Marantz NA-11S1 Owner's Manual in English - Page 11

Preparation Operation 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. You can also operate this unit from a computer using the Web control function. • You can update by downloading the latest firmware from the Marantz website. For more information, see "Update" (vpage 12). • See "Setting the network [Network]" (vpage 15) for more information on network setting. Wired LAN Modem Computer Internet Router To WAN side To LAN port To LAN port LAN port/ Ethernet connector Required system nnBroadband Internet connection nnModem A device that connects to the broadband circuit and conducts communications on the Internet. A type that is integrated with a router is also available. nnRouter 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. nnLAN cable (CAT-5 or greater recommended) • Use only a shielded STP or ScTP LAN cable which is available at retailer. • Some flat type LAN cables are easily affected by noise. 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 (when "DHCP" settings is "Off")" (vpage 15). • 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 connecting (when "DHCP" settings 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. • Marantz assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any 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. For connections to the Internet, contact an ISP (Internet Service Provider) or a computer shop. Information 8