Linksys WMLS11B manual

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Wireless-B Media Link for Music Copyright and T rademarks Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc . and/or its affiliates in the U.S . and certain other countries. Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc . All rights reser ved. How to Use this Guide This User Guide has been designed to make understanding networking with th[...]

Wireless-B Media Link for Music Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media Link for Music or the Wireless-B Music System 4 Front Panel 4 Back Panel 4 Remote Controller 5 Speakers (Optional) 6 Chapter 3: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Link for Music to Your Network[...]

Wireless-B Media Link for Music Internet Radio Menu 31 Media Server Menu 31 Network Setup Menu 31 Network Status Menu 36 Update Radio List Menu 36 EQ Menu 36 Chapter 7: Using the Web-based Utility of the Wireless-B Media Link for Music 37 Overview 37 Login 37 Setup 38 Favorites 40 Password 41 Status 42 Help 43 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 44 Common [...]

Wireless-B Media Link for Music List of Figures Figure 2-1: Media Link Front Panel 4 Figure 2-2: Media Link Back Panel 4 Figure 2-3: Remote Controller 5 Figure 2-4: Right Speaker Back Panel 6 Figure 2-5: Left Speaker Back Panel 7 Figure 3-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 8 Figure 3-2: Connect the Media Link’s Power 8 Figure 3-3: Insert the B[...]

Wireless-B Media Link for Music Figure 5-8: Connecting the Optical Cable to Your Stereo 20 Figure 5-9: Connect the Power 21 Figure 5-10: Wireless Network Icon 21 Figure 5-11: Wired Network Icon 21 Figure 5-12: Main Menu Screen 22 Figure 5-13: Network Setup Screen 22 Figure 5-14: Wireless Screen 23 Figure 5-15: SSID Screen 23 Figure 5-16: Network Ty[...]

Wireless-B Media Link for Music Figure 6-15: Internet Radio Screen 31 Figure 6-16: Media Server Screen 31 Figure 6-17: Network Setup Screen 31 Figure 6-18: Device Name Screen 32 Figure 6-19: Wireless Screen 32 Figure 6-20: SSID Screen 32 Figure 6-21: Network Type Screen 33 Figure 6-22: Encryption Screen 33 Figure 6-23: Key Screen 33 Figure 6-24: Si[...]

1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-B Media Link for Music Chapter 1: Introduction We l co m e Thank you for choosing the Wireless-B Media Link for Music . T his Media Link lets you send the digital music stored on your computer to your stereo, without running cables through the house. Y ou can also listen to music streaming from your favor[...]

2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless-B Media Link for Music What’ s in this Gu ide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-B Media Link for Music . • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Media Link’s applications and this User Guide . • Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wirel[...]

3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless-B Media Link for Music • Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the Media Link’ s firmware using its Firmware Upgrade Utility . • Appendix E: Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help fo r instructions about networking, su[...]

4 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media Link for Music or th e Wireless-B Music Sys- tem Wireless-B Media Link for Music Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media Link for Music or the Wireless-B Music System Front P anel Y ou can control the Media Link through the front panel butt ons and LCD screen, which you can also control usin[...]

5 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media Link for Music or th e Wireless-B Music Sys- tem Wireless-B Media Link for Music Crossover The Crossover (X-II) switch is used only when the Media Link is connected to a wired network device . If th e Media Link is connected to a PC, then the switch should be in the Crossover (X) position. If the Me[...]

6 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media Link for Music or th e Wireless-B Music Sys- tem Wireless-B Media Link for Music Select/arrows Use the Select or right arrow button to make a selection, like the Enter key on your computer’s keyboard. Use the arrow keys to move through menus. Pa g e u p / d o w n Use these buttons to page or scrol[...]

7 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media Link for Music or th e Wireless-B Music Sys- tem Wireless-B Media Link for Music Speakers (Optional) The Wireless-B Music System (model number WMLS11B) comes with th e Media Link and two speakers. The Media Link can be connected to its speakers and/or a stereo. Right Speaker On the back of the right[...]

8 Chapter 3: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Link for Music to Your Network fo r Setup Overview Wireless-B Media Link for Music Chapter 3: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Link for Music to Y our Network for Setup Overview This chapter will explain how to connect the Media Link to your wired computer or network for setup. If you want to set up the M[...]

9 Chapter 3: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Link for Music to Your Network fo r Setup Connection to a Wired Network fo r Setup Wireless-B Media Link for Music 6. Insert the bottom panel of the Media LInk into the base plate. 7. Snap the Media Link into the base, so it fits snugly . Proceed to “Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Link for [...]

10 Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Link for Music Overview Wireless-B Media Link for Music Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Link for Music Overview This chapter will describe how to set up the Media Link using the Wireless-B Media Link for Music Setup Wizard. Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard, which will guide you thro [...]

