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;<big>NOTE: This page is retired as this was created in the days when we still had modems, low speed internet and poor Wifi. Due to many updates in the Linn DS, Ethernet/Internet world and components this information is obsolete, but kept for reference.<br>
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Plug the Linn DS/DSM/HUB into your LAN and it will work.</big>
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;(If you don't know what a modem is, then this proves how old this page is! [[File:Emoji-wink.png|30px]] )
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==Introduction==
 
==Introduction==
  
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This is a recommended guide to setting up the most basic DS system, using any networking components that are already available. It requires the minimum expenditure in order to get a DS product up and running in an existing network environment.
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This is a recommended guide to setting up the most basic Linn DS system, using any networking components that are already available. It requires the minimum expenditure in order to get a Linn DS product up and running in an existing network environment.
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We shall work on the assumption that you have a home computer connected to the internet via a router supplied by your service provider. If this is not the case then it will be necessary to purchase a router to set up the system. Although it is possible to use a wireless router, it is strongly recommended that you use a wired router to ensure reliable streaming of music media from the computer to the DS.
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[[image:DSBudget4.png|centre|none]]
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Standard ethernet cables should be used to connect each of the network components.
 
  
 
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.
 
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.
  
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==Required components==
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==Required Components==
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*Internet Service Provider (ISP) router
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*Computer
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*Linn DS
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Notes:
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# Ethernet cables are required to connect devices
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# ISP router will have been provided by your internet service provider
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# An additional network switch may be required (see Step 2)
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# Computer is required to have UPnP media server software preinstalled
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==Step 1: Connect Computer To ISP Router==
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If the computer already has a working internet connection then continue to step 2.
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#Connect the computer to the ISP router
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#Power on the ISP router
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#Power on the computer
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[[image:DSBudget1.png|centre|none]]
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The network adapter on the computer should already be configured to ‘'''obtain an IP address automatically'''’.
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==Test Step==
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*Test that the computer has internet access
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#Download Konfig [http://www.linn.co.uk/konfig  here]
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#Install Konfig onto the computer
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==Step 2: Connect Linn DS To ISP Router==
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#Connect the Linn DS to the ISP router
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#Power on the Linn DS
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[[image:DSBudget2.png|centre|none]]
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If the ISP router does not have enough ethernet ports to connect the Linn DS then a network switch will be required and the devices should be connected as follows.
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#Connect the ISP router to the network switch
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#Connect the computer to the network switch
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#Connect the Linn DS to the network switch
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#Power on the network switch
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#Power on the Linn DS
  
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The following components are required for the system detailed in this page:
 
  
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*Router with built in switch and DHCP server
 
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**If a wireless router is being used, n band WAP support is recommended
 
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*Home computer (control point and media storage)
 
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*DS Player
 
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*Network cables
 
  
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==Step 1: Connect computer to router==
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[[image:DSBudget3.png|centre|none]]
  
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This step will already have been carried out if the computer already has a working internet connection.
 
  
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Connect the home computer to the router using a standard ethernet cable. The computer’s network adapter should be configured to ‘obtain an IP address automatically’. The router can be configured to the desired settings using the computer to connect to the router’s configuration menu.
 
  
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==Test Step==
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*Check that the Linn DS appears on the network
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#Open Konfig
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#The Konfig manual can be found [[Konfig_Manual|here]]
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#Check that the Linn DS is discovered in Konfig
  
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[[image:Budget1.png|centre|none]]
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==Step 3: Install Linn DS Control Software On Computer==
  
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#Download and install Kazoo from [http://www.linn.co.uk/Kazoo  here]
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#View the Kazoo manual [[Kazoo_Manual|here]]
  
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==Step 2: Add DS product to network==
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==Test Step==
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*Test that the Linn DS plays music
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#Open Kazoo
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#Select the Linn DS
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#Select Radio from the list of available sources
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#Highlight and play any radio station; the timer will start to count when the radio station is playing<br><br>
  
