Getting Started Settings Playback Remote ControlZONE2 Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsENGLISHIf you have an Internet provider contract for a line on which networksettings are made manually, make the settings at “NetworkConnecting” (vpage 37).With the AVR-990, it is possible to use the DHCP and Auto IPfunctions to make the network settings automatically.When using the AVR-990 with the broadband router’s DHCP functionenabled, the AVR-990 automatically performs the IP address settingand other settings.When using the AVR-990 connected to a network with no DHCPfunction, make the settings for the IP address, etc., at “NetworkConnecting” (vpage 37).The AVR-990 is not compatible with PPPoE. A PPPoE-compatiblerouter is required if you have a contract for a line of the type withwhich the PPPoE is set.Depending on the ISP with which you have your contract, it may benecessary to make proxy server settings to use the Internet radiofunction. If you made proxy server settings on the computer toconnect to the Internet, make the proxy server settings on the AVR-990 in the same way.•••••Connecting DevicesWhen you connect the AVR-990 to a home network, you can enjoylistening to music files stored on your PC, internet radio audio andother sources. You can also control the AVR-990 from your PC via theWeb browser.Required systemBroadband Internet connectionModemRouterWhen using the AVR-990, we recommend you use a routerequipped with the following functions:Built-in DHCP serverThis function automatically assigns IP addresses on the LAN.Built-in 100BASE-TX switchWhen connecting multiple devices, we recommend a switchinghub with a speed of 100 Mbps or greater.Ethernet cable (CAT-5 or greater recommended)Some flat type Ethernet cables are easily affected by noise.We recommend using a normal type cable.ComputerGRecommended systemHOS :Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later, Windows VistaSoftware (Prepare one of the following.)Windows Media Player ver.11DLNA-compatible server softwareInternet browser :Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or laterLAN port300 MB or more free disk spaceOperation is possible with DLNA servers other than the above,but such DLNA servers are not supported. For details, check theWeb.nnn••nn•••••••bNOTEA contract with an ISP is required to connect to the Internet.No additional contract is needed if you already have a broadbandconnection to the Internet.The types of routers that can be used depend on the ISP. Contact anISP or a computer shop for details.Depending on the server, video files may be displayed, but theycannot be played on the AVR-990.•••InternetModem ComputerRouterFor connections to the Internet, contact an ISP (InternetService Provider) or a computer shop.To WAN sideLAN port/EthernetconnectorTo LAN portTo LAN portConnecting to a Home Network (LAN)Connections