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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
2.4
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Wireless-G
802.11g
Music Bridge

User Guide

WIRELESS
WMB54G
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G 802.11g Music Bridge User Guide WIRELESS WMB54G Model No.
  • Page 2 Wireless-G Music Bridge Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wireless-G Music Bridge Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless Music Bridge The Back Panel The Front Panel Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Music Bridge Overview Connecting to Portable Audio Speakers...
  • Page 4 Wireless-G Music Bridge Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Appendix D: Windows Help Appendix E: Glossary Appendix F: Specifications Appendix G: Warranty Information Appendix H: Regulatory Information Appendix I: Contact Information...
  • Page 5 Wireless-G Music Bridge List of Figures Figure 2-1: Back Panel Figure 2-2: Front Panel Figure 3-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Figure 3-2: License Agreement Figure 3-3: Connecting the PC Figure 3-4: Connecting the PC to the Bridge Figure 3-5: Connecting the Power Figure 3-6: LED Status Figure 3-7: Select the Bridge Figure 3-8: Login...
  • Page 6 Wireless-G Music Bridge Figure 4-2: Portable Audio Speaker Connection Figure 4-3: RCA Cable Figure 4-4: RCA Cable Connection Figure 4-5: Optical Digital Cable Figure 4-6: Optical Digital Cable Connection Figure 4-7: Digital Coaxial Cable Figure 4-8: Digital Coaxial Cable Connection Figure 5-1: Utility Icon Figure 5-2: Status Tab Figure 5-3: Equalizer Tab...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    How does the Music Bridge do all of this? The Linksys Wireless-G Music Bridge lets you bring the digital music streaming to or stored on your computer to your Home Entertainment Center without running cables through the house.

  • Page 8: What's In This Guide

    Wireless-G Music Bridge What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Music Bridge. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Adapter’s applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Music Bridge This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter.
  • Page 9 Wireless-G Music Bridge • Appendix G: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Adapter’s regulatory information. • Appendix H: 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 10: Chapter 2: Getting To Know The Wireless Music Bridge

    Wireless-G Music Bridge Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless Music Bridge The Back Panel The Bridge's ports, where all cables are connected, are located on the back panel. Figure 2-1: Back Panel Audio Out L/R The Audio Out (Left and Right) ports connect to the Audio In (Left and Right) ports of your audio receiver.

  • Page 11: The Front Panel

    Blue. The Wireless LED lights whenever there is a successful wireless connection. With these, and many other, Linksys products, your options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website www.linksys.com for more information about products that work with the Music Bridge.

  • Page 12: Chapter 3: Setting Up The Wireless-G Music Bridge

    Wireless-G Music Bridge Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard The Bridge is set up with the Setup Wizard that comes on the CD enclosed with the Bridge. This chapter will guide you through the setup procedure. This Setup Wizard will take you through all the steps necessary to set up and configure the Bridge.

  • Page 13: Figure 3-3: Connecting The Pc

    Wireless-G Music Bridge 3. The next screen displayed shows how the Bridge should be connected. Connect one end of your supplied Ethernet cable to your PC’s Ethnet Port. Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous screen. 4.

  • Page 14: Figure 3-5: Connecting The Power

    Wireless-G Music Bridge 5. Next, you will connect the power. Connect the power adapter into the Power Port of the Bridge and into an electrical outlet. Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous screen. 6.

  • Page 15: Figure 3-7: Select The Bridge

    Wireless-G Music Bridge 7. The Setup Wizard will run a search for the Bridge within your network and then display a list along with the status information for the selected Bridge. If this is the only Bridge on your network, it will be the only one Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard...

  • Page 16: Figure 3-9: Change The Password

    Wireless-G Music Bridge 9. You may change the password and the Bridge’s name on this screen. Device Name. The default name for the Bridge will appear in the Device Name field. You may change the name by entering a new one in the Device Name field. The device name can be up to 19 characters. Password and Confirm.

