01 / NETWORK
Dedicated Audio Network
Connect your streamer, NAS or music server, and access point through your switch on a separate Audio LAN. Local playback can stay on that network, away from routine household broadcasts and discovery traffic.
FUSE AUDIO / EDGE SERIES
Edge Audio
Router.
A dedicated network for your hi-fi.
Keep your music server and streamer on their own wired network. Your home devices stay on the network they already use, while local music stays on the Audio LAN.
Setup at a glance
Keep your home routerConnect Edge Audio Router to it by Ethernet.
Connect your audio switchUse LAN3 or LAN5 for your switch. Without a switch, connect up to two devices directly.
Control playback from your phoneUse a separate Wi-Fi access point on the Audio LAN.
FUSE AUDIO DESIGN
Designed for the listening room.
A dedicated Audio LAN, a lean software profile and a front panel that goes dark after setup.
02 / OS & KERNEL
Low Activity Architecture
We tune the router’s firmware at both the operating system and kernel levels. Starting with a minimal system, we keep the services your audio network needs for IP address assignment, routing, firewall controls and router management. That leaves fewer background services running while you listen.
03 / PACKET PROCESSING
Optimized Network Processing
We refine how packets are received, processed and forwarded to reduce unnecessary work. The active Ethernet links use a 100 Mbps profile. A 24-bit/192 kHz stereo PCM stream carries about 9.2 Mbps of audio before network overhead.
LED Silence Mode
Status lights when you need them. A dark front panel while you listen.
- Power and System LEDs
- Turn off about 30 seconds after startup completes.
- WAN and LAN port LEDs
- Show link and activity for 90 seconds after an active port establishes a link, then turn off.
Reconnect a cable to restart its 90-second window once the link is restored. The network stays active when the lights go out.
HOW IT WORKS
Two networks. One home.
While you play a track from your music server, a smart plug joins the home Wi-Fi and a phone looks for a printer. The plug and phone do their work on the Home Network. The track travels to your streamer on the Audio LAN.
HOME NETWORK
Everyday devices
TVs, phones and smart-home devices use your existing router and Wi-Fi.
AUDIO LAN
Your listening system
Your Ethernet switch or audiophile switch connects your streamer, NAS or music server, and Wi-Fi access point on the Audio LAN. Join the access point’s Wi-Fi to control playback from your phone or tablet.
- Broadcast
- A smart plug asks for an IP address. Its request stays on the Home Network.
- Multicast
- A phone looks for a printer using mDNS. This local discovery traffic stays on its own LAN by default.
- Unicast
- A home computer tries to reach your streamer directly. The firewall can block that connection at the Audio LAN boundary.
Online streaming still uses the internet connection shared by your home.
SYSTEM SETUP
Connect it to your system.
Keep your home router in place. Add Edge Audio Router between it and the devices on your Audio LAN.
Connection steps
- Connect your home router. Run Ethernet from a home router LAN port to WAN on Edge Audio Router.
- Connect your switch. We recommend connecting LAN3 or LAN5 to your Ethernet switch or audiophile switch. Connect your streamer and NAS or music server to that switch.
- Connect your phone or tablet. Connect your Wi-Fi access point to the switch, set it to access point mode, then join its Wi-Fi.
- Connect the DAC. Use a digital audio cable supported by both the streamer and DAC.
WITHOUT A SWITCH
Connect directly.
Use LAN3 and LAN5 for up to two wired devices, one per port. Either port can connect a streamer, NAS or music server, or Wi-Fi access point.
Example · LAN3 → Streamer / LAN5 → Access Point
The Bridge Mode, PPPoE and access point model shown are examples. You can keep your existing home router and its internet settings.
BEFORE YOU BUY
Will it fit your hi-fi system?
Start with your existing home router and a streamer with an Ethernet port. The accessories you need depend on how many devices you connect and how you control playback.
INCLUDED
In the Box
- Fuse Audio Edge Audio Router
- Medical-grade external power supply, selected by Fuse Audio for audiophile listening systems.
- UNITEK Cat 8 Ethernet cable (1 m), chosen for a neutral presentation.
YOUR SETUP
What you’ll need
- Ethernet-capable streamer and any additional cables your setup needs.
- Separate Wi-Fi access point for phone or tablet control on the Audio LAN.
- Ethernet switch or audiophile switch — recommended. Use your existing switch for your streamer, NAS or music server, and access point. Without a switch, LAN3 and LAN5 support two directly connected wired devices, including an access point if used.
HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS
Edge Audio Router.
- Active Ethernet ports
- 3 active RJ45 ports · 100 Mbps profile
WAN for the home router. LAN3 and LAN5 connect a switch or individual devices on the Audio LAN. The other two physical ports are disabled. - USB
- 1 × USB 2.0 (disabled)
- Memory and storage
- 256 MB DDR, 128 MB NAND flash
- Cooling and enclosure
- Fanless steel enclosure
- Dimensions (W × D × H)
- 158 × 101 × 25 mm (6.2 × 4.0 × 1.0 in)
- Power supply
- Medical-grade external power supply
- Max. power consumption
- 7.94 W (base hardware rating)
FAQ
Before you connect.
What is the Edge Audio Router?
It is a wired router for a dedicated Audio LAN. It connects to your existing home router so your music server and streamer can share a separate network for local playback.
Do I need to change my home router’s settings?
For the setup shown, connect a LAN port on your existing router to WAN on Edge Audio Router. Your home router can keep its current internet settings.
Do I need a network switch?
We recommend using your Ethernet switch or audiophile switch to connect your streamer, NAS or music server, and Wi-Fi access point. Without a switch, connect up to two wired devices directly to LAN3 and LAN5. Either port supports any of these devices.
How do I use Roon Remote on my phone?
Connect your phone to the Wi-Fi access point attached to your audio switch. Without a switch, connect the access point directly to LAN3 or LAN5. Keep Roon Server, your player and Roon Remote on the same subnet. Roon network guide ↗
How does the 100 Mbps profile affect my setup?
A single high-resolution stereo stream uses a fraction of the link capacity. Large file transfers, high-bitrate video and several streams at once can use more capacity when they share a router link.
Can I play music from my own library and stream online?
Yes. Put your server or NAS and your streamer on the Audio LAN for local playback. The streamer can also reach the online services it already supports through your home internet connection.