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Connect the DS product to the router. Once connected, switch on the DS. It should obtain an IP address from the router.
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'''Note: To hear music, the Linn DS must be connected to a hi-fi system'''
  
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==Step 4: Add in other network devices==
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You can now add in your other network devices.
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You may want to add a storage device with a built in medai server to your network.
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Note: This network is not restricted to Linn only devices.
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==Links to Other Systems==
  
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[[DS_Entry_Level_System | DS Entry Level System]]
  
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If the router has only one ethernet port (used to connect it to the computer) then a network switch will be required to allow other components, such as the DS, to be added to the network. Some service providers' routers have a built in switch giving more than one ethernet port on the router. If a switch is required, connect the switch to the router, then connect the computer and the DS to the switch.
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[[DS_High_End_System | DS High End System]]
  
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[[Networking_Glossary | Networking Glossary]]
  
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[[Network_Components | Network Components]]
  
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<!--[[Multicast_Filtering#Tested_Devices | Multicast Filtering Tested Devices]]-->
  
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Once the system has been set up as shown above, the DS control software (e.g. Kinsky Desktop) must be installed on the computer. The latest Linn DS software downloads can be found [http://www.linn.co.uk/ds_software '''here'''].
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[[Linn_DS/DSM_Network_requirements|Linn DS/DSM Network requirements]]
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Once installed, Kinsky Desktop can be directed to look for music in the relevant folder(s) on the computer. The system should now be up and running, and able to play music.
 

Latest revision as of 15:58, 20 November 2020

NOTE: This page is retired as this was created in the days when we still had modems, low speed internet and poor Wifi. Due to many updates in the Linn DS, Ethernet/Internet world and components this information is obsolete, but kept for reference.

Plug the Linn DS/DSM/HUB into your LAN and it will work.

(If you don't know what a modem is, then this proves how old this page is! Emoji-wink.png )

Introduction

This is a recommended guide to setting up the most basic Linn DS system, using any networking components that are already available. It requires the minimum expenditure in order to get a Linn DS product up and running in an existing network environment.


DSBudget4.png


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

  • Internet Service Provider (ISP) router
  • Computer
  • Linn DS

Notes:

  1. Ethernet cables are required to connect devices
  2. ISP router will have been provided by your internet service provider
  3. An additional network switch may be required (see Step 2)
  4. Computer is required to have UPnP media server software preinstalled

Step 1: Connect Computer To ISP Router

If the computer already has a working internet connection then continue to step 2.

  1. Connect the computer to the ISP router
  2. Power on the ISP router
  3. Power on the computer


DSBudget1.png


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


Test Step

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


Step 2: Connect Linn DS To ISP Router

  1. Connect the Linn DS to the ISP router
  2. Power on the Linn DS


DSBudget2.png


If the ISP router does not have enough ethernet ports to connect the Linn DS then a network switch will be required and the devices should be connected as follows.

  1. Connect the ISP router to the network switch
  2. Connect the computer to the network switch
  3. Connect the Linn DS to the network switch
  4. Power on the network switch
  5. Power on the Linn DS


DSBudget3.png


Test Step

  • Check that the Linn DS appears on the network
  1. Open Konfig
  2. The Konfig manual can be found here
  3. Check that the Linn DS is discovered in Konfig

Step 3: Install Linn DS Control Software On Computer

  1. Download and install Kazoo from here
  2. View the Kazoo manual here

Test Step

  • Test that the Linn DS plays music
  1. Open Kazoo
  2. Select the Linn DS
  3. Select Radio from the list of available sources
  4. Highlight and play any radio station; the timer will start to count when the radio station is playing

Note: To hear music, the Linn DS must be connected to a hi-fi system

Step 4: Add in other network devices


You can now add in your other network devices. You may want to add a storage device with a built in medai server to your network. Note: This network is not restricted to Linn only devices.

Links to Other Systems

DS Entry Level System

DS High End System

Networking Glossary

Network Components


Linn DS/DSM Network requirements

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