Troubleshooting guides
A collection of 5 articles
Philips - Troubleshoot your network
If a screen loses connection to the network, it can cause a lot of problems.
Most often, you notice that content does not update, widgets do not appear or
error messages appear on the screen. All this depends on the screen not being
offline. The fact that a screen is offline means that it does not have access to
the network and PLAYipp's servers. We have created guides for each device type
guides to help find the issue.
Below are 2 guides on how to get your network up and running. One for wired
connection and one for wireless connection
Wired Connection (Ethernet)
If 3 green circles appear on the screen when it starts up, the media player have
connection to our servers
1. Restart the screen.
You can do this by pressing on/off on the remote and then starting it with
on/off again.
2. Check all cables
Check that all cables are properly connected into the screen.
3. Verify the connection
Verify that the hub, switch or router is connected to the screen. You will
find this by following the network cable from the media player.
4. Verify that Ethernet is enabled.
Press Home 1888 on the remote. You can be required to pull the IR receiver
that is the glowing plastic tab och the side of the screen.
Press network > Ethernet. And verify that is enabled.
5. If it still can't access the internet after the steps above, an
IT-technician needs to verify that port 80 and 443 is open to the IP range
192.165.76.0/24–192.165.77.0/24 (192.165.76.0–192.165.77.255)
Wireless Connection (Wi-Fi)
If 3 green circles appear on the screen when it starts up in, the media player
have connection to our servers
1. Restart the screen.
You can do this by pressing on/off on the remote and then starting it with
on/off again.
2. Verify the network connection.
Press Home 1888 on the remote. (you can be required to pull the IR receiver
that is the glowing plastic tab och the side of the screen.)
Navigate to Network > Wi-Fi
Check the connection status. Navigate to Wi-Fi and under the SSID it will
have one of the following status codes.
CONNECTED: The player is connected to the network. If it still doesn't
update, go to the point 3
AUTHENTICATION PROBLEM: Wrong password has been written.
SECURED WITH XXX: The network is not chosen. Press it and follow the steps
to connect to it.
3. If it still can't access the internet after the steps above, IT-technician
needs to verify that port 80 and 443 is open to the IP range
192.165.76.0/24–192.165.77.0/24 (192.165.76.0–192.165.77.255)
Samsung - Troubleshoot your network
If a screen loses connection to the network, it can cause a lot of problems.
Most often, you notice that content does not update, widgets do not appear or
error messages appear on the screen. All this depends on the screen not being
offline. The fact that a screen is offline means that it does not have access to
the network and PLAYipp's servers. We have created guides for each device type
guides to help find the issue.
Below are 2 guides on how to get your network up and running. One for wired
connection and one for wireless connection
Wired Connection (Ethernet)
If 3 green circles appear on the screen when it starts up in Health Status, the
media player's network have connection to our servers and the problem should be
solved.
1. Restart the screen. You can do this by pressing power off and then power
on on the remote
2. Check that all cables are properly connected into the screen.
3. Check the hub, switch or router that the player is connected to. And verify
that it has a connection to the media player.
4. Verify that the network settings are correct by navigating to:
Menu > Network > Open Network settings
Choose Ethernet and follow the on-screen instructions.
5. If the screen have a connection to the network but doesn't update with new
content.
Navigate to Home > URL Launcher settings > Install Web App. Replace entered
URL with samsung.playipp.com (https://samsung.playipp.com)
6. If the screen still can't access our servers, You may need additional
configuration Static IP-adress, proxy, or Screen ID verification. Contact
your local It-Technician.
7. If it still can't access the internet after point 1-6 an IT-technician needs
to verify that port 80 and 443 is open to the IP range
192.165.76.0/24–192.165.77.0/24 (192.165.76.0–192.165.77.255)
Wireless Connection (Wi-Fi)
If 3 green circles appear on the screen when it starts up in Health Status, the
media player's network have connection to our servers and the problem should be
solved.
1. Restart the screen. You can do this by pressing power off and then power
on on the remote
2. Verify the connection by pressing Home > Network status. The screen will
perform a test of the connection.
This can be an indication of the location of the problem.
3. Verify that the network settings are correct by navigating to:
Home > More settings > Network > Network setting.
Choose the wireless network you want to connect to and follow the on-screen
instructions.
4. If the screen have a connection to the network but doesn't update with new
content.
