Linksys WPG54G manual

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Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer Copyright and T rademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice . L inksys is a registered tradema rk 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 reserved. Other brands and product names are tradem[...]

Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Roaming 4 Network Layout 5 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Presentation Player 6 Overview 6 The Back Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 Remote Control 8 Chapter 4: Connecting the Prese[...]

Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer Conversion 29 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 31 Common Problems and Solutions 31 Frequently Asked Questions 31 Appendix B: Wireless Security 34 Security Precautions 34 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 34 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 37 Appendix D: Windows Help 38 Appendix E: Glossary 39 Appendix F: Specifica[...]

Wireless-G Presentation Pla yer List of Figures Figure 3-1: Back Panel 6 Figure 3-2: Front Panel 7 Figure 3-3: Remote Control 8 Figure 4-1: Monitor/Projector Connection 9 Figure 4-2: Power Connection 10 Figure 4-3: LAN Connection 11 Figure 4-4: Horizontal Placement 12 Figure 4-5: Vertical Placement 12 Figure 5-1: Welcome 13 Figure 5-2: Software Lic[...]

Wireless-G Presentation Pla yer Figure 9-2: Software License Agreement 27 Figure 9-3: Destination Location 28 Figure 9-4: Installing Files 28 Figure 9-5: Congratulations 29 Figure 9-6: Linksys Presentation Converter Icon 29 Figure 9-7: Convert your File 30 Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware 37[...]

1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer Chapter 1: Introduction We l c o m e Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Presentation Player . This Presentation Player will allow you to play your presentations wirelessly better than ever . The versatile Linksys Wireless-G Presentation Player is t he ultimate presentation tool.[...]

2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer What’ s in this Gu ide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using theWireless-G Presentation Player . • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Wireless-G Present ation Player’s applicati ons and this User Guide . • Chapter 2: Plan[...]

3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer • Appendix D: Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol. • Appendix E: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossar y of terms frequently used in networking. • Ap[...]

4 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network T opology A wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with one wireless adapter . Computers in a wireless network must be configured to share the same radio channel. Several PCs equipped with [...]

5 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Layout Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer Network La yout Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use with 802.11a, 802.11b , and 802.11g products. With 802.11g products communicating with the 802.11b standard and some products incorporating both “a” and “g?[...]

6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Presentation Player Overview Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Presentation Player Overview This chapter describes what is on the back and front panels of the Presentation Player , and the remote control. The Back P anel The Presentation Player's ports, where a network cable is con[...]

7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Presentation Player The Front Panel Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer The Front P anel The Presentation Player's LEDs, where information about net work activity is displayed, the infrared sensor , and the power switch are located on the front panel. LEDs Po w e r Green. The Po w e r LED lights up when the P rese[...]

8 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Presentation Player Remote Control Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer Remote Control Stop Use to stop your presentation or connection. Play Use to start your presentation from the Presentation List. Po i n t e r Use for the laser pointer . Connect Use to connect a new user to the Player while in the Presentation List.[...]

9 Chapter 4: Connecting the Presentatio n Player Overview Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer Chapter 4: Connecting the Presentation Player Overview This chapter explains how to connect the necessary cables to use the Player , and how to attach the stand if you wish to use it. Hardwar e Installation 1. Connect the VGA cable from your monitor or projec[...]

10 Chapter 4: Connecting the Presentatio n Player Hardware Installation Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer 2. Make sure that the Presentation Player is turned off . Plug the supplied power adapter into the Power port on the Presentation Player’ s back panel. Then, plug the other end into a power outlet (surge protection recommended). T ur n on the [...]

11 Chapter 4: Connecting the Presentatio n Player Hardware Installation Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer 3. T o have a wired connection, connect one end of the Categor y 5 Ethernet network cable to your PC’s Ethernet adapter . Connect the other end to the Ethern e t port on the back of the Presentation Player . 4. For a wireless connection, fix t[...]

12 Chapter 4: Connecting the Presentatio n Player Placement Options Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer Placement Options There are two ways to place the Player . Y ou can place the Player horizontally on a surfa ce , as shown in Figure 6- 1. (If necessary , adjust the antenna so that it points straig ht up in the air .) The second way is to stand the[...]

