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... make understanding networking with the Adapter easier than ever. All rights reserved. Wireless-B Media Adapter Copyright and Trademarks Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Contents". Copyright © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other countries. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Adapter. WMA11B-UG-30912E JL This...
... make understanding networking with the Adapter easier than ever. All rights reserved. Wireless-B Media Adapter Copyright and Trademarks Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Contents". Copyright © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other countries. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Adapter. WMA11B-UG-30912E JL This...
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... Your Network for Setup7 Overview 7 Connection to a Wired Network for Setup 7 Connection to a Wireless Network for Setup Using Windows XP Only 8 Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter 9 Overview 9 Running the Setup Wizard 9 Using the Adapter Utility 16 Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo 18 Overview 18 Instructions 18 Placement Options 21 Using...
... Your Network for Setup7 Overview 7 Connection to a Wired Network for Setup 7 Connection to a Wireless Network for Setup Using Windows XP Only 8 Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter 9 Overview 9 Running the Setup Wizard 9 Using the Adapter Utility 16 Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo 18 Overview 18 Instructions 18 Placement Options 21 Using...
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Wireless-B Media Adapter Appendix C: Planning Your Use of the Wireless-B Media Adapter 44 Overview 44 Using the Adapter as Part of Your Wireless Network 44 Using the Adapter as Part of Your Wired Network 44 Appendix D: Creating a Playlist 45 Appendix E: Setting a Static IP Address on Your PC 46 Appendix F: Windows Help 48 Appendix G: Glossary 49 Appendix H: Specifications 55 Appendix I: Warranty Information 57 Appendix J: Regulatory Information 58 Appendix K: Contact Information 61
Wireless-B Media Adapter Appendix C: Planning Your Use of the Wireless-B Media Adapter 44 Overview 44 Using the Adapter as Part of Your Wireless Network 44 Using the Adapter as Part of Your Wired Network 44 Appendix D: Creating a Playlist 45 Appendix E: Setting a Static IP Address on Your PC 46 Appendix F: Windows Help 48 Appendix G: Glossary 49 Appendix H: Specifications 55 Appendix I: Warranty Information 57 Appendix J: Regulatory Information 58 Appendix K: Contact Information 61
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Wireless-B Media Adapter List of Figures Figure 2-1: Front Panel 4 Figure 2-2: Back Panel 4 Figure 2-3: Remote Controller 6 Figure 3-1: Example of a Connection to a Wired Computer for Setup 7 Figure 3-2: Example of a Connection to a Wireless-equipped Computer for Setup 7 Figure 3-3: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 7 Figure 3-4: Connect the Power 8 Figure 4-1: Welcome Screen 9 Figure 4-2: Installing the Adapter Screen 9 Figure 4-3: Windows Installer Screen...
Wireless-B Media Adapter List of Figures Figure 2-1: Front Panel 4 Figure 2-2: Back Panel 4 Figure 2-3: Remote Controller 6 Figure 3-1: Example of a Connection to a Wired Computer for Setup 7 Figure 3-2: Example of a Connection to a Wireless-equipped Computer for Setup 7 Figure 3-3: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 7 Figure 3-4: Connect the Power 8 Figure 4-1: Welcome Screen 9 Figure 4-2: Installing the Adapter Screen 9 Figure 4-3: Windows Installer Screen...
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Wireless-B Media Adapter Figure 5-1: Unplug the Power 18 Figure 5-2: Connection to Your TV and Stereo 19 Figure 5-3: Connection to Your TV Only 20 Figure 5-4: Connect the Power 21 Figure 5-5: Vertical Position 21 Figure 5-6: Welcome Screen 22 Figure 5-7: Windows Installer Screen 22 Figure 5-8: Installing the Adapter... Screen 23 Figure 5-12: Select Music and Pictures Folders Screen 24 Figure 5-13: Utility Congratulations 24 Figure 5-14: Media Adapter Setup 25 Figure 6-1: Main Menu Screen 26 Figure 6-2: Music Screen 26 Figure 6-3: Choose Music Screen 27 Figure 6-4: ...
