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Linksys WMA11B User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-B 802.11b User Guide Media Adapter WIRELESS WMA11B Model No.
  • Page 2 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 has been designed to make understanding networking with the Adapter easier than ever.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Remote Controller Front Panel Back Panel Remote Controller Chapter 3: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Adapter to Your Network for Setup7 Overview Connection to a Wired Network for Setup Connection to a Wireless Network for Setup Using Windows XP Only Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter...
  • Page 4 Wireless-B Media Adapter Appendix C: Planning Your Use of the Wireless-B Media Adapter Overview Using the Adapter as Part of Your Wireless Network Using the Adapter as Part of Your Wired Network Appendix D: Creating a Playlist Appendix E: Setting a Static IP Address on Your PC...
  • Page 5 Figure 3-3: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable Figure 3-4: Connect the Power Figure 4-1: Welcome Screen Figure 4-2: Installing the Adapter Screen Figure 4-3: Windows Installer Screen Figure 4-4: Microsoft .NET Framework Screen Figure 4-5: Microsoft .NET Framework Package Screen...
  • Page 6 Figure 5-4: Connect the Power Figure 5-5: Vertical Position Figure 5-6: Welcome Screen Figure 5-7: Windows Installer Screen Figure 5-8: Installing the Adapter Utility Screen Figure 5-9: Microsoft .NET Framework Screen Figure 5-10: Microsoft .NET Framework Package Screen Figure 5-11: License Agreement Screen...
  • Page 7 Wireless-B Media Adapter Figure E-1: XP Default Interface Figure E-2: XP Classic Interface Figure E-3: Network Connection Figure E-4: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Figure E-5: IP Address...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1: Introduction

    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...

  • Page 9: What's In This Guide

    • 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.
  • Page 10 • 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. Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this Guide?

  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Getting To Know The Wireless-B Media Adapter And Its Remote Controller

    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.

  • Page 12: Remote Controller

    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.

  • Page 13: Figure 2-3: Remote Controller

    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.”...

  • Page 14: Chapter 3: Connecting The Wireless-B Media Adapter To Your Network For Setup7 Overview

    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.

  • Page 15: Connection To A Wireless Network For Setup Using Windows Xp Only

    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.

  • Page 16: Chapter 4: Setting Up The Wireless-B Media Adapter

    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.”...

  • Page 17: Figure 4-3: Windows Installer Screen

    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.) Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-3: Windows Installer Screen Figure 4-4: Microsoft .NET Framework...

  • Page 18: 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. Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-6: License Agreement Screen...

  • Page 19: Figure 4-8: Connection For Setup Screen

    Wireless-B Media Adapter 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.

  • Page 20: Figure 4-10: Connection After Setup Screen

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

  • Page 21: Figure 4-12: Basic Wireless Settings Screen

    Wireless-B Media Adapter 13. If you will connect the Adapter to your PC or router using an Ethernet network cable AFTER configuration, then go to step 15. If you will connect the Adapter to your PC or router wirelessly AFTER configuration, then the Basic Wireless Settings screen will appear, as shown in Figure 4-12.

  • Page 22: Figure 4-13: Wireless Security Settings Screen

    Next button. The Passphrase is case-sensitive and should have 16 alphanumeric characters or fewer. It must match the passphrase of your 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 products.) KEY #1 - If you are using 64-bit WEP encryption, then the key must consist of exactly 10 hexadecimal characters.

  • Page 23: Using The Adapter Utility

    To use the Adapter, the Utility must be running on your computer. If you close the Utility, then the Adapter will not work. If you need to re-start the Utility, click the Start button. Click All Programs and Linksys Wireless-B Media Adapter.

  • Page 24: Figure 4-18: Media Folder Manager

    3. When you are finished, click the OK button. Using the Start Menu To access the Utility, click the Start button. Click All Programs and Linksys Wireless-B Media Adapter. You will see three choices: Adapter Utility, Media Folder Manager, and Uninstall (see Figure 4-20). Click Adapter Utility to restart the Utility.

  • Page 25: Chapter 5: Connecting The Wireless-B Media Adapter To Your Tv And Stereo

    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 the Adapter from your network, connect the Adapter to your TV (and stereo, if you have one), and re-connect the Adapter to your network.

