Onkyo TX-8050 Network/USB Features, Connecting to the Network, Network Requirements

Network/USB Features

Connecting to the Network

The following diagram shows how you can connect the receiver to your home network. In this example, it’s connected to a LAN port on a router, which has a 4-port

100Base-TX switch built-in.

Internet radio

Modem

Router

Computer or media server

Network Requirements

■Ethernet Network

For the best results, a 100 Base-TX switched Ethernet network is recommended. Although it’s possible to play music on a computer that’s connected to the network wirelessly, playback may be unreliable, so it is recommended to use wired connections.

■Ethernet Router

A router manages the network, data-routing and supplying of IP addresses. Your router must support the following:

•NAT (Network Address Translation). NAT allows several networked computers to access the Internet simultaneously via a single Internet connection. The receiver needs Internet access for Internet radio.

•DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). DHCP supplies IP addresses to the network devices, allowing them to configure themselves automatically.

•A router with a built-in 100 Base-TX switch is recommended.

Some routers have a built-in modem, and some ISPs require you to use specific routers. Please consult your ISP or computer dealer if you’re unsure.

■CAT5 Ethernet cable

Use a shielded CAT5 Ethernet cable (straight-type) to connect the receiver to your home network.

■Internet Access (for Internet radio)

To receive Internet radio, your Ethernet network must have Internet access. A narrowband Internet connection (e.g., 56 K modem, ISDN) will not provide satisfactory results, so a broadband connection is strongly recommended (e.g., cable modem, xDSL modem, etc).

Please consult your ISP or computer dealer if you’re unsure.

Notes:

•To receive Internet radio with the receiver, your broadband Internet connection must be working and able to access the Web.

Consult your ISP if you have any problems with your Internet connection.

•The receiver uses DHCP to configure its network

settings automatically. If you want to configure these settings manually, see “Network Setup” ( page 42).

•The receiver does not support PPPoE settings, so if you have a PPPoE-type Internet connection, you must use a PPPoEcompatible router.

•Depending on your ISP, you may need to specify a proxy server to use Internet radio. If your computer is

configured to use a proxy server, use the same settings for the receiver ( page 42).

Server Requirements

■Server playback

The receiver can play digital music files stored on a computer or media server and supports the following technologies:

•Windows Media Player 11

•Windows Media Player 12

•Windows Media Connect 2.0

•DLNA-certified media server

If the operating system of your computer is Windows Vista, Windows Media Player 11 is already installed. Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XP can be downloaded for free from the Microsoft web site.

•The computer or media server must be on the same network as the receiver.

•Each folder may contain up to 20000 music files, and folders may be nested up to 16 levels deep.

Note:

Depending on the media server, the receiver may not recognize it, or may not be able to play its music files.

■Remote playback

•Windows Media Player 12

•DLNA-certified (within DLNA Interoperability Guidelines version 1.5) media server or controller device

•Setting varies depending on the device. Refer to your device’s instruction manual for details. If the operating system of your personal computer is Windows 7, Windows Media Player 12 is already installed. For more information, see the Microsoft web site.

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