Wireless-B Media Adapter Figure 5-1: Unplug the Power 18 Figure 5-2: Connection to Your TV and Stereo 19 Figure 5-3: Connection to Your TV Only 20 Figure 5-4: Connect the Power 21 Figure 5-5: Vertical Position 21 Figure 5-6: Welcome Screen 22 Figure 5-7: Windows Installer Screen 22 Figure 5-8: Installing the Adapter... Screen 23 Figure 5-12: Select Music and Pictures Folders Screen 24 Figure 5-13: Utility Congratulations 24 Figure 5-14: Media Adapter Setup 25 Figure 6-1: Main Menu Screen 26 Figure 6-2: Music Screen 26 Figure 6-3: Choose Music Screen 27 Figure 6-4: ...
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...out of the Wireless-B Media Adapter. 802.11b: an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies how data is finally freed from a common transmission medium. The Wireless-B Media Adapter sits by Wireless-B (802.11b) wireless networking, or if you browse your network. The Media Adapter supports four popular...button to your Home Entertainment Center, without running cables through your stereo system. Wireless-B Media Adapter Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you want, and let the Wireless-B Media Adapter play it through the house. You can play in full glory through the...
...out of the Wireless-B Media Adapter. 802.11b: an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies how data is finally freed from a common transmission medium. The Wireless-B Media Adapter sits by Wireless-B (802.11b) wireless networking, or if you browse your network. The Media Adapter supports four popular...button to your Home Entertainment Center, without running cables through your stereo system. Wireless-B Media Adapter Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you want, and let the Wireless-B Media Adapter play it through the house. You can play in full glory through the...
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... for setting up and using the Wireless-B Media Adapter. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Adapter's applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media Adapter and Its Remote Controller This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter and its Remote Controller. • Chapter 3: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Adapter to Your Network for Setup This...
... for setting up and using the Wireless-B Media Adapter. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Adapter's applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media Adapter and Its Remote Controller This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter and its Remote Controller. • Chapter 3: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Adapter to Your Network for Setup This...
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Wireless-B Media Adapter • Appendix E: Setting a Static IP Address on Your PC This appendix explains how to set a static IP address on your PC, if you have set a static IP address on the Adapter and you also need a static IP address set on ... the Adapter. • Appendix I: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Adapter. • Appendix J: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Adapter. • Appendix K: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources,...
Wireless-B Media Adapter • Appendix E: Setting a Static IP Address on Your PC This appendix explains how to set a static IP address on your PC, if you have set a static IP address on the Adapter and you also need a static IP address set on ... the Adapter. • Appendix I: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Adapter. • Appendix J: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Adapter. • Appendix K: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources,...
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... connection to a wired network. It flashes when data is transmitted to or received from the wireless network. Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media Adapter and Its Remote Controller Front Panel Figure 2-1: Front Panel Ethernet: an IEEE standard network protocol ... host computer. See Figure 2-1. The Ready LED flashes when the Adapter is connected to the host computer. Green. Wireless-B Media Adapter Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media Adapter and Its Remote Controller Front Panel On the Adapter's front panel, it features seven ports and two buttons, Uplink...
... connection to a wired network. It flashes when data is transmitted to or received from the wireless network. Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media Adapter and Its Remote Controller Front Panel Figure 2-1: Front Panel Ethernet: an IEEE standard network protocol ... host computer. See Figure 2-1. The Ready LED flashes when the Adapter is connected to the host computer. Green. Wireless-B Media Adapter Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media Adapter and Its Remote Controller Front Panel On the Adapter's front panel, it features seven ports and two buttons, Uplink...
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...descriptions of the remote's various buttons: Power - Here are where you will attach the antenna. Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media Adapter and Its Remote Controller Remote Controller LAN (Local Area Network): the computers and networking products that allow you to a PC, then...switch, then the Uplink button should be pushed in . Remote Controller The Adapter includes a Remote Controller, which are listed below, press the Reset button and hold it in your wireless network's name. Wireless-B Media Adapter LAN The LAN port is where you will connect the S-video cable....
