Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit WMB54G du fabricant Linksys
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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc . ® Model No . Music Bridge Wir eless- G WMB54G User Guide WIRELESS GH z 2.4 802.11g.
Wireless-G Music Bridge 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 © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc.
Wireless-G Music Bridge Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless Music Bridge 4 The Back Panel 4 The Front Panel 5 Chapte.
Wireless-G Music Bridge Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 36 Appendix D: Windows Help 37 Appendix E: Glossary 38 Appendix F: Specifications 43 Appendix G: Warranty Information 44 Appendix H: Regulatory I.
Wireless-G Music Bridge List of Figures Figure 2-1: Back Panel 4 Figure 2-2: Front Panel 5 Figure 3-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 6 Figure 3-2: License Agreement 6 Figure 3-3: Connecting the PC 7.
Wireless-G Music Bridge Figure 4-2: Portable Audio Speaker Connection 18 Figure 4-3: RCA Cable 19 Figure 4-4: RCA Cable Connection 19 Figure 4-5: Optical Digital Cable 20 Figure 4-6: Optical Digital C.
1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-G Music Bridge Chapter 1: Introduction We l c o m e Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Music Bridge . The W ireless-G Music Bridge allows you to listen to digital music in your living room as well as on your computer .
2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Music Bridge What’ s in this Gu ide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Music Bridge . • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Adapter’s applications and this User Guide .
3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Music Bridge • Appendix G: Regulator y Information This appendix supplies the Adapter ’ s regulator y information. • Appendix H: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including T echnical Support.
4 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless Music Bridge The Back Panel Wireless-G Music Bridge Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless Music Bridge The Back P anel The Bridge's ports, where all cables are connected, are located on the back panel.
5 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless Music Bridge The Front Panel Wireless-G Music Bridge The Front P anel The Music Bridge's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel. Po w e r Blue . The P ower LED lights up when the Wireless-G Music Bridge is powered on.
6 Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Music Bridge Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizar d The Bridge is set up with the Setup Wizard that comes on the CD enclosed with the Bridge .
7 Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Music Bridge 3. The next screen displayed shows how the Bridge should be connected. Connect one end of your supplied Ethernet cable to your PC’s Ethnet Port. Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous screen.
8 Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Music Bridge 5. Next, you will connect the power . Connect the power adapter into the Power Port of the Bridge and into an electrical outlet. Click the Next button to continue or Back to retur n to the previous screen.
9 Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Music Bridge 7. The Setup Wizard will run a search for the Bridge within your network and then display a list along with the status information for the selected Bridge.
10 Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Music Bridge 9. Y ou may change the password and the Bridge’ s name on this screen. Device Name . The default name for the Bridge will appear in the Device Name field.
11 Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Music Bridge Setting Up the Bridge with Av ailable Networks The Av ailable Wireless Networks screen will appear next. The available wireless networks are listed in the table on the center of the screen by wireless network name (SSI D).
12 Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Music Bridge PSK Needed for Connection Encryption - Select the type of algorithm you want to use , TKIP or AES , from the Encryption drop-down menu. P assphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a pre-shared k ey , of 8-63 characters in the Passphr ase field.
13 Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Music Bridge Setting Up the Bridge with Manual Setup If your network is not listed with the available networks, click Manual Setup on the Available Wireless Netw ork screen to set up the Bridge manually .
14 Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Music Bridge 3. If you chose Infrastructure Mode , go to Step 4 no w . If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode , the Ad-Hoc Mode Settings screen will appear . Select the correct Channel for your wireless network.
15 Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Music Bridge WEP WEP - T o use WEP encr yption, select 64-bits or 128-bit characters from the drop-down menu, and enter a passphrase or key . WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network.
16 Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Music Bridge 5. The next screen displays all of the Bridge’ s settings. If these are correct, click Next to continue and finish the setup. If these settings are not correct, click Back to change your settings.
17 Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Music Bridge 7. After the software has been successfully installed, the Congratulations screen will appear . Click Exit to exit the wizard. If you would like to subscribe to Y ahoo! Music Unlimited, click Install Y ahoo Music Engine .
18 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Mus ic Bridge Overview Wireless-G Music Bridge Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Music Bridge Overview This chapter explains how to connect the Bridge to your home entertainment center’ s aud io receiver or to portable audio speakers.
19 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Mus ic Bridge Connecting to your Audio Rece iver Wireless-G Music Bridge Connecting to your Audio Receiver Three connection methods are shown. One uses the standard audio cables supplied with your W ireless-G Music Bridge .
20 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Mus ic Bridge Connecting to your Audio Rece iver Wireless-G Music Bridge Using Optical Digital Cable This method uses optical digital cable . Connect the cable’ s connectors fro m the Wireless-G Music Bridge’ s Optical Out to the audio receiver’ s Optical In.
