DS High End System

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Introduction

This is a recommended guide to setting up a high end Linn DS system, requiring all of the specified network components to be purchased, ensuring that they meet the stated specifications.


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It is advisable to follow the instructions step by step to ensure that each part of the system is working before moving on to the next. By doing this, it simplifies the setup process and allows for any problems encountered to be more easily identified and resolved.

Required Components

The following components are required for the system detailed in this page:

  • ISP router
  • Router
  • Computer
  • Linn DS
  • NAS
  • Network switch
  • Wireless access point (WAP)
  • Wireless control

Notes:

  1. Ethernet cables are required to connect devices
  2. Router is required to have a WAN port and feature address reservation
  3. NAS is required to have media server software
  4. WAP should have 'N' band support


Step 1: Connect Router To ISP Router

  1. Connect the ISP router to the WAN port on the router
  2. Power on the ISP router
  3. Power on the router


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Step 2: Connect Router To Network switch

  1. Connect the router to the network switch
  2. Power on the network switch


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Step 3: Connect Computer To Network Switch

  1. Connect the computer to the network switch.
  2. Power on the computer
  3. Configure the router to the recommended settings


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The computer’s network adapter should already be configured to ‘obtain an IP address automatically’.

  1. Test that the computer has internet access
  2. Download Konfig here


Step 4: Connect NAS to Network Switch

  1. Connect the NAS to the network switch
  2. Power on the NAS


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Step 5: Connect Linn DS To Network Switch

  1. Connect the Linn DS to the network switch
  2. Power on the Linn DS


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Step 6: Install Linn DS Control Software On Computer

  1. Download Kinsky Desktop here
  2. Install Kinsky Desktop onto the computer
  3. View the Kinsky Desktop manual here


Step 7: Connect Wireless Access Point

  1. Connect WAP to the router


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Links to Other Systems

DS Budget System

DS Entry Level System