T+A HV Series User Manual page 67

NAS
(Network Attached Storage)
Powerline-LAN
Proxy server
Router
Server
UPnP-AV
WLAN
(also W-LAN, Wireless LAN)
Compatible hardware
and UPnP servers
Network storage facility. This is generally a very large-capacity (> 200 GB)
storage device to which other devices have access. If the NAS server
includes an UPnP-AV server service, then the SDV 3100 HV has access to
media files stored on the NAS, and can play them back.
In a Power-Line LAN data is transferred via the existing mains power cabling.
Devices known as "Power-Line modems" are required at the transmitting
and receiving end. In most cases Power-Line offers relatively problem-free
data transfer with adequate data rates for audio streaming. We recommend
Power-Line modems with bit rates of 85 or 200 Mbit/s.
A Proxy or Proxy server is a computer in the network which is capable of
carrying out data transfers faster and more efficiently, and can increase
security through the use of access control mechanisms. Most home
networks do not include a proxy server. In this case there is no need to enter
a Proxy address when configuring the SDV 3100 HV network.
Central network device which creates and manages the connections
between the network devices. In most networks the router also assumes the
function of Gateway to the outside world.
Network device which provides data and services for other devices in the
network. For example, an UPnP-AV server typically stores audio / video data,
and makes it available to other devices (the Streaming Clients). Many
UPnP-AV servers also offer functions such as cataloguing, and easy
identification of media content using criteria such as artiste, album name,
genre, etc.
Network protocol that makes media files available on the home network.
On PCs and NAS storage devices an UPnP-AV server software must be
installed to enable the SDV 3100 HV to access media files stored on these
devices.
Examples for UPnP-AV server software compatible with the SDV 3100 HV:
Windows:
 Twonky Media Server
http://www.twonkyvision.de/
 Windows Media Player 11
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/de/default.aspx
Linux:
 Mediatomb
http://mediatomb.cc/
 GmediaServer
http://www.gnu.org/software/gmediaserver/
Radio network. The network is connected by means of radio waves operating
in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. Radio networks are easy to install as no
cables have to be deployed, but they are often problematic and unreliable -
especially when the transmission distances are substantial. Power-Line
networks, which can also be installed without separate cabling, are a better
choice in many situations. In every case the deployment of a network cable is
the most reliable and problem-free technology for data transfer.
The marketplace offers a vast number of routers, NAS devices and USB hard
discs made by a very wide range of manufacturers.
compatible with other makes of machine which bear the UPnP label. A list of
devices which has checked for compatibility can be found on the Internet
at: http://www.taelektroakustik.de/hardware/comp_lan_hw.pdf.
equipment is generally
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