18Connecting to a home network (LAN)You can connect this unit to your home network (LAN) to perform various types of playbacks and operationsas follows. Make network connections for this unit by carefully reading information on this page.• Playback of network audio such as the Internet radio and music servers• Playback of music from online services• AirPlay• Operations on this unit via the networkIn addition, when an updated firmware becomes available for improving this unit, the update information isdelivered from us to this unit over the network. You can then download the latest firmware.For more information, on the menu, select “Update” (vpage 104).Network settings are necessary. See “Network” on the menu (vpage 97) for more information onnetwork setting.InternetTo WAN sideRouterTo LAN portTo LAN port LAN port/EthernetconnectorLAN port/EthernetconnectorPCNAS(Network AttachedStorage)ModemFor connections to the Internet, contact an ISP (Internet Service Provider) or a computer shop.Required systemn Broadband internet connectionn ModemDevice that connects to the broadband circuitand conducts communications on the Internet.A type that is integrated with a router is alsoavailable.n RouterWhen using this unit, we recommend you usea router equipped with the following functions:• Built-in DHCP serverThis function automatically assigns IPaddresses on the LAN.• Built-in 100BASE-TX switchWhen connecting multiple devices, werecommend a switching hub with a speed of100 Mbps or greater.n Ethernet cable(CAT-5 or greater recommended)• Use only a shielded STP or ScTP LAN cablewhich is available at retailer.• The normal shielded-type Ethernet cableis recommended. If a flat-type cable orunshielded-type cable is used, other devicescould be affected by noise.• If you have an Internet provider contract for a lineon which network settings are made manually,make the settings at “Network” (vpage 97).• With this unit, it is possible to use the DHCP andAuto IP functions to make the network settingsautomatically.• When using this unit with the broadband router’sDHCP function enabled, this unit automaticallyperforms the IP address setting and othersettings.When using this unit connected to a network withno DHCP function, make the settings for the IPaddress, etc., at “Network” (vpage 97).• When setting manually, check the settingcontents with the network administrator.NOTE• A contract with an ISP is required to connect tothe Internet.No additional contract is needed if you alreadyhave a broadband connection to the Internet.• The types of routers that can be used depend onthe ISP. Contact an ISP or a computer shop fordetails.• DENON assumes no responsibility whatsoeverfor any communication errors or troublesresulting from customer’s network environmentor connected devices.• This unit is not compatible with PPPoE. A PPPoE-compatible router is required if you have a contractfor a type of line set by PPPoE.• Do not connect an NETWORK connector directlyto the LAN port/ Ethernet connector on yourcomputer.• To listen to audio streaming, use a router thatsupports audio streaming.