

Note! When using usb modem, the configuration is done with DHCP ethernet settings

WiFi Network Connection

Select WiFi as the network type
Enter the network name (SSID)
Wireless Network Encryption:
1. The network is open and no password is required, select 'None'
2. A password is required, select If the network is open and no password is required, select 'WPA/WAP2' and enter the network password

Saving the configuration file

Select append settings
Check network information in table
Download configuration

Configuring the media player

Add the downloaded file to the USB stick with the name player.conf (the file name must not contain any other characters or the player won't recognize the file)
Connect the media player to the display, turn on the player and connect the USB stick to the media player
Wait until the “Media player configuration” screen appears on the screen and check that the network information is correct and that the network signal is working
The configuration is complete and you can remove the USB stick from the media player, which will restart to finalize the settings

Configuring Samsung Tizen OS screens

Select Settings on the remote control
Select Network
- Network Status, where you can check the status of the network connection.
- Open Network Settings selection, you can change the network settings:
  1. Select Network Type
    - Wireless: select an existing network from the list or select Add Network and enter the network SSID manually. Then enter the network encryption method and password (pay attention to the spelling).
      
      The saved network will be saved in the device's memory.
    - Wired: the display automatically detects the connected LAN cable

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