Cambridge Audio 640H User Manual

Music server

Networking guide - Windows Vista

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Contents

Introduction .................................................................................................3

Network troubleshooting guide..................................................................3

1. Making the physical connection............................................................4

What is an IP address and what types of IP addresses are there?

2. Setting up IP addresses for network devices.......................................5

3. Setting up your PC - Windows Vista ......................................................5

How do I get my PC on to a network using Dynamic IP addressing?

3.1 Setting up a Dynamic IP address........................................................5

How do I get my PC on to a network using Static IP addressing?

3.2 Setting up a Static IP address.............................................................6

How do I get my 640H on to a network?

3.3 Setting up the IP address for the 640H .............................................7

How do I get my PC to share my music folder over a network?

3.4 Setting up your PC to share music over a network............................8

How do I test that my PC and 640H are correctly networked?

3.5 Testing your network configuration ..................................................12

How can I test to see if my music folder is shared on the PC where it is
located?

3.6 Testing your Music folder to see if it is shared over a network......13

How do I access/change the name of the 640H?

3.7 Changing the 640H name.................................................................13

How do I get my 640H to access the music folder on my PC?

3.8 Adding Content to your 640H from your PC.....................................13

How do I access the 640H from a PC?

3.9 Accessing the 640H from a PC.........................................................14

3.10 Network Access Protection (NAP) ...................................................15

4. 640H network advice...........................................................................16

5. Lead descriptions .................................................................................17

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Introduction

The 640H has many extra features which can be accessed by
connecting it to the internet, or connecting it to a computer network. To
a novice, this can be a complicated process. However, with the help of
this guide, we aim to take you through it step-by-step.

The procedure for connecting to a network is broken down into the
following steps:

• Making the physical connection (i.e. cable)

• Setting up the IP address for the PC

• Setting up the IP address for the 640H

• Testing the Network configuration

The procedure of adding content from a PC to the 640H is as follows:

• Setting up a shared folder on the PC

• Naming your PC

• Testing the shared folder

• Naming the 640H

• Displaying the PC's content on the 640H

•. Accessing the 640H from a PC

Networking troubleshooting guide

A high majority of the networking questions asked so far are based
around the same issues. Therefore, if you do find problems scanning
your PC/Mac, please check the following:

1. Use the correct Ethernet cable for the correct network set-up as
explained in the "Making the physical connection" section in this
guide. To confirm the connection; when both Ethernet plugs are
inserted into two separate Ethernet sockets, the LED's above the
Ethernet sockets will light up, to show the physical connection has
been made. If this does not happen, then you are using the incorrect
cable.

2. If you can successfully "ping" the 640H from your PC/Mac then it
means the physical connection is intact and the network has been
set-up correctly. However, if you get the message "Content Location
Cannot be Found" when the 640H attempts to scan your PC/Mac,
then the most likely causes of this are as follows:

a. The most common reason is that a Firewall, Antivirus or Privacy

software on your PC/Mac is blocking the 640H from accessing it.
To configure your Firewall, Antivirus or Privacy software on your
PC/Mac to let the 640H access your computer, please consult the
help files, online help etc of the company who made the software.

b. The MP3 folder on your PC/Mac has not been correctly shared.

c. You have not entered the correct content location in the 640H.

Please make sure the information you have entered is correct
according to this guide.

d. If you are using a router, then it is possible that it is not letting the

data through. You need to check the router configuration according
to its user manual instructions to make sure it is not blocking the
640H IP address from receiving the required data. Even though
your PC/Mac could "ping" the 640H, the router might not allow the
640H to receive the required data to access MP3's on your
PC/Mac.

e. If you are not using a router or are connecting the 640H directly to

a PC or Mac, you need to ensure you have set-up static IP
addressing.

Note: The 640H does not suffer from the same security issues as
computer operating systems do. This means that there is no Antivirus,
Firewall or Privacy software on it. Therefore, if you get the "Content
Location Cannot be Found" message on your 640H, even though the
640H is connected to your network correctly, it means the problem
resides on your PC/Mac blocking the communications. You are advised
to contact the company who designed the operating system/security
software to resolve the issue. We regret that we are unable to
individually support the large amounts of third party software available
to the public.

