TerraTec NOXON iRadio Cube User Manual
Manual
English
Version: LF1.2
Status 02/09/2008
NOXON iRadio Cube
CE / FCC Declaration
We:
TerraTec Electronic GmbH · Herrenpfad 38 · D-41334 Nettetal
hereby declare that the product:
NOXON iRadio Cube (Wireless audio adapter)
to which this declaration refers is in compliance with the following standards or standardising documents:
• EN 55022:2006, CLASS B
• EN 55024
• FCC Part15B
This device may only be used in the following environments and operating conditions: residential, commercial and industrial environments, as well
as small businesses. The basic protective requirements of EMC Directive 89/336/EEC are thus fulfilled. CE conformity has been demonstrated. As
stipulated in R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC), this device corresponds to a Class 1 radio system (Commission Decision 2000/299/EC).
The device also complies with FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class B, and ANSI C63.4:2003.
This declaration is based on:
Test report(s) of the ADT Corp. testing laboratory
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Contents
1 - Your new NOXON ...................................................................................................................................5
2 - The connectors of your NOXON ..............................................................................................................8
2.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................8
2.2 The power adapter socket ("POWER") ...............................................................................................9
2.3 WLAN antenna connector ("WLAN")...................................................................................................9
2.4 The network port ("LAN") ..................................................................................................................9
2.5 FM antenna connector ("FM")............................................................................................................9
2.6 The analogue audio output ("AUDIO Out")........................................................................................10
2.7 The Reset button ("RESET").............................................................................................................10
3 - The remote control and the buttons on the NOXON...............................................................................11
3.1 The most important buttons for fast orientation ...............................................................................11
3.2 Additional buttons and their functions..............................................................................................12
3.3 Entering letters................................................................................................................................14
3.4 SMS quick-search in lists ................................................................................................................14
4 - The first time: switching on the NOXON................................................................................................15
4.1 The network configuration wizard....................................................................................................15
4.2 Wired or radio?................................................................................................................................15
4.3 For deeper understanding: about routers, SSID, MAC & IPs .............................................................16
4.4 Before setup: network profiles.........................................................................................................17
5 - Scenario 1 – the wired network integration ..........................................................................................18
5.1 If you are using a proxy server….....................................................................................................19
6 - Scenario 2 – the wireless network integration......................................................................................20
6.1 Not unimportant: the location ..........................................................................................................20
6.2 Wireless integration using a router ..................................................................................................21
6.3 Setting up the wireless connection on the NOXON ...........................................................................22
7 - The setup menu of your NOXON ..........................................................................................................23
8 - Use and playback options.....................................................................................................................26
8.1 First of all: What your NOXON is telling you......................................................................................26
8.2 The display modes ..........................................................................................................................27
8.3 Internet radio – a whole new world of radio!....................................................................................28
8.4 Managing favourites and own stations.............................................................................................29
8.5 Interactive content with "myNOXON"...............................................................................................31
8.6 Podcast & Radio-On-Demand function.............................................................................................34
8.7 Your new FM radio ..........................................................................................................................35
8.8 The wake-up function .....................................................................................................................36
8.9 The sleep timer function..................................................................................................................38
8.10 History...........................................................................................................................................38
8.11 Playing music files from the local network.....................................................................................38
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9 - Your own UPnP music server ............................................................................................................... 40
9.1 Twonky Media.................................................................................................................................40
9.2 UPnP servers and Macintosh...........................................................................................................43
9.3 UPnP media server alternatives.......................................................................................................43
9.4 Managing and playing DRM audio files............................................................................................44
9.4.1 Windows Media Player 11........................................................................................................45
Appendix ...................................................................................................................................................46
A - Concepts and solutions—for the technically inclined…...................................................................46
A1 - Creating your own Favourites from links........................................................................................46
B - Extracting Internet radio URLs .........................................................................................................47
B1 - Synchronising multiple NOXONs ....................................................................................................48
B2 - Installation under Windows operating systems ..............................................................................48
B3 - NOXON settings.............................................................................................................................50
B4 - Backing up favourites using the Favourites Commander................................................................51
B4.1 - Installation..................................................................................................................................51
B4.2 - Connecting to a NOXON..............................................................................................................51
B4.3 - Operation ...................................................................................................................................52
B4.4 - Playing back password-protected Internet radio stations ............................................................52
C - Dealing with tough network problems... ..........................................................................................53
C1 - The necessary basic knowledge ....................................................................................................53
D - Known issues..................................................................................................................................54
E - Firmware Update .............................................................................................................................56
E1 - Firmware update without PC..........................................................................................................56
E2 - Firmware update via web interface................................................................................................56
F - FAQ – Other questions and solutions ...............................................................................................58
G - Technical glossary...........................................................................................................................58
H - Service at TerraTec .........................................................................................................................60
I - General terms and conditions of service............................................................................................61
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1 - Your new NOXON
Welcome!
