Kaleidescape Part No. 101-0105-00 Rev 5
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Kaleidescape Premiere Line Installation Guide
Physical Installation
types of controllers. Refer to cabling instruction for the
.
Serial controller (RS-232)
Ethernet (TCP/IP)
IR controller
Wireless and Powerline Networking
The Premiere line server must be connected to the Internet to receive
software, Movie Guide and Music Guide updates, and to download cover art.
An Internet connection is also required when activating the system, when
downloading content from the Kaleidescape Movie Store, and for system
monitoring.
Although the reliability of a wired Internet connection is preferred, in some
situations the most practical option is an Internet connection using one of
the following technologies:
• Wireless LAN
• Powerline communication
Wireless networks use radio frequencies to communicate without wires.
Powerline networks carry data over a conductor also used for electric power
transmission.
Wireless and powerline connections work well for providing Internet access
to the Kaleidescape Premiere line server, for connecting control systems,
and for accessing the browser interface from a computer. However, a
wired
Ethernet network is required between the Kaleidescape Premiere line
components
because of the small tolerance for latency while streaming
movies or music.
Wireless LANs
A wireless router (or router and Wireless Access Point (WAP)) can be
connected to a DSL or cable modem to provide wireless Internet
connectivity. To connect a server from the Premiere line to the Internet,
connect a wireless bridge (sometimes called a “wireless game adapter”) to
the network connection on the server. Follow the instructions for the
wireless bridge to establish a connection.
Using channels that are five channel numbers apart decreases the channel
cross-talk and improves performance. In the United States, only channels 1
through 11 are available, which means that the only three wireless networks
that do not overlap are channels 1, 6, and 11.
