On the upside, the HomeCinema is outfitted with both
a hardwired ethernet port and a dual - band 802.11 n Wi - Fi adapter (so you can add it to either a 2.4 GHz network or a less - crowded 5 GHz network).
In addition to being DLNA 1.5 certified, it's compatible with Apple's AirPlay protocol, so it can support wireless music streaming from a Mac, iPod, iPad, or iPhone (although you'll also need Pioneer's Wi - Fi adapter unless you have
a hardwired Ethernet port nearby).
It also has
a hardwired Ethernet port, which is what I would use (802.11 ac is great, but a wired connection will always be better).
It also has
a hardwired Ethernet port.
ethernet ports A router must have at least two
hardwired ethernet ports (either 100 Mbps or gigabit per second).
Not exact matches
Ports at the back include a 3.5 mm analog input and an
Ethernet port for
hardwiring.
An
ethernet port is provided for those who prefer the absolute reliability of
hardwired network connections, but most buyers will avail themselves of the onboard 2.4 / 5 GHz 802.11 n adapter.
It's slower than the former and faster than the latter, but now lacks
hardwired ethernet, a full - sized USB
port, and a MicroSD slot.
There's also coaxial and optical digital audio inputs, a trio of legacy AV phonos and two component jacks, plus an
Ethernet port if you'd rather
hardwire than use the onboard Wi - Fi.
There is a second recessed bay that houses a USB
port for plugging in flash drives and an
Ethernet port for
hardwired internet connection perfect for streaming.