Linksys WPG11 User Manual

Linksys WPG11 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Instant Wireless Series Wireless Presentation Gateway Use this guide to install: WPG11 User Guide...
  • Page 2 Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individ- ual or entity.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    So, you've got the flexibility and performance you need to make great presentations combined with the ease of wireless networking as only Linksys can provide. Features • Interoperable with IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) 2.4GHz-Compliant Equipment •...
  • Page 4: Package Contents

    To reset the Wireless Presentation Gateway to its fac- tory default settings, hold the Reset button in for about ten seconds. that connects to the monitor or projector where your presentation will be displayed. The Power adapter jack is where you will connect your power.
  • Page 5: The Wireless Presentation Gateway's Leds

    1. Connect the serial cable, connected to your monitor or projector, to the Wireless Presentation Gateway’s “TO Monitor/Projector” console port. 2. Plug the supplied power adapter into the jack on the Wireless Presentation Gateway’s back panel. Then, plug the other end into a power outlet.
  • Page 6: Chapter 4: Installing The Wireless

    Player. Click the User Guide tab to view this User Guide. If you need to contact Linksys for technical support, click the Contact Us tab for that information. Clicking the Exit tab will close the autorun.
  • Page 7: Using The Player

    Figure 4-4, click the Finish button. Figure 4-4 Using the Player To use the Player, simply double-click the Linksys desktop icon (like that shown in Figure 4-5) or select the program from the Program Folder. This will bring up the Wireless Presentation Gateway Player screen, as shown in Figure 4- On the Player’s Welcome screen, you will be given the option of using the...
  • Page 8: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

    Consult the application’s user guide to determine if it supports oper- ation over a network. Can I use the Presentation Gateway with non-Linksys wireless equipment? Yes, as long as you use it with wireless equipment that complies with the IEEE 802.11b standard.
  • Page 9 What is Ad-hoc? An Ad-hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each with a WLAN adapter, connected as an independent wireless LAN. An Ad-hoc wireless LAN is appli- cable at a departmental scale for a branch or SOHO operation.
  • Page 10: Appendix A: Planning Your Wireless Network

    LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. A group of wireless users and an access point compose a Basic Service Set (BSS). Each PC equipped with a wireless adapter in a BSS can talk to any computer in a wired LAN infrastructure.
  • Page 11: Appendix B: Upgrading The Wireless Presentation Gateway's Firmware

    Occasionally, this firmware will be upgraded, which could increase the Wireless Presentation Gateway’s stability or make it easier to use. New versions of the firmware can be found on the Linksys web site at www.linksys.com. To upgrade this firmware, download it from the website and then double-click the file wherever it has been saved.
  • Page 12: Appendix C: Using The Wireless Presentation Gateway In High-Speed Mode

    Appendix C: Using the Wireless Presentation Gateway in High- Speed Mode The Wireless Presentation Gateway allows for High-Speed presentation trans- fer rates with its High-Speed Mode. In High-Speed Mode, your presentation will be transferred to the projector at a faster rate but you will be unable to con- nect to the Internet or a Intranet.
  • Page 13: Appendix D: Glossary

    Appendix D: Glossary Adapter - Printed circuit board that plugs into a PC to add to capabilities or connectivity to a PC. In a networked environment, a network interface card (NIC) is the typical adapter that allows the PC to connect to the intranet and/or Internet.
  • Page 14 IEEE Computer Society. Infrastructure Network - An infrastructure network is a group of computers or other devices, each with a wireless adapter, connected as an 802.11 wireless LAN. In infrastructure mode, the wireless devices communicate with each other and to a wired network by first going through an access point. An infra- structure wireless network connected to a wired network is referred to as a Basic Service Set (BSS).
  • Page 15: Appendix E: Specifications

    TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - The basic com- munication language or set of protocols for communications over a network (developed specifically for the Internet). TCP/IP defines a suite or group of protocols and not only TCP and IP. Topology - A network's topology is a logical characterization of how the devices on the network are connected and the distances between them.
  • Page 16: Appendix F: Warranty Information

    Instant Wireless Series Wireless Presentation Gateway Appendix G: Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys Customer Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Sales Information Tech Support RMA Issues...
  • Page 17 © Copyright 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved.

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