Difference between revisions of "Network Components"

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Linn's digital media products (collectively referred to as Linn DS below) use standard IP networking for audio distribution and control. The recommended specification for the networking products is outlined below.

Network Topology

Large scale mode

For Linn DS systems, if you wish to share audio from one Linn DS (sender) to more than five other Linn DS products, you need to set the Linn Products network for Multicast filtering

We have a list of suggested ethernet products in the Multicast link. However, we would advise that you speak to an Network Specialist regarding this subject to specify the Ethernet devices for your specific system.

Small scale mode

If you only want to share a Linn DS to up to five other Linn DS rooms, this will use unicast communications. Unicast is a small scale mode and can use the existing 100BaseT (or better) network (devices listed below).

DHCP server

The DHCP server supplies an IP address on request from the DHCP clients. This functionality is usually provided by a router in the network.

We recommend the Netgear RP614 router for this task.

Ethernet Switch

The Ethernet switch is the connection point for all other components on the network allowing them to communicate with each other.

for large scale Davaar Multicast (>6 Linn DS in the system) you need to use Managed switches

We have a list of suggested Ethernet products in the Multicast link. However, we advise that you ask a Network Specialist to specify the Ethernet devices for your particular system.

Small scale mode requirements:

Linn recommends a dedicated, stand-alone switch. Switches built into consumer-grade ADSL routers, cable modems, or wireless access points tend to be too limited. The processing power of such devices is often shared between its various functions and is therefore not always capable of full performance.
100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps full duplex switch.
Must be capable of fully utilising all ports simultaneously. On vendors' specification pages this is sometimes listed as “switch backplane” or “switch bandwidth”. (For an 8-port 100 Mbps switch, this “switch bandwidth” should be 1.6 Gbps. This number comes from 100 Mbps in, plus 100 Mbps out, times 8 ports. For a 16-port gigabit switch, the “switch bandwidth” would be 32 Gbps = 2*1000*16 Mbps.)

Wireless Access Point (WAP)

The WAP connects the wireless control point to the network.

For Large scale mode Davaar Multicast (>6 Linn DS/DSI in the system)

Linn recommends using a stand-alone wireless access point. Wireless access points built into switches and other consumer grade products are frequently (but not always) of a lower quality.

Click here for D-Link 3200 setup procedure.

Requirements:

"Enterprise grade"
Wireless G
Robust connection quality

and optionally

Power over Ethernet (PoE)

Ethernet over Power Mains

For Davaar family systems, Ethernet-over-Mains adaptors may reduce the number of rooms that can listen to a Songcast Linn DS (see explanation)

These adaptors allow you to broadcast Ethernet traffic over mains electricity wiring.

If you do wish to use Ethernet-over-Mains adaptors, Linn recommends the following HomeplugAV devices:

Solwise NET-PL-200-AV-PIGGY/PUSH

or

Develo 200AVeasy Starter Kit (x2)

Media Server

Media Server Requirements

UPnP AV 1.0 certified
FLAC support

and preferably

Easy installation on the NAS
Album Art support

The recommended Twonky4 Media Server licence can be purchased.

Within the Twonky settings, put the RESCAN time to "0" (zero). If you want to add any music, create the desktop link http://your_NAS_IP:8100/rpc/rescan for the Netgear ReadyNAS or

http://your_NAS_IP:9000/rpc/rescan for other devices.

This will force Twonky to only scan the media when you want it to.

NAS

Recommended Standard NAS QNAP TS409 Pro Recomended Ripping NAS Tranquil AVARS3 RipNAS Previously Recommended Netgear ReadyNAS NV+

A NAS stores your music and makes it accessible over the network.

Control Point

Wireless control point

The wireless control point provides the user interface (via the Linn GUI) for accessing music and controlling playback. The device can be either a UMPC (ultra-mobile PC), Internet Tablet, or a standard computer/laptop.

The Linn GUI runs on .NET 2.0

Minimum requirements:

UMPC

800 x 480 screen resolution
600 MHz processor or faster (800 Mhz preferred)
.NET 2.0
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC edition 2005

Windows PC/laptop

Windows XP Professional 2002
800 MHz processor or faster
.NET 2.0

Specific UMPCs tested by Linn:

Samsung Q1 (NP-Q1/V000/SUK), (NP-Q1/M02/SUK), (NP-Q1/S000/SUK), (NP-Q1/UF000/SUK) running Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC edition 2005, Version 2002 and Service Pack 2
ASUS Notebook R2H Series, 1GB RAM, 900 MHz Celeron-M, running Windows Vista Home Premium

Specific Internet Tablets tested by Linn:

Nokia N800/N810 (running Media Streamer). The N800 must run Nokia's OS2008 firmware.

