Linksys WMLS11B User Guide - Page 12

Remote Controller, Crossover, Ethernet, Digital Output, CH Output, Reset, Power, Playlist, Favorites

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Wireless-B Media Link for Music Crossover The Crossover (X-II) switch is used only when the Media Link is connected to a wired network device. If the Media Link is connected to a PC, then the switch should be in the Crossover (X) position. If the Media Link is connected to a router or switch, then the switch should be in the Parallel (II) position. Ethernet The Ethernet port is where you will connect the Ethernet network cable. Digital Output The Digital Output port is where you will connect the optical cable. 2 CH Output The 2 CH Output ports are where you will connect the left and right RCA audio cables. Reset The Reset button is what you will push if you need to reset the Media Link. NOTE: When you want to reset the Media Link to its factory default settings, which are listed below, press the Reset button and hold it in for five seconds. • TCP/IP setting: DHCP • mode setting: infrastructure • SSID: any • WEP encryption setting: disabled Remote Controller The Media Link includes a Remote Controller, a convenient way to control the Media LInk. Use it to navigate through the menus and make selections on the front panel LCD screen. Before using the Remote Controller, insert the included AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Make sure you align the batteries according to the compartment's diagram. Here are descriptions of the remote's various buttons: Power This turns the Media Link on or off. Menu It displays the main menu. Playlist This displays the Playlist menu. Favorites It displays the Favorites menu. Browse It displays the Browse menu. Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media Link for Music or the Wireless-B Music System TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol): a set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network. Infrastructure: a wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. SSID: your wireless network's name. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): a method of encrypting data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security. Figure 2-3: Remote Controller 5

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Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media Link for Music or the Wireless-B Music Sys-
tem
Wireless-B Media Link for Music
Crossover
The
Crossover
(X-II) switch is used only when the Media Link is connected to a wired network
device. If the Media Link is connected to a PC, then the switch should be in the Crossover (X)
position. If the Media Link is connected to a router or switch, then the switch should be in the
Parallel (II) position.
Ethernet
The
Ethernet
port is where you will connect the Ethernet network cable.
Digital Output
The
Digital Output
port is where you will connect the optical cable.
2 CH Output
The
2 CH Output
ports are where you will connect the left and right RCA audio cables.
Reset
The
Reset
button is what you will push if you need to reset the Media Link.
Remote Controller
The Media Link includes a Remote Controller, a convenient way to control the Media LInk. Use it to navigate
through the menus and make selections on the front panel LCD screen.
Before using the Remote Controller, insert the included AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Make sure
you align the batteries according to the compartment’s diagram.
Here are descriptions of the remote’s various buttons:
Power
This turns the Media Link on or off.
Menu
It displays the main menu.
Playlist
This displays the Playlist menu.
Favorites
It displays the Favorites menu.
Browse
It displays the Browse menu.
NOTE:
When you want to reset the Media Link to its factory default settings, which are listed below,
press the
Reset
button and hold it in for five seconds.
TCP/IP setting: DHCP
mode setting: infrastructure
SSID: any
WEP encryption setting: disabled
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/
Internet Protocol)
: a set of instructions PCs
use to communicate over a network.
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy):
a method of
encrypting data transmitted on a wireless
network for greater security.
SSID:
your wireless network’s name.
Infrastructure:
a wireless network that is bridged
to a wired network via an access point.
Figure 2-3: Remote Controller