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When a WLAN unit, such as a tablet com-
puter, PC or smartphone, connects to this net-
work, a DLNA compatible software installed on
the unit can stream and replay audio files via the
amplifier or it can control the replay of audio
files from a USB flash drive connected to the
amplifier .
Access to the internal web server of
the AKB-40WIFI is open first; it can be pass-
word-protected . To view or change the network
settings, call up the address 10 .10 .10 .254 via
a web browser .
4.1.2 Integration into a WLAN
The AKB-40WIFI can also be integrated into
an existing WLAN . Units that are in the same
network can then replay audio streams via the
amplifier . If the network is connected to the
internet, the AKB-40WIFI will also be able to
receive data from music streaming services or
internet radio .
Hint:
With the
Müzo
software, streaming services such
as
TuneIn
or
Spotify
can be used .
Connection to the existing WLAN can be most
conveniently established provided that the wire-
less access point of this network (e . g . WLAN
router) supports the WPS standard (Wi-Fi Pro-
tected Setup): Activate the WPS at the router
and then briefly press the WPS button (9) at
the AKB-40WIFI (
➾
announcement: “Searching
for Wi-Fi connection”) . The AKB-40WIFI will be
automatically connected to the WLAN (
➾
an-
nouncement: “Wi-Fi connected”) .
If the WLAN does not provide the WPS
function, call up the network settings of the
AKB-40WIFI via the web browser of a WLAN-en-
abled unit (
☞
chapter 4 .1 .1) . Then use the but-
ton “Wifi” in the network settings to show a
list of all WLAN networks available . Select the
network desired and, if required, enter the
password for network access . The LED indica-
tor STATUS (3) will flash rapidly while the con-
nection is being established . Upon completion,
the amplifier will announce “WiFi connected”
and the LED will light continuously .
Note:
The announcements will only be made when the
predefined language is not changed .
4.1.3 Network connection via Ethernet
If the location where the AKB-40WIFI is installed
does not allow connection to another WLAN, an
Ethernet cable can be used to connect the AKB-
40WIFI to an existing network . This network
must include a DHCP server that will configure
the AKB-40WIFI as required .
4.1.4 Changing network names
In case of multiple AKB-40WIFI, different names
should be used . To change a name: Call up the
network settings of the AKB-40WIFI via the web
browser of a WLAN-enabled unit (
☞
chapter
4 .1 .1) . When the amplifier is integrated into a
network, it is also possible to call up the network
settings via the web browser of a unit in the
same network: In the web browser, enter the
address assigned to the AKB-40WIFI in the net-
work . The configuration page will be displayed
and you can change the name of the unit via
“Network
➧
Change device name” .
Note:
When you change the name via “Network
➧
Change
device name”, you will also automatically change the
network name (SSID) and thus disconnect the existing
network connection if the unit has been directly con-
nected to the AKB-40WIFI as described in chapter 4 .1 .1 .
5 Operation
The AKB-40WIFI will be switched on as soon
as it is connected to the power supply . It will
automatically go to the operating mode most
recently selected; the operating mode will be
indicated by the LEDs (3) and announced via
the speakers connected (cf . button MODE in
the table below) . If the amplifier was connected
to a WLAN before, it will automatically try to
re-establish the connection: The LED indicator
STATUS (3) will flash rapidly during this process;
it will light continuously once the connection has
been established . For operation of the amplifier,
the control buttons (2, 4) and software control
via a DLNA player are available . Some control
operations will be confirmed by status infor-
mation announced via the speakers connected .
Notes:
The AKB-40WIFI will sometimes respond with a delay to
the press of a button .
The announcements will only be made when the pre-
defined language in the settings of the AKB-40WIFI is
not changed .
