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
Mine did have a bad board.  However, I ended up getting a top line Netgear extender.  Not sure of model, but it’s their best one.  Once my unit was fixed, and with the Netgear extender, and wired directly to it, everything works great.  Occasionally I get a freeze up, but a quick turn off and wait 30 seconds before turning on fixes everything.  I also use a Cat8 Cable.
onkyo USA shut their doors and disconnected their phones.  Klipsch is carrying everything Onkyo did, but not TEAC.  

there are no boards available.  I contacted the TEAC agency in Canada to see if they can get one.

The nuclear option:  Fortunately, my wife used our Citi AA Platinum card to purchase this ... was a gift.  We have an additional 2 years of warranty.

That being said - its likely we'll get our 1999 back and I'll be shopping for another streaming dac.
So sorry to hear this.  I would go the "nuclear option" route now.  It might get their attention.  Don't wait.  Do it right away.
Citibank started the process...

I'm kind of eyeing the ifi pro idsd.  One for sale on here, but I think it might be a hair overpriced.
I have been following this thread since it's inception as I was half condsidering the Teac.
It appears I dodged a large caliber round!

It's pretty disgraceful that they can sell a $2k product, it's flawed and not be able to fully support it.

Now I worry about my Esoteric......