We're pleased that you've chosen a TerraTec product. Your NOXON is designed to give you simple, convenient access to thousands of Internet radio stations worldwide and to audio content within your home
network—via wired and wireless network connections!
NOXON iRadio Cube
We would like to start by exciting your imagination a bit and introducing the central features of your new
device.
Access your media library! The device integrates into your existing network with ease using a wireless
(called WLAN or Wi-Fi) or cable (Ethernet, LAN) connection. Simply add a media server to your network
(you'll find out how later in this manual) and your complete collection of audio files (MP3, WMA, WAV,
AAC+ etc.) will be available anywhere in your home.
Always online, always something to listen to! The NOXON is an ideal complement to your DSL or other
broadband Internet connection. With a flat-rate connection, you can use the NOXON to enjoy the wide selection of radio stations on the Internet (regardless of whether you access the Internet via your desktop,
laptop or router). The NOXON is your key to completely new, active radio listening pleasure—with over
10000 stations on the Internet!
The days are over in which you were stuck with listening to the programming on a handful of decent FM
stations in your "service area"—and the sometimes strange musical tastes of their program directors. No
more waiting for programs featuring your favourite music to come on at odd times of day, and then having
to put up with annoying commercials! And even then, it was rare to hear the sort of tunes you would put on
your shelf at home—or the right sounds to match your momentary mood.
It's a whole different world of radio on the Internet! Your new "service area" is the world—from Albania to Zambia, and everywhere in between!
Now you can count on the right music at any hour of the day or night—the choice is all yours. The options
are virtually limitless. Your NOXON and the included vTuner premium service lifetime subscription (more
about that later) puts the vast and growing world of Internet radio at your fingertips. Each of the many presorted categories (rock, pop, hip-hop, alternative, jazz, blues, classical, news and much more) can contain
up to several hundred stations from around the world.
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And that's not all. There are even more ways for you to use your NOXON: Practice listening to foreign languages, or take an audio tour to exotic and faraway places! International news stations have their own
category, as do speciality stations for sports, comedy, weather and much more. Thanks to your NOXON,
you can feel right at home while in distant lands—and vice versa. Expand your horizons and keep your
finger on the world's pulse—put the thrill back into radio! And to make sure that you don't get lost in the
new, bewildering abundance of new radio stations, your NOXON arranges and organises them all for you!
More about this later.
Hand and glove. The NOXON not only has a fixed MAC address, but it also supports WEP / WPA and WPA2
encryption to ensure a long and happy integration in your network. The device can also connect to proxy
servers with ease, thanks to a convenient wizard. Don't worry if some of these terms don't mean anything
to you right now—we'll walk you through the setup on the following pages so that you'll be up and running
in no time, even as a network newbie.
Last but not least: We hope you enjoy your NOXON, and would like to suggest that you browse this manual in detail when you get the chance. In addition to the important information about the use of its technology, we have outlined a number of typical applications wherever appropriate. We're convinced that even
experienced users will profit from this guide.
