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10.2.4 Manual NetSync
By default, Zones are set for Auto NetSync and “Pro as a Zone” is set for No Automatic
NetSync. NetSync can be initiated or cancelled manually on each Zone. Go to
Menu
Æ
NetSync for the Begin NetSync Now and Cancel NetSync options.
10.2.5 Multi-Location NetSync and ARQLink
AudioReQuest’s unique NetSync architecture allows the customer’s music collection and
playlists to synchronize to their units anywhere in the world over the Internet. This is very
useful if you have multiple homes or work environments where you want complete access to
your entire music collection.
These are some guidelines that we suggest to make things easier and faster for installation:
1. Have at least 1 AudioReQuest Pro unit at each location. This makes it so that only
one unit NetSyncs over the Internet and saves bandwidth and time. All local Zones
NetSync with the Pro. Even if you only plan on having one Zone at a location, it
should be a Pro for future expansion.
2. Broadband connection is required at each location.
3. Follow the Port Forwarding instructions in section 10.1 for each location.
4. Use ARQLink (Section 10.3) to manage your Multi-Location NetSync. ARQLink
automatically tracks IP addresses even if they change dynamically by the ISP.
5. It is HIGHLY recommended when initially NetSyncing a large collection for a multi-
location job, to either first do a local NetSync or to have your dealer use a RipStation
to copy the music onto separate QuickSwap drives, then ship the units/drives to the
other locations. This again saves significant network bandwidth and your time, since
NetSyncing gigabytes of music over the Internet can potentially take weeks to
complete. It is suggested that Multi-Location NetSyncing only be used for
incremental additions and changes to a music collection, where data transfer sizes
are more manageable (<~600 MB).
For perspective, a single song can be anywhere from 15 MB (MP3) to 60 MB (WAV), and
multiplying that by about 10 for an album. On a solid broadband connection, 3 minutes per
song, or half an hour per album is typical for MP3 or four times longer for WAV.
1 0 . 3 A R Q L i n k
ARQLink allows AudioReQuest users to quickly and easily access their AudioReQuest
systems over the Internet from anywhere in the world. ARQLink also solves a major issue
that most Cable/DSL broadband subscribers’ face, the IP address that the ISP provides may
dynamically change over time. This prevents users from accessing their home network until
they return home and check the IP address from their router. With ARQLink, AudioReQuest
will continuously update its address so that it will always be available for Multi-Location
NetSync, Remote Control, ARQ Web Server Access and Playlist Management.
Step 1: Register with ARQLink
Registering a new account on ARQLink is a quick and simple process. To register on
ARQLink:
1. Go to www.arqlink.com and click on the Register button off of the main page. The
“Create new Domain” page will be displayed.
2. Enter a Desired Domain Name for your account. A domain name is the same as a
Username.
3. Enter the serial number for your main ARQ Pro unit under ARQ Serial Number.
4. Fill out the rest of the form, and press Create Domain.