Internet connection to Neo Radio
To ensure a stable and error-free streaming experience, you should prioritize the following solutions:
1. Direct wired connection (Ethernet)
The most reliable method is to connect Neo Radio with a network cable directly to your router or a switchEven a low bandwidth of around 256 kbit / s is sufficient – more important is the stability of the connection. Without stability there will be a risk of audio interruptions.
2. Ethernet via powerline (Powerline adapter)
If it is difficult to run cables through the home, Powerline adapters are a practical and stable solution. Use two adapters: one connected near the router and one at Neo Radio, to establish a network connection via the house's electrical installation. Many choose our solutions, which are easy to set up and cost around €40 in Denmark.
3. Internet via wireless network (Wi-Fi)
Neo Radio does not have built-in Wi-Fi, but you can connect it via an external Wi-Fi adapter, as shown below. It is relatively inexpensive, but requires a strong and stable Wi-Fi signal to work optimally. We recommend this as a third choice.
Comparison of solutions
| Solution type | Advantage | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Wired connection | Most stable and reliable | May require cabling throughout the home |
| Powerline adapter | Simple setup and stable | Depends on the quality of the house's electrical network |
| Wi-Fi adapter | Flexible without cables | Requires very stable and good Wi-Fi signal |
What connection does it require?
An unstable connection causes unevenness and interruptions in the sound. After all, you don't want dropouts and hiccups in the sound on a quality system - like Bang & Olufsen.
It does not require great speed – a 256 kbit/s connection is completely satisfactory in most cases – it requires much more a stable connection to avoid interruptions in the sound.
A stable connection is best achieved with a wired connection – that is, a network cable between your Internet modem (router, switch) and Neo Radio.
If you do not have the opportunity to connect a wired connection, then there are other solutions, but we cannot stress enough the importance of spending time establishing this wired connection from the start.
We see the following solutions
- Priority 1: Wired connection between your Internet modem and Neo Radio
- Priority 2: Establish a “wired connection” with Ethernet over Power
- Priority 3: Establish Internet connection via the wireless network
Some solutions are shown here - you can of course use other manufacturers than indicated here.
Ethernet over Power connection provides stable Internet Radio
It is possible to use the power cables in the house to establish a network connection between point A and point B.
In specified cases, boxes from TP-Link have been used, but other makes also work.
The solution is simple to set up and always works, regardless of whether the switch is made Internet provider or changed Username/Password on your wireless network.
Connect one box to yours Internet modem (router) with a network cable (supplied in the box).
Connect the other box with a network cable (supplied in the box).
Internet connection via the wireless network
It is also possible to connect to your wireless network in the house. Neo Radio cannot itself be connected to the wireless network, but requires an external box.
This solution is relatively cheap. We recommend two solutions.
The wireless Internet The box is plugged into a 230 V (120 V in the US) wall outlet. An App is used to set up the box for your WiFi network in the house.
Connect a network cable to the box.
However, we still recommend solution 1 with a network cable or solution 2 with Ethernet over Power.
Clause
Neomesteren have indicated the above solutions as an additional support.
Neomesteren provides no support on these solutions and only provides support on Neo Radio if a wired solution is used.
Why have Neomesteren not implemented a WiFi solution?
There are two reasons
1) Many people do not have the optimal wireless solution installed in their own homes. Therefore, there is no stable Internet connection to Neo Radio, and it is required.
2) It will make the product more expensive to insert a wireless module, which everyone then has to pay for – including the majority of users who have a wired solution. We have tried to keep the price down Neo Radio.
Summary
Internet for Neo Radio – 3 solutions
To get the best experience with Neo Radio we recommend a stable internet connectionThis ensures that streaming of internet radio channels works without interruptions – just like DAB or DAB+, but with many more stations.
If you cannot run a network cable directly to Neo Radio, we offer three smart solutions:
1. Direct cable (Ethernet) – the most stable solution
If your router is close Neo Radio, is a direct Ethernet cable the ideal solution.
- Provides maximum stability and speed.
- Requires you to be able to run a cable from router to Neo Radio.
- Always recommended if possible.
See cables for Neo Radio here »
2. Wireless via WiFi adapter – when there is good WiFi in the house
With a small WiFi adapter you can Neo Radio get internet via your wireless network, but still connect with cable to the device itself.
- Good solution when pulling the cable is not possible.
- Requires stable WiFi signal in the room.
- We recommend models such as TL-WR802N or TL-WA850RE.
See WiFi adapters for Neo Radio here »
3. Ethernet over power (Powerline) – internet via the house's electricity network
With two small adapters you can send internet through the electrical installations in the house.
- Ideal if WiFi is unstable and cable routing is impossible.
- Requires that the adapters are connected to the same electrical circuit.
- We recommend models such as TL-PA7010 or TL-PA7017.
Se Powerline adapters for Neo Radio here »
Tip:
If you are in doubt about which solution is best for your home, you can always contact us for advice.