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Wireless-B Media Adapter Copyright and T rademarks Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc . and/or its affiliates in th e U .S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc . All rights reser ved. How to Use this Guide This User Guide has been designed to make understanding networking with the Adap[...]

Wireless-B Media Adapter T a b l e o f C o nt ent s Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media Adapter and Its Remote Controller 4 Front Panel 4 Back Panel 4 Remote Controller 5 Chapter 3: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Adapter to Your Network for Setup7 Overview 7 Connection to a [...]

Wireless-B Media Adapter Appendix C: Planning Your Use of the Wireless-B Media Adapter 44 Overview 44 Using the Adapter as Part of Your Wireless Network 44 Using the Adapter as Part of Your Wired Network 44 Appendix D: Creating a Playlist 45 Appendix E: Setting a Static IP Address on Your PC 46 Appendix F: Windows Help 48 Appendix G: Glossary 49 Ap[...]

Wireless-B Media Adapter List of F ig u re s Figure 2-1: Front Panel 4 Figure 2-2: Back Panel 4 Figure 2-3: Remote Controller 6 Figure 3-1: Example of a Connection to a Wired Computer for Setup 7 Figure 3-2: Example of a Connection to a Wireless-equipped Computer for Setup 7 Figure 3-3: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 7 Figure 3-4: Connect the P[...]

Wireless-B Media Adapter Figure 5-1: Unplug the Power 18 Figure 5-2: Connection to Your TV and Stereo 19 Figure 5-3: Connection to Your TV Only 20 Figure 5-4: Connect the Power 21 Figure 5-5: Vertical Position 21 Figure 5-6: Welcome Screen 22 Figure 5-7: Windows Installer Screen 22 Figure 5-8: Installing the Adapter Utility Screen 22 Figure 5-9: Mi[...]

Wireless-B Media Adapter Figure E-1: XP Default Interface 46 Figure E-2: XP Classic Interface 46 Figure E-3: Network Connection 46 Figure E-4: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) 47 Figure E-5: IP Address 47[...]

1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-B Media Adapter C h a p te r 1 : I n tr o d u c ti o n We l co me 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 runnin g cables through the house . Using a wireless [...]

2 Chapter 1: Introductio n 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 Ada pt[...]

3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless-B Media Adapter • Appendix E: Setting a Static IP Address on Y our PC This appendix explains how to set a static IP address on your PC, if you ha ve set a static IP address on the Adapter and you also need a static IP address set on your PC. • Appendix F: Windows Help This appendix des[...]

4 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media A dapter and Its Remote Co ntroller Front Panel Wireless-B Media Adapter C h a p te r 2: G e tti n g to K n o w th e W i r e l e s s - B M e d i a A d a p te r a n d I t s R e m o t e C o nt r olle r Front P anel On the Adapter’s front panel, it has three LEDs to let you know ho w the Adapter is f[...]

5 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media A dapter and Its Remote Co ntroller Remote Controller Wireless-B Media Adapter LAN 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 [...]

6 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media A dapter and Its Remote Co ntroller 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 de[...]

7 Chapter 3: Connecting th e Wireless-B Media Adapter to Your Network fo r Setup Overview Wireless-B Media Adapter C h a p te r 3 : C o n n e c ti n g th e W i r e l e s s - B M e d i a A d a p te r to Y o u r N e tw o r k f o r S e tu p Overview Connect the Adapter to a network or computer (see Figures 3-1 and 3-2), and then proceed to the appropr[...]

8 Chapter 3: Connecting th e Wireless-B Media Adapter to Your Network fo r Setup 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 1. Attach the antenna to the Adapter . 2. Connect the included power adapter to the Power port of the Antenna. See[...]

9 Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter Overview Wireless-B Media Adapter C h a p te r 4: S e tti n g u p th e W i r e l e s s - B M e d i a A d a p te r 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[...]

10 Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter Running the Setup Wizard 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 P C. Click Ye s . After [...]

11 Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter Running the Setup Wizard 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 . T o use the music and pictures held in the default folders, click Next . T o use a different folder , click Ad[...]

12 Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter Running the Setup Wizard 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. [...]

13 Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter Running the Setup Wizard 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 Ye s button for [...]

14 Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter Running the Setup Wizard 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 Setting[...]

15 Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter Running the Setup Wizard Wireless-B Media Adapter 14. The Wireless Security Settings screen, shown in Figure 4-13, appears next. T o enable WEP encr yption, select a level of WEP encr yption, 64-bit or 128-bit , and then enter a Passphrase . If you want to enter the WEP key manually , then com p[...]

