Netgear MP115 User manual

Version 1.0

November 2004

NETGEAR, Inc.

4500 Great America Parkway

Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA

User’s Manual for the

Wireless Digital Media

Player MP115

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Trademarks

NETGEAR is a trademark of Netgear, Inc.

Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media Player are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

RHAPSODY is a registered trademark of Listen.com.

Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

Statement of Conditions

In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to

make changes to the products described in this document without notice.

NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit

layout(s) described herein.

Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer

It is hereby certified that the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 has been suppressed in accordance with the

conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example,

test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the

notes in the operating instructions.

Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market

and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.

Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement

This equipment is in the second category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area

thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing

Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas.

When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference.

Read instructions for correct handling.

Customer Support

Refer to the Support Information Card that shipped with your Wireless Digital Media Player MP115.

World Wide Web

NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the universal resource locator (URL)

http://www.netgear.com. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are

required.

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SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT

1. This Software License Agreement (the “Agreement”) is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or an

entity) (“You

”) and NETGEAR, Inc. (“NETGEAR”) regarding the use of NETGEAR’s software provided with the

Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 (inside the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115, any accompanying CDs,

and any accompanying documentation; together, the “Software”). BEFORE YOU USE THIS SOFTWARE,

CAREFULLY READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU ARE NOT

AUTHORIZED TO SIGN, THEN DO NOT DOWNLOAD, INSTALL OR USE THE SOFTWARE, BECAUSE

BY DOING SO, YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE

TO ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, DO NOT DOWNLOAD, INSTALL OR USE THIS

SOFTWARE, AND DESTROY OR RETURN ALL COPIES IN YOUR POSSESSION.

2. Subject to the restrictions set forth below, NETGEAR grants You a nonexclusive, personal, nontransferable,

perpetual (subject to Section 5) license to install and use 1 copy of the provided version of the Software in object

code format, for internal and personal purposes only, on 1 computer. The Software is “in use” on a computer when

it is loaded into the temporary memory or installed into the permanent memory of a computer. The license granted

hereunder shall not be effective until You have paid all fees in full. Except for the license rights granted above,

NETGEAR and NETGEAR’s licensors retain all right, title and interest in and to the Software, including all

intellectual property rights therein. YOU MAY NOT (AND MAY NOT ALLOW A THIRD PARTY TO) (a) RENT,

LEASE, SUBLICENSE, SELL, ASSIGN, LOAN, USE FOR TIMESHARING OR SERVICE BUREAU

PURPOSES OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER THE SOFTWARE OR ANY OF YOUR RIGHTS AND

OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT; (b) reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble or attempt to

reconstruct, identify or discover any source code, underlying ideas, underlying user interface techniques or

algorithms of the Software by any means whatsoever, except to the extent the foregoing restrictions are expressly

prohibited by applicable law; (c) remove or destroy any copyright notices or other proprietary markings; (d) attempt

to circumvent any use restrictions; (e) modify or adapt the Software, merge the Software into another program or

create derivative works based on the Software; (f) use, copy or distribute the Software without NETGEAR’s written

authorization, excepting 1 copy for archival or backup purposes only; or (g) use the Software or the Wireless

Digital Media Player MP115 for commercial use. YOU MAY NOT (AND MAY NOT ALLOW A THIRD PARTY

TO) COPY, REPRODUCE, CAPTURE, STORE, RETRANSMIT, DISTRIBUTE, OR BURN TO CD (OR ANY

OTHER FORMAT) ANY COPYRIGHTED CONTENT (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MUSICAL

AND MUSIC-RELATED) THAT YOU ACCESS OR RECEIVE THROUGH USE OF THE SOFTWARE. YOU

ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY, CIVIL AND CRIMINAL, FOR ANY SUCH PROHIBITED USE OF

COPYRIGHTED CONTENT.

3. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE EFFECTIVE UPON INSTALLATION OF THE SOFTWARE AND SHALL

TERMINATE UPON THE EARLIER OF: (A) YOUR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY TERM OF THIS

AGREEMENT OR (B) RETURN, DESTRUCTION OR DELETION OF ALL COPIES OF THE SOFTWARE IN

YOUR POSSESSION. NETGEAR’s rights and your obligations shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

Upon termination of this Agreement, You shall certify in writing to NETGEAR or such NETGEAR licensor that all

copies of the Software have been destroyed or deleted from any of your computer libraries or storage devices.