Recommended System Components

For Large Scale mode Davaar Multicast (>6 Linn DS/DSI in the system)

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-Linn's digital media products use standard IP networking for audio distribution and control.&nbsp; The recommended specification for the networking products is outlined below.<br>
+Linn's digital media products (collectively referred to as Linn DS below) use standard IP networking for audio distribution and control.&nbsp; The recommended specification for the networking products is outlined below.
-== Network Topology<br> ==
+== Network Topology ==
 [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Songcast#Large-scale_mode '''Large scale mode''']
-For Linn DS/DSi systems you wish to share audio from one Linn DS/DSI (Sender) to more than [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Songcast#Large-scale_mode five other Linn DS/DSI products] you need to set the Linn Products network for [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Multicast_Filtering Multicast filtering]<br>
+For Linn DS systems, if you wish to share audio from one Linn DS (sender) to more than five other Linn DS products, you need to set the Linn Products network for [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Multicast_Filtering Multicast filtering]
+We have a list of suggested ethernet products in the [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Multicast_Filtering Multicast link].
-We have a list of suggested ethernet products in the [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Multicast_Filtering Multicast link]. <br>
+However, we would advise that you speak to an '''Network Specialist''' regarding this subject to specify the Ethernet devices for your specific system.
-However, we would advise that you speak to an '''Network Specialist''' regarding this subject to specify the ethernet devices for your specific system.<br><br>
 [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Songcast#Small-scale_mode '''Small scale mode''']
-If you only want to share a Linn DS/DSI to UP TO five other Linn DS/DSI rooms, this will use Unicast broadcasts. <br>
+If you only want to share a Linn DS to up to five other Linn DS rooms, this will use unicast communications.
-Unicast broadcast [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Songcast#Small-scale_mode is a small scale mode] and can use the existing min 100BaseT network (devices listed below)
+Unicast [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Songcast#Small-scale_mode is a small scale mode] and can use the existing 100BaseT (or better) network (devices listed below).
-<br><br><br>
 == DHCP server ==
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 The Ethernet switch is the connection point for all other components on the network allowing them to communicate with each other.
-[http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Multicast_Filtering for large scale Davaar Multicast (>6 Linn DS/DSI in the system) you need to use Managed switches]<br>
+[http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Multicast_Filtering for large scale Davaar Multicast (>6 Linn DS in the system) you need to use Managed switches]
-We have a list of suggested ethernet products in the [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Multicast_Filtering Multicast link]. <br>
-However, we would advise that you speak to an '''Network Specialist''' regarding this subject to specify the ethernet devices for your specific system.<br><br>
+We have a list of suggested Ethernet products in the [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Multicast_Filtering Multicast link].
+However, we advise that you ask a '''Network Specialist''' to specify the Ethernet devices for your particular system.
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 '''Small scale mode requirements:'''
-* Linn recommends a dedicated, stand alone switch. Switches built into consumer grade ADSL routers, cable modems, or wireless access points tend to be compromised. The processing power of such devices is often shared between its various functions and is therefore not always capable of full performance.
+* Linn recommends a dedicated, stand-alone switch. Switches built into consumer-grade ADSL routers, cable modems, or wireless access points tend to be too limited. The processing power of such devices is often shared between its various functions and is therefore not always capable of full performance.
 * 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps full duplex switch.
-* Must be capable of fully utilising all ports simultaneously. On vendor’s specification pages this is sometimes listed under a category called the “switch backplane” or the “switch bandwidth”. (For an 8 port 100 Mbps switch, this “switch bandwidth” should be 1.6 Gbps. This number comes from 100 Mbps in, plus 100 Mbps out, times the 8 ports. For a 16 port gigabit switch, the “switch bandwidth” would be 32 Gbps. (2*16*1000 Mbps).)<br>
+* Must be capable of fully utilising all ports simultaneously. On vendors' specification pages this is sometimes listed as “switch backplane” or “switch bandwidth”. (For an 8-port 100 Mbps switch, this “switch bandwidth” should be 1.6 Gbps. This number comes from 100 Mbps in, plus 100 Mbps out, times 8 ports. For a 16-port gigabit switch, the “switch bandwidth” would be 32 Gbps = 2*1000*16 Mbps.)
 == Wireless Access Point (WAP) ==
@@ Line 55: / Line 52: @@
 |}