16 Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter 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 you[...]

17 Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter Using the Adapter Utility 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. T o add a folder: 1. Click the Add button. 2. On the Browse for Folder screen, [...]

18 Chapter 5: Connecting the Wire less-B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo Overview Wireless-B Media Adapter C h a p te r 5 : C o n n e c ti n g th e W i r e l e s s - B M e d i a A d a p te r to Y o u r T V a nd St er eo Overview This chapter w ill explain what to do if you used the Setup Wizard to set up the Adapter and what to do if you want t[...]

19 Chapter 5: Connecting the Wire less-B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo Instructions Wireless-B Media Adapter Connecting to Y our 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 NO T [...]

20 Chapter 5: Connecting the Wire less-B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo Instructions Wireless-B Media Adapter Connecting to Y our 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 NO T have a[...]

21 Chapter 5: Connecting the Wire less-B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo Placement Options Wireless-B Media Adapter 2. Connect the power adapter to the Adapter’s Po wer port and an electrical outlet. 3. Press the Power button on the Adapter’ s front pan el. If the Adapter connects to your wireless network, the Wireless LED will light up . G[...]

22 Chapter 5: Connecting the Wire less-B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo 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 [...]

23 Chapter 5: Connecting the Wire less-B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo Using the TV Setup 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 Packa[...]

24 Chapter 5: Connecting the Wire less-B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo Using the TV Setup Wireless-B Media Adapter 7. The Select Music and Picture Folders screen will appear (see Figure 5-12). T o use the music and pictures held in the default folders, click Next . T o use a different folder , click Add and follow the on-screen directions. 8.[...]

25 Chapter 5: Connecting the Wire less-B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo Using the TV Setup Wireless-B Media Adapter Channel - Enter the channel setting of your wireless network ONL Y if your network uses ad-hoc mode . WEP Encrypti on - If yo ur network uses 64-bit encryption, then select 64 bits , and press the Select button. If your network u[...]

26 Chapter 6: Using the Media Navigato r Overview Wireless-B Media Adapter C h a p te r 6 : U s i n g th e M e d i a N a vi g a to r 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 • Start a Slideshow with Music A[...]

27 Chapter 6: Using the Media Navigato r Music Menus 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 . Y ou can also select mu sic by folder or playlist. Depending on your folders and files, you will see additional screens offering the a[...]

28 Chapter 6: Using the Media Navigato r Music Menus 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. Y ou can switch songs using the Next or Back buttons on the remote. Music Options Y ou can shuffle the playing o rder of selected songs and [...]

29 Chapter 6: Using the Media Navigato r 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 ca n use the Pictures button on the remote t[...]

30 Chapter 6: Using the Media Navigato r Pictures Menu 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 Y ou can shuffle the order of selected images, repeat the selections so that the slidesho w con[...]

31 Chapter 6: Using the Media Navigato r Help Wireless-B Media Adapter 2. Use the arrow and Select buttons on the remote to navigate the All Songs , Artists , P laylists , 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. Press the Pictur es button on the remote . 5.[...]

32 Appendix A: Troubleshoo ting Common Problems and Solutions Wireless-B Media Adapter App e nd ix A: T r ou bl e s h oot in g This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the insta llation and operation of the Wireless-B Media Adapter . Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, [...]

33 Appendix A: Troubleshoo ting Common Problems and Solutions Wireless-B Media Adapter • Press the Music button on the remote . Select the son gs 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 . • If y[...]

34 Appendix A: Troubleshoo ting 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. I don’t see the Adapter Utility’ [...]

35 Appendix A: Troubleshoo ting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-B Media Adapter What types of playlist files can I use with the Adapter? The Adapter supports ASX and M3U files. Y ou can create a playlist with one of these extensions using software such as Music Match, Winamp, or Windows Media Player . For m ore information, see “ Appendix D: [...]

36 Appendix A: Troubleshoo ting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-B Media Adapter Can I play music fr om a CD using the Adapter? Y es, if the CD contains MP3 or WMA files. Y ou cannot play stan dard audio CDs through the Adapter . What is the best image file ty pe to use for quick performance? Using the JPG file type will give you the quickest pl[...]

37 Appendix B: Wireless Security A Brief Overview Wireless-B Media Adapter Appen dix B : W ir e le s s S e cur it y A Brief Overview Whenever data—in the for m 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. [...]

38 Appendix B: Wireless Security What Are The Risks? Wireless-B Media Adapter But even WEP has its problems. WEP’ s encryption alg orithm 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[...]