21 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Mus ic Bridge Connecting to your Audio Rece iver Wireless-G Music Bridge Using Digital Coaxial Cable This method uses digital coaxial cable . Connect the cable’ s connectors from the Wireless-G Music Bridge’ s Coaxial Out to the audio receiver’ s Coaxial In.
22 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility Accessing the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility Wireless-G Music Bridge Chapter 5: Using the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utilit y This chapter explains the use of the Utility . There are three av ailable tabs: Status, Equalizer , and Infor mation.
23 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility Equalizer Tab Wireless-G Music Bridge Equalizer T ab The equalizer has presets for most types of music. Just clic k the button for the type of music you’re listening to and the sound will be adjusted accordingly .
24 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music Bridg e Overview Wireless-G Music Bridge Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music Bridge Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Music Bridge.
25 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music Bridg e The Setup Tab Wireless-G Music Bridge The Setup T ab The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allo ws you to change the Bridge's general settings. Change these settings as described h ere and click the Apply button to apply your changes or Can cel to cancel your changes.
26 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music Bridg e The Search Tab Wireless-G Music Bridge Wireless The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen. MAC Address . Y our Bridge’s MAC Addr ess is displayed here . Wireless Mode . From this drop-down menu, you can select from Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc mode .
27 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music Bridg e The Security Tab Wireless-G Music Bridge The Security T ab T wo methods of security are available if your network uses security: WEP and PSK. WEP is a basic encryption method, which is not as secure as PSK (Pre-Shared Key).
28 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music Bridg e The Password Tab Wireless-G Music Bridge Change these settings as described h ere and click the Apply button to apply your changes or Can cel to cancel your changes. Click the Help button if you need more information.
29 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music Bridg e The Status Tab Wireless-G Music Bridge not be enabled. The Bridge sends Request to Send (RTS) fr ames to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending of a data frame.
30 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music Bridg e Help Tab Wireless-G Music Bridge Wireless Mode . This displays the wireless mode , Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc, used by the network. Channel . This displays the wireless network channel that your Bridge uses.
31 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Music Bridge 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 this product.
32 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Music Bridge Frequently Ask ed Questions What play er I can use with Wireless-G Music Bridge? Y ou can use most any player you like , such as Y ahoo Music Eng ine or Windows Media Player .
33 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-G Music Bridge 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 implementation.
34 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Music Bridge 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 .
35 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Music Bridge WP A Pre-Shar ed Key . If you do no t have a RADIUS server , select the type of algorithm, TKIP or A.
36 Appendix C: Upgradin g Firmware Wireless-G Music Bridge Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The Music Bridge’ s firmware is upgraded through the Web-Utility's Help tab . Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware from Linksys's website at www.
37 Appendi x D: Wind ows Hel p Wireless-G Music Bridge 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 throu gh Windows Help and are described in this appendix.
38 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Music Bridge Appendix E: Glossar y This glossary contains som e basic networking terms you may come across when u sing this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www .linksys.com/glossary .
39 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Music Bridge DMZ ( D e m ilitarized Z one) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from the Internet. DNS ( D omain N ame S erver) - The IP address of your ISP's ser ver , which translates the names of websites into IP addresses.
40 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Music Bridge IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network. IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. IPSec ( I nter net P rotocol Sec urity) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer .
41 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Music Bridge RJ-45 ( R egistered J ack -45 ) - An Ethernet connecto r that holds up to eight wires. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection.
42 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Music Bridge TKIP ( T emporal K ey I ntegrity P rotocol) - a wireless encr yption protocol that provides dynamic encr yption keys for each packet transmitted. T opology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - T ransmission Rate.
43 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G Music Bridge Appendix F: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11b , IE EE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u Ports/Buttons One 10/100 RJ-45 Port, Le ft and Right RC.
44 Appendix G: Warranty Information Wireless-G Music Bridge 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 .
45 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Music Bridge Appendix H: Regulator y Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications fo r a Class B digital device , pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
46 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Music Bridge User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document.
47 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Music Bridge.
48 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Music Bridge.
49 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Music Bridge.
50 Appendix H: Regulatory Inf ormation Dual-Band Wireless Access P oint For more information, visit www .linksys.com..
51 Appendix I: Contact Informa tion Wireless-G Music Bridge 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.
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Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Linksys WMB54G c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Linksys WMB54G - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Linksys WMB54G, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Linksys WMB54G va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Linksys WMB54G, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Linksys WMB54G.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Linksys WMB54G. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Linksys WMB54G ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
