NAIM SUPERUNITI - Manual

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12Note: If SuperUniti is connected to the network bothwirelessly and via Ethernet (wired), the Ethernet connectionwill take priority.4.6.1 Wireless NetworkConnection Set UpIf the Wireless parameter isselected in the Network Settingsmenu the Select Network menuwill display a list of the availablenetworks. An option not to use a wireless connection isalso provided. Use the handset up (5) or down (6) keysto scroll through the list and the ok/list key to select anetwork.Note: SuperUniti is compatible with most commonly usedWi-Fi standards. Routers that support 802.11b and 802.11gwill work, however those with 802.11n compatibility arerecommended for best results.Note: As with any wireless network hardware, SuperUniticonnection reliability will be affected by both networkrouter performance and Wi-Fi signal quality. To minimisethe possibility of poor connection reliability, SuperUnitishould be connected to network audio sources by nomore than one wireless “leg”. Other “legs” necessarybetween SuperUniti and the network audio sources shouldbe wired.Note: SuperUniti cannot connect to a “hidden” wirelessnetwork.If the selected network is secureand requires a passphrase oraccess key to join, SuperUniti willdisplay an alert message. Pressingthe handset ok/list key will thenopen a text entry screen for entryof the passphrase or access key.Use the handset numeric/textkeys to enter the passphrase oraccess key taking care to ensurethat the letter case is correct.Press the handset ok/list keywhen text entry is complete. Inthe illustration the passphrase is“flatfish”.If the network is successfullyjoined SuperUniti will display aconfirmation screen.If an incorrect passphrase oraccess key is entered SuperUnitiwill display an alert message.Note: As a security measure,a router may also require theSuperUniti’s MAC address to be entered before allowingit to join the wireless network. This type of security featureSuperUniti SetupSelect External if an external power amplifier is to be usedin place of the SuperUniti internal power amplifier. Thepreamplifier and subwoofer outputs are enabled whenExternal is selected.Select All Outputs if an external power amplifier orsubwoofer is to be used in conjunction with the SuperUnitiinternal power amplifier.The speaker Max. Volume and Balance parameters specifymaximum allowed volume, and the channel balancerespectively.4.5 The Headphones MenuThe Headphones setup menuenables the Max. Volumeparameter to be specified:Parameter OptionsMax. Volume: 0 to 100 (adjustusing handset 6or 5 keys)4.6 The Network Settings MenuThe Network Settings menuenables SuperUniti networkparameters to be customisedto suit the router and network.The options are tabulated anddescribed in the following sections:Parameter OptionsName: User definable (text entry)Default: Super-xxxxWireless: Not Used / Wireless Network NamesStatus: Connected / No Signal / Login Failure /Busy / Etc.DHCP: Yes / NoThe Name parameter enables the SuperUniti’s defaultnetwork name to be changed.The Wireless parameter enables a wireless network to bechosen and joined. See Section 4.6.1 below for detailedwireless set up notes.Network Status displays the current network connectionstatus.The DHCP parameter enables the SuperUniti networksettings to be modified. In most cases, specifying Yes andleaving SuperUniti set to DHCP, will be the appropriateoption. See Section 4.6.2 below for notes on non-DHCPnetwork connection.Note: Devices installed on a network have an IP addressthrough which they are identified by all the other itemson the network. DHCP is a set of rules that enable theautomatic allocation of addresses as items are connected(or switched on while connected) to the network.SuperUniti is set up by default to use DHCP.Select Network 3/6LingNet4GreenNetTomNetNow enter your wirelesspassphrase or access key.Press OK to continueflatfish abcflatfish|Press OK to confirmConnectedPress OK To FinishCan’t LoginPress OK To Re-TryHeadphones 1/14Max. Volume: 100Network Settings 1/44Name: Super-xxxxWireless: Not UsedStatus: Not ConnectedDHCP Yes