4. NETGEAR warrants that the Software will perform substantially in accordance with the documentation

accompanying the Software for a period of 90 days after your initial receipt of the Software. NETGEAR’s entire

liability and your exclusive remedy for breach of this warranty shall be repair or replacement of the Software. This

limited warranty shall be void if failure of the Software has resulted from any accident, abuse, misuse or

misapplication by You. EXCEPT AS SET FORTH ABOVE, THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS”

BASIS. YOU ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SELECTION OF THE SOFTWARE TO ACHIEVE

YOUR INTENDED RESULTS AND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF, USE OF AND RESULTS OBTAINED

FROM THE SOFTWARE. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NETGEAR

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LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NONINFRINGEMENT, QUALITY,

ACCURACY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND FITNESS FOR YOUR PURPOSE WITH

RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS. THERE IS NO

WARRANTY AGAINST INTERFERENCE WITH THE ENJOYMENT OF THE SOFTWARE OR AGAINST

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INFRINGEMENT. NETGEAR DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE

SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT

ALL DEFECTS IN THE SOFTWARE WILL OR CAN BE CORRECTED.

5. In the event that a claim alleging infringement or misappropriation of an intellectual property right arises

concerning the Software, NETGEAR in its sole discretion may elect to defend or settle such claim. NETGEAR, in

the event of such claim, may also in its sole discretion, elect to terminate this Agreement and all rights to use the

Software and require the return and/or destruction of the Software, with a refund of the fees paid for use of the

Software less a reasonable allowance for use and shipping. THE FOREGOING ARE NETGEAR’S SOLE

EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATIONS, AND YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES, WITH RESPECT TO

INFRINGEMENT AND/OR MISAPPROPRIATION OF ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT.

6. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL NETGEAR OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY

CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHATSOEVER

(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF

BUSINESS INFORMATION, LOSS OF DATA OR OTHER SUCH PECUNIARY LOSS), WHETHER BASED

ON BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, PRODUCT

LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE,

EVEN IF NETGEAR AND/OR ITS LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH

DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL NETGEAR’S AND ITS LICENSORS’ AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR

DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT EXCEED THE FEES PAID BY YOU FOR THE

SOFTWARE. THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS ARE INDEPENDENT OF THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY

PROVIDED IN SECTION 6 ABOVE AND SHALL APPLY NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF SUCH

EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OR OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. THE FOREGOING EXCLUSIONS AND

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY AND DAMAGES SHALL NOT APPLY TO CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

FOR PERSONAL INJURY.

7. You may not export or re-export the Software without: (a) the prior written consent of NETGEAR, (b) complying

with applicable export control laws, including, but not limited to, restrictions and regulations of the Department of

Commerce or other United States agency or authority, and (c) obtaining any necessary permits and licenses. In any

event, You may not transfer or authorize the transfer of the Software to a prohibited territory or country or

otherwise in violation of any applicable restrictions or regulations.

8. The Software and documentation are considered “commercial computer software” and “commercial computer

software documentation,” respectively, pursuant to DFAR Section 227.7202 and FAR Section 12.212, as

applicable. Use, duplication or disclosure of the Software and documentation by the U.S. Government is subject to

the restrictions set forth in DFAR Section 227.7202 for military agencies and FAR Section 12.212 for civilian

agencies. THIS AGREEMENT IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, U.S.A.,

WITHOUT REFERENCE TO ITS CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES. THIS AGREEMENT WILL NOT BE

GOVERNED BY THE U.N. CONVENTION ON CONTRACTS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SALES OF

GOODS. ANY DISPUTE BETWEEN YOU AND NETGEAR ARISING UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL

BE SUBJECT TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.

This Agreement is the entire agreement between You and NETGEAR regarding the subject matter herein and

supersedes any other communications with respect to the Software. If any provision of this Agreement is held

invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement will continue in full force and effect. Failure to prosecute

a party’s rights with respect to a default hereunder will not constitute a waiver of the right to enforce rights with

respect to the same or any other breach.

9. Should you have any questions relating to this Agreement, or if you desire to contact NETGEAR for any reason,

please call 1-888-NETGEAR.