Thank you very much.
...your TerraTec Team
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Setup, safety and care information.
You need to be aware of some basic information before you start...
• Do not place objects filled with liquid such as vases or bottles on the audio player.
• In addition, be sure to unplug the device from the AC outlet in the event of a thunderstorm.
• Place the device on a level, dry surface to prevent fire and electrical shock hazards as well as possible
damage to the player itself.
• Keep it away from radiators and ensure that the player is at a safe distance from other HiFi devices to
prevent overheating.
• Use the accompanying power supply unit. Be sure that the voltage is correct before connecting the
power supply. (Details are printed on the power supply itself.) If you are not going to use the device for
an extended period, disconnect it from the power supply. To avoid short circuits, never pull on the cable itself. In addition, be sure to unplug the device from the AC outlet in the event of a thunderstorm.
• If the device has been exposed to extreme differences in temperature, allow it to adjust to the room
temperature for one hour before plugging it in. Condensation may have formed inside the device which
impairs its functionality.
• Use a dry or slightly moistened, lint-free cloth to clean the NOXON. Do not use cleaning products as
they may damage the finish of the unit.
To put it simply, just use the device sensibly. The warranty does not cover deliberate damage to the device, of course. Thank you.
From opening the package to installation
Start by making sure that the contents of the package are complete. The NOXON package should contain at
least the following items:
• The NOXON as a receiver,
• a device-specific power supply
• an infrared remote control including batteries
• software CD with digital manual (also available
online)
• this manual and a quick start guide
• a service request form
• and a TerraTec registration card with the serial
number.
So, before you put your NOXON into operation, please check the configuration of your system and network
to ensure that they correspond to the minimum requirements listed on the package. We cannot guarantee
its correct operation if your environment does not meet these requirements.
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2 - The connectors of your NOXON
2.1 Overview
After taking the NOXON out of its packaging material, take a moment to get to know its connectors and
controls.
A Connection for power supply
B Reset button
C WLAN antenna port
D Audio output (3.5 mm - 1/8")
E On/off switch
F FM antenna port
G Network port (RJ-45)
H Label with the MAC address
More about the connectors on the next few pages.
On the back of your NOXON you will see a label with the MAC address [H]. You'll need this intriguing little
access code when you want to register for expanded trial options at www.my-noxon.net (see p. 31) or take
advantage of the online capability of vTuner—the service that conjures up all those radio stations on your
NOXON. For more information, see page 29 under "Managing favourites and own stations".
OK, on we go …
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2.2 The power adapter socket ("POWER")
Plug the power adapter in here. Please use the supplied adapter.
While some universal power adapters feature the same plugs and
voltage, their amperage is not sufficient. Should you need a replacement, please contact our service, see page 60.
2.3 WLAN antenna connector ("WLAN")
If you have access to a wireless LAN (WLAN), screw the antenna provided onto this connector.
If possible, ensure that the antenna is set to a vertical position to
ensure the best possible reception.
2.4 The network port ("LAN")
Use this port if you would like to integrate the NOXON into your network via a wired connection. To distinguish it from the wireless or
WLAN connection, it is frequently referred to as a LAN or Ethernet
port. The port supports data rates of 10 and 100 Mbps. To connect
the NOXON to your router in this manner, use a standard network
cable (twisted pair with RJ45 plugs). To connect the NOXON "directly"
to your desktop PC or laptop, either use a network switch (also known
as a bridge) or a hub. To connect the NOXON without any intermediate devices, use a crossover cable instead of a standard network
cable.
Two LEDs near the port show the status of the link: they indicate a live connection to the network juncture
("node"); network traffic is signalled by a (green) LED.
2.5 FM antenna connector ("FM")
Still just white noise on the airwaves? For better reception, plug an
FM antenna (coaxial, 75 ohm) in here! The NOXON package includes
a handy dipole antenna, which fits this connector.
