Connecting to a home network (LAN)

•This unit lets you play via your home network (LAN) music files stored on a computer and music content such as that from Internet radio.

You can also operate this unit from a computer using the Web control function.

•You can update by downloading the latest firmware from the Marantz website.

For more information, see “Update” (vpage 12).

•See “Setting the network [Network]” (vpage 15) for more information on network setting.

Wired LAN

Computer

Modem

Internet

Router

To WAN side

 

 

To LAN port

 

 

To LAN port

LAN port/

 

Ethernet

 

 

 

 

connector

Required system

nnBroadband Internet connection nnModem

A device that connects to the broadband circuit and conducts communications on the Internet.

A type that is integrated with a router is also 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 available at retailer.

•Some flat type LAN cables are easily affected by noise. We recommend using a normal type cable.

• If

you

have

an Internet provider contract for a line

on

which

network settings are made manually,

make

the

settings

at

“Network

connecting

(when “DHCP” settings is “Off”)” (vpage 15).

•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

connecting

(when “DHCP” settings is “Off”)” (vpage 15).

•When setting manually, check the setting contents with the network administrator.

NOTE

•A contract with an ISP is 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 an ISP or a computer shop for details.

•Marantz assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any communication errors or troubles resulting from 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 Ethernet connector directly to the LAN port/ Ethernet connector on your computer.

•To listen to audio streaming, use a router that supports audio streaming.

Preparation

Operation

Information

For connections to the Internet, contact an ISP (Internet

Service Provider) or a computer shop.

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