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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
 
Congrats bigfanga. Yep, it’s a great sounding dac/streamer!  I also strongly prefer the AK dac sound to the ESS options I've heard.  But a lot of the Teac's goodness also comes from all the other Esoteric-trickle-down (Teac is parent co. of Esoteric) technology that it has that I mention above, but yeah the AK4497's are great.

big_greg, good luck!
bigfanga
6 posts
 
Greg,

FWIW I have mine connected to a Linksys 5-port switch and it worked fine. I also have an Eero mesh wi-fi system.
big_greg
6,665 posts
 
@bigfanga I think the switch just gave up the ghost.  I was having some issues with my Roku also, and letting it connect to wireless eliminated those issues.
silvio66 OP
13 posts
 
Bad news by me! Following your several suggestion I connected the NT-505 to router via a simple 5 ports 10/100  switch using a cat. 7 cable:  no way. No LAN connection.
Talking with the supplier, I have asked for do not delivery the replacement but I want to change brand: TEAC is proving itself to be unreliable, aged and  unjustifiably expensive (I remember this stub costs about 2.000,00$). The European distributor complains a lot of LAN hw failure and many customers cancelled the purchase moving to other brands.

With my HiEnd system:

Lector- Italy
Scheu Analog - German
Leema - UK
Audiomods - UK
Axiom - Canada

I never and I say never, although these are not incumbent brand, problems about customer relationship and supporting. 

May you suggest a valid alternative? I am thinking of a beautiful ESOTERIC (eheheheh).

Stay safe my friends.

S.


kren0006
1,859 posts
 
OP,
Bummer - sorry to hear that. No suggestions for alternative but whatever you decide, let us know what you get and how you like it. Good luck!
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