Using an Ethernet cable Connecting your DStv Explora

Connecting your DStv Explora to the internet
Using an Ethernet cable
We recommend using the Ethernet cable to connect your DStv Explora
to the existing internet in your home if your router is in the same room
as your DStv Explora, or if you can easily run a cable between the
DStv Explora and your router.
Router (Back)
Step 1
DStv Explora (Back)
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Insert a standard Ethernet cable directly into the
green Ethernet port on the back of your DStv Explora
and then insert the other end into an available
Ethernet port on your router.
Step 2
Confirm that the DStv Explora is connected to
the internet using the Connectivity Checker on
your DStv Explora.
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Connectivity Checker
Central
Press HELP on the remote.
Select “Tools”.
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Select OK
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Connectivity Checker
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Router connection successful
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Internet connection successful
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Select “Connectivity Checker” and press OK.
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Select OK
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Step 3
The default setting for all Connected Services on
your DStv Explora is set to “Off”. You can manually
select which of the services you want enabled.
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Video & Audio
Recording
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Connected Services
Press the blue DStv button.
Select “Settings”.
Select “User Preferences”.
Central
Connected Services
Select OK
Remote Recordings
DStv Catch Up Plus
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Off
Off
Remote Recording allows
you to schedule recordings
via our TV Guides when
you’re away from home.
Visit
dstv.com/GetConnected for
more info, including steps on
how to connect your DStv
Explora to the internet. Terms
& Condition apply.
Select “Connected Services”.
You can then set each of the Connected Services
“On” or “Off” individually.
Press BACK to save your setting.
For more information, including Terms and Conditions, go to
www.dstv.com/getconnected
Select OK
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V1.0 Nov 2014