  • Page 17: Figure 3-10: Available Wireless Network

    16 alphanumeric characters. It must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.) WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network.

  • Page 18: Figure 3-12: Psk Needed For Connection

    Wireless-G Music Bridge PSK Needed for Connection Encryption - Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu. Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a pre-shared key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. . Then, click Connect and proceed to the Congratulations screen.

  • Page 19: Figure 3-15: Network Settings

    Wireless-G Music Bridge Setting Up the Bridge with Manual Setup If your network is not listed with the available networks, click Manual Setup on the Available Wireless Network screen to set up the Bridge manually. 1. After clicking Manual Setup, the Network Settings screen will appear. If your network has a router or other DHCP server, click the radio button next to Obtain network settings automatically (DHCP).

  • Page 20: Figure 3-17: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings

    Wireless-G Music Bridge 3. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 4 now. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, the Ad-Hoc Mode Settings screen will appear. Select the correct Channel for your wireless network. The channel you choose should match the channel set on the other devices in your wireless network.

  • Page 21: Figure 3-19: Wireless - Wep

    WEP key is automatically generated. This case-sensitive passphrase must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non- Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.) TX Key - The default transmit key number is 1.

  • Page 22: Figure 3-21: Confirm New Settings

    Wireless-G Music Bridge 5. The next screen displays all of the Bridge’s settings. If these are correct, click Next to continue and finish the setup. If these settings are not correct, click Back to change your settings. To exit the setup, click Exit. 6.

  • Page 23: Figure 3-23: Congratulations

    Wireless-G Music Bridge 7. After the software has been successfully installed, the Congratulations screen will appear. Click Exit to exit the wizard. If you would like to subscribe to Yahoo! Music Unlimited, click Install Yahoo Music Engine. Congratulations! Setup is complete. Figure 3-23: Congratulations Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard...

  • Page 24: Chapter 4: Connecting The Wireless-G Music Bridge

    Wireless-G Music Bridge Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Music Bridge Overview This chapter explains how to connect the Bridge to your home entertainment center’s audio receiver or to portable audio speakers. Before starting this chapter, make sure that you have set up and connected the Bridge to your PC, as explained in Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge.

  • Page 25: Connecting To Your Audio Receiver

    Wireless-G Music Bridge Connecting to your Audio Receiver Three connection methods are shown. One uses the standard audio cables supplied with your Wireless-G Music Bridge. The other two methods use digital cables. If you have a digital surround sound system, you will want to use optical digital or digital coaxial cables for better sound quality.

  • Page 26: Figure 4-5: Optical Digital Cable

    Wireless-G Music Bridge Using Optical Digital Cable This method uses optical digital cable. Connect the cable’s connectors from the Wireless-G Music Bridge’s Optical Out to the audio receiver’s Optical In. Connect the power adapter to the Bridge and electrical outlet, if it is not connected.

  • Page 27: Figure 4-7: Digital Coaxial Cable

    Wireless-G Music Bridge Using Digital Coaxial Cable This method uses digital coaxial cable. Connect the cable’s connectors from the Wireless-G Music Bridge’s Coaxial Out to the audio receiver’s Coaxial In. Connect the power adapter to the Bridge and electrical outlet, if it is not connected.

  • Page 28: Chapter 5: Using The Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility

    Wireless-G Music Bridge Chapter 5: Using the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility This chapter explains the use of the Utility. There are three available tabs: Status, Equalizer, and Information. The tabs are explained in the sections, below. Accessing the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility After setting up and connecting the Bridge, the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility icon will appear in your PC’s system tray.

  • Page 29: Equalizer Tab

    Wireless-G Music Bridge Equalizer Tab The equalizer has presets for most types of music. Just click the button for the type of music you’re listening to and the sound will be adjusted accordingly. You can make your own presets by adjusting the bars on the equalizer to your liking, clicking Save, then naming the preset when prompted.

