MB50 ..... how are owners dealing without the Ethernet Port

[donjo]

I've had zero issues with drop outs on my MB50 after over a year of use. My only gripe is that I'd like to use my MacBook Pro instead of my iPhone from which to stream music. So far, that appears not to be possible.

[wikksmith]

Thanks for replies.
Very happy with the performance of the MB-50 with wired connection. However, every time I turn the system on (via APC H10 surge protector/power conditioner) I have to reset the MB50 to establish connection to the network. The fastest way I've found so far is to disconnect and then immediately reconnect the ethernet cable to the unit. Obviously not ideal!
Question: is there a way to keep the MB50 connected to the ethernet without keeping it powered on (i.e. connected to the mains)?
Thanks, wikksmith

[jayvis]

Originally Posted by wikksmith

Thanks for replies.
Very happy with the performance of the MB-50 with wired connection. However, every time I turn the system on (via APC H10 surge protector/power conditioner) I have to reset the MB50 to establish connection to the network. The fastest way I've found so far is to disconnect and then immediately reconnect the ethernet cable to the unit. Obviously not ideal!
Question: is there a way to keep the MB50 connected to the ethernet without keeping it powered on (i.e. connected to the mains)?
Thanks, wikksmith

Sounds like your MB50 might be in Network Standby Mode. Refer to page 16 of your owners manual. First, make sure that your MB50 power cord is plugged into a live AC outlet that is always On. The factory default settings place the MB50 into Network Sleep Mode by default. When you push the Standby/On button to turn the MB50 on for the first time, the LED should change from red (Standby Mode) to green. When you push the Standby/On button to turn the unit off, the LED should change to orange. The orange LED shows that the MB50 is in Network Sleep Mode and it will maintain your network connection. If the LED is red when you switch the MB50 off, you'll need to reset the unit to its factory default settings.
Resetting to Factory Default Settings
1. With the MB50 On, press and hold in simultaneously the INPUT and STANDBY/ON Push-buttons.
2. Release the Push-buttons when the Front Panel LEDs start flashing.
3. Press the STANDBY/ON Push-button and refer to page 14 to re-establish communications with your Mobile Device.
Once it is restarted wait until the WiFi light slowly pulses then go through your normal setup procedure.