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Contents

Chapter 1

About This Manual

Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ................................................................1-1

How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................1-2

How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-3

Chapter 2

Introduction

Key Features ..................................................................................................................2-1

Remote Control ..............................................................................................................2-2

Front Panel .....................................................................................................................2-3

Rear Panel ......................................................................................................................2-3

Media Server Software ...................................................................................................2-4

Media Server Software Tabs ....................................................................................2-5

Package Contents ..........................................................................................................2-5

Maintenance and Support ..............................................................................................2-6

Chapter 3

Connecting Your Media Player

Verifying That Basic Requirements Are Met ...................................................................3-1

First, Install the Media Server Software ..................................................................3-2

Then, Install the MP115 Player ................................................................................3-2

Next, Select the Network and Server for the MP115 ................................................3-4

Chapter 4

Videos, Pictures, and Music

Media Formats ................................................................................................................4-1

Media Server Software ...................................................................................................4-1

Media Server Software Tabs ....................................................................................4-2

Watching Videos on Your Television ...............................................................................4-3

Searching Alphabetically with the MP115 Remote Control ............................................4-4

Viewing Pictures .............................................................................................................4-4

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Working with Music Files ................................................................................................4-5

My Music Menu ........................................................................................................4-5

Playing All .......................................................................................................................4-6

Playing Albums ...............................................................................................................4-6

Playing Songs by an Artist ..............................................................................................4-6

Playing Songs by Genre .................................................................................................4-7

Playing a Music Playlist ..................................................................................................4-7

Shuffle and Repeat .........................................................................................................4-7

Playing Music from the Internet ......................................................................................4-8

vTuner ......................................................................................................................4-8

Rhapsody .................................................................................................................4-8

Chapter 5

Settings and Maintenance

Settings ...........................................................................................................................5-1

Changing Servers ....................................................................................................5-1

IP Address ................................................................................................................5-1

Available Wireless Networks ....................................................................................5-2

Adding a New Network .............................................................................................5-2

Hidden Networks ......................................................................................................5-3

Manually Setting Wireless Configuration for Hidden Networks ......................................5-3

Specifying the Wireless Location .............................................................................5-4

Setting a Static IP Address .............................................................................................5-4

Video Settings ................................................................................................................5-4

Video Output ............................................................................................................5-5

Changing the Display ...............................................................................................5-7

Upgrading the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 .....................................................5-7

Chapter 6

Troubleshooting

No Television Display .....................................................................................................6-1

Connecting to the MP115 ...............................................................................................6-1

Physical Connectivity ......................................................................................................6-2

Ethernet Link ............................................................................................................6-2

Wireless Link ............................................................................................................6-2

IP Address ......................................................................................................................6-3

Connecting to the Server ................................................................................................6-3

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Connecting to the Rhapsody Server ...............................................................................6-4

Playing Media .................................................................................................................6-4

Firewalls .........................................................................................................................6-5

Glossary

List of Glossary Terms ...................................................................................................G-1

Appendix A

Technical Specifications .................................................................................................... A-1

Appendix B

Wireless Networking Basics

Wireless Networking Overview ...................................................................................... B-1

Infrastructure Mode ................................................................................................. B-1

Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) ................................................................ B-2

Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) ................................ B-2

Wireless Channels .................................................................................................. B-2

WEP Wireless Security .................................................................................................. B-4

WEP Authentication ................................................................................................ B-4

WEP Open System Authentication ......................................................................... B-5

WEP Shared Key Authentication ............................................................................ B-6

How to Use WEP Parameters ................................................................................. B-8

WPA Wireless Security .................................................................................................. B-8

How Does WPA Compare to WEP? ........................................................................ B-9

How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i? ........................................................ B-10

What are the Key Features of WPA Security? ...................................................... B-10

Is WPA Perfect? .................................................................................................... B-16

Product Support for WPA ...................................................................................... B-16

Index

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About This Manual 1

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Chapter 1

About This Manual

This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of this manual. This

manual provides information about using the NETGEAR Wireless Digital Media Player MP115.

See the online help for information about how to use the NETGEAR Media Server software. The

MP115 Installation Guide provides basic setup and installation instructions.

Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats

This manual provides information about using the NETGEAR Wireless Digital Media Player

MP115. For information about how to use the NETGEAR Media Server software, run the software

and click Help. See the MP115 Installation Guide for information about installing the software.

This manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills.

However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and digital audio technologies information is

provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR Web site.

This guide uses the following typographical conventions:

This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages:

This manual is written for the MP115 Player according to these specifications:

Table 1-1. Typographical Conventions

italics Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names

bold User input

Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.

