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TEAC NT-505 impossible connecting to WiFi router o such LAN: help me please?

Hello mates,
I got my NT-505 3 days ago.
It seems to be working correctly but in my opinion all software in not the same level than the device: too aged & often no relevant documentation or support about.
However my big trouble is the NETWORK interface:  since first time I switched on, the NT-505 remains "for ever"  into NET configuring blinking state until it goes in power stand by.
Summarizing:

1. RJ45 cable is ok - tested in several manners
2. the wifi router (1Gb fiber connection) is ok
3. the wifi router ether ports (4) are ok - I checked a bridged LAN configuration too

Testing the NT-505 Ether port It results:

1. the physical level of protocol seems working correctly just on-way: the interface recognizes correctly the bandwidth (Fast ot Giga in my case) end the packet coming from the router are buffered. No packet sent  to the router.

2. At protocol level no ARP session are involved hence impossible retrieve MAC address and trying to do something.


VERY STUPID ISSUES:

1. Being NET board logically split from MAIN board It's need a separate firmware(!!!): how can I upload the NET firmware if, as stated into documentation, I must use the mobile app and It's impossible connecting the device to such LAN?

2. NO menu interface to configure manually the net parameters.

May someone help me (tricks..., recovery sw,..., low level maintance menu...,...) 

Thank you a lot.


silvio66
big_greg
6,623 posts
 
May you suggest a valid alternative? I am thinking of a beautiful ESOTERIC (eheheheh).
You know that Esoteric is part of TEAC?

From the Esoteric website:  "In order to bring the highest level musical experience to demanding audiophiles, TEAC launched the "ESOTERIC" brand which exclusively engineered and manufactured high end audio products."

When I was looking at streamers the other one I was looking at was Lumin - either the D2 (streamer + DAC) or U1 Mini (streamer only).  I found a good deal and went with the TEAC instead.

Why don't you just try exchanging the TEAC, it sounds like you got a defective one?


bigfanga
6 posts
 
Silvio,

Not trying to talk down to you but asking an honest question, did you update the network firmware BEFORE updating the system firmware? I noticed that the v1.21 update instructions stated that it must be done in that order.
silvio66 OP
13 posts
 
Dear bigfanga,
your words seem just a lit bit offensive: probably you have to pay attention to all thread starting form top.

From my initial request:

"...
since first time I switched on, the NT-505 remains "for ever" into NET configuring blinking state until it goes in power stand by
..."

Continuing (please notice the number 1 means first step after I read the doc!!):
"...
1. Being NET board logically split from MAIN board It's need a separate firmware(!!!): how can I upload the NET firmware if, as stated into documentation, I must use the mobile app and It's impossible connecting the device to such LAN?
..."

In this condition,  what would you have done? 
narnos
1 posts
 
Hi Silvio66,

Did you manage to get a solution.  I have an NT-505 and recently I cannot get it to work on NET at all.  It doesn't appear to get an IP address from the router, I have tried new cables, different routers, and still yet to figure out what the issue is.


silvio66 OP
13 posts
 
Hi narnos,
no way, just today I received the new one replaced by supplier.
It works with any router, interfaces (Fast, Gig, ..) even old FW rel. too.
As reported by distributor, there are a lot of devices dead on arrival.
He told me often the Ether card is not connect properly to main board or it's defective.
Now it's working since 8 hours there are no problem!! The sound is great. I suspetting, but I'm not sure, that new stock devices has a different ether card.
However, my suggestion upon my actual experience, If a NT-505 works via trick or workaround is a defective one: ask for repair o replace your
I tested mine with 1 € cable  and USB stick found into my kid Easter egg.
 
Do not waste time.


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