Taiko TAP0016 Audio Extreme Router User Manual
reboot after Router insertion to register it's new IP-address as it will be assigned a new address by
the Router's DHCP server.
Alternatively, you can use FING to find the network addresses and connect a desktop or laptop to
the Taiko Extreme Router via wired Ethernet or connect to the Taiko Wi-Fi, whilst making sure to be
disconnected from the home network. This desktop or laptop will get a DHCP address from the Taiko
router. Then in an internet browser, log in to the Taiko Extreme Router's admin web UI and
reconfigure it appropriately, per the recommendations in the Router manual.
What to do if I have connectivity Issues?
If you run into connectivity issues then the most likely cause is that SFP network ports don't auto
negotiate / automatically refresh like RJ45 ports do. SFP ports also do not automatically re-establish
a network connection after it went down.
What this means is that when you connect the Extreme Network Switch to the Extreme Network
Router, the Extreme Network Card inside the Extreme Music Server cannot see that something has
changed and it will not refresh its IP address. In other words, the Router needs to be up and running
before the Switch. This can be fixed using either of the following 3 methods.
Option 1: Re-plugging the DAC cable between Server and Switch
Option 2: Power cycling the Switch
Option 3: Restarting the Music Server.
This is also automatically accomplished if you follow the following "startup" procedure:
1) power on the Router, wait until the "on" LED is on and/or the network ports are blinking (which
indicates that it is on).
2) power on the Switch.
Everything connected properly but still Connectivity Issues?
The below order works universally:
1. Power OFF the router and the switch by unplugging their DC cables. Turn OFF the Extreme Server
from the button on the front. Leave the DC Distributor (if you have one) powered ON.
2. Power ON the router first. Wait 2 minutes.
3. Power ON the switch. Wait 1 minute.
4. Power ON the Taiko Extreme.
5. Connect to the Taiko WiFI.
Technically, Fetch IP in XDMS should work at this point (from the device connected to the Taiko WiFi
network). If it does not, you can run an IP scanner to discover the Extreme's IP address.
Roon should also work automatically from the device connected to the Taiko WiFi. If it does not, try
restarting the Roon app on your tablet/computer. In any case, make you sure you are connected to
the Taiko WiFi network.
Roon remotes should also work from the upstream network. The router is setup to allow Roon
discovery from the “WAN” side, and in this case your “WAN” is your current home network.
In other words, Roon remote should also work when you are connected to your home Wi-Fi network
and not to the “taiko audio” Wi-Fi.
If the Extreme needs to be rebooted, will we have to also power cycle the switch?
No that will have the same net effect.
No that will have the same net effect.
What if you never intend to use Roon and only XDMS, do you still need to set up Roon prior to
installing the Router?
Your IP will change. Using Roon to discover the new IP address makes things a lot easier. You can
then connect to the Taiko Wifi and switch back to XDMS.
Fing won't work with the Extreme Router in the chain?
Fing will work from the Taiko Wi-Fi. But it won't be able to find your Extreme from you home Wi-Fi.
Does the Taiko Wi-Wi Access Point only work within close proximity of the router?
It should easily pass a few walls but it depends a bit on the type of walls / flooring / windows, etc. In
The Netherlands we have a lot of “HR” / “HR+” or even “HR++” glass windows with double brick or
concrete walls, Wi-Fi struggles passing through that.
Do we need to worry about updates?
As we develop and host Router updates ourselves, we’ll notify you if it there’s something you need
to apply.
Is there a burn in difference between installing the router/distributor vs. powering the combo
separately for a few days, then installing?
One might suspect not but we did not actually test this.
Has anyone had any issues with the router wifi not staying on? I was in the process of copying
some files from my laptop to the Extreme via wifi and after about 6 minutes the wifi completely
dropped. I am sitting 6 feet from the router so it isn't an interference issue.
It is best to use a Wi-Fi analyzer, windows has one installed by default. On significant activity most
modern Access Points can automatically change channels / adjust their own transmission power and
perhaps interfere with the weaker (low power) taiko wi-fi transmitter.
Examine how your home and neighborhood occupy channels, if you connect a windows laptop to
the taiko wi-fi you can see how the signal strength changes when you switch channels.
Choosing the right channel
You can use the Intel® Killer™ Control Center (If you are using an Intel Killer Wireless adapter) or any
third-party Wi-Fi Analyzer to determine which channels are least used on each band (2.4 GHz and 5
GHz) and change your Wi-Fi router’s settings accordingly. Here are some tips on which settings to
choose:
On the 2.4 GHz band, which is usually Wireless-N, always choose Channels 1, 11, or 6. Try to pick the
emptiest of the three, using the Wi-Fi Analyzer as your guide. Channels other than 1, 11, or 6 will
receive more interference. European users can also use Channels 12 and 13 on the 2.4 GHz band.
You should treat these the same as Channel 11, as they will interfere with, and receive interference
from, Channel 11. Keep in mind that:
Channel 1 will interfere with and receive interference from 2.4 GHz channels 1-5.
Channel 6 will interfere with and receive interference from 2.4 GHz channels 2-10.
Channel 11 will interfere with and receive interference from 2.4 GHz channels 7-11.
Using the information above, you can see why you should always choose channels 1, 11 (or 12/13),
or 6. Doing otherwise invites interference from more than one other primary 2.4 GHz wireless
channel.
What can complicate things is that most modern access points automatically change channels when
they detect interference. So, it can also be an idea to fix the channel on your other Access points. Or
disable 2.4G on those as most modern devices would prefer connecting to 5G Wi-Fi as that’s faster.
If none of this works there’s always the option to increase the transmission power on the Taiko
router Wi-Fi which is set to the lowest possible setting by default and/or switch it to use 5G Wi-Fi.
The defaults, 2.4G and the lowest transmission power are completely inaudible, but you can play
with this and increasing transmission power may not even be audible for you as it will still be low,
even at its highest setting.
Just changing the channel should be enough though, try channel 6 or 11, the default is 1. As a very
last resort a larger antenna is also an option, but we’ve tested it here with about 2 dozen nearby Wi-
Fi networks and have rock solid stability.
Should I try channel 6 or 11 even though the WiFi Analyzer suggests to use Channel 1?
Yes!
Can you summarize your thoughts on 2GHz versus 5GHz bands impact on SQ?
5GHz should be fine if you have line of sight or in the same room. 2GHz has a longer range, passes
easier through walls etc. You can just try 5GHz, who knows, maybe you prefer it. The thing is there
are so many variables it’s impossible to predict how it will play out in your unique environment.
How can you control Roon via your main wifi? Do you need to set up port forwarding?
This is configured by default. You should be able to control Roon from your home network. The
router should retain the same DHCP address for the Extreme. You may need to tell Roon to select
another core and it will find the Extreme Music Server.
If you are using the home WiFi rather than the Taiko WiFi, does that not negate the purpose of
having isolated audio only network?
That will not actually increase traffic on the audio only network. Only Roon related “traffic” is
forwarded through the router.
Does XDMS require one to be on the router subnet?
| General | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Taiko TAP0016 Audio Extreme Router User Manual |
| Make | Taiko |
| Language | English |
| Filetype | PDF (Download) |
| File size | 0.95 MB |
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