Cisco Systems WMA11B User manual

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Model No.

Media Adapter

Wireless-B

WMA11B

User Guide

WIRELESS

GHz

2.4

802.11b

Wireless-B Media Adapter

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction 1

Welcome 1

What’s in this Guide? 2

Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media Adapter and Its

Remote Controller 4

Front Panel 4

Back Panel 4

Remote Controller 5

Chapter 3: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Adapter to 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 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 Solutions 32

Frequently Asked Questions 34

Appendix B: Wireless Security 37

A Brief Overview 37

What Are The Risks? 37

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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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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 10

Figure 4-4: Microsoft .NET Framework Screen 10

Figure 4-5: Microsoft .NET Framework Package Screen 10

Figure 4-6: License Agreement Screen 11

Figure 4-7: Select Music and Pictures Folders Screen 11

Figure 4-8: Connection for Setup Screen 12

Figure 4-9: Adapter Selection Screen 12

Figure 4-10: Connection after Setup Screen 13

Figure 4-11: Basic Settings Screen 13

Figure 4-12: Basic Wireless Settings Screen 14

Figure 4-13: Wireless Security Settings Screen 15

Figure 4-14: Confirmation Screen 15

Figure 4-15: Congratulations Screen 16

Figure 4-16: Utility Icon 16

Figure 4-17: Select Media Folder Manager 16

Figure 4-18: Media Folder Manager 17

Figure 4-19: Browse for Folder 17

Figure 4-20: Start Menu 17

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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 Utility Screen 22

Figure 5-9: Microsoft .NET Framework Screen 23

Figure 5-10: Microsoft .NET Framework Package Screen 23

Figure 5-11: License Agreement 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: All Songs Screen 27

Figure 6-5: Choose Artists Screen 27

Figure 6-6: Now Playing Screen 28

Figure 6-7: Music Options Screen 28

Figure 6-8: Pictures Screen 29

Figure 6-9: Choose Pictures Screen 29

Figure 6-10: Now Showing Screen 29

Figure 6-11: Picture Options Screen 30

Figure 6-12: Help Screen 31

Figure 6-13: Music Help Screen 31

Figure B-1: Warchalking 37

Figure C-1: Example of a Wireless Network 44

Figure C-2: Example of a Wired Network 44

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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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Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Wireless-B Media Adapter. This Media Adapter lets you bring the digital pictures and

music stored on your computer to your Home Entertainment Center, without running cables through the house.

Using a wireless connection, the Media Adapter displays your digital photographs on the TV for the whole family

to enjoy. And your digital music collection is finally freed from those little computer speakers and can play in full

glory through your stereo system.

How does the Media Adapter do all of this? The Wireless-B Media Adapter sits by your home stereo and television

and connects to them using standard consumer electronics cables. Then it connects to your home network by

Wireless-B (802.11b) wireless networking, or if you prefer, it can be connected via standard 10/100 Ethernet

cabling. Using the included 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 four popular

picture formats: JPG, GIF, TIF and BMP. Use the remote control’s Zoom button to get a close-up of the details in

your pictures.

You can also use the remote to browse your MP3 or WMA formatted music collection by title, artist, genre, folder,

or playlist. Choose the music you want, and let the Wireless-B Media Adapter play it through your stereo system.

You can even let music play in the background while you browse your pictures.

Use the instructions in this Guide to help you integrate the Media Adapter into your network. These instructions

should be all you need to get the most out of the Wireless-B Media Adapter.

Ethernet: an IEEE standard network

protocol that specifies how data is

placed on and retrieved from a

common transmission medium.

802.11b: an IEEE wireless networking

standard that specifies a maximum

data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an

operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

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Chapter 1: Introduction

What’s in this Guide?

Wireless-B Media Adapter

What’s in this Guide?

This user guide covers the steps 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 chapter instructs you on how to connect the Adapter to your network before you run the Setup Wizard.

• Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter

This chapter instructs you on how to use the Setup Wizard for setup and configuration of the Adapter. It also

explains how to use the Wireless-B Media Adapter Utility on your PC, so you can send pictures and music files

to the Adapter.

• Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo

This chapter explains how to connect the Adapter to your TV and stereo system. If you prefer to set up the

Adapter from your TV, without using a computer, then refer to this chapter.

• Chapter 6: Using the Media Navigator

This chapter describes the menus of the Media Navigator, which lets you easily select pictures to show and

music to play.

• Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding

installation and use of the Adapter.

• Appendix B: Wireless Security

This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help

protect your wireless network.

• Appendix C: Planning Your Use of the Wireless-B Media Adapter

This appendix explains how you can integrate the Wireless-B Media Adapter into your network.

• Appendix D: Creating a Playlist

This appendix instructs you on how to create a playlist for your music selections, if you want to listen to the

songs in a specific sequence.

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• 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 how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing

the TCP/IP protocol.

• Appendix G: Glossary

This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.

• Appendix H: Specifications

This appendix provides the technical specifications for 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, including Technical Support.

