Onkyo TX-NR545, Руководство пользователя

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Home network (LAN)
The connection of several components via cables enabling the mutual
communication is called a network.
At households, many families create (generally, the term "build" is used) a
network to connect PC and gaming machines to the Internet and to
exchange data between PC.
The network established in a relatively narrow area such as one household
is called a LAN (Local Area Network).
In this manual, a term "home network" (network for a family) is used instead
of "LAN," so this LAN becomes more familiar.
By connecting this unit with the network server such as a PC, playing music
files in the network server (in the PC) is possible. Moreover, by connecting to
the Internet, listening to the Internet radio is also possible.
This unit, PC, and Internet are not directly connected.
When connecting with a PC and/or Internet, several components (network
components) are necessary.
Components necessary for establishing a home network (LAN):
Components necessary for the home network (LAN) for using the NET
function of this unit are as follows.
Router
A router is a device that controls information (data) flow between the unit,
PC, and the Internet.
As a network term, the flow of information (data) is called "traffic". The router
has a role to control the information flow as the traffic control, between
connected components.
A router with a built­in 100Base­TX switch is recommended.
In addition, if your router has the DHCP function, facilitating the network
setting becomes possible.
Some routers have a built­in modem, and some Internet Service
Providers (ISP) require you to use specific routers.
Please consult your ISP or PC dealer if you are unsure.
CAT5 Ethernet cable
The Ethernet cable is a cable that actually connects components that
comprise the network. There are straight type and cross type Ethernet
cables.
Use a shielded CAT5 Ethernet cable (straight­type) to connect the unit to
your home network.
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