Freecom Technologies user manual Connecting the Freecom MusicPal, Direct connection

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Freecom MusicPal in practical usage

6.3Using your PC as media server (UPnP) (playing MP3s from your local PC)

To use your PC as media server (UPnP) you need Windows Media Player 11. You can do this through the "Windows Update" feature, or download directly from www.microsoft. com.

The following explains how you can connect your Freecom MusicPal by means of a router or a direct connection to your computer. The computer acts here as a media server (UPnP), and after a successful configuration you can play released music files from your computer on the Freecom MusicPal.

6.3.1 Connecting the Freecom MusicPal

Connect up the Freecom MusicPal correctly before putting it into operation.

1. Direct connection

First of all, create the connection between your Freecom MusicPal and your computer. To do this, use the delivered network cable. After connecting up the two devices, you can now connect up the power supply to the Freecom MusicPal. Only use the cable also included in delivery.

2. Connecting through a router

First of all, create the connection between your Freecom MusicPal and the router. To do this, use the delivered network cable.

Important: Do not plug the network cable into the WLAN port of your router. Now connect up your computer with the router using another network cable. If both devices are successfully connected to the router, you can now connect up the Free- com MusicPalpower supply. Only use the cable included in delivery.

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Contents Musicpal Dear User Freecom Technologies GmbH Germany Package ContentsChapter Appendix Freecom on the Internet Trademark Technical SupportHardware requirements System requirementsNetwork requirements Software requirementsCompatible streaming formats CompatibilityCompatible play-list formats Compatible file formatsAdvantages of the Freecom MusicPal Safety precautionsHardware features Software featuresHardware LAN Connecting / Installing the Freecom MusicPal Hardware Wlan Freecom MusicPal Connecting / Installing the Freecom MusicPal .1.1 Freecom MusicPal Front Side Chapter  Getting to know the Freecom MusicPal.1. Freecom MusicPal Rear Side Getting to know the Freecom MusicPalOverview Freecom MusicPal FunctionsOverview of Extras Overview of Internet RadioWlan IP LAN IP Overview of SettingsOptions Now PlayingSelect Add to favorites FavoritesSelect the category you want Internet RadioMedia server UPnP Extras Settings Sleep TimerSelect Use Sleep Timer? Yes Wake-Up Timer Snooze Timer snooze function ClockSelect Use NTP-Server? Yes Select which time zone you are Manual configuration of date and timeSelect Use NTP-Server? No Show Clock Idle Time RSS Feed Select between Use ‘Now Playing’ in clock? Yes or No Use ´Now Playing´Show Clock Edit Favorites Wlan Access Point Menu Select Access Point, select Hidden Access Point Connecting with hidden Wlan Access PointsSelect Wlan Region Wlan RegionSelect Use DHCP? Yes Using DhcpSelect Extras Settings Extras Settings RSS FeedsSelect RSS Feeds Calling an RSS FeedHtml Browser Select Extras SettingsSelect Html Browser Calling an Html BrowserWeather Calling the Weather Stock Quotes Select Stock Quotes Calling for Stock QuotesWorld Clock Select World Clock Calling the World ClockCalendar Select Calendar Calling the CalendarSelect Use DHCP? No Manual configuration of the IP address LAN IP/WLAN IPSound Play Mode Bass Boost Output Select the Line-out Boost menu item Line-out BoostStartup Sound Display Brightness Active Brightness Sleep Timer Brightness Sleeping Language Name Check for Updates Information Freecom Network Storage Assistant PC/Mac Features of the Freecom Network Storage Assistant PCStart recovery procedure Accessing your MusicPal web interfaceRepeat search for available Freecom MusicPal Login Name Admin Password . Features of the Freecom Network Storage Assistant Mac.. Web interface of your Freecom Network Storage device ..1 Configure basic settings of your Freecom MusicPalConfiguring the Freecom MusicPal through the Web Interface How do I access the configuration menu?  Now Playing Settings Click Automatically synchronise with an Internet time server Manual configuration of time and date RSS Feed Use ´Now Playing´ Edit Favorites Wlan Access Point Click Dhcp Client Manual configuration of the IP address LAN IP/WLAN IP Settings Extras Html Browser Calling an Html Browser Weather Calling the Weather Calling for Stock Quotes World Clock Select Calendar Sound Play Mode Output Startup Sound Display Brightness Active Brightness Sleeping Language Check for Updates Administration Change passwordUpdate Firmware What do I need what for? Freecom MusicPal in practical usage1 LAN Media server UPnP in connection with the Freecom MusicPalWlan Connecting the Freecom MusicPal Connecting through a routerDirect connection 100 Configuring the Freecom MusicPal101 Configuring the computerSubsequent window double-click Internet protocol TCP/IP 102103 104 How can I Iisten to Internet Radio? Using your Mac as media server UPnPHow can I update my firmware? 105106 VTuner Premium Internet Radio Service 107Registration 108 109 110 Administration of the Favorites111 112 113 Class B Domain Name ServerInternet address classes Class a115 NetmaskSubnet Addressing 116 IP address shortage 117Multiple internal but only one external IP address Network Address TranslationHosting a server Cable Quality MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol119 Ethernet CablingConditions Your Guarantee