Television receiver and method of operating a server

摘要

A method of operating a server for connecting a television receiver to a remote site is disclosed. A request from a television receiver is received for a connection with a remote site. The request is authenticated by determining whether the request originates from a television receiver authorised to make such request. The request is authorised by determining whether access to the remote site by the television receiver is available. The request is forwarded to the remote site. A response is received from the remote site and the response is transmitted to the television receiver.