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    ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.4GHz 802.11b Wireless-B Media Adapter WIRELESS Model No. WMA11B User Guide
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    Wireless-B Media Adapter Copyright and Trademarks Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. How to Use this Guide This User Guide ". WMA11B-UG-30912E JL
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    Connecting the Wireless-B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo 18 Overview 18 Instructions 18 Placement Options 21 Using the TV Setup 22 Chapter 6: Using the Media Navigator 26 Overview 26 Music Menus 26 Pictures Menu 29 Help 31 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 32 Common Problems and
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    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
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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:
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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
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    Wireless-B Media Adapter Figure E-1: XP Default Interface 46 Figure E-2: XP Classic Interface 46 Figure E-3: Network Connection 46 Figure E-4: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) 47 Figure E-5: IP Address 47
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    remote control and the user-friendly menus on your TV, you can browse through the digital pictures on your computer by folder, filename, or thumbnail. You can view pictures one at a time, or watch an automatically created slideshow of all the pictures in a given folder. The Media Adapter supports
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    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 chapter instructs you on
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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 your PC. • Appendix F: Windows Help This appendix describes
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    (See Figure 2-2.) Figure 2-2: Back Panel Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter. 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 that specifies how data is
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    the Adapter off and back on again. Video The Video port is where you will connect the video Wireless-B Media Adapter and Its Remote Controller Remote Controller LAN (Local Area Network): the computers and networking products that make up the network in your home or office. IP address: the address
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    Setup - As the Adapter is connecting to the TV, press this button to view the TV Setup screen. For more details, refer to "Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Adapter 2-3: Remote Controller Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media Adapter and Its Remote Controller 6 Remote Controller
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    . Proceed to "Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter." 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 a Connection to a Wirelessequipped
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    the Adapter's front panel. 5. The Wireless LED will light up. Proceed to "Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter." 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
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    the Wireless-B Media Adapter Setup Wizard, which will guide you through the installation and configuration procedure. When you run the Setup Wizard for the first time, you will be asked to install the Wireless-B Media Adapter Utility on your PC, which may also be referred to as the host computer
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    .NET Framework Package. Click Yes 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
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    screen directions. Note: If your host computer is configured for multiple users and you have access to their folders, then 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
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    is highlighted. To select the Adapter you are currently installing, click its name in the Adapters Found box. Then click the Next button. Figure 4-8: Connection for Setup Screen Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-9: Adapter Selection Screen 12
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    Static IP Address on Your PC" after you have set up the Adapter. Figure 4-10: Connection after Setup Screen Figure 4-11: Basic Settings Screen Static IP address: a fixed address assigned to a computer or device connected to a network. Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter 13 Running
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    directly to each other (peer-topeer) without the use of an access point. Infrastructure: configuration in which a wireless network is bridged to a wired network via an access point. SSID: your wireless network's name. Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter 14 Running the Setup Wizard
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    wireless network and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (You will have to enter the WEP key(s) manually on any non-Linksys wireless "0"-"9" and "A"-"F". 15. Review your settings on the Confirmation Linksys products. Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter Running the Setup
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    to add or remove folders holding music and pictures. Click About to find out the version number of the Utility. Click Exit to close the Utility. Figure 4-15: Congratulations Screen Figure 4-16: Utility Icon Figure 4-17: Select Media Folder Manager Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter
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    to restart the Utility. Click Media Folder Manager to add or remove folders holding music and pictures (see the "Media Folder Manager" section for instructions). Click Uninstall to remove the Utility from your PC. Proceed to "Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo
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    5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo Overview This chapter will explain what to do if you used the Setup Wizard to set up the Adapter and what to do if you want to set up the Adapter from your TV. If you used the Setup Wizard, then follow the instructions to disconnect
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    . Select the TV channel or input that the Adapter will use. 4. Power on your stereo, and select the stereo input that the Adapter will use. 5. Proceed to the "Connecting the Adapter to Your Network" section. Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo 19 Instructions
