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User's Manual for the
Wireless Digital Media
Player MP115
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Version 1.0
November 2004

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Version 1.0 November 2004...
  • Page 2: Customer Support

    In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
  • Page 3: Software License Agreement

    1 copy for archival or backup purposes only; or (g) use the Software or the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 for commercial use. YOU MAY NOT (AND MAY NOT ALLOW A THIRD PARTY TO) COPY, REPRODUCE, CAPTURE, STORE, RETRANSMIT, DISTRIBUTE, OR BURN TO CD (OR ANY OTHER FORMAT) ANY COPYRIGHTED CONTENT (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MUSICAL AND MUSIC-RELATED) THAT YOU ACCESS OR RECEIVE THROUGH USE OF THE SOFTWARE.
  • Page 4 Should you have any questions relating to this Agreement, or if you desire to contact NETGEAR for any reason, please call 1-888-NETGEAR.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Connecting Your Media Player Verifying That Basic Requirements Are Met ...3-1 First, Install the Media Server Software ...3-2 Then, Install the MP115 Player ...3-2 Next, Select the Network and Server for the MP115 ...3-4 Chapter 4 Videos, Pictures, and Music Media Formats ...4-1 Media Server Software ...4-1...
  • Page 6 Specifying the Wireless Location ...5-4 Setting a Static IP Address ...5-4 Video Settings ...5-4 Video Output ...5-5 Changing the Display ...5-7 Upgrading the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 ...5-7 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting No Television Display ...6-1 Connecting to the MP115 ...6-1 Physical Connectivity ...6-2...
  • Page 7 Connecting to the Rhapsody Server ...6-4 Playing Media ...6-4 Firewalls ...6-5 Glossary List of Glossary Terms ... G-1 Appendix A Technical Specifications ... A-1 Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview ... B-1 Infrastructure Mode ... B-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) ... B-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) ...
  • Page 8 Contents November 2004 202-10038-01...
  • Page 9: About This Manual

    This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of this manual. This manual provides information about using the NETGEAR Wireless Digital Media Player MP115. See the online help for information about how to use the NETGEAR Media Server software. The MP115 Installation Guide provides basic setup and installation instructions.
  • Page 10: How To Use This Manual

    User’s Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes a variety of navigation features as well as links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.
  • Page 11: How To Print This Manual

    About This Manual User’s Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 link at the top right which links to a PDF file on the upper right of the toolbar to print the currently displayed link at the top right of any page.
  • Page 12 User’s Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 About This Manual November 2004 202-10038-01...
  • Page 13: Introduction

    The MP115 works with your computer in a client-server system. The MP115 is the client that lets you browse and play media on your television. The media files are stored on your computer (the media server) and “served”...
  • Page 14: Remote Control

    User’s Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 Remote Control Use the remote control to navigate menus in the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 and to select and view pictures or videos, or listen to music on your television. When using the remote, aim it at the logo on the right side of the MP115 front panel.
  • Page 15: Front Panel

    Front Panel The front of the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 has a light that shows when it is turned on. The digital logo on the right side shows where to aim the remote when you push buttons. Figure 2-1: MP115 Front Panel Rear Panel The rear panel of the MP115 contains the connectors.
  • Page 16: Media Server Software

    Power: The MP115 includes an internal power supply and universal power adapter. Media Server Software The Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 comes with Media Server software that runs on a computer on your home network. The Media Server software is easily installed from the Resource CD.
  • Page 17: Media Server Software Tabs

    Wireless Media Player MP115 Installation Guide. • Warranty/Support Information card. If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the router for repair. Introduction User’s Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115...
  • Page 18: Maintenance And Support

    User’s Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features to help you maximize your use of the MP115 Player: • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. • Free technical support seven days a week, 24 hours a day, for 90 days from the date of purchase.
  • Page 19: Connecting Your Media Player

    This chapter describes how to set up the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 on your local area network (LAN). Verifying That Basic Requirements Are Met • Make sure that you have the following: — A wireless (802.11b or 802.11g) or Ethernet network —...
  • Page 20: First, Install The Media Server Software

    U.S. • SCART: This cable is often used in Europe and Australia, and is not included in the package. However, if you have a SCART cable the MP115 will recognize it, and you can continue to use these instructions. •...
  • Page 21 If you are supplying your own SCART, S-Video, or Component Video cable, connect it (and the audio cable if applicable) to the corresponding port on the back of the MP115. 3. Connect the other end of the cables to the corresponding ports on your television.
  • Page 22: Next, Select The Network And Server For The Mp115

