I think I will keep on posting here my experiences with the unit, it may help those considering it.
6.) Trying connect to a Wifi (hidden ESSID, WPA/TKIP) - I entered the network name manually, then it prompted me for a wpa password, but the unit stopped to respond to up/down arrows at that time - so it's not possible to enter the password.
Actually, up/down arrows on the remote start to function as a manual tuning, because I'm in the FM radio mode, that's why I cannot select letters for the password. So I switched to Network mode, repeat - voila! This time I'm able to set the password. USB dongle starts to flash... and times out - no wifi connection possible
7.) When connected through LAN cable (luckily that works), trying to upgrade firmware from internet, the unit gets stuck in 'Checking for firmware updates' and never seem to stop. I let this run throughout the night, just in case, no use.
8.) Trying to register warranty in http://www.rotel.com/UK/WarrantyRegistration.htm - getting '500 - Internal Server Error' for many days now
I just wonder how does one get ANY support from this company. The only email contact is uksales@bwgroup.com, but they don't reply back. Do I really have to call UK phone number to get help?
My experience so far is not on par with money I paid.