39 Appendix B: Wireless Security What Are The Risks? 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 , WE[...]

40 Appendix B: Wireless Security What Are The Risks? 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, hacke[...]

41 Appendix B: Wireless Security What Are The Risks? Wireless-B Media Adapter 5) SSID There are a few things you can do to make your SSID more secure: a. Disable Broadcast b. Ma ke 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 l[...]

42 Appendix B: Wireless Security What Are The Risks? Wireless-B Media Adapter PCs unprotected by a firewall router should at least run firew all software , and all PCs should run up-to-date antiviral software . 8) WEP Wired Equivalent Privac y (WEP) is ofte n looked upon as a panacea for wireless security concerns. This is overstating WEP's ab[...]

43 Appendix B: Wireless Security What Are The Risks? 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 resour ces. In this way , multiple keys reduce your liability . Finally , be sur[...]

44 Appendix C: Planning Your Use of the Wireless-B Med ia Adapter Overview Wireless-B Media Adapter A ppendix C : Planning Y o ur Us e of t he W ir eless - B M edia Ad ap t e r 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 w[...]

45 Appendix D: Creating a Playlist Wireless-B Media Adapter Appen dix D : C r ea t in g a Pla y list A playlist tells the Adapter to play your music files in a specific sequence . Y ou can use a playlist with either of these file extensions, .M3U and .ASX. Y ou can use any software that exports a playlist with one of these two extensions. For examp[...]

46 Appendix E: Setting a Static IP Address on Your PC Wireless-B Media Adapter A p p e n d i x E : S e t t i n g a S t a t i c I P A d d r e s s o n Y o u r P C 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 ,[...]

47 Appendix E: Setting a Static IP Address on Your PC Wireless-B Media Adapter 3. On the General tab , select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) . Then click the Properties button. See Figure E-4. 4. Click the radio button next to Use the follo wing IP address . Complete the IP address and Subnet mask fields with the appropriate infor mation. Then click th[...]

48 Appendix F: Windows Help Wireless-B Media Adapter A ppendix F: W i ndo w s H e l p 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 fea tures can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix. TCP/IP [...]

49 Appendix G: Glossary Wireless-B Media Adapter A p p e n d i x G: Gl o s s a r y 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[...]

50 Appendix G: Glossary Wireless-B Media Adapter Buffer - A block of memor y 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 con nects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet. CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collis[...]

51 Appendix G: Glossary Wireless-B Media Adapter Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP ser ver . 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. Finger - A prog[...]

52 Appendix G: Glossary Wireless-B Media Adapter IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device . IPSec (Internet Pro tocol Security) - A VPN protocol use d to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer . ISM band - Radio band used in w ireless networking transmissions. ISP (Intern[...]

53 Appendix G: Glossary Wireless-B Media Adapter PPP oE (Point to Point P rotocol over Ethernet) - A type of broadband connection that provides authentication (username and password) in addition to data transport. PPTP (Point-to-Point T unneling Protocol) - A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protoco l (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP n[...]

54 Appendix G: Glossary Wireless-B Media Adapter TCP/IP (T ransmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent. Te l n e t - A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs. TFTP (T rivial File T ransfer Protocol) - A version of the[...]

55 Appendix H: Specifications Wireless-B Media Adapter Appen dix H : S pe cif icat ions 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 , Wirel[...]

56 Appendix H: Specifications Wireless-B Media Adapter Power External, 5V DC, 2.0 A Certifications FCC, CE Operating T emp. 0ºC to 60ºC (32ºF to 140ºF) Storage T emp. 0ºC to 85ºC (32ºF to 185ºF) Operating Humidity 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90%, Non-Condensing[...]

57 Appendix I: Warranty Informati on Wireless-B Media Adapter Ap pe n d ix I : W a rra n t y I n f orm a t io n LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to the original end user purchaser (“Y ou”) that, for a period o f one year , (the “Warranty Period”) Y ou r Linksys product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under nor mal use [...]

58 Appendix J: Regulato ry Information Wireless-B Media Adapter Appen dix J : R egu lat o r y In f or m at ion FCC ST A TEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specification s 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 [...]

59 Appendix J: Regulato ry Information Wireless-B Media Adapter INDUSTR Y 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 Canad a. The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obt[...]

60 Appendix J: Regulato ry Information 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). P our ce qui est des autres canaux, ils peuvent être soumis à autorisation selon le départment. [...]

61 Appendix K: Contac t Information Wireless-B Media Adapter C hapt er K : C o nt act Inf o r m at io n Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www .linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you wa[...]