Connecting To A Home Network (Lan) - Marantz NR1604 Owner's Manual

Connecting to a home network (LAN)

You can connect this unit to your home network (LAN) to perform various types of playbacks and operations
as follows. Make network connections for this unit by carefully reading information on this page.
• Playback of network audio such as Internet Radio and from your media server(s)
• Playback of music content from online streaming services
• Using the Apple AirPlay function
• Operation on this unit via the network
In addition, if updated firmware becomes available for this unit, the updated information is delivered from
us to this unit over the internet via your home network. You can then download and install the latest
firmware.
For more information, on the menu, select "Update" (vpage 135).
Network settings are necessary. See "Network" on the menu
network setting.
Modem
Internet
Router To WAN side
To LAN port
To LAN port
For connections to the Internet, contact an ISP (Internet Service Provider) or a computer shop.
DVD
(vpage 127) for more information on
NAS
(Network Attached
Storage)
PC
LAN port/ LAN port/
Ethernet Ethernet
connector connector
Required system
n Broadband internet connection
n Modem
Device that connects to your broadband internet provider, and is very often supplied with the service .
A type that is integrated with a router is also often available.
n Router
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.
n LAN cable
(CAT-5 or greater recommended)
• Use only a shielded STP or ScTP LAN cable which is easily available at electronics stores.
• The normal shielded-type LAN cable is recommended. If a flat-type cable or unshielded-type cable is
used, other devices could be affected by noise.
• If you have an Internet provider contract for a line on which network settings are made manually, make
the settings at "Network" (vpage 127).
• 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" (vpage 127).
• When setting manually, check the settings with the network administrator or internet service provider.
NOTE
• A contract with an internet service provider (ISP) is usually 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 your ISP or a computer shop for details.
• Marantz assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any communication errors or troubles resulting from
the 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 NETWORK connector directly to the LAN port/ Ethernet connector on your computer.
• To listen to audio streaming, use a router that supports audio streaming.
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