Network/Usb Features - Onkyo HT-S9400THX Instruction Manual

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 4-port
100Base-TX switch built-in.
Internet radio
Modem
Computer or media server
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For the best results, a 100Base-TX switched Ethernet
network is recommended. Although it's possible to play
music on a computer that's connected to the network
wirelessly, playback may be unreliable, so it is
recommended to use wired connections.
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A router manages the network, data-routing and supplying
of IP addresses. Your router must support the following:
• NAT (Network Address Translation). NAT allows
Router
WAN
• DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). DHCP
LAN
• A router with a built-in 100Base-TX switch is
Some routers have a built-in modem, and some ISPs
require you to use specific routers. Please consult your ISP
or computer dealer if you're unsure.
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Use a shielded CAT5 Ethernet cable (straight-type) to
connect the AV receiver to your home network.
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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.
• To receive Internet radio with the AV receiver, your broadband
• The AV receiver uses DHCP to configure its network settings
• The AV receiver does not support PPPoE settings, so if you have
• Depending on your ISP, you may need to specify a proxy server
Network Requirements
Ethernet Network
Ethernet Router
several networked computers to access the Internet
simultaneously via a single Internet connection. The AV
receiver needs Internet access for Internet radio.
supplies IP addresses to the network devices, allowing
them to configure themselves automatically.
recommended.
CAT5 Ethernet cable
Internet Access (for Internet radio)
Note
Internet connection must be working and able to access the Web.
Consult your ISP if you have any problems with your Internet
connection.
automatically. If you want to configure these settings manually,
page 56).
see "Network" (➔
a PPPoE-type Internet connection, you must use a PPPoE-
compatible router.
to use Internet radio. If your computer is configured to use a
proxy server, use the same settings for the AV receiver
page 56).
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