The **OFFICIAL** Denon AVR-XX12 Model Owner's Thread - Page 407

So I've been trying to a couple of weeks to download updated firmware for my 2112ci, and I get the Connection failed:25 message. Have tried:
- Microprocessor Reset
- Firmware Reset
- Going directly to the modem (no router)
- Taken to a different ISP (I am on Comcast, tried In Laws AT&T DSL)

According to the firmware log, the update is supposed to fix the "Connection Failed: 25" issue, which basically means if I have this issue, no way to get it fixed other than sending it into the service center. I know if I call Denon, the message will be "don't bother, unless there is a problem". So far, this is the only problem I have (Pandora and Airplay seem to work fine, which is my primary usage).

So should I just disable the update notification and forget about it? Anything else to try, or look for. The update is supposed to fix other network connectivity issues -- although I haven't seen any to date, may just be that I am new to the device...

Thoughts appreciated...

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If you are located near a repair facility and don't mind being without your unit for a week, then drop it off and have the facililty update it for you while it's still under warranty. It might even be possible for you to drop it off and pick it up the same day depending on their workload so talk to them and see what you can schedule.

Looking to purchase the Apple Airport Express to play music through Airplay to my 2112ci. From what I've been reading, you plug the Airport into the wall, which receives your computers wireless signal from somewhere else in the house, and then run an ethernet cable from the Airport into the Denon receiver.

Is this correct, and are any other cables necessary? I noticed the Airport has and USB and audio jack as well, so I'm a little confused what these are for.

Thanks in advance.

That's awesome! Same day service possibilities even if it does depend on workload. I'll keep this in mind if I ever need it as there's a service center about 30 miles from me. Could be nearly 2 hours at the wrong time of day, though!

You do need to have a wireless router to get the signal from your PC. As far as hooking it up to the Denon goes, IDK as I have not researched this product.

Yeah, got the wireless already going in the house. I just need to know if any other connections/cables are required from the Airport to the Denon in order to play music.

The product page (footnote #4) says the ethernet jack on it is for conncting to your router or switch (wired). The 3.5mm mini jack is for connecting to a compatible stereo.. in this case your Denon. I think you also need to have a 3.5mm to L/R RCA adaptor to do that. Monoprice is the place for all your cabling needs. To do what you're wanting to do you need a wireless bridge.

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nope... doesn't need a bridge... the ax will join his existing wireless network...

he would then either use a mini-toslink to toslink cable, or a 3.5mm stereo to rca pair cable... the jack on the ax is "magic", it will either do digital or analog...

Well he does need a wireless bridge. The Airport Express has a bridge mode, though.

The audio port on the AX is for AirPlay/AirTunes. It will allow you to stream music out the audio port from a computer running iTunes (or an iPhone/iPad) through the Airport Express.

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nope... he doesn't... the ax will join as a client on his existing wireless network, it does not have to be set up in bridge mode... i have 4 of them hooked up that way...

That's what bridge mode is. Instead of being a wireless access point and creating a wireless network, bridge mode means it will act as a wireless client and create a wired network.

That is what I said (less the toslink part). I was not clear but it appears to me from what the specs say is that ethernet jack is for connecting to your network and not to go from the AX to the NIC on the Denon. I could be wrong but I'm just reading what the specs say. When I said that he needed a wireless bridge I was thinking the AX didn't act as a bridge and that to do what he wants to do he'd need one and wouldn't need the AX.

BTW, what's an AX cost?

Is it? I don't see anywhere he specifies that. He just says "play music."

no... if you read his post, that is not what he wants to do...

he should not be running the ax in bridge mode to do this...

He has an existing wireless network, but doesn't want to run ethernet to his Denon. He wants to use a WiFi bridge to connect the ethernet port of his Denon to the existing wireless network.

Am I misreading something?

That's what I read.

yes... you are missing reading what he asked...

ccotenj, we are reading two different things in Beeron's post. Let's wait for him to clear up his intentions.

That says "wireless bridge" to me.

So a bridge can be had for under $50 and the AX is $100. I know what I'd get to accomplish this task.

using an ax, he would "airplay" to the ax, not the avr...

he doesn't need a wireless bridge...

geez... this isn't that hard guys...

READ his first post... he wants to use airplay... using an ax, the simplest/best way is the way i described...

of course, what would i know, i've only been doing it this way for years....

Thanks everyone for all the replies and assistance. The confusion is exactly why I'm confused too...Apples description isn't very clear of how to set up.

Here's what I'm looking to do in some more detail:

I have a computer upstairs in my office running Itunes. My home theater area is in my basement with the Denon 2112. I would like to be able to play my office pc Itunes library in my basement, and be able to use the Denon app (whether it be on a droid or iphone) to control this music.

Random idea... wouldn't a $99 Apple TV via HDMI to the Denon be the best thing for this? It would do Airplay music and video from the PC, right?

EDIT: of course it wouldn't use the app, and the TV would have to be on. On second thought, it's probably not what he wants. Nevermind.

Ahhh.

Ultimately I think you can use either the Denon (if hooked up to the home wireless network via a wireless bridge) or the Airport Express (hooked up to the Denon via an audio cable) to play the music.

I'm not sure which is preferable. I do know that if you get the Airport Express you can use it in bridge/client mode and do both. Your Denon will have network access if you hook it up to the ethernet port on the AX, allowing you to use the Denon app, and you can also hook up the AX via an optical connection.

Someone else will correct me if I'm wrong about any of that. I'm not overly familiar with the Denon network options or with AirPlay.

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Oh, and yes - if you just want to get your Denon networked and use the Denon app, you can use any Wifi bridge. There are many that are cheaper than the Airport Express. You can get a TP-Link model from NewEgg for $30.

IEEE 802.11b/g/n Up to 150Mbps wireless access point ~ $30 with code EMCNEJB92 at newegg. Save yourself $70.

The AX says 802.11n but doesn't indicate the speed. This one is 150Mbs which will be fine for music but may not be enough to stream HD Movies if you ever go with a streamer or HTPC to do that.

That's a great price. I use that exact unit as an AP in my apartment. Works great.