11 Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Link for Music Running the Setup Wizard Wireless-B Media Link for Music 3. Read the License Agreement, and click Next if you accept the Agreement. If you do not accept the Agreement, then click Cancel to end the installation of the Media Link. 4. Make sure the Media Link’ s green Ether net LED is soli[...]

12 Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Link for Music Running the Setup Wizard Wireless-B Media Link for Music 5. The screen shown in Figure 4-4 displays a list of Wireless-B Media Links for Music that have been found on your network, along with the settings for the Media Link whose name is highlighted. T o select the Media Link you are curr[...]

13 Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Link for Music Running the Setup Wizard Wireless-B Media Link for Music 7. On the Basic Settings screen, enter a unique name for the Media Link in the Device Name field. If you network has a router or other DHCP serve r , select Automatic for the Network Setting, and click Next . If the Media Link requi[...]

14 Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Link for Music Running the Setup Wizard Wireless-B Media Link for Music 9. The Wireless Security Settings screen will appear next. Select a level of WEP en cryption , 64-bit or 12 8-bit . Enter a Passphrase , and click the Generate button to generate a WEP key . If you want to enter the WEP key manually[...]

15 Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Link for Music Running the Setup Wizard Wireless-B Media Link for Music 11. The Media Ser vices screen will appear . The Rhapsody Digital Music Ser vice is a subscription service that offers unlimited access to its ca talog of legal online music. T o install the Rhapsody software and sign up for a free [...]

16 Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Link for Music Setting up Musicmatch Jukebox Wireless-B Media Link for Music Setting up Musicmatch Jukebox After you have installed Musicmatch Jukebox, you will see its icon in the system tray of your taskbar , as well as on your desktop. Double-click either icon to start the software . T o enable commu[...]

17 Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Link for Music to Your Audio System Overview Wireless-B Media Link for Music Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Link for Music to Y our Audio System Overview The first part of this chapter will explain how to connect the Media LInk to its speakers (WMLS11B only) and/or your stereo. Proceed to th[...]

18 Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Link for Music to Your Audio System Connecting the Media Link to Its Speak ers (Optional) Wireless-B Media Link for Music 1. If you did not run the Setup Wizard , go to step 4. Otherwise , press the Media Link’s power button on its front panel to power it off . 2. Unplug the power adapter from the Med[...]

19 Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Link for Music to Your Audio System Connecting to the Media Link to Yo ur Stereo Wireless-B Media Link for Music Connecting to the Media Link to Y our Stereo Follow the instructions in this section to make the c onnections shown in Figure 5-6. (The connection to the desktop PC will be made only if the M[...]

20 Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Link for Music to Your Audio System Connecting to the Media Link to Yo ur Stereo Wireless-B Media Link for Music 5. If you want to connect the Media Link to your stereo’ s RCA input, connect the color -code d RCA cable to the Media Link’ s 2 CH Output (left and right) ports. Then connect the other e[...]

21 Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Link for Music to Your Audio System Connectin g the Media Link to Your N etwork Wireless-B Media Link for Music Connecting the Media Link to Y our Network 1. If the Media Link will be part of your wireless network, go to step 2. If the Media Link will be part of your wired network , then connect the Eth[...]

22 Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Link for Music to Your Audio System Using the LCD Menus to Set u p the Media Link Wireless-B Media Link for Music Using the LCD Menus to Set up the Media Link Before setting up the Media Link, decide whether the Media Link will be connected to your wireless or wired network AFTER you have configured it.[...]

23 Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Link for Music to Your Audio System Using the LCD Menus to Set u p the Media Link Wireless-B Media Link for Music Wireless T o change the Media Link’ s wireless settings, select Wireless . Y ou have four choices: SSID , Network T ype , Encryption, and Site Sur vey . SSID The Media Link’ s default SS[...]

24 Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Link for Music to Your Audio System Using the LCD Menus to Set u p the Media Link Wireless-B Media Link for Music Encryption If you want to change the Media Link’ s encr yption settings, select Encrypti on . Y ou will see four choices: WEP (Wired Equivalent Privac y), Key E ntry Method, Key Size, and [...]

25 Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Link for Music to Your Audio System Using the LCD Menus to Set u p the Media Link Wireless-B Media Link for Music DHCP T o change the Media Link’ s DHCP setting, select DHCP . If the Media Link will be assigned an IP address automatically by a router or other DHCP server , then select En able . Y ou w[...]

26 Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Link for Music to Your Audio System Installing the Media Server Soft ware Wireless-B Media Link for Music Installing the Media Server Software For the Media LInk to work properly , you must install t he Media Ser ver software on at least one PC in your network. This software , which is called Musicmatch[...]

