Constructing a Network
You should have a basic understanding of networking when building a network for Fusion PartyBus devices.
These instructions guide you through the basics of building and configuring a network, and should apply to
most situations. If you need to perform advanced networking tasks, such as assigning static IP addresses to
devices on the network or configuring advanced settings on a connected router, you may need to consult a
networking professional.
1 Determine the installation location of the Fusion PartyBus devices you want to connect to the network.
NOTE: Wired connections are more reliable than wireless connections. When planning your network, you
should run network cables instead of using wireless connections when possible.
2 Determine the installation location of any needed network routers or switches.
3 Route Cat5e or Cat6 network cable to the installation locations of the stereos, switches, and router.
4 Connect the network cables to the stereos, switches, and router.
NOTICE
Do not completely install the stereos yet. You should test the network before you install the stereos.
5 Turn on all devices connected to the network, including wireless devices.
6 If you are using a network router (wired or wireless), consult the documentation provided with your router to
configure the router as the DHCP server, if necessary.
All stereos should use their default configuration (DHCP CLIENT).
7 Test the network by selecting
> GROUPS to view a list of devices connected to the on the network, and
select an option:
• If any devices are not available to the network, troubleshoot the network.
• If all devices are available to the network, complete the installation for each stereo, if necessary.
Network Troubleshooting
If you cannot see or connect to Fusion PartyBus devices on the network, check the following:
• Verify that only one device, either a stereo or a router, is configured as a DHCP server.
• Verify that all Fusion PartyBus devices, network switches, routers, and wireless access points are connected
to the network and turned on.
• Verify that wireless Fusion PartyBus devices are connected to a wireless router or wireless access point on
the network.
NOTE: Wired connections are more reliable than wireless connections. If possible, you should connect
devices to the network using an Ethernet cable.
• You may experience wireless interference if there are many nearby wireless access points. Change the
channel on your router or wireless access point to test for and correct interference.
• Connecting a Bluetooth
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device to a stereo configured as a wireless access point or client may reduce
wireless performance. Disconnect Bluetooth devices to test for and correct interference.
• If you configured static IP addresses, verify that every device has a unique IP address, that the first three
sets of numbers in the IP addresses match, and that the subnet masks on every device are identical.
• If you have made configuration changes that might be causing networking issues, reset all network settings
to the factory default values.
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