AirPlay & Network Setup

Problems

Possible Solutions

I am unable to connect the iW3 to my

1. Verify that your Wi-Fi network is functioning and Wi-Fi certified. This device is only

home Wi-Fi network.

 

compatible with Wi-Fi certified routers.

 

2.

Move the iW3 closer to your network access point; the Wi-Fi signal is weak or there

 

 

are overlapping Wi-Fi signals or the iW3 is out of range of your Wi-Fi network.

 

3.

Make sure that your wireless network is not on a conflicting channel with one of your

 

 

neighbors. You can use software like iStumbler on Mac or Netstumbler on Windows

 

 

to verify that adjacent networks, sorted by SNR, aren't on the same channel.

 

 

Channels 1, 6, and 11 are the three non-overlapping 802.11g channels.

 

4.

Use a WPA or WPA2 Personal key for security. We do not recommend the use of any

 

 

WEP key for security and WPA/WPA2 enterprise is not compatible with AirPlay.

 

5.

Keep away from potential sources of interference which may affect Wi-Fi signal, such

 

 

as microwave ovens.

 

6.

Make sure that the SSID name of your home router consists of normal characters or

 

 

digits, with no space or special characters like %/#/* inserted.

 

7.

If you choose to rename the AirPlay device ‘iHome iW3 XXXXXX’ in the settings menu,

 

 

do not use special characters or symbols.

 

8.

Reset the iW3 Hardware and repeat network setup:

 

 

- Using a paper clip, reset the iW3 speaker by pressing the Reset Button on the

 

 

bottom of the speaker within the charging base recess. The iW3 will reboot and

 

 

power ON again.

 

 

- Repeat iW3 Wi-Fi Network Setup process if necessary.

 

9.

If the problem remains, it is strongly recommended to use our free iHome Set app for

 

 

your iPod Touch/iPhone/iPad to do the first time Wi-Fi setup as some PC settings may

 

 

affect the Wi-Fi network setup.

 

 

I’ve successfully connected the iW3 to

1. The iW3 speaker must be on the same network as your AirPlay source.

my home network, but I cannot select

2. Verify you have the latest version of iTunes and/or iOS.

the iW3 speaker from iTunes or from

3. Disable the firewall software and security software, which may block ports that

my iOS device.

 

AirPlay uses to stream content.

 

4.

Try restarting iTunes, your iOS device, and your router.

 

 

Note: The original iPhone, iPhone 3G, and iPod touch (1st gen) do not support AirPlay.

 

 

No AirPlay icon in iTunes or on my

1. Make sure that the device has already joined the AirPlay network.

iPad/iPhone/iPod touch

2. Before you open iTunes, make sure that you have enabled Bonjour service in your

 

 

PC. Take Windows XP for example: to enable the service, you can click Start-

 

 

>Settings-> Control Panel, and double click Administrative Tools-> Services-

 

 

>Bonjour Service, then click Start followed by OK on the pop-up menu.

 

3.

Within iTunes open “Preferences”, select the “Devices” tab, and activate the option

 

 

that says “Allow iTunes control from remote speakers.”

 

4.

Try restarting iTunes, your iOS device, and your router.

 

Note: The original iPhone, iPhone 3G, and iPod touch (1st gen) do not support AirPlay.

 

 

 

Questions? Visit www.ihomeaudio.com/support/airplay/

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