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Front Panel

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Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media Adapter and

Its Remote Controller

Front Panel

On the Adapter’s front panel, it has three LEDs to let you know how the Adapter is functioning. There is also a

Power button. See Figure 2-1.

Ready Green. The Ready LED flashes when the Adapter is establishing a connection to the host

computer. It stops flashing and stays lit when the Adapter is connected to the host computer.

Wireless Green. The Wireless LED lights up when there is a connection to a wireless network. It flashes

when data is transmitted to or received from the wireless network.

Ethernet Green. The Ethernet LED lights up when there is a connection to a wired network. It flashes

when data is transmitted to or received from the wired network.

(Power) The Power button allows you to power on and off the Adapter.

Back Panel

On the Adapter’s back panel, it features seven ports and two buttons, Uplink and Reset. (See Figure 2-2.)

Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter.

Figure 2-1: Front Panel

Figure 2-2: Back Panel

Ethernet: an IEEE standard network protocol

that specifies how data is placed on and

retrieved from a common transmission.

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LAN The LAN port is where you will connect the Ethernet network cable.

Uplink The Uplink button is used only when the Adapter is connected to a wired network device. If

the Adapter is connected to a PC, then the Uplink button should be pushed in. If the Adapter is

connected to a switch, then the Uplink button should NOT be pushed in. If necessary, push the

Uplink button, and then power the Adapter off and back on again.

Video The Video port is where you will connect the video cable.

Left and Right The Left and Right ports are where you will connect the left and right audio cables.

S-Video The S-Video port is where you will connect the S-video cable.

Reset The Reset button is what you will push if you need to reset the Adapter.

(Antenna) The Antenna port is where you will attach the antenna.

Remote Controller

The Adapter includes a Remote Controller, which features several buttons that allow you to control the Media

Navigator. Use the remote to move through the Navigator’s Music, Pictures, or Help menus on your TV.

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 Adapter on or off.

LAN (Local Area Network): the computers

and networking products that make up the

network in your home or office.

Note: When you want to reset the Adapter to its factory default settings, which are listed below,

press the Reset button and hold it in for 10 seconds.

• IP address: 192.168.1.230

• mode: ad-hoc

• SSID: linksys_wma11b

• channel: 6

• WEP encryption: disabled

IP address: the address used to identify a

computer or device on 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.

Ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices

communicating directly to each other (peer-to-

peer) without the use of an access point.

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Menu - It displays the main menu.

Music - This displays the Music menu.

Pictures - It displays the Pictures menu.

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 to Your TV and Stereo.”

Select and arrows - Use the Select button to make a selection, like the Enter key on your computer’s keyboard.

Use the arrow keys to move through menus, songs, or pictures.

Page up and down - Use these buttons to scroll through lists of songs or pictures.

Volume up and down - Press these buttons to control the volume.

Zoom in and out - Use these buttons to make the on-screen picture larger or smaller.

Previous - Press this button to return to the previous screen.

Options - This displays the Music Options menu or the Picture Options menu.

Back - It goes back to the previous song or picture.

Next - This button goes to the next song or picture.

Play/Pause - It plays or pauses the song or slideshow.

Stop - This stops the song or slideshow, depending on which menu you are in.

Figure 2-3: Remote Controller

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Chapter 3: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Adapter to Your Network for Setup

Overview

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Chapter 3: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Adapter to Your

Network for Setup

Overview

Connect the Adapter to a network or computer (see Figures 3-1 and 3-2), and then proceed to the appropriate

section for your setup. It is strongly recommended that you connect the Adapter to a wired network for setup.

If you want to set up the Adapter directly from your TV (without using your computer), then proceed to “Chapter 4:

Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter.”

Connection to a Wired Network for Setup

1. Attach the antenna to the Adapter.

2. Connect the included Ethernet network cable to an Ethernet (LAN) port on your PC, router, or switch.

3. Connect the other end of the cable to the LAN port on the Adapter (see Figure 3-3).

4. Connect the included power adapter to the Power port on the Adapter (see Figure 3-4).

5. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet.

6. Press the Adapter’s power button, which is located on the Adapter’s front panel.

7. The Ethernet LED will light up. If it does not, then push the Uplink button on the Adapter’s back panel. Power

the Adapter off and back on again. Make sure the cable connections are secure.

Proceed to “Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter.”

Figure 3-2: Example of a Connection to a Wireless-

equipped Computer for Setup

Figure 3-1: Example of a Connection to a Wired

Computer for Setup

Figure 3-3: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable

Windows XP

Computer Only

Windows 2000

or XP Computer

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Adapter

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Adapter

NOTE FOR WINDOWS 2000 USERS: You must connect the Adapter to a wired network for setup.

You cannot set up the Adapter from a wireless-equipped PC unless you are running Windows XP.

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Connection to a Wireless Network for Setup Using Windows XP Only

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Connection to a Wireless Network for Setup Using Windows XP Only

1. Attach the antenna to the Adapter.

2. Connect the included power adapter to the Power port of the Antenna. See Figure 3-4.

3. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet.

