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Connecting to a home network (LAN)
When this unit is connected to your home network (LAN), you can
enjoy various audio sources via the network.
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Streaming playback from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad with AirPlay
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Internet Radio
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Music files on music servers
Furthermore, you can operate this unit by using the Consolette App on
your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Android smartphone.
Required system
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Broadband internet connection
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Modem
Device that connects to the broadband circuit and conducts
communications on the Internet.
A type that is integrated with a router is also available.
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Router
When using this unit, we recommend you use a router equipped
with the following functions:
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Built-in DHCP server
This function automatically assigns IP addresses on the LAN.
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Built-in 100BASE-TX switch
When connecting multiple devices, we recommend a switching
hub with a speed of 100 Mbps or greater.
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When using with a wireless LAN, prepare a broadband router
with built-in access point.
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LAN cable (supplied)
(CAT-5 or greater recommended)
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Use only a shielded STP or ScTP LAN cable which is available at
your electronics retailer.
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The normal shielded-type LAN cable is recommended. If a flat-
type cable or unshielded-type cable is used, other devices could
be affected by noise.
NOTE
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A contract with an ISP is required to connect to the Internet.
No additional contract is needed if you already have a broadband connection to the Internet.
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The types of routers that can be used depend on the ISP. Contact an ISP or a computer shop for details.
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Marantz assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any communication errors or troubles resulting from customer’s network environment or
connected devices.
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This unit is not compatible with PPPoE. A PPPoE-compatible router is required if you have a contract for a type of line set by PPPoE.
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To listen to audio streaming, use a router that supports audio streaming.
Network connections
There are two types of network connections available – wired and wireless. Select either of them according to your router functions and
operating environment.
Make network connections by referring to the provided “Quick Setup Guide”.
Wireless LAN
iPhone, iPod touch
and iPad
To WAN side
PC
Internet
Modem
Router with
access point
Wired LAN
NETLINK
WPS
NETWORK
L
R
LINE IN
WIRELESS LAN
ON/STANDBY
Internet
To WAN side
Router
To LAN port
To LAN port
LAN port/
Ethernet
connector
LAN port/
Ethernet
connector
PC
NAS
(Network Attached
Storage)
Modem
LAN cable
(Supplied)
NOTE
Do not connect the NETWORK connector directly to the LAN port/
Ethernet connector on your computer.
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