Network/USB Features
Connecting to the Network
The following diagram shows how you can connect the AV receiver to your home network. In this example, it’s connected to a LAN port on a router, which has a
Internet radio
Modem
WAN Router
LAN
Computer or media server
Network Requirements
■Ethernet Network
For the best results, a
■Ethernet Router
A router manages the network,
•NAT (Network Address Translation). NAT allows several networked computers to access the Internet simultaneously via a single Internet connection. The AV 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
Some routers have a
■CAT5 Ethernet cable
Use a shielded CAT5 Ethernet cable
■Internet Access (for Internet radio)
To receive Internet radio, your Ethernet network must have Internet access. A narrowband Internet connection (e.g., 56K 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.
Note
•To receive Internet radio with the AV receiver, your broadband Internet connection must be working and able to access the Web.
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Appendix
Consult your ISP if you have any problems with your Internet connection.
•The AV receiver uses DHCP to configure its network settings automatically. If you want to configure these settings manually, see “Network” (➔ page 81).
•The AV receiver does not support PPPoE settings, so if you have a
•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 AV receiver
(➔ page 82).