Linksys DMC250 User Guide - Page 49
Static IP, Details, Select Network, Shared, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Discovery, Advanced, Dynamic IP
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Wireless Home Audio •• Static IP Selecting Static IP will prompt you to enter the IP address. To enter the IP address using the remote control, remove the existing address by using the left arrow on the 5-Way button. Numbers can be entered manually using the keypad or arrow up and down on the Navigation Halo to scroll through the number selections. To move to the next digit, use the right arrow on the Navigation Halo. To enter a dot (.) or period in the IP address, press the zero (0) button twice. Details This option displays the current network connection settings including the wireless network name, wireless security type, DHCP status, IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS information. Wireless Select Network Use this option to select a wireless network name (also known as an SSID) from the list of available networks or manually enter a wireless network name by selecting Enter Network Name. To manually enter the name, use the alphanumeric keypad on the remote control to select the appropriate characters or use the up and down arrows on the Navigation Halo to scroll through the list of characters. To enter the next character, use the right arrow on the Navigation Halo. NOTE: The wireless network name is case‑sensitive. Capital letters can be found immediately after the group of lowercase letters. Once the wireless network name has been selected, a screen will appear asking for the wireless security mode utilized on the network. •• Open If your network doesn't have wireless security enabled, the open option should be selected. NOTE: It is recommended that you use wireless security on your network to help safeguard your personal information. Wireless security is typically configured on your router. Refer to the documentation included with your router for details on enabling wireless security. •• Shared If your network uses WEP security, select this option and enter in WEP key number 1. Enter the appropriate number of hexadecimal characters ("0" to "9" and "A" to "F"). For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. For 128‑bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. •• WPA Select TKIP or AES and enter the network's Passphrase (also called a pre-shared key) of 8-63 characters. Director/Wireless-N Music Player with Integrated Amplifier Using Your Director •• WP2 Select TKIP or AES and enter the network's Passphrase (also called a pre-shared key) of 8-63 characters. •• Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Discovery This option is used to connect to your router using theWi-Fi Protected Setup™ button on the Wireless Home Audio Director and the Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button on your router. •• Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Pin Setting Select this option to enter the Wireless Home Audio Director's PIN number on the router. Advanced This option is used for IP configuration. A dynamic or static IP address can be selected here. •• Dynamic IP The dynamic IP option should be selected if your router or network connection automatically provides an IP address to devices on the network. Once this option is selected, the Details screen can be used to verify that an IP address has been obtained. •• Static IP Selecting Static IP will prompt you to enter the IP address. To enter the IP address using the remote control, remove the existing address by using the left arrow on the 5-Way button. Numbers can be manually entered using the keypad or arrow up and down on the Navigation Halo to scroll through the number selections. To move to the next digit, use the right arrow on the Navigation Halo. To enter a dot (.) or period in the IP address, press the zero (0) button twice. Details This option displays the current network connection settings including the wireless network name, wireless security type, DHCP status, IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS information. Zones and Libraries Rename Zone This option is used to rename a device with a name that will allow you to know where it is located in your home. This makes it much easier to select which areas to play music to or link. 42