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2.6 The analogue audio output ("AUDIO Out")
The Audio output on the back of the device is intended to be connected to the Audio / Line input of a HiFi amplifier or a pair of active
speakers (speakers with built-in amplifiers). The output is designed
for a voltage level of 2.2 VRMS. Before making the audio connection
to your amplifier, please make sure the volume is at a suitable level to
prevent damage to your hardware or your ears.
2.7 The Reset button ("RESET")
Press this button of the NOXON to do a reset. If the NOXON ever
freezes unexpectedly, use this button to reboot the device.
To reset the device to its factory defaults—which will also permanently clear all settings such as network keys—switch the device on
and press the reset button for at least 20 seconds before releasing it
again. Then the NOXON restarts and it will be back in its original
state. It will be necessary to run the installation procedure again at
this point.
Before making such a drastic move, try a soft reset first: press and hold the POWER button on the remote
control for several seconds to trigger the soft reset.
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3 - The remote control and the buttons on the NOXON
Here it is—your infrared calorie saver.
Most of the controls will probably be familiar from other products from the world of
consumer electronics. A selection of controls corresponding to those on the remote
control are located on the front of the
NOXON, as you have probably already discovered on the right.
1)
The infrared receiver is located here
3.1 The most important buttons for fast orientation
Here is an overview of the most important and frequently-used "keystrokes":
Navigation: Use these buttons to control the highlight bar in the NOXON menus.
Character input: Using up/down, you can "scroll through" letters and characters
in setup menus. To do so, the cursor should be in front of the respective character (can be controlled using left/right). This will also give you special characters,
/
e.g. for entering network keys.
"Next / OK" and "Back / Cancel": Use the right arrow button to confirm and
the left arrow button for corrections and to cancel actions. The cursor can also
be moved during character input.
Play / Pause: Use these to start and pause playback or to switch to a new menu
entry.
Skip forwards & Skip back / Delete: Skip to the next or previous item in the
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playback list (doesn't work with Internet radio).
Skip back also backspaces one character when entering text.
Home button: Returns you safe and sound to the main menu (Home) every time.
This is very useful if you should ever get lost in the navigation!
Setup menu: Calls up your NOXON's setup menu. For more information, see
page 23.
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3.2 Additional buttons and their functions
On/Off: Wouldn't you know it: - Switches the NOXON on—and off, if need be—
in the standby-mode!
or
Attention energy savers: you can shut off the "juice" completely using the toggle switch on the rear of the device!
Internet radio: Jumps directly to the extensive Internet radio station selection
lists which are continuously kept up to date for you by your vTuner premium
subscription.
Store or delete Favourites: The happy face (press any time while listening to
music) means: This I like, keep it! The song that's currently being played is
immediately saved to your Favourites list, which you can access from the main
menu or the Favourites button! If you get tired of a Favourite, select it in the
Favourites menu and press the frowning face to get rid of it!
or
/
/
Favourites: Opens your Favourites list.
Various display modes: Tthe display button on the remote control as well as
pressing and holding the "Click’n’Action" button on the device switch between such practical display alternatives as a time display and the Zoom view
with larger letters. If you keep pressing, you'll eventually return to the starting
display. The clock can be called up at any time, but the Zoom view is available
during playback only.
Click n Action!: If "myNOXON" appears in your device's main menu, this key
offers very special interactive functions—some quite remarkable—that can be
retrieved in this menu only. Depending on the myNOXON service you call up,
with "MyNOXON" you can access content previously unavailable from radios!
To find out more, refer to the documentation provided or visit www.my-noxon.net!
Shuffle and Repeat: Plays the contents of a list in random order, or repeats a
single item. Press Repeat twice and a little "All" will appear in the display, indicating that everything on the list will be repeated once the last item has been
reached.