4. Press the Adapter’s power button, which is located on 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

NOTE FOR WINDOWS XP USERS: If your Windows XP computer is NOT using Windows XP’s built-in

wireless network configuration feature (also known as Wireless Zero Configuration), you must

connect the Adapter via an Ethernet network cable using the instructions in the previous section,

“Connection to a Wired Network for Setup.” Once the Adapter is configured, you can disconnect the

Adapter from the wired network and use it via your wireless network.

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Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter

Overview

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Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter

Overview

This chapter will describe 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. You

must install the Adapter Utility so your PC can send music and pictures to the TV and stereo via the Adapter.

If you want to set up the Adapter using your TV (without running the Setup Wizard on a PC), then go to “Chapter 5:

Connecitng the Wireless-B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo.”

Running the Setup Wizard

1. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into your PC’s CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard should run automatically, and Figure

4-1 should appear. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the field that appears, enter

D:\setup.exe (where “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).

• Setup - Click the Setup button to begin the installation process.

• Install Utility on PC - Click the Install Utility on PC button to install the Adapter’s Utility on your PC.

• User Guide - Click the User Guide button to open the PDF file of this User Guide.

• LINKSYS Web - Click the LINKSYS Web button to visit the Linksys website, www.linksys.com.

• Exit - Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard.

2. To install the Adapter, click the Setup button on the Welcome screen.

3. The screen shown in Figure 4-2 will appear. If you are using the Adapter for the first time, click Install to install

the Adapter Utility on your PC. (This Utility will enable your PC to send digital pictures and music files to the

Adapter.) If you have already installed the Adapter Utility on your PC, click Skip and proceed to step 9.

Figure 4-2: Installing the Adapter Screen

Figure 4-1: Welcome Screen

Note: Before you can use the Adapter, you must install the Adapter Utility on your Windows 2000 or

XP PC, so your PC will be able to communicate with the Adapter.

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Running the Setup Wizard

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4. If the latest Windows Installer components are not detected on your PC, then you will see Figure 4-3, which

will ask you to update them. Click Next.

After these components are updated, you will be asked to reboot your PC. Click Yes. After the PC reboots, you

will be returned to the screen shown in Figure 4-2. Click Install and proceed to step 5.

5. If Microsoft .NET Framework version 1.0 is not detected on your PC, then you will see Figure 4-4, which will

ask you to install it. Click Next.

6. Windows will ask you if you want to install the Microsoft .NET Framework Package. Click Yes to proceed.

(This may take a few minutes.)

Figure 4-4: Microsoft .NET Framework

Screen

Figure 4-3: Windows Installer Screen

Figure 4-5: Microsoft .NET Framework

Package Screen

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7. Read the License Agreement, and click Next if you accept the Agreement.

8. The Select Music and Picture Folders screen will appear. To use the music and pictures held in the default

folders, click Next. To use a different folder, click Add and follow the on-screen directions.

Figure 4-6: License Agreement Screen

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 4-7: Select Music and Pictures

Folders Screen

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9. If you are setting up the Adapter using a wireless-equipped computer, click Next when you see the screen

shown in Figure 4-8. If you are setting up the Adapter using a wired computer, make sure the Adapter’s

Ethernet LED is solidly lit. This indicates that the Adapter is properly connected to your wired network. Then

click the Next button to continue.

10. The screen shown in Figure 4-9 displays a list of Wireless-B Media Adapters that have been found on your

network, along with the settings for the Adapter whose name 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

Figure 4-9: Adapter Selection Screen

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11. On the screen shown in Figure 4-10, choose whether the Adapter will be connected to your wireless or wired

network AFTER you have configured it.

If you will connect the Adapter to your PC or router wirelessly, then click the Yes button for the Wireless

network choice.

If you will connect the Adapter to your PC or router using an Ethernet network cable, then click the Yes button

for the Wired network choice.

Click the Next button.

12. On the Basic Settings screen, shown in Figure 4-11, enter a unique name for the Adapter in the Device Name

field.

If you network has a router or other DHCP server, select Automatically for the Network Setting, and click the

Next button.

If the Adapter requires a static IP address, select Static IP for the Network Setting. Enter a unique IP Address

that is in the range of IP addresses appropriate for your network. In the Subnet Mask field, enter the Subnet

Mask of your network; all devices on your network must use the same Subnet Mask. You must specify an IP

Address and Subnet Mask for the Adapter on this screen. Then click the Next button.

Static IP address: a fixed address assigned to

a computer or device connected to a network.

Figure 4-11: Basic Settings Screen

Figure 4-10: Connection after Setup Screen

Note: For more information, refer to “Appendix C: Planning Your Use of the Wireless-B Media

Adapter.”

Note: If you set a static IP address on the Adapter, then you may also need to set a static IP address

on your PC. For instructions, go to “Appendix E: Setting a Static IP Address on Your PC” after you

have set up the Adapter.

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