    3. Connect the MP115 power cord and plug it into an outlet. The LED on the front of the MP115 lights up to show that it is powered on. The logo on the lower right corner of the MP115 shows where to aim the remote control.
  • Page 23 • If the MP115 is set to use DHCP and fails to obtain an IP Address from the server, it will resort to an auto IP Address in the range of 169.254.x.x. You can use a Static IP Address if there is a problem connecting the MP115 to the server.
  • Page 24 User’s Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 Connecting Your Media Player November 2004 202-10038-01...
  • Page 25: Videos, Pictures, And Music

    Media Formats To play media, the MP115 must be connected to the network, and the Media Server software must be running. To scan for digital files, go to the computer running the Media Server software and use the Media tab and Media Import tab. The files may be stored on any computer on the network, or on a CD in the computer’s CD drive.
  • Page 26: Media Server Software Tabs

    User’s Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 Media Server Software Tabs The Media Server software has detailed online help, which is not included in this manual. The Media Server software features are grouped onto five tabs: • Media Files tab: Scan...
  • Page 27: Watching Videos On Your Television

    Watching Videos on Your Television Before the MP115 can play videos, you must use the Media server software running on your computer to scan and locate your media files. If you want to include media files that are stored on other computers, external hard drives, or other storage devices on the network, make sure to select them when you scan.
  • Page 28: Searching Alphabetically With The Mp115 Remote Control

    Viewing Pictures Before you can view pictures with the MP115, you must use the Media server software running on your computer to scan and locate your media files. If you want to include media files that are stored on other computers, external hard drives, or other storage devices on the network, make sure to select them when you scan.
  • Page 29: Working With Music Files

    Working with Music Files Before the MP115 can play music, you must use the Media server software running on your computer to scan and locate your media files. If you want to include media files that are stored on other computers, external hard drives, or other storage devices on the network, make sure to select them when you scan.
  • Page 30: Playing All

    User’s Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 Playing All 1. Select All from the Music menu. The tracks are listed in alphabetical order. 2. Scroll to the desired album. To fast scroll, hold down the Up or Down arrows for three seconds.
  • Page 31: Playing Songs By Genre

    Press the Repeat button on the remote control to cycle through Repeat modes. Videos, Pictures, and Music User’s Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 4-7. November 2004 202-10038-01...
  • Page 32: Playing Music From The Internet

    Basic Internet Radio Guide includes a limited number of stations and is included at no charge with your MP115. vTuner Super Guide includes a much larger list of stations and is available for an additional charge. You can sign up for vTuner Super Guide at http://www.radio1234.com. You can go to this Web site by clicking the Radio1234.com button on the Options tab of the NETGEAR...
  • Page 33 Options, User Settings menu item, under the UPnP tab. The UPnP Server will be enabled by default if Rhapsody is installed from the Resource CD. 3. Go to the MP115 and push the Settings button on the remote control. The Settings menu displays on the television.
  • Page 34 User’s Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 4-10 Videos, Pictures, and Music November 2004 202-10038-01...
  • Page 35: Settings And Maintenance

    The Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 is set by default to get its IP Address via DHCP. With this setting, the DHCP server on your network assigns the IP Address to the MP115, which is a is a client. If your network does not use DHCP, then you must set the IP Address for the MP115 to be in the correct subnet range for your network.
  • Page 36: Available Wireless Networks

    1. Push the Settings button on the remote. 2. Select Network, and then select IP Address. The screen shows DCHP and Static. The MP115 ships set up to use DCHP. 3. Select an option and view the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Network Type, and Network Name.
  • Page 37: Hidden Networks

    WEP mode and specify the key size. Hidden Networks Use this option if you want the MP115 to look for a network that does not broadcast its SSID. 1. Push the Settings button on the remote. 2. From the Settings menu, select Wireless.
  • Page 38: Specifying The Wireless Location

    Setting a Static IP Address The MP115 is set up to use DHCP. With DHCP, the MP115 get its IP address from a DHCP server on the network. If your network does not use DHCP, then you need to change the MP115 settings to a Static IP Address, and set the IP Address to a subnet within the correct range for your network.
  • Page 39: Video Output

    However, if you have a SCART cable the MP115 will recognize it. • Component Progressive and Component Interlaced: The MP115 is set by default to work with component video cables. To use component progressive you must have a television that supports this technology.
  • Page 40 User’s Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 5. Select Apply, and push OK on the remote control. Settings and Maintenance November 2004 202-10038-01...
  • Page 41: Changing The Display

    2. Run the firmware installer program, as described in the firmware release notes. 3. Go to the MP115 and push the Settings button on the remote to display the Settings menu. 4. Select Upgrade Firmware. The television screen shows the Current Firmware Version and lists Available Upgrades.
  • Page 42 User’s Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 5. If there is an upgrade available, select it. 6. Select Apply Upgrade and push OK on the remote control. The unit reboots and reconnects to the last network used. Settings and Maintenance...
  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    No Television Display If the wrong video output is set on the MP115 then the television display will not work. Push the Disp Sel button on the remote control to cycle through the video output settings. When you have reached the correct setting, the television display will work.
  • Page 44: Physical Connectivity