-Linn recommends using a standalone wireless access point. Wireless access points built into switches and other consumer grade products are frequently (but not always) of a lower quality.
+Linn recommends using a stand-alone wireless access point. Wireless access points built into switches and other consumer grade products are frequently (but not always) of a lower quality.
 Click [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/DS_Network_Setup:Configuring_the_WAP here] for D-Link 3200 setup procedure.
@@ Line 67: / Line 64: @@
 and optionally
-* Power over Ethernet (PoE) <br>
+* Power over Ethernet (PoE)
-== Ethernet over Mains ==
+== Ethernet over Power Mains ==
-For Davaar family systems, Ethernet-over-mains adapators may reduce the number of Rooms that can listen to a Songcast DS/DSI. [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Songcast#Small-scale_mode_2 refer to this explantion]
+For Davaar family systems, Ethernet-over-Mains adaptors may reduce the number of rooms that can listen to a Songcast Linn DS (see [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Songcast#Small-scale_mode_2 explanation])
-These adaptors allow you to broadcast the Ethernet over Mains cabling,
+These adaptors allow you to broadcast Ethernet traffic over mains electricity wiring.
-If you do wish to use Ethernet over mains adapators, Linn recommends the following HomeplugAV devices
+If you do wish to use Ethernet-over-Mains adaptors, Linn recommends the following HomeplugAV devices:
 Solwise NET-PL-200-AV-PIGGY/PUSH
@@ Line 82: / Line 79: @@
 Develo 200AVeasy Starter Kit (x2)
-== NAS ==
-{| align="right" style="background: rgb(224, 224, 240) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; width: 235px; line-height: 2.25em; font-size: 90%;" class="infobox"
-|-
-| {{:Recommended NASes}}
-|}
-Stores your music on the network.&nbsp; See [[NAS|NASes]].<br> <br> <br>
-<br><br><br><br><br><br>
 == Media Server ==
@@ Line 103: / Line 89: @@
 ''Media Server Requirements''
-* UPnP AV 1.0 certified <br>
+* UPnP AV 1.0 certified
 * FLAC support
-and preferably<br>
+and preferably
 * Easy installation on the NAS
-* Album Art support<br>
+* Album Art support
-The recommend Twonky media Server licence can be purhcased from&nbsp;[http://www.twonky.com/legacy_license.aspx | Twonky4 licence]
+The recommended Twonky4 Media Server licence can be [http://www.twonky.com/legacy_license.aspx purchased].
-Within the Twonky settings, put the RESCAN time to "0" (zero). If you want to add any Music create the dektop link <u>'''http://your_NAS_IP:8100/rpc/rescan'''</u> for the Netgear ReadyNAS or<br>
+Within the Twonky settings, put the RESCAN time to "0" (zero). If you want to add any music, create the desktop link
+<u>'''http://your_NAS_IP:8100/rpc/rescan'''</u> for the Netgear ReadyNAS or
-<u>'''http://your_NAS_IP:9000/rpc/rescan'''</u> for other devices<br>
+<u>'''http://your_NAS_IP:9000/rpc/rescan'''</u> for other devices.
 This will force Twonky to only scan the media when you want it to.
-== Control Point<br> ==
+== NAS ==
+{| align="right" style="background: rgb(224, 224, 240) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; width: 235px; line-height: 2.25em; font-size: 90%;" class="infobox"
+|-
+| {{:Recommended NASes}}
+|}
+A [[NAS|NAS]] stores your music and makes it accessible over the network.
+== Control Point ==
 Wireless control point
-The wireless control point provides the user interface (via the Linn GUI) for accessing music and controlling playback. The device can be either a UMPC (ultra-mobile PC), Internet Tablet,&nbsp;or a standard computer/laptop.
+The wireless control point provides the user interface (via the Linn GUI) for accessing music and controlling playback. The device can be either a UMPC (ultra-mobile PC), Internet Tablet, or a standard computer/laptop.
 The Linn GUI runs on .NET 2.0
@@ Line 131: / Line 127: @@
 '''UMPC'''
-* 800 x 480
+* 800 x 480 screen resolution
-* 600MHz processor or greater, (800Mhz preferred)
+* 600 MHz processor or faster (800 Mhz preferred)
 * .NET 2.0
 * Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC edition 2005
-<br>
 '''Windows PC/laptop'''
 * Windows XP Professional 2002
-* 800 MHz processor or greater
+* 800 MHz processor or faster
 * .NET 2.0
-<br>
+'''Specific UMPCs tested by Linn:'''
-'''Specific UMPCs that Linn have&nbsp;tested:'''
-Samsung Q1 (NP-Q1/V000/SUK), (NP-Q1/M02/SUK), (NP-Q1/S000/SUK), (NP-Q1/UF000/SUK) running Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC edition 2005, Version 2002 and Service Pack 2<br>ASUS Notebook R2H Series, 1Gb 900Mhz Celeron M, running Windows Vista Home Premium
-<br>
+Samsung Q1 (NP-Q1/V000/SUK), (NP-Q1/M02/SUK), (NP-Q1/S000/SUK), (NP-Q1/UF000/SUK) running Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC edition 2005, Version 2002 and Service Pack 2<br>ASUS Notebook R2H Series, 1GB RAM, 900 MHz Celeron-M, running Windows Vista Home Premium
-'''Specific Internet Tablets that Linn have tested:'''
+'''Specific Internet Tablets tested by Linn:'''
-* Nokia N800/N810 (running Media Streamer). Note: The N800 must be running Nokia's OS2008 firmware to operate with Linn's Compatibility Families of software other than Auskerry.<br>
+* Nokia N800/N810 (running Media Streamer). The N800 must run Nokia's OS2008 firmware.
-<br>
 == Recommended System Components ==
 [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Multicast_Filtering For Large Scale mode Davaar Multicast (>6 Linn DS/DSI in the system)]
 * [[Recommended NASes]]

Difference between revisions of "Network Components"

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