  • Page 30: Chapter 6: Configuring The Wireless-G Music Bridge

    Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Music Bridge. If you do not wish to run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, then you can use the Web-based Utility to configure the Music Bridge For advanced users, you may configure the Music Bridge’s advanced settings through the Web-based Utility.

  • Page 31: The Setup Tab

    Wireless-G Music Bridge The Setup Tab The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allows you to change the Bridge's general settings. Change these settings as described here and click the Apply button to apply your changes or Cancel to cancel your changes.

  • Page 32: The Search Tab

    Wireless-G Music Bridge Wireless The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen. MAC Address. Your Bridge’s MAC Address is displayed here. Wireless Mode. From this drop-down menu, you can select from Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc mode. If you’ll be connecting to a Bridge or access point, select Infrastructure.

  • Page 33: The Security Tab

    WEP key is automatically generated. This case-sensitive passphrase must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.) WEP Key.

  • Page 34: The Password Tab

    Wireless-G Music Bridge Change these settings as described here and click the Apply button to apply your changes or Cancel to cancel your changes. Click the Help button if you need more information. The Password Tab Password You can change the Bridge’s password from here. Enter a new password and then type it again in the Confirm field to confirm.

  • Page 35: The Status Tab

    Wireless-G Music Bridge not be enabled. The Bridge sends Request to Send (RTS) frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending of a data frame. After receiving an RTS, the wireless station responds with a Clear to Send (CTS) frame to acknowledge the right to begin transmission.

  • Page 36: Help Tab

    Help Tab The Help Tab provides Online Resources and Firmware Upgrade. Online Resources. Links are provided to the Linksys website, Linksys online support, and the Adobe website for downloading a PDF viewer. Firmware Upgrade. The Music Bridge’s firmware is upgraded through the Web-Utility's Help tab. Follow these instructions: 1.

  • Page 37: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions.” This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of this product. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.

  • Page 38: Frequently Asked Questions

    Wireless-G Music Bridge Frequently Asked Questions What player I can use with Wireless-G Music Bridge? You can use most any player you like, such as Yahoo Music Engine or Windows Media Player. Can I listen to music from more than one Music Bridge at the same time? No, the Music Bridge utility had been designed to connect to one Music Bridge at a time.

  • Page 39: Appendix B: Wireless Security

    Wireless-G Music Bridge Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation.
  • Page 40 This includes hackers. So, don’t broadcast the SSID. Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set 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 41 These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you are enjoying the most flexible and convenient technology Linksys has to offer. Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks...

  • Page 42: Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

    The Music Bridge’s firmware is upgraded through the Web-Utility's Help tab. Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware from Linksys's website at www.linksys.com. 2. Enter the location of the firmware's file or click the Browse button to find the file.

  • Page 43: Appendix D: Windows Help

    Wireless-G Music Bridge Appendix D: 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 44: Appendix E: Glossary

    This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary. Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network.
  • Page 45 Wireless-G Music Bridge DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from the Internet. DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses.
  • Page 46 Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online.
  • Page 47 Wireless-G Music Bridge RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection. Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together. Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services.
  • Page 48 Wireless-G Music Bridge TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted. Topology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - Transmission Rate. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - To transmit a file over a network.

  • Page 49: Appendix F: Specifications

    Wireless-G Music Bridge Appendix F: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u Ports/Buttons One 10/100 RJ-45 Port, Left and Right RCA Audio Ouput, One Line Out, Coax and Optical Digital Audio Ouput, One Power Port and One Reset Button LEDs Power, Ethernet and Wireless Transmit Power...

  • Page 50: Appendix G: Warranty Information

    Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' 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 51: Appendix H: Regulatory Information

    Wireless-G Music Bridge Appendix H: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 52 Wireless-G Music Bridge User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys Appendix H: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 53 Wireless-G Music Bridge Appendix H: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 54 Wireless-G Music Bridge Appendix H: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 55 Wireless-G Music Bridge Appendix H: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 56 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point For more information, visit www.linksys.com. Appendix H: Regulatory Information...

  • Page 57: Appendix I: 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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