    Ethernet cable. The Ethernet port of your MP115 will automatically configure itself properly. If connecting to your network using Ethernet, the link LED on the back of your MP115 and on your hub or router should both be on. If not, try the following: •...
  • Page 45: Ip Address

    User’s Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 • If your access point is configured to disable broadcast of SSID, the MP115 will not be able to detect it. You will need to manually configure your wireless settings as described in Setting Wireless Configuration for Hidden Networks”...
  • Page 46: Connecting To The Rhapsody Server

    User Settings selection under the UPnP tab. The Start UPnP Server once logged in box should be selected and the Status should indicate Running. Playing Media If the MP115 cannot play media or music from the NETGEAR Media Server; or music from the Rhapsody server, try the following: •...
  • Page 47: Firewalls

    If you are using a firewall, it is best if all of your devices are behind the firewall. If this is not possible, then the next best alternative is to open the ports required for NETGEAR Streaming Media to work. Please note that the latter alternative will reduce some of the protection afforded by the firewall, but is necessary for streaming media devices to work.
  • Page 48 User’s Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 Troubleshooting November 2004 202-10038-01...
  • Page 49: Glossary

    Glossary Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual. List of Glossary Terms 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair wiring. 100BASE-Tx IEEE 802.3 specification for 100 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair wiring. 802.1x 802.1x defines port-based, network access control used to provide authenticated network access and automated data encryption key management.
  • Page 50 User’s Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 ADSL requires a special ADSL modem. ADSL is growing in popularity as more areas around the world gain access. Advanced Encryption Standard, a symmetric 128-bit block data encryption technique. It is an iterated block cipher with a variable block length and a variable key length. The block length and the key length can be independently specified to 128, 192 or 256 bits.The U.S government adopted the...
  • Page 51 .com, .edu, .uk, etc. For example, in the address mail.NETGEAR.com, mail is a server name and NETGEAR.com is the domain. Short for digital subscriber line, but is commonly used in reference to the asymmetric version of this technology (ADSL) that allows data to be sent over existing copper telephone lines at data rates of from 1.5...
  • Page 52 User’s Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 Gateway A local device, usually a router, that connects hosts on a local network to other networks. IETF Internet Engineering Task Force. Working groups of the IETF propose standard protocols and procedures for www.ietf.org...
  • Page 53 User’s Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 router, or access point, the perspective is reversed, and the hub receives on pins 1 and 2. This wiring is referred to as Media Dependant Interface - Crossover (MDI-X). See also AES.
  • Page 54 User’s Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 If this network is divided into 14 subnets, however, then the first 4 bits of the host address (0001) are reserved for identifying the subnet. The subnet mask is the network address plus the bits reserved for identifying the subnetwork. (By convention, the bits for the network address are all set to 1, though it would also work if the bits were set exactly as in the network address.) In this case, therefore, the subnet mask would be...
  • Page 55 User’s Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 wide area network WAN. A long distance link used to extend or connect remotely located local area networks. The Internet is a large WAN. Wi-Fi A trade name for the 802.11b wireless networking standard, given by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net), an industry standards group promoting interoperability among...
  • Page 56 User’s Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 Glossary November 2004 202-10038-01...
  • Page 57: Technical Specifications

    This appendix provides technical specifications for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115. Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: Power Adapter North America: United Kingdom, Australia: Europe: Japan: All regions (output): Physical Specifications Dimensions: Weight: Environmental Specifications Operating temperature:...
  • Page 58 User’s Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 Radio Data Rates Frequency Data Encoding: Maximum Computers Per Wireless Network: Operating Frequency Ranges: 802.11 Security: WPA-PSK may not be supported in the orginal product release. 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps Auto Rate Sensing 2.4-2.5Ghz...
  • Page 59: Wireless Networking Basics

    Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview The MP115 Player conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11g standard for wireless LANs (WLANs). On an 802.11 wireless link, data is encoded using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and is transmitted in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.5GHz.
  • Page 60: Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-To-Peer Workgroup

    User’s Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad hoc network, computers are brought together as needed; thus, there is no structure or fixed points to the network—each node can generally communicate with any other node. There is no access point involved in this configuration.
  • Page 61 1 and grow to use channel 6, and 11 when necessary, as these three channels do not overlap. Wireless Networking Basics User’s Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 Table B-1: Frequency Spread 2399.5 MHz - 2424.5 MHz...
  • Page 62: Wep Wireless Security

    The 802.11 standard defines several services that govern how two 802.11 devices communicate. The following events must occur before an 802.11 Station can communicate with an Ethernet network through an access point such as the one built in to the MP115: Turn on the wireless station.
  • Page 63: Wep Open System Authentication

