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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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Wireless-B Media Adapter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media Adapter and Its 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... - 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 Appendix F: Windows Help Appendix G: Glossary Appendix H: Specifications...
- Page 5 Wireless-B Media Adapter List of Figures Figure 2-1: Front Panel Figure 2-2: Back Panel Figure 2-3: Remote Controller Figure 3-1: Example of a Connection to a Wired Computer for Setup Figure 3-2: Example of a Connection to a Wireless-equipped Computer for Setup Figure 3-3: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable Figure 3-4: Connect the Power...
- Page 6 Wireless-B Media Adapter Figure 5-1: Unplug the Power Figure 5-2: Connection to Your TV and Stereo Figure 5-3: Connection to Your TV Only 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...
- 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...
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Page 8: Chapter 1: Introduction
Wireless-B Media Adapter 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. -
Page 9: 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. - Page 10 Wireless-B Media Adapter • 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. •...
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Page 11: Chapter 2: Getting To Know The Wireless-B Media Adapter And Its Remote Controller
Wireless-B Media Adapter 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. -
Page 12: Remote Controller
Wireless-B Media Adapter 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. -
Page 13: Figure 2-3: Remote Controller
Wireless-B Media Adapter 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.”... -
Page 14: Chapter 3: Connecting The Wireless-B Media Adapter To Your Network For Setup7 Overview
Wireless-B Media Adapter 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.”... -
Page 15: Connection To A Wireless Network For Setup Using Windows Xp Only
Wireless-B Media Adapter Connection to a Wireless Network for Setup Using Windows XP Only 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.”... -
Page 16: Chapter 4: Setting Up The Wireless-B Media Adapter
Wireless-B Media Adapter 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. -
Page 17: Figure 4-3: Windows Installer Screen
Wireless-B Media Adapter 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. -
Page 18: Figure 4-6: License Agreement Screen
Wireless-B Media Adapter 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. 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. -
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
Wireless-B Media Adapter 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. -
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
Wireless-B Media Adapter 14. The Wireless Security Settings screen, shown in Figure 4-13, appears next. To enable WEP encryption, select a level of WEP encryption, 64-bit or 128-bit, and then enter a Passphrase. If you want to enter the WEP key manually, then complete the KEY #1 field. -
Page 23: Using The Adapter Utility
Wireless-B Media Adapter 16. On the Congratulations screen, click the Exit button. The Wireless-B Media Adapter is now properly configured. 17. If you have installed the Adapter Utility during the Setup Wizard, you will see the Utility’s icon in the system tray of your taskbar, as shown in Figure 4-16. -
Page 24: Figure 4-18: Media Folder Manager
Wireless-B Media Adapter Media Folder Manager Click Media Folder Manager to open it. The Media Folder Manager screen will appear and list the current shared media folder(s). See Figure 4-18. To add a folder: 1. Click the Add button. 2. On the Browse for Folder screen, shown in Figure 4-19, choose the folder you want to add, and click the OK button. -
Page 25: Chapter 5: Connecting The Wireless-B Media Adapter To Your Tv And Stereo
Wireless-B Media Adapter Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Adapter to Your 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. -
Page 26: Figure 5-2: Connection To Your Tv And Stereo
Wireless-B Media Adapter Connecting to Your TV and Stereo Figure 5-2: Connection to Your TV and Stereo 1. Refer to the connection diagram in Figure 5-2. If your TV has an S-video input, then connect the S-video cable to the Adapter’s S-video port and the TV’s S-VIDEO IN port. If your TV does NOT have an S-video input, then connect the yellow connectors of the RCA cable to the Adapter’s Video port and the TV’s VIDEO IN port. -
Page 27: Figure 5-3: Connection To Your Tv Only
Wireless-B Media Adapter Connecting to Your TV Only Figure 5-3: Connection to Your TV Only 1. Refer to the connection diagram in Figure 5-3. If your TV has an S-video input, then connect the S-video cable to the Adapter’s S-video port and the TV’s S-VIDEO IN port. 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. -
Page 28: Placement Options
Wireless-B Media Adapter 2. Connect the power adapter to the Adapter’s Power port and an electrical outlet. 3. Press the Power button on the Adapter’s front panel. If the Adapter connects to your wireless network, the Wireless LED will light up. Go to step 4. If the Adapter connects to your wired network, the Ethernet LED will light up. -
Page 29: Using The Tv Setup
Wireless-B Media Adapter Using the TV Setup Before setting up the Adapter using the TV, decide whether the Adapter will be connected to your wireless or wired network AFTER you have configured it. For more information, refer to “Appendix C: Planning Your Use of the Wireless-B Media Adapter.”... -
Page 30: Figure 5-9: Microsoft .Net Framework Screen
Wireless-B Media Adapter 4. If Microsoft .NET Framework version 1.0 is not detected on your PC, then you will see Figure 5-9, which will ask you to install it. Click Next. 5. Windows will ask you if you want to install the Microsoft .NET Framework Package. Click Yes to proceed. (This may take a few minutes.) 6. -
Page 31: Figure 5-12: Select Music And Pictures Folders Screen
Wireless-B Media Adapter 7. The Select Music and Picture Folders screen will appear (see Figure 5-12). 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. 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. -
