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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Taiko Audio Extreme Router Manual Table of Contents Safety The difference between a Router and a Switch The Concept Features Ports and Connections Connection First Use Connect to Roon Connect to XDMS Ideal Start Up Routine Step by Step Connection Methods...

  • Page 2: Safety

    This high-performing router is based on the NXP Layerscape® chipset technology and specifically selected router firmware to provide the utmost security. With the Taiko Audio Extreme Router, you can have full access to your network while keeping malicious actors out.

  • Page 3: The Difference Between A Router And A Switch

    The difference between a Router and a Switch In essence, a Switch is used to connect devices to each other within a network while a Router allows networks to communicate with each other. In general, Routers operate on a software level based on IP addresses while a switch works on a hardware level based on MAC addresses.

  • Page 4: The Concept

    VNC, TeamViewer, and file sharing. In addition, it also allows streaming to an external Roon Endpoint. The Extreme Router is designed to work in tandem with the Extreme Switch to yield a stunning combined increase in sound quality. The sound quality can be even further elevated by adding the Extreme DC Power Distributor or one of our upcoming BPS solutions.
  • Page 5 When adding the Extreme Router to an existing setup that already has a Router with Wi-Fi or a separate Wi-Fi Access Point, you'll then have two Wi-Fi access points: • Your standard home network, with your computers, TV, video streamer, etcetera.
  • Page 6 Sound Quality. For older Extreme Music Servers, the Extreme Network Card can be retrofitted. To raise the bar even further, the user can add the Extreme Router to create an audio exclusive (isolated) network unimpaired by typical home network processes and traffic.

  • Page 7: Features

    Features • The Router creates a separate clean Audio-only network in series with (connected downstream of) your Internet Service Provider-supplied modem/router or any other router. • By connecting an external USB drive, the Router can serve as a NAS for music storage.

  • Page 8: Ports And Connections

    Ports and connections • 1 SFP port that can accept a DAC cable. Note that this SFP port only works with 1Gb connections. It will not work with 100mbit connections. • 4 RJ45 ports of which 3 can be used when the DAC port is enabled. Note that the 4 RJ45 port on the far right cannot be used simultaneously with the SFP port.
  • Page 9 The Green ‘POWER’ LED indicates that power is on and the Router is starting. The Orange ‘ON’ LED indicates that the Router is ready for use. P a g e 9 | 28...

  • Page 10: Connection

    For installation, you need to connect your regular Router or Switch’s output to the Taiko Extreme Router using an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connector. The first RJ45 port on the left, next to the USB ports, labeled INPUT/WAN is port which should be used as the main input.
  • Page 11 Optionally, the Router and Switch may also be powered by our new to be released Taiko Audio BPS (Battery Power Supply). The ultimate current solution would be to add the Extreme DC Power Distributor. This allows you to power both the Extreme Switch and Router from...

  • Page 12: First Use

    Audio’ Wi-Fi network. Now, your control point is connected to the Extreme Music Server. At this point, please note that the server’s IP Address will change because it is now being controlled by DHCP running on the Extreme Router rather than on your default home Router. Connect to Roon If you use Roon, then there is no need to find or fetch the new IP Address.

  • Page 13: Connect To Xdms

    Connect to XDMS If you use XDMS, there is an additional step which is to re-connect the XDMS app to the Server using the new IP Address. SFP network ports don't auto negotiate / automatically refresh like RJ45 ports do. Because of this, you may need to trigger the Switch or Server to trigger an IP Address refresh.

  • Page 14: Ideal Start Up Routine

    Ideal Start Up Routine To prevent or solve connectivity issues, the easiest solution is to follow the below start up routine. 1. Disconnect and reconnect the Network Cable to the Extreme Music Server to force the new IP address. Unplug the network cable from the Extreme Switch to the Extreme Music Server (usually a DAC cable) for a few seconds and plug it back in.

  • Page 15: Step By Step Connection Methods

    Wi-Fi so you will not need to use an IP lookup app and change your Control Point’s Wi-Fi (usually your iPad) at the same time. 2. Then proceed with connecting the Taiko Extreme Router (and DC Distributor if you ordered one) per the instructions in this guide and the other documentation that can be found on the Downloads page on the Taiko Audio website: https://taikoaudio.com/taiko-2020/taiko-audio-...
  • Page 16 the Extreme Music Server to refresh its IP address with a new one that is provided by the Taiko router. 6. Run FING on the tablet to find the Server’s new IP address and use this in XDMS. FING should find 3 IP addresses: The Extreme Server, Router, and tablet/client.

  • Page 17: Solving Connectivity Issues

    Solving Connectivity Issues If you run into connectivity issues then the most likely cause is that SFP network ports don't auto negotiate / automatically refresh like RJ45 ports do. SFP ports also do not automatically re-establish a network connection after it went down.

  • Page 18: First Authentication

    For normal recommended use, it is not required to change any internal settings for the Extreme Router. But if you want to explore its settings or want to make changes, you can do this via its Web Interface. The interface can be found at the Router’s default IP Address 192.168.100.1.
  • Page 19 All routers have random unique passwords meaning you can leave it as is. There is no need to change it for safety reasons. However, the password can be difficult to memorize so the user may decide to change it for convenience. After successful login, you will see the following screen: If you want to change the password, please go to ‘System->Administration’...

  • Page 20: Network Setup

    Network setup You can set up your Internet connection. By default, the router uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to obtain Internet access parameters. Therefore, the Internet connection should work automatically after turning on the router. Most Routers will work this way. If you know that your router does not provide DHCP, then you need to configure access to the Internet in accordance with the recommendations of your provider.

  • Page 21: Usb Drive Sharing

    USB drive sharing Please insert your USB drive into the uppermost USB port. Go to ‘System- >Mount Points’, scroll down to ‘Mount Points’ and click on the ‘Add’ button. In the new window, you must select your USB drive and enter the name of the directory to mount and then click the ‘Save’...

  • Page 22: Change Wi-Fi Channel

    Change Wi-Fi Channel Log in to the Router's Web Interface. This takes you to the main page. P a g e 22 | 28...
  • Page 23 Go to Network - Wireless Tap "Edit" under Wireless Overview, second row P a g e 23 | 28...
  • Page 24 In the screen that pops up next, tap ‘Channel’ This produces a popup list P a g e 24 | 28...
  • Page 25 Choose your desired channel, scroll down to the bottom and tap Save P a g e 25 | 28...

  • Page 26: Firmware Update

    Firmware update To ensure the highest level of security we strongly advise always keeping the router software up to date. To indicate the availability of updates in the user interface, there is a ‘FIRMWARE’ button in the upper right corner. If it is RED, then a new update is available.
  • Page 27 The update will auto-install: Then, the Router will be rebooted: ➔ Unless you made Taiko Wi-Fi your default network, please note that the tablet, laptop, or phone will reconnect to your Home Wi-Fi when the Taiko Router’s Wi-Fi shuts down as a result from the reboot. Simply re- select Taiko Wi-Fi in your device’s settings to continue.

  • Page 28: Specifications

    Router will sound better with a higher-end power supply. The Router may also be powered by our new to be released Taiko Audio BPS (Battery Power Supply). The ultimate current solution would be to add the Extreme DC Power Distributor.

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