Introduction; Before You Can Use This Product - Roberts Stream217 Instruction Manual

Before you can use this product

Before you can use your internet radio, you must have the following:
● A broadband Internet connection (not required for DAB, FM or Music Player functions).
● A router (or equivalent wireless access point) providing a WiFi signal or Ethernet connection,
connected to your broadband Internet Service Provider. The broadband modem, router and
wireless access point will often be a single combined unit supplied by your Internet Service
Provider or bought from a computer store.
● If your wireless network requires a security password to allow connection, then you either
need to know the WEP, WPA or WPA2 key used for encryption so that you can get the radio
to communicate with the network, or your router needs to offer WiFi Protected Setup (WPS).
● If you choose to connect the radio to your network using a wired Ethernet connection, then
an Ethernet cable of appropriate length will be needed. If it is intended to listen to FM radio
extensively, then there may be benefi t in using a shielded Ethernet cable since this may
reduce possible interference to the radio.
The radio's WiFi system is compatible with 802.11b, g, or n networks.
If connecting using WiFi, the radio will typically work within a 10-20 metre radius from your
wireless router or access point. The actual range achieved will depend upon the building type,
other nearby wireless networks, and possible interference sources. DAB and FM radio functions
can operate wherever the radio is able to receive a suitable broadcast signal.
IMPORTANT: Before you continue, make sure that your router (or access point) is powered up
and working with your broadband Internet service (use your computer, smart-phone or tablet
to verify this). To get this part of the system working you must refer to the instructions supplied
with those items.
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