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Network Type C: "Home" Wired network via a Router, Hub or Switch

This is the most common network where a router (a device that routes
signals from the phone line to multiple network devices on a network),
hub or switch (devices that allow data to be shared between many
network devices) is used to connect multiple devices together. These
could be one or more 640H's, PC's, Macs and network devices. Each
640H can then play back or move content from/to other devices. If
connected to the internet (via a router or PC/Mac), the 640H can also
access the CD recognition and internet radio (iRadio) features. Using a
router is the recommended way to connect 640H's to other 640H's and
network devices as it is the easiest network to configure and maintain.

If you already have an existing home network, then adding the 640H to
it is simple via an Ethernet cat5e lead from the 640H to the router, hub
or switch. If you do not currently have a network, then we recommend
you seek expert help on computer networking configuration.

Network Type D: "Wireless" Network

The 640H supports wireless networking via its Ethernet port. To make
the 640H wireless, you need to purchase a "Wireless Ethernet Bridge" (a
device that converts an Ethernet wired connection to a wireless
connection) from any good IT retailer. The 640H is connected to the
bridge via an Ethernet Cat5e lead.

Although these devices operate wirelessly, they appear to the 640H as
a normal Ethernet connection, and therefore the 640H is set-up in the
same way as the wired networks described above. The 640H is
compatible with the wireless 802.11b and 802.11g standards.

Note: The Wireless Ethernet Bridge that you purchase will need setting
up according to your network set-up and the instructions that come with
the bridge. Before connecting the bridge to the 640H, it is always best
to test that the bridge is fully set-up to your network according to the
bridges' user instructions.

This document explains how to connect your 640H to a network.
Networking (i.e. connecting devices together) can allow you to expand
the overall capabilities of your 640H. By networking your 640H to a PC,
Mac or other device, you will be able to have access to (and play) music
files stored on other devices. You can also access the internet for CD
database “look-up” and internet radio.

Before setting up your network, we encourage you to read through the
entire section and then decide on the network layout that you wish to
implement. We advise this because different network layouts require
different setups of your 640H and your computer.

Network connection selection

There are many network variations you can make with your 640H, but to
keep things simple we will be explaining some basic network types:

Network Type A: "Basic" Wired Network via Cable set-top box modem

If you have a broadband (internet connection) service supplied by your
telecom provider but you do not have a PC/Mac, you can connect
directly to the built-in modem in your Cable set-top box to access the CD
recognition and internet radio (iRadio) features on the 640H.

Your modem plugs into the telephone or cable TV sockets (for DSL and
cable broadband modems respectively), and converts the incoming
signals into Ethernet format.

While your set-top box and 640H are switched off, make a wired
connection between the two units via an Ethernet cat5e lead (see the
‘640H network advice’ section for more information). Switch on the
modem and follow your broadband connection set-up and set-top box
instruction manual to check it has a connection to the internet. Once
you have confirmed this, switch on the 640H. When the 640H has
finished its start-up checks and has the UI (User Interface) displayed,
check the Ethernet connection on the rear panel of the 640H. If the
green LED above it is lit, there is a good physical connection to the
modem.

Note: It is also possible to add a cable broadband router to the set top
box, and plug the 640H into the router (see Network Type C).

Network Type B: "Peer to Peer" Wired Network with no Router, Hub or
Switch

This involves connecting one 640H to another 640H or network
compatible device (i.e. a PC/Mac). This is a network where only two units
are connected directly to each other with no router, hub or switch. When
networked, the 640H can play, burn a copy or transfer music from the
other device.

To connect the two devices together, you must use an Ethernet cross­over lead (see the ‘640H network advice’ section for more information).
Plug one end of the lead into the 640H Ethernet port and the other end
into the other devices' Ethernet port. If the green LED above the 640H
Ethernet port is lit, there is a good physical connection to the other
device.

