Gato Audio NPM - Network Player Module
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Setting Up
Setting the NPM up for network audio streaming is fairly easy. You need to know some basics about connecting to your network using the
name of your network (SSID) and password. You will also need to know how to use phone and/or tablet apps. The setup procedure is this:
1.
Connect the NPM to a network of your choice. We off er 3 ways of doing this.
2.
Use a phone and/or tablet app of your choice to select and stream music to NPM.
3.
To hear music from the network choose the NET input on your amplifi er.
For accessing all of the features of the NPM, the Mconnect Control app is needed for your phone or tablet (see page 10 for download
instructions). If you want to make use of subscription based streaming services, such as Tidal, Deezer, Qobuz or Roon, you will have to
purchase these subscriptions separately. These are not included with the NPM.
If you want to use DLNA/UPnP features only there are lots of apps available for both IOS and Android that can be used. Feel free to
download and experiment.
Connecting to a Network
Ethernet Cable
For the most easy and stable network connection we recommend establishing connection with an Ethernet cable.
Simply plug in the Ethernet cable into the socket on the back panel of the amplifi er as shown on page 5. The opposite end of the Ethernet
cable should be connected to a router/switch located on the network you wish to connect to.
To avoid network confl icts you should not install the USB Wi-Fi dongle into the NPM while connecting with an Ethernet cable.
Turn on the amplifi er and select the NET input channel. Use the Mconnect Control app or Roon to stream music to the NPM.
Wi-Fi by WPS
If your router supports connection by WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), this is the easiest way to connect to Wi-Fi.
Before setting up, make sure that the NPM is within range of the Wi-Fi router you want to connect to. To avoid any network confl icts also
make sure you have not connected an Ethernet cable into the NPM while connecting to Wi-Fi.
1.
Screw one of the antennas on to the USB Wi-Fi dongle and insert the USB Wi-Fi dongle into the USB connector on the back panel of
the amplifi er as shown on page 5.
2.
Set your router into WPS mode (please consult the user manual of your router).
3.
Set the NPM in WPS mode by press and hold the Wifi /WPS button on the back panel of the amplifi er for 7-10 seconds. After a short
while the Wifi /WPS button will start fast blinking. Connection can take up to two minutes.
4.
Select the NET input channel on the amplifi er when connection has been made. Use the Mconnect Control app or Roon to stream
music to the NPM.
Wi-Fi by App
You can connect the NPM to your Wi-Fi network by using the Mconnect Control app available for IOS and Android (see page 10 for
download instructions).
Before setting up, make sure that the NPM is within range of the Wi-Fi router you want to connect to. To avoid any network confl icts also
make sure you have not connected an Ethernet cable into the NPM while connecting to Wi-Fi.
