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What is internet radio?
Internet radio refers to audio services that stream
over the internet. Nearly every modern free to
air “terrestrial” station has an online presence
and there are many more that only broadcast their
content via the internet.
Normally, you would require a PC to connect to
the internet to listen to any of these services, and
whilst you may be able to access the internet
wirelessly either at home or in a WiFi zone, one
could hardly describe a PC or a notebook truly
portable and convenient.
Your InFusion™ changes all that. The InFusion™
uses iRoamer™ Technology which gives access to
the internet without the need for a PC.
It is the world’s fi rst truly portable internet radio,
giving you ease of use, choice of streaming radio
stations and a host of features beside.
However, there are a few things you need to know
in order to fully enjoy your InFusion™
Connecting to the internet
Unlike the MP3 mode which can be used wherever
you are (as long as you have the MMC card
installed) and the FM mode which can be used
wherever normal FM radio signals are received,
a pre-requisite of using your device to listen to
radio over the internet is that you have to have a
wireless connection to the internet (or connect via
USB to a PC). Wireless connections can be via a
wireless network at home, or via a WiFi Hotspot.
Wireless home network
Many home networks are now wireless. If you
have a wireless network you can connect your
InFusion™ to it and access the internet. You may
have to provide a password if the wireless network
has security – just as you would when using any
other wireless device on your network.
WiFi Hotspots
WiFi Hotspots are venues that offer wireless
access to the internet.
Hotspots are often found at restaurants, train
stations, airports, libraries, coffee shops,
bookstores, and other public places.
Many universities and schools have wireless
networks in their campus.
What’s more, the number of Hotspots is set to
grow exponentially around the globe over the next
few years.
More and more Hotspots are free, but some
require a subscription.
Services such as iPass give you access to
participating Hotspots on a fee basis, and your
InFusion™ is setup to take advantage of this.
Remember that connecting the InFusion™ to a
wireless network is very much like connecting
any other network device. If you have any
problems, please consult your InFusion™ dealer
for assistance.
What is internet radio?
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