    The station sends an authentication request to the access point. The access point authenticates the station. The station associates with the access point and joins the network. Wireless Networking Basics User’s Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 Access Point (AP) 2) AP authenticates IN TER N ET...
  • Page 64: Wep Shared Key Authentication

    User’s Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 WEP Shared Key Authentication This process is illustrated below. Shared Key Authentication Steps 1) Authentication request sent to AP 2) AP sends challenge text Client 3) Client encrypts attempting challenge text and...
  • Page 65 User’s Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 Key Size and Configuration The IEEE 802.11 standard supports two types of WEP encryption: 40-bit and 128-bit. The 64-bit WEP data encryption method, allows for a five-character (40-bit) input. Additionally, 24 factory-set bits are added to the forty-bit input to generate a 64-bit encryption key. (The 24 factory-set bits are not user-configurable).
  • Page 66: How To Use Wep Parameters

    Shared Key Authentication. Note: Some 802.11 access points also support Use WEP for Authentication Only (Shared Key Authentication without data encryption). However, the MP115 does not offer this option. WPA Wireless Security Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a specification of standards-based, interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing and future wireless LAN systems.
  • Page 67: How Does Wpa Compare To Wep

    Starting in August of 2003, all new Wi-Fi certified products had to support WPA and all existing Wi-Fi certified products had one year to comply with the new standard or lose their Wi-Fi certification. NETGEAR has implemented WPA on client and access point products. As of August 2004, all Wi-Fi certified products must support WPA.
  • Page 68: How Does Wpa Compare To Ieee 802.11I

    User’s Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i? WPA is forward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i security specification currently under development. WPA is a subset of the current 802.11i draft and uses certain pieces of the 802.11i draft that were ready to bring to market in 2003, such as 802.1x and TKIP.
  • Page 69 Data integrity. TKIP includes a message integrity code (MIC) at the end of each plain text message to ensure messages are not being spoofed. Wireless Networking Basics User’s Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 November 2004 202-10038-01 B-11...
  • Page 70 WPA supports Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). For environments without a RADIUS infrastructure, WPA supports the use of a preshared key. Together, these technologies provide a framework for strong user authentication. Windows XP implements 802.1x natively, and several NETGEAR switch and wireless access point products support 802.1x. B-12 Wired Network with Optional 802.1x Port Based Network...
  • Page 71 EAP-start message. This begins a series of message exchanges to authenticate the client. The access point replies with an EAP-request identity message. Wireless Networking Basics User’s Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 For example, a For example, a...
  • Page 72 User’s Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 The client sends an EAP-response packet containing the identity to the authentication server. The access point responds by enabling a port for passing only EAP packets from the client to an authentication server located on the wired side of the access point. The access point blocks all other traffic, such as HTTP, DHCP, and POP3 packets, until the access point can verify the client's identity using an authentication server (e.g., RADIUS).
  • Page 73 TKIP was a pragmatic compromise that allows organizations to deploy better security while AES capable equipment is being designed, manufactured, and incrementally deployed. Wireless Networking Basics User’s Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 November 2004 202-10038-01 B-15...
  • Page 74: Is Wpa Perfect

    Product Support for WPA Starting in August, 2003, NETGEAR, Inc. wireless Wi-Fi certified products will support the WPA standard. NETGEAR, Inc. wireless products that had their Wi-Fi certification approved before August, 2003 will have one year to add WPA so as to maintain their Wi-Fi certification.
  • Page 75 So, to update you Windows wireless client, all you have to do is obtain the new WPA-compatible driver and install the driver. The firmware is automatically updated when the wireless network adapter driver is loaded in Windows. Wireless Networking Basics User’s Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 November 2004 202-10038-01 B-17...
  • Page 76 User’s Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115 Changes to Wireless Client Programs Wireless client programs must be updated to permit the configuration of WPA authentication (and preshared key) and the new WPA encryption algorithms (TKIP and the optional AES component).
  • Page 77 2-1 front panel 2-3 hidden networks 5-3 infrastructure mode B-2 installation 3-1, 3-2 selecting the network and server for the MP115 3-4 MDI/MDI-X G-2 MDI/MDI-X wiring G-4 media formats 4-1 Media Server Software installation 3-2...
  • Page 78 Open System authentication B-4 package contents 2-5 ports Component Video 2-3 Composite VIdeo and L/R Audio 2-4 Ethernet 2-4 SCART 2-4 S-Video 2-3 rear panel 2-3 remote control 2-2 searching alphabetically 4-4 Resource CD Media Server software installation 3-2 Rhapsody Digital Music installation 3-2 Rhapsody Server, connecting to 6-4 SCART port 2-4 SCART setting 5-5...

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