27 Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Link for Music to Your Audio System Setting up Musicmatch Jukebox Wireless-B Media Link for Music 3. Click the CD Lookup/Connectivity ta b . 4. In the Services section , click the checkbox next to Enable Music Ser ver . 5. Then click the checkbox next to Universal Plug and Play . 6. Click the OK button.[...]

28 Chapter 6: Using the LCD Menus of th e Wireless-B Media Link for Music Overview Wireless-B Media Link for Music Chapter 6: Using the LCD Menus of the Wireless-B Media Link for Music Overview This chapter explains how to use the Media Link via the LCD menus on its front panel. For example , you can choose a playlist, browse for an album, or choos[...]

29 Chapter 6: Using the LCD Menus of th e Wireless-B Media Link for Music LCD Menu Icons Wireless-B Media Link for Music LCD Menu Icons At the top of the LCD screen, you will see one or more icons indicating the Media Link’s network type , the status of the music track, and which options you have selected. Here are descriptions of the nine icons:[...]

30 Chapter 6: Using the LCD Menus of th e Wireless-B Media Link for Music Playlist Menu Wireless-B Media Link for Music Pla ylist Menu At any time , you ca n use the M usic button on the remote to access the Music menu. T o play certain songs in a specific sequence , select the Playlist menu, which will list the playlists that you have created usin[...]

31 Chapter 6: Using the LCD Menus of th e Wireless-B Media Link for Music Internet Radio Menu Wireless-B Media Link for Music Internet Radio Menu The Media Link uses vT uner to find radio and TV broadcasts over the Internet. When you select the Internet Radio menu, you have three choices: Genres, Countries, and All Stations. At any time , you can u[...]

32 Chapter 6: Using the LCD Menus of th e Wireless-B Media Link for Music Network Setup Menu Wireless-B Media Link for Music Change to wired If you want to use the Media Link as part of your wired network, select Change to wired . When asked if you are sure , select Ye s to continue , or select No to cancel the setup. Press the right arrow button t[...]

33 Chapter 6: Using the LCD Menus of th e Wireless-B Media Link for Music Network Setup Menu Wireless-B Media Link for Music Network T ype If you want to change the wireless network type , select Network T ype . If your network uses infr astructure mode , then select Infrastructure . If your network uses ad-hoc mode , then select Ad-Hoc . Y our sel[...]

34 Chapter 6: Using the LCD Menus of th e Wireless-B Media Link for Music Network Setup Menu Wireless-B Media Link for Music Site Survey If you want to search for all available wir eless networks, select Site Sur vey . A list of wireless networks will appear . T o connect to a specific network, select it, and pr ess the right arrow button. If the n[...]

35 Chapter 6: Using the LCD Menus of th e Wireless-B Media Link for Music Network Setup Menu Wireless-B Media Link for Music DNS Server 1 and DNS Ser ver 2 T o change the Media Link’ s DNS server add ress, select DNS Server 1 and/or DNS Serv er 2 . (Y ou must e nter at least one DNS server address.) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the number[...]

36 Chapter 6: Using the LCD Menus of th e Wireless-B Media Link for Music Network S tatus Menu Wireless-B Media Link for Music Network Status Menu If you want to see the Media Link’ s network status infor mation, use the Network Status menu. After you have selected this menu, you will see the Device Name screen. Scroll down to see additional stat[...]

37 Chapter 7: Using the Web-based Utility of the Wireless-B Media Link for Music Overview Wireless-B Media Link for Music Chapter 7: Using the W eb-based Utility of the Wireless-B Media Link for Music Overview The Media Link is designed to function properly after you configure it using the Setup Wizard. However , if you would like to change these b[...]

38 Chapter 7: Using the Web-based Utility of the Wireless-B Media Link for Music Setup Wireless-B Media Link for Music Setup The Setup screen lets you configure the wired and wireless network settings for the Media Link. • Firmware - The version number of the Media Link’s firmware is displayed here . Firmware should be upgraded ONL Y if you exp[...]

39 Chapter 7: Using the Web-based Utility of the Wireless-B Media Link for Music Setup Wireless-B Media Link for Music If you clicked the Edit Security Settings button, then the Security Setting screen will appear . From the Wireless Encryption Level drop-down menu, select a level of encr yption, 64Bit or 128Bit . Enter a Passphrase and click the G[...]

40 Chapter 7: Using the Web-based Utility of the Wireless-B Media Link for Music Favorites Wireless-B Media Link for Music Favorites The Favorites screen lets you add up to 20 Internet radio stations to the Media Link’ s Favorites menu. On ce added, you can easily select one of your favorite stat ions using the Media Link’s remote control and L[...]