Table 1-2. Manual Scope

Product Version Wireless Digital Media Player MP115

Manual Publication Date November 2004

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How to Use This Manual

The HTML version of this manual includes a variety of navigation features as well as links to PDF

versions of the full manual and individual chapters.

Figure 1-1: HTML version of this manual

1. Left pane. Use the left pane to view the Contents, Index, Search, and Favorites tabs.

To view the HTML version of the manual, you must have a version 4 or later browser with

JavaScript enabled.

2. Toolbar buttons. Use the toolbar buttons across the top to navigate, print pages, and more.

The Show in Contents button locates the current topic in the Contents tab.

Previous/Next buttons display the previous or next topic.

The PDF button links to a PDF version of the full manual.

The Print button prints the current topic. Click this button when a step-by-step procedure

is displayed to send the entire procedure to your printer. You do not have to worry about

specifying the correct range of pages.

Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site at

http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp.

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2

3

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3. Right pane. Use the right pane to view the contents of the manual. Also, each page of the

manual includes a link at the top right which links to a PDF file

containing just the currently selected chapter of the manual.

How to Print this Manual

To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs.

• Printing a “How To” Sequence of Steps in the HTML View.

Use the Print button on the upper right of the toolbar to print the currently displayed

topic. Using this button when a step-by-step procedure is displayed will send the entire

procedure to your printer--you do not have to worry about specifying the correct range of

pages.

• Printing a Chapter.

Use the link at the top right of any page.

– Click “PDF of This Chapter” link at the top right of any page in the chapter you want to

print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window.

Note: Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view

and print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe Web site at

http://www.adobe.com.

– Click the print icon in the upper left of the window.

Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save

paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.

• Printing the Full Manual.

Use the PDF button in the toolbar at the top right of the browser window.

– Click the PDF button on the upper right of the toolbar. The PDF version of the

chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window.

– Click the print icon in the upper left of the window.

Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save

paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.

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Chapter 2

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR

®

Wireless Digital Media Player MP115. The

Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 brings the media capabilities of your personal computer to

the comfortable confines of your living room. Now, all the pictures, movies, and music stored in

your computer, as well as streaming Internet radio content can be accessed right from your

television. You can opt for the convenience of current wireless networking standards or the

security and reliability of good old-fashioned wires. NETGEAR’s friendly user interface and

intuitive navigation puts all of your digital content at your fingertips.

The MP115 works with your computer in a client-server system. The MP115 is the client that lets

you browse and play media on your television. The media files are stored on your computer (the

media server) and “served” to the MP115. A network lets the two devices communicate. The

network can either be wired (using the 802.3 Ethernet standard) or wireless (using the 802.11g or

802.11b standard).

Key Features

The MP115 Player provides the following features:

• Wireless networking 802.11g or 802.11b, or wired LAN Ethernet.

• Easy Media server installation with online help.

• Simple menus displayed on your television for MP115 installation and management.

• Use the remote to browse selections displayed on your television screen and to listen to music,

watch videos, or view pictures.

• Flash memory for firmware upgrades.

Note: This manual provides information on the complete features as of the date of

publication. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/MP115.asp to find product

firmware updates for your MP115.

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Remote Control

Use the remote control to navigate menus in the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 and to

select and view pictures or videos, or listen to music on your television. When using the remote,

aim it at the logo on the right side of the MP115 front panel.

Button Description

Power Icon Power

Navigation

 Play

 Stop

 Rewind

 Previous

 Pause

 Fast forward

 Next

OK Select/Play

Home Icon Main menu

i Display media information

Vol +/– Increase or decrease volume

Page +/– Scroll up or down

arrow Mute

Music Music menu

Video Video (Movies) menu

Pics Picture menu

Settings Settings menu

0-9 Numeric entry, presets and search

Disp Sel Display Select: troubleshoot by

cycling through all eight options for

display output.

Shuffle Play the selected media in random

order

Repeat Repeat a track or the entire media

selection

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Front Panel

The front of the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 has a light that shows when it is turned on.

The digital logo on the right side shows where to aim the remote when you push buttons.

Figure 2-1: MP115 Front Panel

Rear Panel

The rear panel of the MP115 contains the connectors.

Figure 2-2: MP115 Rear Panel

Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features:

• S-Video port: This type of cable does not ship with the product, and you will need to change

the MP115 settings in order to use it.