13 Chapter 5: Setting up the Presentation Player Installation Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer Chapter 5: Setting up the Presentation Player Installation The Presentation Player can play from any PC in your wi reless network, but you will first need to install this utility in each PC that will be used with the Presentation Player – once installed[...]

14 Chapter 5: Setting up the Presentation Player Installation Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer 3. The next screen, like that shown in Figure 5-3, will allow you to choose where the Setup Utility will install the Control Utility and the Presentation Converter . By default, the destination folder is C:Program FilesLinksysWireless-G Presentation Pl[...]

15 Chapter 5: Setting up the Presentation Player Installation Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer 5. When you see this screen, the installation of the Se tup Utility onto your computer has been completed. Click the Exit tab to exit the Setup Utility now or clic k the Online Registration tab to register your product online . Figure 5-5: Congr atulation[...]

16 Chapter 6: Configuring the Presentation Player with the Web-Based Utility Overview Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer Chapter 6: Configuring the Presentation Player with the Web-Based Utilit y Overview The Presentation Player has been designed to function with the default settings in the Setup Utility . However , if you’ d like to change these s[...]

17 Chapter 6: Configuring the Presentation Player with the Web-Based Utility The Setup Tab Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer Presentation Player . Assigning un ique and memorable names is helpful, especially if you are using multiple Presentation devices on the same network. Network Settings • MAC Address. The MAC Address of the wired (LAN) networ[...]

18 Chapter 6: Configuring the Presentation Player with the Web-Based Utility The Setup Tab Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer • WEP Encr yption. Wired Equivalent Privac y (W EP) is an encryption method used to protect your wireless communications and prevent unauthorized access to the Presentation Player and/or your network. WEP uses 64-bit or 128-[...]

19 Chapter 6: Configuring the Presentation Player with the Web-Based Utility The Administration Tab Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer The Administration T ab The Administration tab , as shown in Figure 6-4, is wher e you change your password, restore the factor y default settings, and upgrade the firmware for the Presentation Player . Player Passwor[...]

20 Chapter 6: Configuring the Presentation Player with the Web-Based Utility The Status Tab Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer The Status T ab The Status tab will display the Presentation Player’ s current network and wireless settings and activity , and statistics. It will list the Network Settings: Firmware , Play er Name, MAC Addr ess, IP Addres[...]

21 Chapter 6: Configuring the Presentation Player with the Web-Based Utility The Help Tab Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer The Help T ab The Help tab (see Figure 6-6) has links to the Linksys Website , Linksys Product Support, then Online User Guide , and the Adobe Website to download PDF viewing software . Figure 6-6: Help T ab[...]

22 Chapter 7: The Control Utilit y Using the Control Utili ty Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer Chapter 7: The Control Utilit y Using the Control Utility The control utility may be used from any wired or wi reless notebook or desktop PC with a connection to the Wireless Presentation Player . It is a good idea to place the Wireless Presentation Playe[...]

23 Chapter 7: The Control Utilit y Using the Control Utili ty Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer 3. When you see the screen shown in Figure 7-4, you will choose a co lor setting for your presentation. Select the default Tr u e C o l o r to have the optimum color option. If the action is ver y slow or your presentation is mostly text, you may want to [...]

24 Chapter 7: The Control Utilit y Using the Control Utili ty Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer The screen in Figure 7-6 will appear . After you find your presentation, sele ct it, then click the Open button. Af ter you click the Open button, your file will appear in the Browse field of Figure 7-5. Click Upload . Y our file will be automatically con[...]

25 Chapter 8: Using the Remote Display Presentation Utility Remote Display Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer Chapter 8: Using the Remote Display Presentation Utilit y Remote Display The Presentation Player has a built-in image viewer and internal storage, so you can give a presentation without an attached PC. All you need to do is load the presentat[...]

26 Chapter 8: Using the Remote Display Presentation Utility Remote Display Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer Presentation List . Click this button to view the list of loaded presentations. The screen in Figure 8-3 will appear . T o use, select a file , then click Play to play the file, click Delete to remove the file from the Pla yer , or if finishe[...]

