DS Entry Level System

Introduction

This is a recommended guide to setting up an entry level DS system, requiring you to purchase some network components in order to build the recommended system.

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.

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

• Router with built in switch and DHCP server; it should also feature address reservation.
  • If a wireless router is being used, n band WAP support is recommended
• NAS with media server software (Twonky or Asset UPnP) and RAID or backup support
• Home computer (control point)
• DS Player
• Network cables

Step 1: Connect computer to router

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’. Configure the router to the recommended settings.

Step 2: Connect NAS to router

Connect the NAS to the router using a standard ethernet cable. Ensure the DHCP server is disabled on the NAS and configure the NAS to 'obtain an IP address automatically'.

Step 3: Connect DS to router

Connect the DS player to the router then switch it on. The DS should automatically obtain its reserved IP address from the router.

Step 4: Install DS control software on computer

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 here. It should now be possible to use Kinsky to play music throught the DS.

Step 5: Adding wireless control

If desired, a wireless access point can be added to the network to allow wireless control of the DS through a portable, wireless enabled control point (such as a laptop, mobile phone, etc.).