16 EnThere are several methods to connect the unit to a network. Select a connection method according to your environment.• Some security software installed on your PC or the firewall settings of network devices (such as a router) may block the access of theunit to the network devices or the Internet. In these cases, configure the security software or firewall settings appropriately.• Each server must be connected to the same subnet as the unit.• To use the service via the Internet, broadband connection is strongly recommended.■ Connecting with the MusicCast CONTROLLER appSee MusicCast Setup Guide for details.■ Connecting with the wired router■ Connecting with a wireless router (access point)Connect to the network with the method listed below that corresponds to your environment.■ Connecting without a wired router or wireless router (access point)When the unit is connected to the network with Wireless Direct, it cannot connect to any other wireless router (access point). To playback contents from the Internet, connect this unit to a network with a wired router or wireless router (access point).Connecting to networkNotesWhen playing a high-resolution audio source via the network, we recommend connecting with a wired router for stable playback.NoteConnecting using the DHCP server function of therouterYou can connect to the network bysimply making a wired connection(p. 14)Connecting using the Wi-Fi setting of the iOSdevice (iPhone / iPod touch)Share the Wi-Fi setting of the iOSdevice (p. 17)Connecting using WPS push button configurationon the wireless router (or access point)Use the WPS push buttonconfiguration (p. 18)Connecting with a wireless router (access point)without WPS push button configurationSet the network connectionmanually (p. 19)Connecting wirelessly to a mobile device(Wireless Direct)Connect wirelessly with WirelessDirect (p. 20)