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    Adapter will connect to your PC through your wired network, then connect the Ethernet network cable to the Adapter's LAN port and an Ethernet (LAN) port on a wired network device, such as a router or switch. Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo 20 Instructions
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    find the Adapter on your wireless or wired network. The main menu of the Media Navigator will appear on your TV. (This may take a few seconds). If you want to set up the Adapter using your TV, proceed to the "Using the TV Setup" section. 5. Insert the batteries into the remote control, and use
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    C: Planning Your Use of the Wireless-B Media Adapter." To set up the Adapter using the TV, first you have to install the Adapter Utility on your PC. Follow the instructions in the "Installing the Adapter Utility" section. Installing the Adapter Utility 1. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into your PC's CD
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    Wireless-B Media Adapter 4. If Microsoft .NET Framework version 1.0 is not detected on your PC, then you will see Figure 5-9, which will ask you to install it. Click Next. 5. Windows 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo Using the TV Setup Figure 5-11: License Agreement Screen
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    up the Wireless-B Media Adapter." Proceed to the "Setting up the Adapter from Your TV" section. Setting up the Adapter from Your TV 1. If you haven't already done so, insert the included AAA batteries into the Remote Controller. 2. When the message, "Please Wait" or "Waiting for Host," is displayed
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    on a wireless network for greater security. Passphrase: used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption for Linksys products. Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo 25 Using the TV Setup
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    Controller. To navigate the menus of the Media Navigator, use the directional arrows on the remote. Press the Select button to make a selection. Press the Menu button to access the main menu at any time. Note: If your host computer goes into Sleep mode, then you will not be able to use the Adapter
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    or genre, your music files must be tagged with data. If you need to add or edit tags, use your media player software and refer to its documentation. All Songs Select All Songs to play every song in your shared music folder (see Figure 6-4). This is useful if you have a small collection of MP3 and
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    Wireless-B Media Adapter Now Playing The Now Playing screen, shown in Figure 6-6, shows the title, artist, and album of the song that is currently playing. You can switch songs using the Next or Back buttons on the remote. Music Options You can shuffle the playing order of selected songs and repeat
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    Wireless-B Media Adapter 4. Use the Play/Pause and Stop buttons on the remote to control music playback while you view the Now Playing menu on the TV. Use the Next and Back buttons on the remote to move between songs. Pictures Menu At any time, you can use the Pictures button on the remote to access
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    Wireless-B Media Adapter Options: change settings Press the Options button on your remote to change the slideshow settings, Shuffle Slideshow, Repeat Slideshow, and Slide Duration. Picture Options You can shuffle the order of selected images, repeat the selections
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    Wireless-B Media Adapter 2. Use the arrow and Select buttons on the remote to navigate the All Songs, Artists, Playlists, Genres, or Folders screens. 3. When you have found the song you want, press the Select button on the remote to start the music. 4. Press the Pictures button on the remote. 5.
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    Media Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless-B Media Adapter. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys
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    wireless usage of the Adapter.) Follow these instructions until your problem is solved: • Restart the Adapter. If Signal Strength is still 0%, then do the following: 1. Restart the Adapter. 2. When the message, "Please Wait," is displayed on your TV, press the Setup button on the remote. The Media
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    until your problem is solved: • The icon may be hidden. Click the arrow button of the system tray to expand it. • If you still do not see the icon, follow these instructions: 1. Click the Start button. 2. Click All Programs and Linksys Wireless-B Media Adapter. 3. Click Adapter Utility to
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    software such as Music Match, Winamp, or Windows Media Player. For more information, see "Appendix D: Creating a Playlist." I have multiple user accounts on my host computer. Can files from each user appear on the TV when I use the Adapter? Yes. Add the media folders for each user to the shared
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    Wireless-B Media Adapter Can I play music from a CD using the Adapter? Yes, if the CD contains MP3 or WMA files. You cannot play standard audio CDs through the Adapter. What is the best image file type to use for quick performance? Using the JPG file type will give you the quickest playback. What is
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    Wireless-B Media Adapter Appendix B: Wireless Security A Brief Overview Whenever data-in the form of files, emails, or messages-is transmitted over your wireless network, it is open to attacks. Wireless networking is inherently risky because it broadcasts information on radio waves. Just like
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    Wireless-B Media Adapter But even WEP has its problems. WEP's encryption algorithm is referred to as "simple", which also means "weak", because the technology that scrambles the wireless signal isn't too hard to crack for a persistent hacker. There are five common ways that hackers can break into
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    Wireless-B Media Adapter Active Attacks Hackers use Active Attacks for three purposes: 1) stealing data, 2) using your network, and 3) modifying your network so it's easier to hack could make hacking into your network even easier by changing or removing safeguards such as MAC address filters and WEP
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    Wireless-B Media Adapter examples below, your implementation and administration of network security measures is the key to maximizing wireless security. No preventative measure will guarantee network security but it will make it more difficult for someone to hack into your network. Often, hackers
