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XZone4 Installation Manual
NETWORKING SETTINGS (OPTIONAL)
The XZone4 can be configured to use either dynamic DHCP network addresses
(Default) or to use pre-assigned static IP addresses. Note that the XZone4
occupies 5 total IP addresses on a network. One IP address is used for
communication and control information of the XZone4 itself (HOST) and the
other four are used with one for each of the four internal streaming modules
that the XZone4 utilizes to provide independent streaming audio content to
each zone. (STREAMER).
The Streamers are numbered 1 to 4 and correspond to each of the four zone
outputs of the XZone4.
The IP addresses are set using the Admin, Networking selection from the Web
Config menu. The five addresses can be set as DHCP (Default) or all five can
be set as static IP addresses. Use caution when setting static IP addresses
as incorrect settings can cause network instability and cause networking
products such as the XZone4 to stop working properly. If static settings have
been entered and you are experiencing difficulty communicating with the
XZone4, you can restore dynamic DHCP settings by pressing the Reset button
on the rear of the XZone4 and holding the button pressed for 3 seconds.
When entering static IP information, 5 IP addresses must be assigned, one
for the Host and one for each of the four Streamers. If DHCP is enabled on
the network, use caution to make sure that any static IP addresses assigned
to the XZone4 are not within the range of possible DHCP addresses and that
the addresses you assign to the XZone4 are not used for any other networking
device.
If necessary, change the Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS information
to the appropriate settings for your particular network.
Note: When changing the network address of the XZone4 Host, your browser
will lose its connection to the XZone4 and you will need to navigate to the
XZone4 Host’s new network address.
Networking: DHCP
Networking: Static IP
Power
As an advanced networking device, the XZone4 is designed
to be left on at all times. This allows instant access to your
favorite streaming audio sources at any time and is especially
useful due to the fact that most installations involve locating
the XZone4 in remote locations of the home where it would
be difficult to know if it is powered on or off or to know its
current status.
For extended periods of non-use (vacations, etc), we
recommend disconnecting the power source to the XZone4
unit until it is needed again.
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