Page 32: Figure 5-14: Media Adapter Setup
Wireless-B Media Adapter Channel - Enter the channel setting of your wireless network ONLY if your network uses ad-hoc mode. WEP Encryption - If your network uses 64-bit encryption, then select 64 bits, and press the Select button. If your network uses 128-bit encryption, then select 128 bits, and press the Select button. If your network’s WEP encryption is disabled, then select Disabled, and press the Select button. -
Page 33: Chapter 6: Using The Media Navigator
Wireless-B Media Adapter Chapter 6: Using the Media Navigator Overview This chapter explains how to use the Adapter via the Media Navigator. These are some sample tasks: • Choose Music • Play Music • Choose Pictures • Start a Slideshow •... -
Page 34: Figure 6-3: Choose Music Screen
Wireless-B Media Adapter Choose Music The Choose Music screen, shown in Figure 6-3, lets you select the music you want to play. Select music by artist or genre. You can also select music by folder or playlist. Depending on your folders and files, you will see additional screens offering the available choices. -
Page 35: Figure 6-6: Now Playing Screen
Wireless-B Media Adapter Now Playing The Now Playing screen, shown in Figure 6-6, shows the title, artist, and album of the song that is currently playing. You can switch songs using the Next or Back buttons on the remote. Music Options You can shuffle the playing order of selected songs and repeat the selections so that the music continues to play. -
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. Pictures Menu At any time, you can use the Pictures button on the remote to access the Pictures menu. -
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. 4. -
Page 39: Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Wireless-B Media Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless-B Media Adapter. 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 40 Wireless-B Media Adapter • Press the Music button on the remote. Select the songs you want to play, and press the Play button on the remote. • Restart the Adapter. • Restart the host computer. • Check the cable connections between the Adapter and the stereo or TV. •...
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Page 41: Frequently Asked Questions
Wireless-B Media Adapter 2. If you are using a wireless access point or router to create an infrastructure network, restart it now. If you are using wireless-equipped computers to create an ad-hoc network, restart them now. 3. Restart the Adapter. 8. - Page 42 Wireless-B Media Adapter What types of playlist files can I use with the Adapter? The Adapter supports ASX and M3U files. You can create a playlist with one of these extensions using software such as Music Match, Winamp, or Windows Media Player. For more information, see “Appendix D: Creating a Playlist.”...
- Page 43 Wireless-B Media Adapter 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.
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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 Wireless-B Media Adapter 5) SSID There are a few things you can do to make your SSID more secure: a. Disable Broadcast b. Make it unique c. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the option of broadcasting the SSID. This is a option for convenience, allowing anyone to log into your wireless network.
- 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 Wireless-B Media Adapter The solution, then, is to segment your network up into multiple groups. If your network had 80 users and you used four WEP keys, a hacker would have access to only ¼ of your wireless network resources. In this way, multiple keys reduce your liability.
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Page 51: Appendix C: Planning Your Use Of The Wireless-B Media Adapter Overview
Wireless-B Media Adapter Appendix C: Planning Your Use of the Wireless-B Media Adapter Overview Before you set up the Adapter, you need to decide how your Windows 2000 or XP computer will send digital music or pictures to the Adapter; you have a choice of a wireless or wired connection. This information is necessary for the proper setup and configuration of the Adapter. -
Page 52: Appendix D: Creating A Playlist
Wireless-B Media Adapter 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
Wireless-B Media Adapter Appendix E: Setting a Static IP Address on Your PC If you need to set a static IP address on your Windows 2000 or XP computer, refer to Windows Help, or follow these instructions: 1. If your computer uses the Windows XP default interface, then click the Start button. Click Connect To and then Show all connections. -
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
Wireless-B Media Adapter Appendix G: Glossary 802.11a - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. - 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 Wireless-B Media Adapter IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. ISM band - Radio band used in wireless networking transmissions.
- 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.
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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) LEDs Ready, Wireless, Ethernet Transmitted Power... - 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 Appendix H: Specifications...
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Page 64: Appendix I: Warranty Information
Wireless-B Media Adapter Appendix I: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to the original end user purchaser (“You”) that, for a period of one year, (the “Warranty Period”) Your 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
Wireless-B Media Adapter Appendix J: 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 66 Wireless-B Media Adapter INDUSTRY CANADA (CANADA) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations.
- 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...
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Page 68: Appendix K: Contact Information
Wireless-B Media Adapter Chapter K: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: 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,...