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    MAC addresses Enable MAC address filtering if your wireless products allow it. MAC address filtering will allow you to provide access to only those wireless nodes with certain MAC addresses. This makes it harder for a hacker using a random MAC address or spoofing (faking) a MAC address. 7) Firewalls
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    Wireless-B Media Adapter PCs unprotected by a firewall router should at least run firewall software, and all PCs should run up-to-date antiviral software. 8) WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is often looked upon as a panacea for wireless security concerns. This is overstating WEP's ability. Again,
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    and steal your resources. WEP Encryption To enable WEP encryption for the Adapter, use the Setup Wizard. Refer to "Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter." Important: Always remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same WEP encryption method and encryption key or
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    the Wireless-B Media Adapter Overview Before you set up the Adapter, you need to decide how your Windows 2000 or XP computer will send digital music or pictures to the Adapter; you have a choice of a wireless or wired connection. This information is necessary for the proper setup and configuration
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    make sure the songs you want are in a shared media folder that the Adapter can access. Follow these instructions to create a playlist in Windows Media Player version 7 or higher: 1. Open Windows Media Player on the host computer. 2. Click Media Library. 3. Click New Playlist. 4. Enter a name for the
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    Wireless-B Media Adapter Appendix E: Setting a Static IP Address on Your PC If you need to set a static IP address on your Windows 2000 or XP computer, refer to Windows Help, or follow these instructions: 1. If your computer uses the Windows XP default interface, then click the Start button. Click
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    Wireless-B Media Adapter 3. On the General tab, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Then click the Properties button. See Figure E-4. 4. Click the radio button next to Use the following IP address. Complete the IP address and Subnet mask fields with the appropriate information. Then click the OK
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    be able to utilize wireless networking without having TCP/IP enabled. Windows Help provides complete instructions on enabling TCP/IP. Shared Resources If you wish to share printers, folders, or files over your network, Windows Help provides complete instructions on using shared resources. Network
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    digit. Boot - To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions. Bridge - A device that connects two different kinds of local networks, such as a wireless network to a wired Ethernet network. Broadband - An always-on, fast Internet connection. Browser - A browser is an application
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    Wireless-B Media Adapter Buffer - A block of memory that temporarily holds data to be worked on later the names of websites into IP addresses. Domain - A specific name for a network of computers. Download - To receive a file transmitted over a network. DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - An always-on
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    Wireless-B Media Adapter Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. Encryption - Encoding data the name associated with an e-mail address. Firewall - Security measures that protect the resources of a local network from intruders. Firmware - 1. In network devices, the
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    in wireless networking transmissions. ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet. LAN (Local Area Network) - The computers and networking products that make up the network in your home or office. MAC (Media Access Control) Address - The unique address that
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    and control protocol. Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a "program". Spread Spectrum - Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data transmission. SSID (Service Set IDentifier) - Your wireless
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    Wireless-B Media Adapter TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent. Telnet - A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs. TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol)
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    Wireless-B Media Adapter Appendix H: Specifications Standards Ports Buttons Channels LEDs 100 RJ-45 Port, Power Port, S-Video Output, Composite Video Output, RCA Audio Output Power, Uplink 11 Channels (US, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe) 14 Channels (Japan) Ready, Wireless, Ethernet 16 dBm -82 dBm @
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    Wireless-B Media Adapter Power External, 5V DC, 2.0 A Certifications FCC, CE Operating Temp. 0ºC to 60ºC (32ºF to 140ºF) Storage Temp. 0ºC to 85ºC (32ºF to 185ºF) Operating Humidity 10% to
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    Wireless-B Media Adapter Appendix I: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to the original end user purchaser ("You") that, for a period of one year, (the "Warranty Period") Your Linksys defective during the Warranty Period call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a Return
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    Wireless-B Media Adapter Appendix J: Regulatory Information FCC STATEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital used according to the instructions, may cause harmful to the product not expressly approved by Linksys could void the user's authority to
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    Wireless-B Media Adapter INDUSTRY CANADA (CANADA) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet the Canadian regulations. EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE) Linksys Group declares that the Wireless-B Media Adapter conforms to the specifications listed below, following the
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    Wireless-B Media Adapter • France F: 2.4 GHz Bande : les canaux 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457, 2462, 2467, et 2472 MHz respectivement) sont complétement libres d'utilisation en France (en utilisation
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    Wireless-B Media Adapter Chapter K: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the the Warranty Information section in this Guide.) http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) 949-261-8868 800-326-7114 [email protected] 949-261-1288 61
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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
®
Model No.
Media Adapter
Wireless-
B
WMA11B
User Guide
WIRELESS
GHz
2.4
802.11b