How to Connect a Panasonic Blu-ray Player to the Internet for Netflix

Connect the Blu-ray player to your router or modem via Ethernet cable. The Ethernet port is labeled and can be found on the back of the device.

Turn on the Panasonic Blu-ray player and TV.

Push "Function Menu" on the Blu-ray player's remote. Options appear on the screen.

Scroll to "Other Functions" using the remote's arrow keys and press "OK." More options appear.

Select "Setup."

Select "Network" from the list.

Press "OK" to select "Network Easy Setting."

Select "Wired." Follow the on-screen prompts to allow the Blu-ray player to automatically detect the wired Ethernet connection and connect to the Internet.

Plug the wireless adapter into the Blu-ray player's "Wireless LAN Adapter" port on the back of the device if the player came with a wireless LAN adapter. If it did not, then the player has built-in Wi-Fi or does not support Wi-Fi. Refer to the device's manual or specifications sheet to determine Wi-Fi support.

Turn on the Panasonic Blu-ray player and TV.

Push "Function Menu" on the Blu-ray player's remote. Options appear on the screen.

Scroll to "Other Functions" using the remote's arrow keys and press "OK." More options appear.

Select "Setup."

Select "Network" from the list.

Press "OK" to select "Network Easy Setting."

Select "Wireless."

Choose "Search for Wireless Network." The Blu-ray player scans for access points, such as your home's router, and displays a results list.

Select your desired wireless connection form the on-screen list.

Select "Encryption Key." An on-screen keyboard pops up, allowing you to enter the wireless access point's password.

Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the encryption code and select "Finish." The player connects to the Internet.

Turn on your Blu-ray player and TV and push "Viera Cast" on your Blu-ray player's remote. Options appear on the screen.

Scroll to "Netflix" and press "OK."

Select "Continue" when a message appears indicating Netflix is only available to US residents. The Netflix application opens.

Select "Yes - Activate Instant Streaming From Netflix." If you do not have an account, choose "No - Start My Free Trial" and follow the prompts to create an account. A code appears.

Write down the code.

Go to Netflix.com/Activate on your computer's Web browser, enter your Netflix email address and password data in the corresponding fields and click "Continue."

Enter the code from your Blu-ray player in to the corresponding field and click "Activate." Netflix loads on your Blu-ray player after a few seconds.