+ to
(Remote control)
Saving preset buttons on the remote control: Use the Save Preset button to
assign titles or stations to the preset number buttons for quick access. As soon
as it's saved, you can call the station up again just by pressing the assigned
number button.
By the way, the 0-9 buttons always have the same assignment on the remote
control and on the preset buttons on the unit. Keep this in mind so that you do
…
(Press and hold down >2
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not accidentally overwrite your favourites on the device while enthusiastically
saving new ones on the remote control (or vice versa)!Saving preset buttons
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seconds on the device)
to /
…
(Remote control)
on the device: You can assign titles or stations to one of the number buttons for
quick access. To do so, press and hold the corresponding button on the device
during playback until, after approximately 1-2 seconds, an acknowledgement
appears on the display.
Station presets (even in standby mode!): As soon as it's saved, you can call
the station up again just by briefly pressing the assigned number button on the
remote or the device.
This is the quickest way to get to a station, and can be used even when the
NOXON is in standby mode.
Text input: The number buttons are labelled with the input characters that are
associated with them—similar to SMS input, which you will know from your
mobile phone. Read more about this in the next subsection on text entry.
In lists, the buttons call the Search function for fast retrieval of entries in long
lists (the Search field appears in the first line, but the search doesn't start until
you press the right button to end input!).
By the way, the 1 button is used to enter various special characters, and the 0
button for a space. Using / , you can likewise "scroll through" these characters during input!
/
Stop: Stops all playback.
Volume up and down / Change case when entering text.
Mute
Alarm: Opens the settings menu for the alarm function
Snooze / sleep timer:
When the alarm clock is inactive: Quick access to the sleep timer menu.
When the alarm is active (triggered): Briefly pressing the snooze button trig-
gers "snooze" mode. This stops the alarm for 5 – 30 minutes, depending on
the setting in the alarm menu; then it repeats until pressing and holding the
snooze button switches it off until its next activation.
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3.3 Entering letters
Letters can be entered into the NOXON via the numerical keypad in the same way you would with a mobile
phone keypad when writing an SMS. This can be useful when configuring the device or changing the device's name. Here you can see how text entry works using the example of the word NOXON … (use the +
button to switch between upper and lower case, by the way!)
Pressing a button several times in a row switches through the row of available letters as shown. Once you
have finished entering your text, press the right arrow button once more to confirm your entry. If you have
made a typo, press to delete the character over the cursor. You can also use the navigation buttons to
move the cursor to the left and right through text you have already entered. In addition, you can enter special characters via the 0 and 1 buttons. Other, less frequently used characters such as accents, inverted
commas or the backslash can be accessed with the up and down buttons on the remote control as soon as
the cursor is positioned on a letter you have already entered.
3.4 SMS quick-search in lists
We have integrated a quick-search function that you will probably be
familiar with from mobile phones (address book) to save your fingers and
your nerves when navigating lists with many entries. Use the number
buttons in lists to enter the initial letter or letters of the entry your are
looking for. A text entry field appears in the top line and here you will see
the characters you have entered. You can make corrections with . Press the right arrow to confirm (or
the left arrow to cancel), and the NOXON will jump straight to the first matching entry in the list.
Note: if you search at precisely the moment in which the TwonkyVision MusicServer is rescanning its database, you may get hits that are actually misses. While this may help you rediscover the occasional bit of
buried treasure, it's not really the point of the exercise. Such occurrences are quite rare, however.
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4 - The first time: switching on the NOXON.
To start the NOXON, press the ON/OFF button on the NOXON itself marked with the icon.
Note: If you have just connected the power adapter and are now trying to turn the device on, don't get
nervous if nothing happens at first. It takes several seconds before the NOXON can be switched on after it
has been connected for the first time to an AC power source.
When switching the device on for the first time, it will display a language selection dialogue. The selection
applies to the menus and operating system messages of the NOXON; not to the contents it accesses (e.g.
on the Internet).
