From your description it seems you are connected.
The user manual (I downloaded it, but you might hve it on paper) makes me think that it can be used for 2 purposes: (1) interactive program guide (GUIDE+), if you wish so enriched with advertisements based on the postal code you entered, and (2) updating the firmware of the TV if a new version is present. It's all described quite clearly in the manual. What specific questions do you have?
Kees
I am trying to connect TX L37 Viera to the internet via a wired/wireless netgear router. I have set up the parameters on the tv and the router handshakes (port fit activates on the router ie DNS set to Auto on the tv) but my question what is the next step please

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