• Component Video ports: This type of cable is not included, but the MP115 is compatible

with this cable.

Power LED

Aim the remote control here.

Component

SCART

Composite Video

Stereo Audio

S-Video

Ethernet

Power

USB

Reset

Video

(not used)

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• Composite Video and L/R Audio: This type of cable is included, and is compatible with

most televisions in the United States.

• SCART: This cable is widely used in Europe and Australia. Though this cable is not included

in the package, the MP115 is set up to be compatible with this cable.

• USB: Reserved for future use.

• Ethernet: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port for connecting the media player to a wired LAN (local

area network).

• Reset: This button resets the MP115.

• Power: The MP115 includes an internal power supply and universal power adapter.

Media Server Software

The Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 comes with Media Server software that runs on a

computer on your home network. The Media Server software is easily installed from the Resource

CD. During installation, the Media Server scans the network for media files, which are then

available for MP115 to play. After installation, it automatically starts when that computer is

powered on. You may use the Media Server to scan for additional media at any time.

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Media Server Software Tabs

The Media Server software includes detailed online help, which is not included in this manual. The

Media Server software includes five tabs:

• Media Files tab: Scan computers on the network to locate media files, which you can then

play on the MP115 Player.

• Media Import tab: Import Plugins and scan for media files, which you can then play on the

MP115 Player.

• Options tab: Specify file types to scan. Display media files.

• System tab: Manage network settings such as the Server Name. View Media Server status,

and statistics.

• Premium Services tab: Manage Internet radio.

Package Contents

The product package should contain the following items:

• Wireless Digital Media Player MP115.

• Remote control (2AA batteries included).

• Power cable, localized to country of sale.

• Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable.

• Composite Video cable and Audio cable.

• NETGEAR Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 Resource CD , including:

— This guide.

— The Installation Guide.

— Application Notes and other helpful information.

• Wireless Media Player MP115 Installation Guide.

• Warranty/Support Information card.

If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the

carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the router for repair.

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Maintenance and Support

NETGEAR offers the following features to help you maximize your use of the MP115 Player:

• Flash memory for firmware upgrades.

• Free technical support seven days a week, 24 hours a day, for 90 days from the date of

purchase.

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Chapter 3

Connecting Your Media Player

This chapter describes how to set up the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 on your local area

network (LAN).

Verifying That Basic Requirements Are Met

• Make sure that you have the following:

— A wireless (802.11b or 802.11g) or Ethernet network

— One or more computers running Windows 98SE, 2000, ME or XP

— Television set

— Broadband Internet service (recommended)

• Have your Network Name (SSID) and security settings handy.

• Firewalls can interfere with or block MP115 performance. If you are running Windows XP

Service Pack 2, then during installation the NETGEAR Wireless Digital Media Player MP115

Resource CD sets the firewall up to be compatible. If you use other firewalls, such as

ZoneAlarm, set the following ports to be open:

— UDP Ports: 1360, 1900

— TCP Ports: 1025 – 1035, 3640, 3641, 4000, 4001, 7000 – 7010, 49200 – 49210

Also see the Media Server software online Firewall topic.

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First, Install the Media Server Software

1. Power on your computer and log in as needed.

2. Insert the Resource CD into the CD drive on

the computer. The CD main page loads.

3. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps and

click Finish when done.

Note: Depending on your location,

complimentary 30-day trials for Internet radio

stations may be available for vTuner and

Rhapsody. The Resource CD automatically

installs vTuner. To use the trial for Rhapsody,

you must also select INSTALL RHAPSODY

Digital Music Service and complete that

installation.

4. Restart your computer and the NETGEAR Media Server software automatically runs. The

Media Server software icon appears on the Windows System Tray.

5. Use the Media Server software to scan your hard drive to locate your video, picture, and music

files. For more information, see “Media Server Software Tabs” on page 4-2, Chapter 4.

Note: You can use the Options tab on the Media Server to specify which types of files you

want to include, as described in the Media Server online help.

Then, Install the MP115 Player

1. Determine which type of cable your television uses:

• Video cable and Audio cable: These two cables are included, and are compatible with

most televisions in the U.S.

• SCART: This cable is often used in Europe and Australia, and is not included in the

package. However, if you have a SCART cable the MP115 will recognize it, and you can

continue to use these instructions.

• S-Video, or Component Video: These cables are not included in the package. If you use

this type of cabling you will be prompted to select video output settings when the MP115

first starts up.

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