  • Page 26: Figure 5-2: Connection To Your Tv And Stereo

    Note: If your TV and stereo are located far apart from each other, you may have to use a separate RCA cable for the audio connections described in step 2. 2. Connect the red and white connectors of the RCA cable to the Adapter’s Left and Right ports and the stereo’s AUDIO IN ports.

  • Page 27: Figure 5-3: Connection To Your Tv Only

    If your TV does NOT have an S-video input, the connect the yellow connectors of the RCA cable to the Adapter’s Video port and the TV’s VIDEO IN port. 2. Connect the red and white connectors of the RCA cable to the Adapter’s Left and Right ports and the TV’s AUDIO IN ports.

  • Page 28: Placement Options

    To protect the cables attached to the Adapter’s back panel, snap the included cable hood into place. The dark gray section of the cable hood faces away from the antenna. There are two ways to place the Adapter. The first way is to place the Adapter horizontally on a surface, so it sits on four small rubber feet.

  • Page 29: Using The Tv Setup

    AFTER you have configured it. For more information, refer to “Appendix 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.

  • Page 30: Figure 5-9: Microsoft .Net Framework Screen

    (This may take a few minutes.) 6. Read the License Agreement shown in Figure 5-11, and click Next if you accept the Agreement. Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo Using the TV Setup Figure 5-9: Microsoft .NET Framework Screen Figure 5-10: Microsoft .NET Framework...

  • Page 31: Figure 5-12: Select Music And Pictures Folders Screen

    Enter key, and press the Select button on the remote. • IP Settings - If the Adapter needs a static IP address, then select Fixed IP and press the Select button. If the Adapter will be assigned an IP address automatically by a router or other DHCP server, then select DHCP Client, and press the Select button.

  • Page 32: Figure 5-14: Media Adapter Setup

    WEP key. Then click the on-screen Enter key, and a WEP key will then be automatically generated. The Passphrase is case-sensitive and should have 16 alphanumeric characters or fewer. It must match the passphrase of your wireless network and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only.

  • Page 33: Chapter 6: Using The Media Navigator

    • Choose Pictures • Start a Slideshow • Start a Slideshow with Music After you have set up the Adapter and connected it to your TV and stereo, the main menu will appear (see Figure 6-1). It has three choices: • Music •...

  • Page 34: Figure 6-3: Choose Music Screen

    The Adapter can play lists with either of these two extensions, .M3U and .ASX. After you create a playlist, place it in the shared music folder. See “Appendix D: Creating a Playlist” for more information.

  • Page 35: Figure 6-6: Now Playing Screen

    Note: If you select Shuffle, the list that appears on the TV does not change; however, the songs will play in a random sequence. Repeat This option plays the selected songs repeatedly until you change the selection or until you stop the Adapter. Back Select Back to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 36: Pictures Menu

    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.

  • Page 37: Figure 6-11: Picture Options Screen

    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 so that the slideshow continues until you stop it, and change the length of time each slide appears during a slideshow.

  • Page 38: Help

    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.

  • Page 39: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    • Reboot your PC. • Make sure the Adapter Utility’s icon appears in the system tray of your PC’s taskbar. If you do not see the icon, go to “Problem #8: I don’t see the Utility’s icon in the system tray of my PC’s taskbar. What should I do?”...
  • Page 40 Media Adapter Setup screen will appear. 3. Make sure the Adapter’s settings match your network’s settings. For more information, refer to the “Using the TV Setup” section of “Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo.”...

  • Page 41: Frequently Asked Questions

    If you are using wireless-equipped computers to create an ad-hoc network, restart them now. 3. Restart the Adapter. 8. I don’t see the Adapter Utility’s icon in the system tray of my PC’s taskbar. What should I do? Follow these instructions until your problem is solved: •...
  • Page 42 Why are the songs playing in a different order than what I see on the TV menu? If you select the Shuffle option for a playlist, the Adapter shuffles the songs as it plays them. However, the playlist that appears on the TV menu does not reflect the shuffle. Instead, it continues to show the original playlist order.
  • Page 43 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.

