Before you begin

6. Set up the radio

Refer to Using the menus on page 15-16 for more information on making choices and inputting information in menus.

A.NOTE: When you turn on the radio for the first time, it will be in "DEMO" mode. To exit this mode, press and release preset 1, then SLEEP/SNOOZE, then preset 6 on top of the radio.

B.After exiting the DEMO mode, the radio displays the Select Language screen. Press or to choose your language and then press

SELECT.

D. Wired

This method uses an Ethernet cable shown in

EN

 

step 4 on page 10 to wire the radio directly

 

up to your broadband modem, router, hub,

 

or switch. Make sure your Ethernet cable is

 

properly connected.

 

At the Network Setup screen, press or to select Wired and then press SELECT if your network does not provide Wi-fi access.

Before the connection is complete, the radio may take some time to check for updates and retrieve account info from the server. Please wait until you hear a short congratulations message and "Setup is complete, enjoy the music" is displayed.

If the radio requires your IP address, you can find this information on your broadband modem, router or access point’s administration setup page or manual.

C.The Network Setup screen displays connection options:

Select Wired to connect using an Ethernet cable. Go to step D to complete the connection.

Select Wireless to connect using an existing Wi-Fi access point. Go to step E to complete the connection.

E.Wireless

This method uses your existing Wi-Fi access point, broadband modem or router to connect the radio to your existing network.

You need to know your Wireless Network’s name (SSID) and if your wireless network has security enabled, you will also need to know your wireless networks password (sometimes called passphrase or key). You can find this information on your broadband modem, router or access point’s administration setup page or manual. You may also call your Internet Service Provider (ISP) if you do not know how to access the administration page in order to find this information. They usually have a 1-800 number available. Once you have the below information you may write it down for future reference.

Wireless network name (SSID)

Security Type (Only needed if your network has security enabled and your SSID is hidden, not broadcasted)

Password/Key (Only needed if your network has security enabled)

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Acoustic Research ARIR200 user manual Set up the radio, Wired, Network Setup screen displays connection options, Wireless

ARIR200 specifications

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