...descriptions of the remote's various buttons: Power - Here are where you will attach the antenna. Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media Adapter and Its Remote Controller Remote Controller LAN (Local Area Network): the computers and networking products that allow you to a PC, then...switch, then the Uplink button should be pushed in . Remote Controller The Adapter includes a Remote Controller, which are listed below, press the Reset button and hold it in your wireless network's name. Wireless-B Media Adapter LAN The LAN port is where you will connect the S-video cable....
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Music - Pictures - For more details, refer to "Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Adapter to view the TV Setup screen. Select and arrows - Press these buttons to scroll through menus, songs, or pictures. Use these ...Stereo." Stop - Zoom in . Back - Next - This stops the song or slideshow, depending on -screen picture larger or smaller. Wireless-B Media Adapter Menu - This button goes to Know the Wireless-B Media Adapter and Its Remote Controller 6 Remote Controller Play/Pause - Figure 2-3: Remote Controller Chapter 2: Getting to the next song or picture. It ...
Music - Pictures - For more details, refer to "Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Adapter to view the TV Setup screen. Select and arrows - Press these buttons to scroll through menus, songs, or pictures. Use these ...Stereo." Stop - Zoom in . Back - Next - This stops the song or slideshow, depending on -screen picture larger or smaller. Wireless-B Media Adapter Menu - This button goes to Know the Wireless-B Media Adapter and Its Remote Controller 6 Remote Controller Play/Pause - Figure 2-3: Remote Controller Chapter 2: Getting to the next song or picture. It ...
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... computer), then proceed to "Chapter 4: Setting up the Adapter from a wireless-equipped PC unless you are secure. Power the Adapter off and back on your setup. Windows 2000 or XP Computer Wireless-B Media Adapter Figure 3-1: Example of a Connection to a Wired Computer for Setup Windows XP Computer Only Wireless-B Media Adapter Figure 3-2: Example of the cable to an Ethernet (LAN...
... computer), then proceed to "Chapter 4: Setting up the Adapter from a wireless-equipped PC unless you are secure. Power the Adapter off and back on your setup. Windows 2000 or XP Computer Wireless-B Media Adapter Figure 3-1: Example of a Connection to a Wired Computer for Setup Windows XP Computer Only Wireless-B Media Adapter Figure 3-2: Example of the cable to an Ethernet (LAN...
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...-in the previous section, "Connection to a Wired Network for Setup." Figure 3-4: Connect the Power Chapter 3: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Adapter to Your Network for Setup 8 Connection to a Wireless Network for Setup Using Windows XP Only Wireless-B Media Adapter Connection to a Wireless Network for Setup Using Windows XP Only NOTE FOR WINDOWS XP USERS: If your Windows XP computer...
...-in the previous section, "Connection to a Wired Network for Setup." Figure 3-4: Connect the Power Chapter 3: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Adapter to Your Network for Setup 8 Connection to a Wireless Network for Setup Using Windows XP Only Wireless-B Media Adapter Connection to a Wireless Network for Setup Using Windows XP Only NOTE FOR WINDOWS XP USERS: If your Windows XP computer...
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.... • Install Utility on PC button to visit the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. • Exit - If you are using your CD-ROM drive). • Setup - Click the Install Utility on PC - Wireless-B Media Adapter Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter Overview This chapter will describe the Wireless-B Media Adapter Setup Wizard, which may also be able to communicate with...
.... • Install Utility on PC button to visit the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. • Exit - If you are using your CD-ROM drive). • Setup - Click the Install Utility on PC - Wireless-B Media Adapter Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter Overview This chapter will describe the Wireless-B Media Adapter Setup Wizard, which may also be able to communicate with...
