Marantz NR1604 Owner's Manual in English - Page 23

Basic instructions Advanced instructions Connecting to a home network (LAN) You can connect this unit to your home network (LAN) to perform various types of playbacks and operations as follows. Make network connections for this unit by carefully reading information on this page. • Playback of network audio such as Internet Radio and from your media server(s) • Playback of music content from online streaming services • Using the Apple AirPlay function • Operation on this unit via the network In addition, if updated firmware becomes available for this unit, the updated information is delivered from us to this unit over the internet via your home network. You can then download and install the latest firmware. For more information, on the menu, select "Update" (vpage 135). Network settings are necessary. See "Network" on the menu (vpage 127) for more information on network setting. PC Modem NAS (Network Attached Storage) Internet Required system nnBroadband internet connection nnModem Device that connects to your broadband internet provider, and is very often supplied with the service . A type that is integrated with a router is also often 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. nnLAN cable (CAT-5 or greater recommended) • Use only a shielded STP or ScTP LAN cable which is easily available at electronics stores. • The normal shielded-type LAN cable is recommended. If a flat-type cable or unshielded-type cable is used, other devices could be affected by noise. Router To WAN side To LAN port To LAN port LAN port/ Ethernet connector LAN port/ Ethernet connector For connections to the Internet, contact an ISP (Internet Service Provider) or a computer shop. • If you have an Internet provider contract for a line on which network settings are made manually, make the settings at "Network" (vpage 127). • 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" (vpage 127). • When setting manually, check the settings with the network administrator or internet service provider. NOTE • A contract with an internet service provider (ISP) is usually 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 your ISP or a computer shop for details. • Marantz assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any communication errors or troubles resulting from the 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 NETWORK connector directly to the LAN port/ Ethernet connector on your computer. • To listen to audio streaming, use a router that supports audio streaming. Information 20 DVD