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Wireless Connection Setup
To configure the airDAC for your existing wireless network we recommend accessing the web interface
for initial setup through AP Mode (detailed above). Alternatively, setup may be done through direct
connection to your computer using the provided Ethernet cable, see “Direct Connection” below for
details.
From here you can enter the details of your wireless network into the “Network Config” section and save
the settings before disconnecting the Ethernet cable and power cycling the unit. When starting, the
airDAC will now automatically attempt to join the wireless network using the details provided, successful
connection will result in the network status LED showing green to indicate it's ready for use. A red
network status LED at this point would indicate either incorrect network settings have been entered or
a network fault has occurred. In this case, please reconnect using any of the connection methods above
re-check your settings.
Direct connection (for Web Interface access only)
1) Power off the airDAC, and connect the device directly to the Ethernet port on your computer using
the provided Ethernet cable.
2) Power on the airDAC, and wait 90 seconds for the unit to turn on and the network status LED to glow
green indicating direct connection mode is ready.
3) Launch the setup webpage by typing http://169.254.123.124 into the web browser of the connected
computer.
Firmware update
Occasionally we may release firmware updates to improve functionality, add features or maintain
interoperability with the latest computing platforms and mobile devices. Firmware updates can be
performed using the “Firmware Update” section of the web interface. Future updates will be available for
download at www.arcam.co.uk
Listening to music
On your iOS device (iPhone, iPad or iPod touch), go to Settings and make sure you have the same
network selected that the airDAC is connected to.
Launch the Music app on your iOS device and select the airDAC tab presented to you on the screen. The
name provided is unique to your device (consisting of the last 6 digits of your device's MAC address).
Your iOS device will now remember the network and connect to airDAC whenever it is range. This is
displayed by the AirPlay icon shown in red, a white AirPlay icon means that AirPlay devices are available.
Tap the play icon to listen to your music.
Tap
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to listen to
your music
