Sony Smart TVs have some of the best features and clarity of the image compared to other Smart TVs. Some of the interesting features of Sony Smart TV are Full HD 1080p in 2D and 3D, LED backlighting and Internet TV for entertainment streaming. Sony Smart TVs also have access to Sony Entertainment Network which considerably increases the variety of entertainment options.
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Steps to configure VPN connection on Sony Smart TV:
Things you will need
- A VPN service
- Wireless Internet connection(through a router or ISP provider)
- A laptop with wireless network adapter and RJ45 port
- Cross-over Ethernet cable
You must proceed with the steps below only after you have configured a PPTP VPN connection on your laptop. Connect your Sony Smart TV to the laptop’s RJ45 port using a crossover Ethernet cable.
- On your laptop, click on Start->Control Panel->Network and Internet
- Click on Network and Sharing Center link
- Click on Local Area Connection listed under View your Active Networks
- Click on Properties
- Select “Internet Protocol Version 4″ (TCP/IPv4)
- Click on Properties
- Click on radio button saying “ Obtain an IP address automatically”
Important Note: Keep the Default Gateway, DNS Server, Alternate DNS Server fields blank
- Click on VPN connection you have created
- Click on Properties
- Click on Sharing Tab
- Select “Allow other network users to connect through this computers internet connection”
- Under the Home Networking Connection, select Local Area Connection from the drop down menu
- Note: Ensure the options “Establish a dial up connection” and “Allow other network users to control” is unmarked
- Make sure Establish a dial up connection is not marked and Allow other network users to control is unmarked
Turn on your Sony Smart TV and connect it to your laptop using a crossover Ethernet cable. Some Sony Smart TVs will need a LAN adapter to connect to the laptop for a cross-over Ethernet cable connection.
- On your Sony Smart TV remote control, press Home button
- Using the directional buttons on the remote, Navigate to Settings
- In the next window, select Network from the list of options
- Go to Network Setup
- Select wired setup from the options
- Most people will only need to select Auto
- Press the right arrow to continue
- In the next window, select Save and Connect
- The Sony Smart TV will try to obtain Network settings and automatically verify the Internet connection
If it succeeds, a message will appear on the screen: “Network setup is complete, TV is connected to the network correctly”.
- Press OK
If you do not need to enter the network settings manually. Follow the steps below to manually access the network settings.
- Go to “Network Setup”
- Select “Wired” setup from the options
- Select “Manual”
- Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS Server information in their respective fields. This information is generally provided by your Internet Service Provider.
- Press OK