Naim Audio HDX Hard Disk Player – Network Setup
4 September 2008
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Modem/Router
– This device has many functions and is usually the hub of a home
network. It’s functions normally include:
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Broadband modem. Connects the home network to the Internet
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Ethernet switch. Allows multiple devices to be connected together to form a
network
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WiFi access point – Allows wireless connection of devices to the home network
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Firewall – Prevents unwanted intrusions from the Internet
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DHCP server – Automatically allocates IP addresses
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Netmask
– The Netmask determines the range of IP addresses that the HDX can
communicate with. It must be compatible with the other devices on the network. For
example if the Netmask 255.255.255.0 and the IP address is 192.168.0.10 only devices
in the range 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.0.255 can be accessed.
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WAN
– The Wide Area Network is the network ‘outside’ the Modem/Router. This is the
network provided by the ISP and enables connection to the Internet.
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