41 Chapter 7: Using the Web-based Utility of the Wireless-B Media Link for Music Password Wireless-B Media Link for Music Pa s s w o r d The Password screen lets you change the Media Link’ s Password or restore the factory default settings. • Administrative Password - It is strongly recommended that you change the factory default password of th[...]

42 Chapter 7: Using the Web-based Utility of the Wireless-B Media Link for Music Status Wireless-B Media Link for Music Status The Status screen displayed the Media Link’ s current status and settings. All information is read-only . • Device Name - The name you have assigned to the Media Link is displayed here . • Firmware Version - The versi[...]

43 Chapter 7: Using the Web-based Utility of the Wireless-B Media Link for Music Help Wireless-B Media Link for Music Help The Help screen offers links to all of the help information for the Web-based Utility’ s screens and the Media Link’ s online technical support resources (all information is read-only). If you want to upgrade the Media Link[...]

44 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-B Media Link for Music Appendix A: T roubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless-B Media Link for Music . Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer her[...]

45 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-B Media Link for Music Frequently Ask ed Questions How do I set my favorite Internet radio stations? Y ou have two ways to set your fa vorite radio stations. • Using the Media Link’s LCD screen, scroll down to Inter net Radio. Select the radio station you w ould like to set as [...]

46 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-B Media Link for Music What is ad-hoc mode? When a wireless network is set to ad-hoc mode , the wireless-equipped computers are configured to communicate directly with each other . The ad-hoc wireless network will not communicate with any wired network. What is infrastructure mode?[...]

47 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-B Media Link for Music Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wir eless networking as safe and easy for you as possible . Th e current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation.[...]

48 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-B Media Link for Music SSID. There are several things to k eep in mind about the SSID: 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the optio n of broadcasting the SSID . While this option may be more conv[...]

49 Appendix C: Planning Your Use of the Wireless-B Med ia Link for Music Overview Wireless-B Media Link for Music Appendix C: Planning Y our Use of the Wireless-B Media Link for Music Overview Before you set up the Media Link, you need to decide how the computer running the Media Ser ver software (called Musicmatch Jukebox) will send digital music [...]

50 Appendix D: Upgradin g Firmware Wireless-B Media Link for Music Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware Y ou can use the Wireless-B Media LInk Firmware Upgrade Utility to upgrade the firm ware; however , firmware should be upgraded ONL Y if you experience problems with the Media LInk. T o upgrade the Bridg e’ s firmware, follo w these instructions: 1. [...]

51 Appendix E: Windows Help Wireless-B Media Link for Music Appendix E: Windows Help Almost 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. TC[...]

52 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-B Media Link for Music Appendix F: Glossar y 802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. Access P oint - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. Also used to [...]

53 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-B Media Link for Music CTS ( C lear T o S end) - A signal sent by a wireless device , signifying that it is ready to receive data. Daisy Chain - A metho d used to con nect devices in a series, one after the other . Database - A collection of data that is organized so that its contents can e asily be accessed, man ag[...]

54 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-B Media Link for Music Gateway - A device that interconnects networks with differ ent, incompatible communications protocols. Half Duplex - Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line, but only one direction at a time . Ha rd wa re - The physical aspect of compute rs, telecomm unications, a[...]

55 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-B Media Link for Music P assphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encr yption process by automatically generating the WEP encryp tion keys for Linksys products. Ping ( P acket IN ter net G roper) - An Internet utility use d to deter mine whether a particular IP address is online. POP3 ([...]

56 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-B Media Link for Music TCP ( T ransmission C ontrol P rotocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent. TCP/IP ( T ransmission C ontrol P rotocol/ I nternet P rotocol) - A set of instructions PCs use to commu nicate over a network. Te l n e t - A user [...]

57 Appendix G: Specification s Wireless-B Media Link for Music Appendix G: Specifications Model WML11B , WMLS11B Standards IEEE 802.11b , 802.3, 802.3u Ports LAN, Audio Out (L, R, Digital), Power , Speaker DC Buttons Play/Pause , Stop, Up , Down, L eft, Right, Power , Parallel/Crossover , Reset Cabling T ype CA T 5 Ether net, SPDIF Optical, RCA LED[...]

58 Appendix G: Specification s Wireless-B Media Link for Music Storage T emp. -20ºC to 70ºC (-4ºF to 158ºF) Operating Humidity 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90%, Non-Condensing[...]

59 Appendix H: Warranty Informat ion Wireless-B Media Link for Music Appendix H: W arranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to Y ou that, for a period of one year (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use . Y our exclusive remedy and Linksys&apo[...]

60 Appendix I: Regulato ry Information Wireless-B Media Link for Music Appendix I: Regulator y Information 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 pr ovide reasonable protection against harmful interference in [...]

61 Appendix J: Contact Informa tion Wireless-B Media Link for Music Chapter J: Contact Information 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 want to[...]