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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
kren0006
1,859 posts
 

Is this problem fixable any more by Teac or a qualified technician? I think early in the thread it was possible to replace a board within the unit, if memory serves. Has anyone dug in recently to see if that is still an option for this ethernet connection issue?

I'm nervous that I'm right on the heels of those having the issue

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1extreme
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@kren0006

Considering that a lot of these units were sold and there are relatively few complaints about this issue, you shouldn’t worry about it until it starts to go. There are other threads on this topic on other audio sites. Lot’s of frustration expressed by various owners about not being able to find anyone to make the repair. If they did find a service center willing to try then the service center was not able to get the part from TEAC and in one case TEAC sent a newer ethernet board that did not fit in the original NT-505 which has been replaced by a newer model. My opinion is if the ethernet connection no longer works it won’t be repairable but at least does not effect the function of the rest of the unit and the workaround is to use an inexpensive streamer to provide the digital out connection to the NT-505. 

kren0006
1,859 posts
 

I am noticing increased difficulty with connecting with mine

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1extreme
161 posts
 

That's how it starts. Intermittently which is what makes it so damn frustrating. Then eventually it goes out permanently. 

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