  • Page 44: Appendix B: Wireless Security

    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 signals from your cellular or cordless phone can be intercepted, signals from your wireless network can also be compromised.
  • Page 45 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 your network and steal your bandwidth as well as your data.
  • Page 46 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 in the next time. In an Active Attack, the hacker has gained access to all of your network settings (SSID, WEP keys, etc.) and is in your network.
  • Page 47 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 are looking for an easy target. Making your network less attractive to hackers, by making it harder for them to get in, will make them look elsewhere.
  • Page 48 So don't broadcast the SSID. A default SSID is set on your wireless devices by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is “linksys”.) Hackers know these defaults and can check these against your network. Change your SSID to something unique and not something related to your company or the networking products you use.
  • Page 49 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.
  • Page 50 WEP Encryption To enable WEP encryption for the Adapter, use the Setup Wizard. Refer to “Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter.”...

  • Page 51: Appendix C: Planning Your Use Of The Wireless-B Media Adapter Overview

    If your wireless-equipped, Windows 2000 or XP computer connects directly to the Adapter, or it connects via an access point or wireless router (see Figure C-1), then the Adapter is part of your wireless network. If any part of the connection to the Adapter is wireless, then the overall connection will be considered wireless. The computer that sends the Adapter pictures and music is also referred to as the host computer.

  • Page 52: Appendix D: Creating A Playlist

    Appendix D: Creating a Playlist A playlist tells the Adapter to play your music files in a specific sequence. You can use a playlist with either of these file extensions, .M3U and .ASX. You can use any software that exports a playlist with one of these two extensions.

  • Page 53: Appendix E: Setting A Static Ip Address On Your Pc

    If your computer uses Windows 2000, then click the Start button. Click Settings and then Network and Dial-up Connections. 2. Right-click the network connection you are using to communicate with the Adapter. Then click Properties. See Figure E-3. Appendix E: Setting a Static IP Address on Your PC...

  • Page 54: Figure E-4: Internet Protocol (Tcp/Ip)

    Wireless-B Media Adapter 3. On the General tab, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Then click the Properties button. See Figure E-4. Figure E-4: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) 4. Click the radio button next to Use the following IP address. Complete the IP address and Subnet mask fields with the appropriate information.

  • Page 55: Appendix F: Windows Help

    Wireless-B Media Adapter Appendix F: Windows Help All wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix.

  • Page 56: Appendix G: Glossary

    Also used to expand the range of a wireless network. Adapter - This is a device that adds network functionality to your PC. Ad-hoc - A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other (peer-to-peer) without the use of an access point.
  • Page 57 Wireless-B Media Adapter Buffer - A block of memory that temporarily holds data to be worked on later when a device is currently too busy to accept the data. Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet.
  • Page 58 Wireless-B Media Adapter Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. Encryption - Encoding data to prevent it from being read by unauthorized people. Ethernet - An IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium.
  • Page 59 POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) - A standard protocol used to retrieve e-mail stored on a mail server. Port - 1. The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in a cable or an adapter. 2.
  • Page 60 Wireless-B Media Adapter PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - A type of broadband connection that provides authentication (username and password) in addition to data transport. PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) - A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network.
  • Page 61 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) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that uses UDP and has no directory or password capability.

  • Page 62: Appendix H: Specifications

    Wireless-B Media Adapter Appendix H: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u Ports 1 10/100 RJ-45 Port, Power Port, S-Video Output, Composite Video Output, RCA Audio Output Buttons Power, Uplink Channels 11 Channels (US, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe) 14 Channels (Japan)
  • Page 63 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 85%, Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90%, Non-Condensing...

  • Page 64: Appendix I: Warranty Information

    Linksys product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys's entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates.

  • Page 65: Appendix J: Regulatory Information

    • Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver's • Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance FCC Caution: Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by Linksys could void the user’s authority to operate the device.
  • Page 66 • Linksys Group vakuuttaa täten että Wireless-B Media Adapter tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien näiden direktiivien muiden ehtojen mukainen. • Linksys Group déclare que la Wireless-B Media Adapter est conforme aux conditions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives à la directive 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 67 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 intérieur). Pour ce qui est des autres canaux, ils peuvent être soumis à...

  • Page 68: Appendix K: Contact Information

    Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you want to know more about networking with Linksys products? Give our advice line a call at: Or fax your request in to: If you experience problems with any Linksys product,...

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