How to Connect a Blu-ray Player to Wi-Fi

Connecting to Wi-Fi During First-Time Player Setup

1. Make sure your network is working. You'll need to ensure your devices are connected to the internet and the connection is reliable.

   In order to connect to Wi-Fi, you need a wireless router.

2. Connect your Blu-ray player to your TV and turn it and your TV on. Your player will start the initial setup process.

3. As you go through the initial setup process, your player may automatically search for available networks or you may be asked to choose between a wired or wireless (Wi-Fi) network before it searches. For Wi-Fi, choose Wireless.

   

4. Once the network search is completed, you may see several listed. Select your network from the provided list.

   

5. After selecting your network, enter the Network Password (key) when prompted via the cursor buttons on your remote control.

   

6. Wait for the player to confirm your password. Once confirmed, the player is connected via Wi-Fi to your network and the internet. 

   

7. Upon connection to Wi-Fi, the player may prompt you that a software or firmware update is available. If so, click "Yes" and allow the player to execute the update.

   Never turn off your player or try to perform another function while the player is being updated.

8. After updating, you will be prompted through the rest of the player's setup procedures.

Changing or Adding Wi-Fi After the Fact

1. Turn on your Blu-ray Player and TV and select the input on the TV that the player is connected to.

2. From the Player's main menu screen, click on the Setup or Settings Icon.

   

3. Open Network (exact location and wording may vary). Click on Network Settings.

   

   If your Network Menu also has a selection labeled Network Status as shown above, you can click on it at any time to see if your internet connection to the player is active.

4. You should see both wired (Ethernet) and wireless (Wi-Fi) options listed, as shown in the previous Wi-Fi connection setup steps. Select Wireless or Wi-Fi.

5. The player will scan for any available networks. Choose your network from the list.

6. Enter your network password.

7. Once the connection is confirmed, follow any additional onscreen prompts (such as an available update). 

What to Do if Your Player Can't Connect to Wi-Fi

1. Move your wireless router and Blu-ray Disc player closer together, or get a Wi-Fi extender for your router and try connecting again using the above steps. 

2. If Wi-Fi connection attempts fail, use an Ethernet Cable to connect your player to your router.

   

   • Go into your Blu-ray Disc player network settings menu and select wired.

   

   • Wait for confirmation that the connection was successful.

   

   • Upon confirmation, follow any additional prompts (such as for a software/firmware update).

3. Two additional ways you can use to try to connect your player via Ethernet or Wi-Fi is with the PIN or PBC setting methods. Consult your user guide for specific details for your player.

   

4. If none of the above options work, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for assistance in entering your router's IP Address and DNS Server information manually if your player provides this option.

   

5. If the assistance from your ISP doesn't solve the problem, contact the player's customer support for additional help.

Not All Blu-ray Players Provide Wi-Fi

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