Operation Manual

NOXON iRadio Cube
ENGLISH 21
6.2 Wireless integration using a router
In comparison to wired networks, a wireless local area network (WLAN) link provides considerable addi-
tional freedom, but also requires a bit more attention—especially if you do not want to completely neglect
security aspects. In the case of wireless, data is transmitted over one or more access points (AP). The
WLAN access point is generally integrated into the broadband router of your Internet access line. While
exact figures are not available, one can nevertheless safely assume that this is currently the most common
way to use broadband Internet access and share it locally among several users. The NOXON is also the
most fun to use this way, as you can receive radio from the Internet or music from other computers in your
home network without necessarily having your own computer running at the time.
Access point (AP) NOXON and other WLAN receivers
Using the NOXON with a router generally does not require any configuration work on the router itself. Spe-
cial settings may be advisable for security reasons, however.
As the media have frequently reported, it's not very advisable to use a router
exclusively with its default settings, as that leaves the network wide open for intrusion
or misuse of the Internet connection. The advantage of using the router with its
default settings is naturally the simplicity with which devices accessing the router can
be configured. However, since the need for a basic level of network security is commonly accepted, please
read "For deeper understanding: about routers, SSID, MAC & IPs" for background information on the
relevant terms.