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Connecting to a home network (LAN)
• This unit lets you play via your home network (LAN) music
files stored on a computer and music content such as that
from Internet radio.
You can also operate this unit from a computer using the
Web control function.
• You can update by downloading the latest firmware from the
Marantz website.
For more information, see “Update” (
).
• See “Setting the network [Network]” (
more information on network setting.
Wired LAN
Internet
To WAN side
Router
To LAN port
To LAN port
LAN port/
Ethernet
connector
Computer
Modem
For connections to the Internet, contact an ISP (Internet
Service Provider) or a computer shop.
Required system
n
Broadband Internet connection
n
Modem
A device that connects to the broadband circuit and
conducts communications on the Internet.
A type that is integrated with a router is also available.
n
Router
When using this unit, we recommend you use a router
equipped with the following functions:
• Built-in DHCP server
This function automatically assigns IP addresses on the
LAN.
• Built-in 100BASE-TX switch
When connecting multiple devices, we recommend a
switching hub with a speed of 100 Mbps or greater.
n
LAN cable (CAT-5 or greater recommended)
• Use only a shielded STP or ScTP LAN cable which is
available at retailer.
• Some flat type LAN cables are easily affected by noise.
We recommend using a normal type cable.
• If you have an Internet provider contract for a line
on which network settings are made manually,
make the settings at “Network connecting
(when “DHCP” settings is “Off”)” (
• With this unit, it is possible to use the DHCP and Auto IP
functions to make the network settings automatically.
• When using this unit with the broadband router’s DHCP
function enabled, this unit automatically performs the IP
address setting and other settings.
When using this unit connected to a network
with no DHCP function, make the settings for
the IP address, etc., at “Network connecting
(when “DHCP” settings is “Off”)” (
• When setting manually, check the setting contents with the
network administrator.
NOTE
• 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.
• The types of routers that can be used depend on the ISP.
Contact an ISP or a computer shop for details.
• Marantz assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any
communication errors or troubles resulting from customer’s
network environment or connected devices.
• 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.
• Do not connect an Ethernet connector directly to the LAN
port/ Ethernet connector on your computer.
• To listen to audio streaming, use a router that supports audio
streaming.
Preparation
Operation
Information
Preparation