4.1 The network configuration wizard
When switching it on for the first time, the NOXON network device does not yet have any information about
the possible network environments from which it will be getting its content. After switching it on for the
first time and selecting a language, the Configuration Wizard will be displayed automatically.
As in other NOXON menus, press the right arrow button for "Next/OK"
and the left arrow button for "Back/Cancel".
The following chapter describes how to configure access, both for wired
and wireless network integration.
If you are not satisfied with the way things are working after running the
Wizard, you can run it again by pressing the button to open the setup
menu and selecting the Configuration Wizard menu item.
4.2 Wired or radio?
The NOXON is designed to play files located on a network, either the Internet or the your home network.
Two options are available for integrating the device into a network:
Via a wired
connection
(Ethernet, LAN)
Via a wireless
connection
(WLAN, Wi-Fi)
If both are available, the motto applies: faster is better. Well, in most situations, anyway—and certainly
when it comes to networks. To ensure reliable playback without interruptions, the NOXON automatically
selects the faster connection when powering up.
Use a standard network cable to connect the device
to a router, switch or hub—to connect it to your PC
directly, use a crossover cable.
A wireless connection uses a radio link to an access
point, router or computer.
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This means: if a network cable is plugged in and a 'link' is available, the NOXON will always favour
it over the wireless link.
If you would like to switch from Ethernet to WLAN, switch your NOXON off, unplug the power adapter and
the network cable, take a deep breath and hold it for a few seconds, reconnect the power adapter, and
turn the NOXON on! If a profile for a WLAN connection is already available, it will be used automatically.
Otherwise, the setup wizard for a new network connection will be launched, as you can see above.
For more information on WLAN setup, see page 20.
Note: As long as the device has no network access, certain network-dependent entries in the main
menu—such as those for calling up Internet radios stations or podcasts—still appear "empty". With
WLAN it is important to know that, after setting up the WLAN access correctly, it can still take a
while before the device successfully gets its IP from the access point and the contents appear.
4.3 For deeper understanding: about routers, SSID, MAC & IPs
You will come across a number of the following topics automatically when integrating your NOXON. Together with the glossary in the appendix, these brief explanations will give you a better understanding for
making decisions with regard to your network settings. A number of items are relevant only in connection
with wireless networks. We will continue with the actual configuration in "Scenario 1 – the wired net-
work integration".
Setting up the router options
For this purpose, you must be sufficiently familiar with the router—or its administrator—to change its
configuration and understand its overall handling. Normally, these devices use Web interfaces for their
administration. In other words, you only need to enter a specific address (e.g. 192.168.0.1) in your Web
browser for it to display a convenient user interface giving you access to all of the router's options.
As an example, an administration interface of a router.
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Hello, here we are: SSID broadcast (WLAN).
As explained in the technical glossary, the abbreviation SSID stands for the network name sent out to all
wireless network devices within range, informing them of the presence of a network with this identification. Some routers, however, have an option to suppress the broadcast of the network name. The option is
a toggle that is usually called SSID broadcast. If the broadcast is disabled, you must know the name in
order to enter it manually when setting up the NOXON.
To identify or not to identify: the MAC address.
The so-called MAC address is a unique identifier assigned to all network devices. The MAC address is
permanently assigned to the device and cannot be modified. They can therefore be used to configure
routers to permit only devices with specific MAC addresses to access the network or the Internet.
In such a case, it will be necessary to configure the router with the NOXON's MAC address so that it will be
able to establish a network connection. The address can be found on a label on the back of the NOXON.
Sometimes required: a fixed IP.
Under certain circumstances, it can be useful for a device to always have the same address. Most networks these days are set up to assign the so-called IP address—the identifier for the TCP/IP protocol—
dynamically. In other words, the first time a device connects, the so-called DHCP server assigns it a valid IP
address which the device will keep as long as the address is not needed elsewhere.
