37AppendixTipsSettingsPlaybackContentsFront panel Display Rear panel IndexRemoteConnectionsConnecting to a home network (LAN)You can connect this unit to your home network (LAN) to perform various types of playbacks and operations as follows.• Playback of network audio such as InternetRadio and from your media server(s)• Playback of music content from onlinestreaming services• Using the Apple AirPlay function• Operation on this unit via the network• Firmware Update%• 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 other settings.• When using this unit connected to a network with noDHCP function, make the settings for the IP address,etc., at “Network” (vpage 149).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 computershop.