Navigate to Home > URL Launcher settings > Install Web App. Replace entered
URL with samsung.playipp.com (https://samsung.playipp.com)
5. If the screen still can't access our servers, You may need additional
configuration Static IP-adress, proxy, or Screen ID verification. Contact
your local It-Technician.
6. If it still can't access the internet after point1-5 an IT-technician needs
to verify that port 80 and 443 is open to the IP range
192.165.76.0/24–192.165.77.0/24 (192.165.76.0–192.165.77.255)
PLAYport - Troubleshooting your network
If a screen loses connection to the network, it can cause a lot of problems.
Most often, you notice that content does not update, widgets do not appear or
error messages appear on the screen. All this depends on the screen not being
offline. The fact that a screen is offline means that it does not have access to
the network and PLAYipp's servers. We have created guides for each device type
guides to help find the issue.
Below are 2 guides on how to get your network up and running. One for wired
connection and one for wireless connection
Wired connection (Ethernet)
If 3 green circles 1-2-3 appears on the screen when it starts up, the media
player's network have connection to our servers and the problem should be
solved.
1. Check that all cables are properly connected into the media player
2. Restart the media player. Disconnect the media player's power cable from the
wall socket or from the media player.
- Verify that the media player has a network cable connected directly into
the media player.
- Unplug it and plug in the Ethernet cable to verify that it is securely
connected.
3. Verify that the player is set to use wired connection.
- To verify this, connect a USB keyboard to the media player and press F2 to
access the network manager.
- Verify that the media player is set to "wired".
- Save the settings by pressing F5 or press the "Save" button, the player
will now restart with the new settings.
4. Check the network settings directly in android settings
- The menu can also be accessed by clicking F6 (PLAYipp console now appears
on the screen) and then F12
- Select Ethernet and verify that Ethernet is turned on.
If it is off, turn it on by navigating down to Ethernet and clicking Enter.
Navigate to the right and click on "Ethernet Is Enabled / Disabled". (Back
out of this menu with ESC when you are done)
5. If the media player still does not connect to the network, something
prevents the player from getting a network connection. Check that any hubs,
switches or routers are connected and connected properly. In most cases, you
locate one of the above at the other end of the network cable that exits the
media player.
6. If the media player still fails to connect, it may be because some type of
network configuration is required. It can e.g. be that the network requires
that the media player has a fixed / static IP address, that the network goes
through a proxy server or that the network requires that the Screen IDs be
verified manually. Contact your internal IT / network department for further
consultation.
7. If the media player does not get a network connection when you have
completed the points above, the IT manager must check the following: Ports
80 and 443 must be open for the address panel: 192.165.76.0/24 to
192.165.77.0/24 (192.165.76.0–192.165.77.255)
Wireless connection (Wi-Fi)
If 3 green circles with the numbers 1-2-3 appear on the screen when it starts
up, the media player has a network connection to our servers and problems should
be solved.
1. Restart the media player. You can disconnect the player's power cable from
the wall socket or from the player itself.
2. Make sure that the password or wireless network name (SSID) has not been
changed. Also check that the SSID and password for the wireless network are
entered correctly.
- To access network settings, you need to connect a USB keyboard to the
media player and press F2 to enter the network manager (back out of this
menu with ESC when you are done).
3. Make sure your wireless network is working. Are there network problems on
other devices using the same wireless network? Restart your wireless
network, e.g. your router and / or access point.
4. Check the network settings directly in android settings.
- Click F6 (PLAYipp console now appears on the screen) and then F12.
- Go to WIFI and verify that it is turned on. If it is off, turn it on by
navigating to the right and clicking on "WI-FI Is Enabled / Disabled".
- Select the network you want to use and click forget.
- Choose to connect to the network again and enter the password. (special
characters like @ you type with SHIFT instead of Alt Gr as the keyboard is
based on android)
- You can see the status of the network connection on the second line under
SSID.
The following statuses can be displayed:
CONNECTED: the media player is connected to the network. If it still does
not update, there is something in the firewall that is blocking the media
player from connecting to all servers.
AUTHENTICATION PROBLEM: Wrong password has been written.
SECURED WITH XXX: The player is not trying to connect to the network.
Navigate to it and connect again (back out of this menu with ESC)
5. If the media player still fails to connect, it may be because some type of
network configuration is required. It can e.g. be that the network requires
the player to have a fixed / static IP address, that the network goes
through a proxy server or that the network requires that the Screen ID be
verified manually. Contact your internal IT / network department for further
consultation.
