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Notes: 1. When the McAire is connected to a router
(and your computer is also connected to the
router) the McAire has the ability to playback
music via the Apple iTunes Program on the
Computer.
2. When your McAire is connected to a Wired
Network and you are only interested in play-
ing music via Apple iTunes AirPlay from your
computer, then proceed to page 20 “How to
Operate the McAire”, as no setup is required.
The purpose of setting up the McAire is to estab-
lish which Wireless Network Router the McAire will
be communicating with (WiFi). The instructions sup-
plied with the Wireless Network Router and its current
settings (including its MAC Address or unique name)
will be helpful.
It is highly recommended to contact your McIntosh
Dealer and/or Computer Dealer for assistance in the
installation and configuring a Network Router and/
or a Home Computer Network. Your Dealer has the
necessary knowledge to properly set up the McAire as
part of your Home Network wired or wireless.
There are several different methods for setting up
the McAire for AirPlay
®
. Choose the method which is
most appropriate for your installation. The following
is a description of the three methods:
How to Setup the McAire for AirPlay
®
and a Network Connection
Your McIntosh McAire is factory configured for
immediate enjoyment of superb audio from an iPod
Touch or iPhone (Mobile Device). Just connect it to
the McAire iPod/USB Rear Panel Connector using
your Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable. Refer to
page 20 “How to Operate the McAire” for additional
information using the USB Input.
If you wish to use AirPlay
®
between an Apple Mo-
bile Device and the McAire, a Wireless Network Rout-
er (WiFi) will be required. Figures 1, 2 and 3 are just a
few examples of the many possible Network Setups.
Introduction to Setting Up the McAire
McAire Rear Panel
(Partial View)
Network
Router
(Wireless)
Wireless Home Network
Optional Computer
(With Wireless
Network Connection)
Figure 1
McAire Rear Panel
(Partial View)
Optional Computer
Network
Router
Wired Home Network
Figure 2
Method Number 1
Temporarily connect the McAire, Network Router
and Computer together with RJ45 network cables
as illustrated in figure 3. Refer to the Users Guides
supplied with the Network Router and Computer for
information on the specific connections to be used and
any installation program(s) needed to be run. Verify,
communications between the Network Router and
Computer before proceeding with the following steps:
1. Switch power On to Router and after it has booted
up, then switch power On to the Computer and
McAire.
2. Select the NET (Network) input using the Front
Panel Control INPUT Control on the McAire.
Note: It is normal for the NET Indicating LED to
change from magenta in color to an alter-
nating flashing green color during the time
a network connection is trying to be estab-
lished.
3. Launch the Computer WEB Browser and type on
the address line the following:
http://mcaire- _ _ _ _ _ _.local/index.asp
Note: This McAire is identified by the MAC Ad-
dress and is located on the Rear Panel of the
McAire. Insert the last six digits (unique for
each McAire) of the MAC Address, into the
address line above.
McAire Rear Panel
(Partial View)
Optional Computer
(With Wired
Network Connection)
Wireless Network Router
(with wired connections)
Wired Home Network
with Wireless Router
Figure 3
Method Description
1 WiFi Setup using a Computer with Network Cable
Connection.
2 WiFi Setup using the McAire and the Mobile
Device with wireless connection.
3 WiFi Setup using the McAire and Apple Mobile
Device with Apple Dock Connector to USB
Cable.
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