27 Chapter 9: Using a USB Memory Disk to Install Files Overview Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer Chapter 9: Using a USB Memor y Disk to Install Files Overview Before you can use a USB memor y disk, you will need to convert your Power Point presentation file. T o convert your file , you must first insta ll the converter software on your PC . If you [...]

28 Chapter 9: Using a USB Memory Disk to Install Files Installation Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer 3. The next screen, like that sho wn in Figure 9-3, will allow you to choose where the Setup Utility will install the Control Utility and the Presentation Converter . By default, the destination folder is C:Program FilesLinksysWireless. If you wa[...]

29 Chapter 9: Using a USB Memory Disk to Install Files Conversion Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer 5. When you see the screen in Figure 9-5, the installation of the Presentation Converter application onto your computer has been completed. Click the Exit tab to exit the utility now or click the Online Registr ation tab to register your product onlin[...]

30 Chapter 9: Using a USB Memory Disk to Install Files Conversion Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer The screen in Figure 9-7 will appear . Click the Browse button next to the From field to find your presentation file. After you locate your file , you may save it to a different location by clicking the Br owse button next to the Save to field. Click [...]

31 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “F requently Asked Questions. ” This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur d uring the installation and operation of the Wireles[...]

32 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer 6. I have a P owerPoint presentation in my USB disk th at is plugged into the Pr esentation Play er , but the file does not show up o n the Player . Y ou will first need to convert the PowerPoint file before connecting it to the Presentation Player . Use[...]

33 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer 15. Does the Presentation Player work with a Macintosh operating system? No, it only works with Windows operating systems 98SE,2000, Me , and XP . Y ou will also need Microsoft Powerpoint to convert files. Frequently Ask ed Questions What is the IEEE 802.11 [...]

34 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer longer receives acknowledgment from its original Wirele ss Network Access Point, it undertakes a new search. Upon finding a new Wireless Network Access Point, it then re-registers, and the communication process continues. What is a BSS ID? A specific Ad-hoc [...]

34 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer Appendix B: Wireless Securit y 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 implementatio[...]

35 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer 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 con[...]

36 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer WP A Pre-Shar ed Key . If you do not have a RADIUS server , Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, enter a password in the Pre-Shared key field of 8-64 characters, and enter a Group Key Renewal period time between 0 and 99,999 seconds, w[...]

37 Appendix C: Upgradin g Firmware Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The Presentation Player functions with the use of firm ware , which is the programming written in the unit’ s internal memor y . It is this firmware that enables the Presentation Player to function and m akes it easy to use . Occasionally , this fir[...]

38 Appendi x D: Wind ows Hel p Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer Appendix D: 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. TCP/I[...]

39 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer Appendix E: Glossar 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 2.4[...]

40 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer 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 M ultiple Acce[...]

41 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer Dynamic IP Address - A temporar y 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. Finger [...]

42 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer 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 used to implem ent secure exchange of packets at the IP layer . ISM band - Radio band used in w ireless networking transmissions. ISP [...]

43 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer PPP oE (Point to Point Proto col 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[...]

44 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer TCP/IP (T ransmission Control Protocol/Inter net Protocol) - A network protocol fo r 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 P rotocol) - A ver[...]

45 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G Pr esentation Pla yer Appendix F: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, USB 1.1 Ports 15-pin female VGA connector , RJ-45 10/100 port, SMA antenna connector , IRD , USB, Po wer Buttons Reset, Power Cabling T ype Standard VGA, Catego ry 5 (or better) network cable Data Rate Up to 54M[...]

46 Appendix G: Warranty Information Wireless-G Presentation Pla yer Appendix G: Warrant y Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to Y ou that, for a pe riod of three years (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&[...]

47 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Presentation Pla yer Appendix H: Regulator y Information FCC ST A TEMENT 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 interfe rence in a[...]

48 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Presentation Pla yer EN 609 50 Safety EN 300-328-1, EN 300-328-2 T echnical requirements for Radio equipment. Caution: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFT A co untries. Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. Contact local [...]

49 Appendix I: Contact Informa tion Wireless-G Presentation Pla yer Appendix I: 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 t[...]