6. If the media player does not get a network connection when you have
completed the points above, the IT manager must check the following:
Ports 80 and 443 must be open for the address range: 192.165.76.0/24 to
192.165.77.0/24 (192.165.76.0 - 192.165.77.255)
LG WebOS 3.0 - Troubleshoot your network
If a screen loses connection to the network, it can cause a lot of problems.
Most often, you notice that content does not update, widgets do not appear or
error messages appear on the screen. All this depends on the screen not being
offline. The fact that a screen is offline means that it does not have access to
the network and PLAYipp's servers. We have created guides for each device type
guides to help find the issue.
Below are 2 guides on how to get your network up and running. One for wired
connection and one for wireless connection
Wired Connection (Ethernet)
If 3 green circles appear on the screen when it starts up in Health Status, the
media player's network have connection to our servers and the problem should be
solved.
1. Restart the screen. You can do this by pressing power and then power on the
remote
2. Check that all cables are properly connected into the screen.
3. Check the hub, switch or router that the player is connected to and verify
that it has a connection to the media player.
4. Verify that the network settings are correct by navigating to:
Settings > All settings > Network The screen will display a status message
of the connection.
To show advanced settings, click on Wired Connection (Ethernet).
5. If the screen still can't access our servers, You may need additional
configuration Static IP-adress, proxy, or Screen ID verification. Contact
your local It-Technician.
6. If it still can't access the internet after point 1-5 an IT-technician needs
to verify that port 80 and 443 is open to the IP range
192.165.76.0/24–192.165.77.0/24 (192.165.76.0–192.165.77.255)
Wireless Connection (Wi-Fi)
If 3 green circles appear on the screen when it starts up in Health Status, the
media player's network have connection to our servers and the problem should be
solved.
1. Restart the screen. You can do this by pressing power and then power on the
remote.
2. Verify the connection by pressing Settings > All settings > Network
The screen will display a status message of the connection.
3. If the screen isn't connected to the Wi-Fi network, you can connect it by
clicking Wi-Fi Connection and following the on-screen instructions.
4. If the screen still can't access our servers, You may need additional
configuration Static IP-adress, proxy, or Screen ID verification. Contact
your local It-Technician.
5. If it still can't access the internet after point1-4 an IT-technician needs
to verify that port 80 and 443 is open to the IP range
192.165.76.0/24–192.165.77.0/24 (192.165.76.0–192.165.77.255)
LG WebOS 3.0+ - Troubleshoot your network
If a screen loses connection to the network, it can cause a lot of problems.
Most often, you notice that content does not update, widgets do not appear or
error messages appear on the screen. All this depends on the screen not being
offline. The fact that a screen is offline means that it does not have access to
the network and PLAYipp's servers. We have created guides for each device type
guides to help find the issue.
Below are 2 guides on how to get your network up and running. One for wired
connection and one for wireless connection
Wired Connection (Ethernet)
If 3 green circles appear on the screen when it starts up in Health Status, the
media player's network have connection to our servers and the problem should be
solved.
1. Restart the screen. You can do this by pressing power and then power on the
remote
2. Check that all cables are properly connected into the screen.
3. Check the hub, switch or router that the player is connected to and verify
that it has a connection to the media player.
4. Verify that the network settings are correct by navigating to:
Settings > General > Network. The screen will display a status message of
the connection.
To show advanced settings, click on Wired Connection (Ethernet).
5. If the screen still can't access our servers, You may need additional
configuration Static IP-adress, proxy, or Screen ID verification. Contact
your local It-Technician.
6. If it still can't access the internet after point 1-5 an IT-technician needs
to verify that port 80 and 443 is open to the IP range
192.165.76.0/24–192.165.77.0/24 (192.165.76.0–192.165.77.255)
Wireless Connection (Wi-Fi)
If 3 green circles appears on the screen when it starts up in Health Status, the
media player's network have connection to our servers and the problem should be
solved.
1. Restart the screen. You can do this by pressing power and then power on the
remote.
2. Verify the connection by pressing Settings > General > Network.
The screen will display a status message of the connection.
3. If the screen isn't connected to the Wi-Fi network, you can connect it by
clicking Wi-Fi Connection and following the on-screen instructions.
4. If the screen still can't access our servers, You may need additional
configuration Static IP-adress, proxy, or Screen ID verification. Contact
your local It-Technician.
5. If it still can't access the internet after point1-4 an IT-technician needs
to verify that port 80 and 443 is open to the IP range
192.165.76.0/24–192.165.77.0/24 (192.165.76.0–192.165.77.255)