Connecting To A Home Network (Lan); Wireless Lan; Wired Lan - Denon CEOL Piccolo DRA-N5 Owner's Manual

Connecting to a home network (LAN)

• This unit lets you play via your home network (LAN) music files
stored on a computer and music content such as that from Internet
radio and online services.
• You can update by downloading the latest firmware from the
DENON website.
For more information, see "Update" (vpage 12).
• See "Setting the network [Network]" (vpage
information on network setting.

Wired LAN

Cables used for connections
Cable (sold separately)
Ethernet
cable
Modem
Internet
To WAN side
Router
To LAN port
To LAN port
For connections to the Internet, contact an ISP (Internet
Service Provider) or a computer shop.

Wireless LAN

Internet
15) for more
Modem
To WAN side
Computer
z This unit comes with a built-in Wi-Fi antenna.
NOTE
If there is any obstacle, communications may be disrupted. If this
happens, place the relevant devices in a place where there is no
obstacle.
Required system
LAN port/
Ethernet
n Broadband internet connection
connector
n Modem
Device that connects to the broadband circuit and conducts
communications on the Internet.
A type that is integrated with a router is also 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.
• When using with a wireless LAN, prepare a broadband router
with built-in access point.
• When using a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) compatible router,
easy wireless connection is possible by pressing this unit's
button (vpage 17).
n Ethernet cable (CAT-5 or greater recommended)
• Use only a shielded STP or ScTP LAN cable which is available at
retailer.
• Some flat type Ethernet cables are easily affected by noise.
Computer
We recommend using a normal type cable.
• If you have an Internet provider contract for a line on which network
settings are made manually, make the settings at "Network connecting
Router with (when "DHCP" setting is "Off")" (vpage 15).
• With this unit, it is possible to use the DHCP and Auto IP functions
access point
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 connecting
(when "DHCP" setting is "Off")" (vpage 15).
• When setting manually, check the setting contents with the network
administrator.
NOTE
• A contract with an ISP is 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 an
ISP or a computer shop for details.
• DENON
communication errors or troubles resulting from 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 Ethernet 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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