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) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ETHERNET COAXIAL 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. UNICABLE IN Central Help Contact Us Mail Messages General Information Tools Connectivity Checker Central Press HELP on the remote. Select “Tools”. POWER IN 13V 1A Help Select OK Just Added Contact Us Connectivity Checker Mail Messages Router connection successful Watch Now Return BACK Internet connection successful General Information Tools Select “Connectivity Checker” and press OK. Return BACK Select OK Return BACK 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. Central Help Contact Us Mail Messages General Information Tools General Video & Audio Recording Channel Groups Connected Services Press the blue DStv button. Select “Settings”. Select “User Preferences”. Central Connected Services Select OK Remote Recordings DStv Catch Up Plus Return BACK 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 Return BACK V1.0 Nov 2014