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... proceed to proceed. (This may take a few minutes.) Figure 4-3: Windows Installer Screen Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-4: Microsoft .NET Framework Screen Figure 4-5: Microsoft .NET Framework Package Screen 10 Click Yes. Wireless-B Media Adapter 4. After the PC reboots, you to reboot your PC, then you will see Figure 4-3, which will...
... proceed to proceed. (This may take a few minutes.) Figure 4-3: Windows Installer Screen Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-4: Microsoft .NET Framework Screen Figure 4-5: Microsoft .NET Framework Package Screen 10 Click Yes. Wireless-B Media Adapter 4. After the PC reboots, you to reboot your PC, then you will see Figure 4-3, which will...
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... on-screen directions. Read the License Agreement, and click Next if you can add each user's folders. Figure 4-6: License Agreement Screen Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-7: Select Music and Pictures Folders Screen 11 Note: If your host computer is configured for multiple users and you have...
... on-screen directions. Read the License Agreement, and click Next if you can add each user's folders. Figure 4-6: License Agreement Screen Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-7: Select Music and Pictures Folders Screen 11 Note: If your host computer is configured for multiple users and you have...
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... the settings for Setup Screen Chapter 4: Setting up the Adapter using a wireless-equipped computer, click Next when you are setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-9: Adapter Selection Screen 12 Wireless-B Media Adapter 9. To select the Adapter you are setting up the Adapter using a wired computer, make sure the Adapter's Ethernet LED is highlighted. This indicates that have...
... the settings for Setup Screen Chapter 4: Setting up the Adapter using a wireless-equipped computer, click Next when you are setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-9: Adapter Selection Screen 12 Wireless-B Media Adapter 9. To select the Adapter you are setting up the Adapter using a wired computer, make sure the Adapter's Ethernet LED is highlighted. This indicates that have...
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...address: a fixed address assigned to a computer or device connected to your PC. In the Subnet Mask field, enter the Subnet Mask of the Wireless-B Media Adapter." Note: If you have set a static IP address on this screen. If you will be connected to "Appendix E: Setting a Static IP Address ... the Device Name field. Enter a unique IP Address that is in Figure 4-10, choose whether the Adapter will connect the Adapter to set up the Wireless-B Media Adapter 13 Running the Setup Wizard On the screen shown in the range of IP addresses appropriate for the Network Setting, and ...
...address: a fixed address assigned to a computer or device connected to your PC. In the Subnet Mask field, enter the Subnet Mask of the Wireless-B Media Adapter." Note: If you have set a static IP address on this screen. If you will be connected to "Appendix E: Setting a Static IP Address ... the Device Name field. Enter a unique IP Address that is in Figure 4-10, choose whether the Adapter will connect the Adapter to set up the Wireless-B Media Adapter 13 Running the Setup Wizard On the screen shown in the range of IP addresses appropriate for the Network Setting, and ...
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... authentication. Select Infrastructure if you will appear, as shown in a wireless network. For Shared Key authentication, the sender and recipient use , Linksys recommends that you want the Adapter to communicate directly with a wireless PC. Select Ad-Hoc if you keep the default setting, Open ... Next button. If you are not sure about which the network broadcasts its wireless signal. This is set to a wired network via an access point. Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter 14 Running the Setup Wizard SSID: your network, Open System or Shared Key...
... authentication. Select Infrastructure if you will appear, as shown in a wireless network. For Shared Key authentication, the sender and recipient use , Linksys recommends that you want the Adapter to communicate directly with a wireless PC. Select Ad-Hoc if you keep the default setting, Open ... Next button. If you are not sure about which the network broadcasts its wireless signal. This is set to a wired network via an access point. Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter 14 Running the Setup Wizard SSID: your network, Open System or Shared Key...
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... settings on the Confirmation screen before you click the Next button. Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-14: Confirmation Screen 15 Click the Next button to continue. The Passphrase is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (You will be automatically generated after you save them (see Figure 4-14). It...
... settings on the Confirmation screen before you click the Next button. Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-14: Confirmation Screen 15 Click the Next button to continue. The Passphrase is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (You will be automatically generated after you save them (see Figure 4-14). It...