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Use your Wi-Fi® network to get more from your Internet-ready Yamaha receiver

This Wi-Fi® adapter gives you a convenient way to connect your networking Yamaha receiver to your home PC network. Unleash Apple AirPlay® to stream your iTunes® library wirelessly from your iPhone®, iPad® or iPod touch®. Free downloadable apps also let you use these devices or your Android™ smartphone or tablet as a convenient Wi-Fi remote. Take advantage of all the network audio streaming functions of your Yamaha receiver, without having to stretch a network cable to your system.

Convenient setup and more

The Yamaha YWA-10 connects automatically to your wireless home network. If you prefer, it can be tweaked to your liking using your PC. To get started, just connect to the Ethernet and USB ports on the back of your Yamaha network receiver. The YWA-10 is powered via USB so there is no need to take up an outlet on your already full surge protector. The YWA-10 even has a second Ethernet output that can be used to provide network access to another device such as a smart TV or Blu-ray player. The YWA-10 connects to the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the back of the Yamaha network A/V receiver and communicates directly with your wireless router

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compatible with 2012 Internet-ready Yamaha home theater receivers
- RX-V Series: 473, 573, 673
- RX-A (Aventage) Series: 720, 820, 1020, 2020, 3020
supports IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi® networks
supports audio streaming
2 LAN ports support Internet-ready Yamaha home theater receiver plus one additional network-ready device
auto setup by WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
manual setup by PC
3-1/8"W x 7/8"H x 3-15/16"D
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Wireless network adapter
42" USB power cable (with a USB type-A connector on one end and a DC-type connector on other end)
39" Ethernet cable (with RJ-45 connectors on each end)
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Overview: The Yamaha YWA-10 Wireless Network Adapter can be used to connect a 2012-up Yamaha network A/V receiver to your wireless home network. The YWA-10 connects to the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the back of the Yamaha network A/V receiver and communicates directly with your wireless router. It's powered by the rear-panel DC Out/USB type-A port (5V/0.5A) of the receiver, so there is no need to take up an additional electrical outlet. The YWA-10 even has a second Ethernet (RJ-45) output that can be used to provide network access to another device such as a Smart TV or Blu-ray player.

Yamaha Receiver Compatibility: The Yamaha YWA-10 Wireless Network Adapter is compatible with 2012 Yamaha network A/V receivers that feature a rear-panel Ethernet (RJ-45) port and rear-panel DC Out/USB type-A port (5V/0.5A). Current compatible Yamaha A/V receivers include (as of 6/13/2013):

RX-V Series: 475, 575, 675, 775 (already included with the RX-V775), 673, 773 (already included with the RX-V773)
RX-A (Aventage) Series: 730, 830, 1030, 2030, 3030, 720, 820, 1020, 2020, 3020

Note: The Yamaha YWA-10 can also be used with other network components that feature a rear-panel Ethernet (RJ-45 port), but will require a USB-to-AC power adapter (sold separately).

WiFi Connectivity: The Yamaha YWA-10 Wireless Network Adapter is WiFi IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible over a 2.4GHZ frequency and supports WPS (WiFi Protected Setup).

Dual LAN Ports: The Yamaha YWA-10 Wireless Network Adapter is equipped with two Ethernet (RJ-45) ports. One is used to connect your compatible 2012 Yamaha network A/V receiver, while the other can be connected to a second network source; such as a Smart TV or Blu-ray player.

USB Powered: The Yamaha YWA-10 Wireless Network Adapter is powered by the rear-panel USB type-A port (5V/0.5A) of your 2012-up Yamaha network A/V receiver; so no additional electrical outlet is needed. Power is supplied to the YWA-10 when the connected Yamaha receiver is powered "On". The YWA-10 can be powered even if the Receiver is powered 'Off", when the receiver is set to "Network Standby" mode.

Note: Do not connect the included USB power cable to a USB hub.

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4 out of 5

Product Good, Tech Support Not Good

Written By ElectronicOne, California on Friday, June 07, 2013

Was having difficulties connecting the YWA10 to my router via Wifi, called Crutchfield for technical support the guy was of no use he kept asking me did I follow the directions that came with the YWA10 I said YES...I do I.T. myself so i made sure to cover all my bases before calling Crutchfield and his only resolution for me was to send me a new YWA10...What the heck, being very fustrated I decided to call Yamaha and they walked me through everything and had my YWA10 up and running within 10 minutes. =)

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Great Product, Love the App

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Crutchfield tech is of no help, Call Yamaha

Crutchfield response on Monday, June 17, 2013

Our tech support specialist wasn't familiar with this product. He learned the hard way that the Yamaha manual can be confusing. The Yamaha setup instructions page is more helpful. Thanks for your comment. We'll do better next time.

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Didn't work

Written By VernonL, Oakland, CA on Friday, May 17, 2013

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This wireless receiver did not work at all even after spending hours on the phone with techs at Crutchfield. Even through this is the proper wireless Wi-Fi device per Yamaha I was never able to access the internet via the YWA-10 for net stations. Additionally, the adaptor requires you to plug it in to the usb port on the front of a Yamaha RX-V573 AV receiver and that looks terrible and uses the only usb port on the unit, poor design.

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It doesn't work

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5 out of 5

does what it is suppsoed to

Written By mark, va on Tuesday, May 07, 2013

works like it supposed to - my router is nowhere near my receiver so i had to go this route.

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works

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price

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Wifi

Written By Anonymous, Advance,NC on Friday, March 08, 2013

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Set up with secure wireless network took about 5 min. Using with Yamaha A720 AirPlay working so far with no drops. Using iPhone and iPad to control system is easy. The YWA-10 is an excellent choice if you do not wish to run a cat5 cable from your computer or in our case have not decided on a permanent location to install in wall cat5 connection.. Crutchfield had product to me in 2 days.

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Pain

Written By Scott, Cary,NC on Thursday, March 07, 2013

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Never could get it to work. I spent 4 hours working on it with Tech support. It is just too complicated. Ended up spending less than the cost of the unit to just run a CAT 5 wire to the A/V unit. Don't waste your time or money.

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Too complicated

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Sorry product

Written By Sugawulf72, Chandler, az on Monday, February 25, 2013

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This product sucks! I spent 2 hours trying to set this up and it could not connect, onscreen would say connected then 2 seconds late Not Connected! Calling Crutchfield in the morning and requesting my money back.

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Terrible product too weak to connect to wifi, I can't return this fast enough

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Yamaha YWA-10

Written By Anonymous, Cortez, Colo on Tuesday, January 29, 2013

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Did not work as advertised. The wireless signal could not be picked up 25 ft from the computer. was a complete waste of time.

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Wireless

Written By John Swartz, Ocean Springs MS on Friday, January 25, 2013

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Seamless connection

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Very easy to connect

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