Set-top box/modem

Or other network
compatible device

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Once your network connections have been made, for the connected
devices to communicate to each other you will need to specify the
unique "IP address" for the device (i.e. like a house number, and street
name so the house can be identified for delivering mail).

There are two types of IP address; DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol), which is more commonly known as dynamic addressing, and
Static. Dynamic is used when you have a router, set-top box modem or
a PC/Mac with DHCP server enabled, as they can automatically give
each device an IP address upon physical connection. We encourage the
use of dynamic addressing as this is the default mode of the 640H, and
therefore no further setup would be required for the 640H.

Network Type A might be able to be configured as either Static IP or
Dynamic IP depending on the set-top box/modem (consult the manual
for your equipment).

Network Type B must be configured as Static IP as no hub is involved
and for this reason is not the recommended configuration.

Network Type C and D can be configured as either Static IP or Dynamic
IP and Dynamic IP is strongly recommended as the process is largely
automatic.

Note: With a DHCP assigned IP address, it is possible that the 640H will
have a different IP address assigned to it, if left switched off over night.
This is normal and will not cause a problem.

We recommend using Static IP addressing for peer-to-peer networking
only. The static address will not change unless you manually change it.
This is particularly useful for network troubleshooting.

2. Setting up IP addresses for network
devices

This section is for setting up your 640H network with a PC using
Windows Vista. For this example, we have used the “Home Basic”
edition of Windows Vista. Where needed, we will show screenshots of
Windows in “Vista” and “Classic” themes. Note: Other editions of Vista
may vary in small detail.

If your network is connected to a Domain (Domain Name Controller - i.e.
when you are required to state a domain name when you log on to a
Windows PC) you need to contact us, for more information, before
continuing.

Note: If you are using a wireless network, please consult the manual of
your wireless network adaptor for setting up an IP address for your PC
and skip to “Setting up your PC to share music over a network” (3.4).

We recommend keeping Windows fully updated via the “Windows
Update” website to get the best out of your 640H.

3.1 Setting up a Dynamic IP address

1. If your version of Windows is set to the “Vista” theme, press the
Windows icon in the bottom left hand corner of your screen, right click
on “Network” and select “Properties”:

If Windows is set to the “Classic” theme, go to Step 5 below.

2. In the window that appears, select the “View Status” link:

3. Now press the “Properties” button in the window that appears:

4. Skip to Step 6.

5. However, if your version of
Windows is set to the
“Classic” theme, press
“Start”, select “Settings”
in the start menu, and
then click on “Network
Connections”:

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6. Right click on the network connection corresponding to the Ethernet
port on your PC (the one that is connected to the 640H/router etc via
the Ethernet cat5e lead) and select “Properties”:

In most situations this connection is called “Local Area Connection”
however it may be called “Local Area Connection 1”, “Local Area
Connection 2” etc depending on your network set-up.

7. In the window that appears, select “Internet Protocol Version 4

(TCP/IPv4)” and then click on the “Properties” button:

8. The following window that appears is split up into two sections; The IP
address set-up and DNS set-up. In the IP address set-up there are two
options; “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Use the following
IP address”. The DNS set-up should be as specified by your “Internet
Service Provider” (ISP).

9. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and click OK:

Note: The PC may take a while to update. Close the window. Click OK
on the next window and close all the other windows.

This process is now complete.

3.2 Setting up a Static IP address

1. If your version of Windows is set to the “Vista” theme, press the
Windows icon in the bottom left hand corner of your screen, right click
on “Network” and select “Properties”:

If Windows is set to the “Classic” theme, go toStep 5 below.

2. In the window that appears, select the “View Status” link:

3. Now press the “Properties” button in the window that appears:

4. Skip to Step 6 below.

5. However, if your version of Windows is set to the “Classic” theme,
press “Start”, select “Settings” in the start menu, and then click on
“Network Connections”:

6. Right click on the network connection corresponding to the Ethernet
port on your PC (the one that is connected to the 640H/router etc via
the Ethernet cat5e lead) and select “Properties”: