Difference between revisions of "DS High End System"
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==Step 1: Connect Router To Network switch== | ==Step 1: Connect Router To Network switch== | ||
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==Step 2: Connect Home Computer To Network Switch== | ==Step 2: Connect Home Computer To Network Switch== | ||
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#Connect the home computer to the network switch. | #Connect the home computer to the network switch. | ||
#Configure the router to the [[DS Network Setup:Configuring the Router|'''recommended settings''']]. | #Configure the router to the [[DS Network Setup:Configuring the Router|'''recommended settings''']]. | ||
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The home computer’s network adapter should already be configured to ‘'''obtain an IP address automatically'''’. | The home computer’s network adapter should already be configured to ‘'''obtain an IP address automatically'''’. | ||
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==Step 3: Connect NAS to Network Switch== | ==Step 3: Connect NAS to Network Switch== | ||
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#Ensure the DHCP server is disabled on the NAS | #Ensure the DHCP server is disabled on the NAS | ||
#Configure the NAS to ''''obtain an IP address automatically'''' | #Configure the NAS to ''''obtain an IP address automatically'''' | ||
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==Step 4: Connect Linn DS To Network Switch== | ==Step 4: Connect Linn DS To Network Switch== | ||
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#Connect the Linn DS to the network switch | #Connect the Linn DS to the network switch | ||
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==Step 5: Install Linn DS Control Software On Home Computer== | ==Step 5: Install Linn DS Control Software On Home Computer== | ||
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#Install Kinsky Desktop onto the home computer | #Install Kinsky Desktop onto the home computer | ||
#View the Kinsky Desktop manual [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktopManual here] | #View the Kinsky Desktop manual [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktopManual here] | ||
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==Step 6: Connect Wireless Access Point== | ==Step 6: Connect Wireless Access Point== | ||
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Revision as of 12:48, 5 November 2010
Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Required Components
- 3 Step 1: Connect Router To Network switch
- 4 Step 2: Connect Home Computer To Network Switch
- 5 Step 3: Connect NAS to Network Switch
- 6 Step 4: Connect Linn DS To Network Switch
- 7 Step 5: Install Linn DS Control Software On Home Computer
- 8 Step 6: Connect Wireless Access Point
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.
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:
- Router
- Computer
- Linn DS
- NAS
- Network switch
- Wireless access point (WAP)
- Wireless control device
Notes:
- Ethernet cables are required to connect devices
- Router is required to feature address reservation
- NAS is required to have media server software
- WAP should have 'N' band support
Step 1: Connect Router To Network switch
- Connect the router to the network switch.
Step 2: Connect Home Computer To Network Switch
- Connect the home computer to the network switch.
- Configure the router to the recommended settings.
The home computer’s network adapter should already be configured to ‘obtain an IP address automatically’.
Step 3: Connect NAS to Network Switch
- Connect the NAS to the network switch
- Ensure the DHCP server is disabled on the NAS
- Configure the NAS to 'obtain an IP address automatically'
Step 4: Connect Linn DS To Network Switch
- Connect the Linn DS to the network switch
- Power on the Linn DS
Step 5: Install Linn DS Control Software On Home Computer
- Download Kinsky Desktop from here
- Install Kinsky Desktop onto the home computer
- View the Kinsky Desktop manual here
Step 6: Connect Wireless Access Point
- Connect WAP to the router
