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NAS

(Network Attached Storage)

Network storage facility. This is generally a very large-capacity (> 200 GB)
storage device to which other devices have access. If the NAS server includes
a UPnP-AV server service, then the

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has access to media files stored

on the NAS, and can play them back.

Powerline-LAN

In  a  Power-Line  LAN data  is  transferred  via  the  existing  mains  power  cabling.
Devices  known  as  “Power-Line  modems”  are  required  at  the  transmitting  and
receiving  end.  In  most  cases  Power-Line  offers  relatively  problem-free  data
transfer with adequate data rates for audio streaming. We recommend Power-
Line modems with bit rates of 85 or 200 Mbit/s.

Proxy server

A  Proxy  or  Proxy  server  is  a  computer  in  the  network  which  is  capable  of
carrying  out  data  transfers  faster  and  more  efficiently,  and  can  increase
security  through  the  use  of  access  control  mechanisms.  Most  home  networks
do  not  include  a  proxy  server.  In  this  case  there  is  no  need  to  enter  a  Proxy
address when configuring the

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network.

Router

Central network device which creates and manages the connections between
the network devices. In most networks the router also assumes the function of
Gateway to the outside world.

UPnP-AV

Network protocol that makes media files available on the home network.

On PCs and NAS storage devices a UPnP-AV server software must be
installed to enable the

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to access media files stored on these devices.

Examples for UPnP-AV server software compatible with the



Windows:

Twonky Media Server

http://www.twonky.com

Windows Media Player 11

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/de/default.aspx

Mac OS:

EyeConnect

http://elgato.com/

Twonky Media Server

http://www.twonky.com

Linux:

Mediatomb

http://mediatomb.cc/

GmediaServer

http://www.gnu.org/software/gmediaserver/

UPnP Control Point

The software permits music, video and pictures on mobile devices, PCs, tablets
etc., to be managed in convenient lists for playback on what is known as a
renderer (playback device). In conjunction with a UPnP server, a UPnP Control
Point can use the



as a convenient means of playing music. In this

combination the gapless music playback of the



depends on the server

and the Control Point.

Server

Network  device  which  provides  data  and  services  for  other  devices  in  the
network.  For  example,  a  UPnP-AV  server  typically  stores  audio  /  video  data,
and  makes  it  available  to  other  devices  (the  Streaming  Clients).  Many
UPnP-AV  servers  also  offer  functions  such  as  cataloguing,  and  easy
identification  of  media  content  using  criteria  such  as  artiste,  album  name,
genre, etc.

WLAN

(also W-LAN, Wireless LAN)

Radio network. The network is connected by means of radio waves operating in
the  2.4  GHz  frequency  band.  Radio  networks  are  easy  to  install  as  no  cables
have to be deployed, but they are often problematic and unreliable  - especially
when  the  transmission  distances  are  substantial.  Power-Line  networks,  which
can  also  be  installed  without  separate  cabling,  are  a  better  choice  in  many
situations. In every case the deployment of a network cable is the most reliable
and problem-free technology for data transfer.