Denon AVR-1912 Owners Manual - Page 15

Connecting to a home network (LAN), Required system - firmware update

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Basic version Advanced version Connecting to a home network (LAN) • This unit lets you play via your home network (LAN) music files stored on a computer and music content such as that from Internet radio. You can also operate this unit from a computer using the Web control function. • You can update by downloading the latest firmware from the DENON website. For more information, on the menu, select "Firmware Update" (vpage 93). • See "Network Setup" on the menu (vpage 88) for more information on network setting. Cables used for connections Ethernet cable Cable (sold separately) Modem Computer Internet Required system nnBroadband internet connection nnModem Device that connects to the broadband circuit and conducts communications on the Internet. A type that is integrated with a router is also available. nnRouter When using this unit, we recommend you use a router equipped with the following functions: • Built-in DHCP server This function automatically assigns IP addresses on the LAN. • Built-in 100BASE-TX switch When connecting multiple devices, we recommend a switching hub with a speed of 100 Mbps or greater. nnEthernet cable (CAT-5 or greater recommended) • Use only shielded STP or ScTP LAN cable which is available at retailer. • Some flat type Ethernet cables are easily affected by noise. We recommend using a normal type cable. NOTE • A contract with an ISP is required to connect to the Internet. No additional contract is needed if you already have a broadband connection to the Internet. • The types of routers that can be used depend on the ISP. Contact an ISP or a computer shop for details. • DENON assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any communication errors or troubles resulting from customer's network environment or connected devices. • This unit is not compatible with PPPoE. A PPPoE-compatible router is required if you have a contract for a type of line set by PPPoE. • Do not connect an ETHERNET connector directly to the LAN port/ Ethernet connector on your computer. • To listen to audio streaming, use a router that supports audio streaming. Router To WAN side To LAN port To LAN port LAN port/ Ethernet connector • If you have an Internet provider contract for a line on which network settings are made manually, make the settings at "Network Setup" (vpage 88). • With this unit, it is possible to use the DHCP and Auto IP functions to make the network settings automatically. • When using this unit with the broadband router's DHCP function enabled, this unit automatically performs the IP address setting and other settings. When using this unit connected to a network with no DHCP function, make the settings for the IP address, etc., at "Network Setup" (vpage 88). • When setting manually, check the setting contents with the network administrator. For connections to the Internet, contact an ISP (Internet Service Provider) or a computer shop. Information 12

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Connecting to a home network (LAN)
•
This unit lets you play via your home network (LAN) music files
stored on a computer and music content such as that from Internet
radio.
You can also operate this unit from a computer using the Web
control function.
•
You can update by downloading the latest firmware from the
DENON website.
For more information, on the menu, select “Firmware Update”
(
v
page 93
).
•
See “Network Setup” on the menu (
v
page  88
) for more
information on network setting.
Cables used for connections
Cable (sold separately)
Ethernet
cable
Internet
To WAN side
Router
To LAN port
To LAN port
LAN port/
Ethernet
connector
Computer
Modem
For connections to the Internet, contact an ISP (Internet
Service Provider) or a computer shop.
Required system
n
Broadband internet connection
n
Modem
Device that connects to the broadband circuit and conducts
communications on the Internet.
A type that is integrated with a router is also available.
n
Router
When using this unit, we recommend you use a router equipped
with the following functions:
•
Built-in DHCP server
This function automatically assigns IP addresses on the LAN.
•
Built-in 100BASE-TX switch
When connecting multiple devices, we recommend a switching
hub with a speed of 100 Mbps or greater.
n
Ethernet cable (CAT-5 or greater recommended)
•
Use only shielded STP or ScTP LAN cable which is available at
retailer.
•
Some flat type Ethernet cables are easily affected by noise.
We recommend using a normal type cable.
•
If you have an Internet provider contract for a line on which network
settings are made manually, make the settings at “Network Setup”
(
v
page 88
).
•
With this unit, it is possible to use the DHCP and Auto IP functions
to make the network settings automatically.
•
When using this unit with the broadband router’s DHCP function
enabled, this unit automatically performs the IP address setting and
other settings.
When using this unit connected to a network with no DHCP
function, make the settings for the IP address, etc., at “Network
Setup” (
v
page 88
).
•
When setting manually, check the setting contents with the network
administrator.
NOTE
•
A contract with an ISP is required to connect to the Internet.
No additional contract is needed if you already have a broadband
connection to the Internet.
•
The types of routers that can be used depend on the ISP. Contact an
ISP or a computer shop for details.
•
DENON assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any
communication errors or troubles resulting from customer’s
network environment or connected devices.
•
This unit is not compatible with PPPoE. A PPPoE-compatible router
is required if you have a contract for a type of line set by PPPoE.
•
Do not connect an ETHERNET connector directly to the LAN port/
Ethernet connector on your computer.
•
To listen to audio streaming, use a router that supports audio
streaming.