This occurs completely automatically, without the user's knowledge. If a network is based on static IPs—
i.e. fixed addresses, rather than dynamically assigned ones—there will generally be a precise set of rules
governing the addresses that can be assigned. And our friend the NOXON also has such an IP address. If
the network requires a fixed address, the rules for assigning them must be known. But once again, a fixed
IP is really the exception; generally, everything happens automatically.
4.4 Before setup: network profiles
The NOXON lets you either create a single network profile (a collection of all of the values and settings
necessary for a network connection)—this is the default setting, assuming you will use the NOXON in a
single location or network—or you can switch to managing multiple profiles. You can also use the setup
menu ( ) on the device itself to administer profiles or to create and edit them using a wizard. You can
permanently store up to three network profiles—that way you don't have to enter a full set of parameters
every time you move the NOXON to a different network. See p. 23!
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5 - Scenario 1 – the wired network integration
If an Ethernet cable of a functioning network is plugged in at the time the device is switched on, follow the steps below
to set up the device quickly and easily:
1) If a wired connection is available, then "Wired Ethernet" is the correct choice.
Confirm with:
2) At this point, select the method by which the NOXON obtains its IP address1)
in the network. Every device in the network must have such an identifier to
ensure that the IP packets arrive in the right place.
The address is normally generated automatically via the DHCP protocol. In rare
cases, however, static IP addresses are assigned—for more information, have a
word with your network administrator. See "Sometimes required: a fixed IP." on
page 17!
3) At this point you will be asked whether your network uses a so-called proxy
server.
Most home networks do not. If you are not sure, and cannot be bothered to find
out for certain, just select "No"—and hope for the best! If the NOXON will NOT
access Internet radio stations or podcasts after setup is complete (but has no
problems playing the MP3 collection within your home network after installing
the included software), you may have to correct the configuration at this point.
Press the button to call up the Configuration Wizard at any time.
For more information on existing proxy servers, turn to the next page.
4) Now, simply select "Apply Settings".
5) If you've done everything right, you can now access thousands of (Internet)
radio stations and podcasts from all over the world via your Internet connection,
and when you've installed the accompanying software, you can even listen to
music from your hard drive via the wireless network (see p. 40).
Congratulations.
1) Don't worry if we seem to be talking about the networked world in a language you don't understand yet—we've
tried to explain the basic elements of this admittedly quite complex subject in the appendix. See the FAQs and the
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5.1 If you are using a proxy server…
For users of proxy servers, the procedure is different as of Item 3. Proxy servers are common in companies and
other major Internet users. Check the Internet settings of Internet Explorer on a computer connected to the same network to see whether your network is using a proxy server.
Open Internet Explorer, select "Internet Options" from the "Tools" menu
and select the "Connections" tab. On the bottom third of the tab, you'll
find the "LAN Settings..." button. Press the button to open the dialogue
box shown here.
If a proxy server has been activated there, use the same settings for the
NOXON.
1-3) To set up the NOXON to work with a proxy server, follow steps 1 &
2 as described above… and in step 3 (Enable Proxy Server Yes/No),
select YES!
4) Then select "Change" ...
5) ... and enter the name ("proxy_internet") or the IP address. The but-
tons you need to make an entry: the number buttons 0-9, 1 for dots,
Left/Right to move the cursor, + for upper/lower case, Up/Down to
"scroll" characters, Skip back to delete a character entered by mistake!
(see chapter 3.1. et seq.) Then press the Right button to confirm...
6) ... enter the correct port—8080 is very common—and the proxy is set
up. Again, if you have any doubts about the parameters, please check
with your network admin—or with the method described above (3.).
7) Now simply select "Apply Settings", and ...
...after a successful restart (and installing the software for wireless access to the music on your hard drive), you will be able to access your
music collection across the network—and connect to thousands of Internet radio stations and podcasts worldwide!
Congratulations.
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