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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc . ® Model No. Media Adapter Wir eless- B WMA11B User Guide WIRELESS GH z 2.4 802.11b.
Wireless-B Media Adapter Copyright and T r ademarks Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc . and/or its affiliates in the U.
Wireless-B Media Adapter T ab l e o f C o n t 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 Fr.
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 Netw.
Wireless-B Media Adapter List of F ig ure 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 Figur.
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.
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: Introduction Welcome Wireless-B Media Adapter C h a p te r 1 : I n tr o d u c ti o n Wel c om e 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 running cables through the house .
2 Chapter 1: Introduction 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.
3 Chapter 1: Introduction 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 have set a static IP address on the Adapter and you also need a static IP address set on your PC.
4 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media Adap ter and Its Remote Controller 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 ss - B M e d i a A d a.
5 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media Adap ter and Its Remote Controller 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.
6 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media Adap ter and Its Remote Controller 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.
7 Chapter 3: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Adapter to Your Network for 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 re l e s s - B M e d i a A d a p te r to Y.
8 Chapter 3: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Adapter to Your Network for Setup Connection to a Wireless Network for Setup Using Windows XP On ly Wireless-B Media Adapter Connection to a Wireless Network for Setup Using Windows XP Only 1. Attach the antenna to the Adapter .
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 re l e ss - B M e d i a Ad 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.
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 .
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 .
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.
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.
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 .
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.
17 Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter Using the Adapter Utility Wireless-B Media Adapter Media Folder Manager Click Media Folder Ma nager to open it. The Media Folder Manager screen will appear and list the current shared media folder(s).
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 .
19 Chapter 5: Connecting the Wire less-B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo Instructions Wireless-B Media Adapter Connecting to Y o ur 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.
20 Chapter 5: Connecting the Wire less-B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo Instructions Wireless-B Media Adapter Connecting to Y o ur 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.
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 Power port and an electrical outlet. 3. Press the Power button on the Adapter’ s front panel.
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.
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.
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 .
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 Encryption - If yo ur network uses 64-bit encryption, then select 64 bits , and press the Select button.
26 Chapter 6: Using the Media Navigator 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 .
27 Chapter 6: Using the Media Navigator 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 music by folder or playlist.
28 Chapter 6: Using the Media Navigator 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 o n the remote.
29 Chapter 6: Using the Media Navigator 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.
30 Chapter 6: Using the Media Navigator 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 .
31 Chapter 6: Using the Media Navigator Help Wireless-B Media Adapter 2. Use the arrow and Select buttons on the remote to navigate the All Songs , Artists , Playlists , Gen res , or Folders screens. 3. When you have found the song you want, press the Select button on the remote to start the music .
32 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-B Media Adapter App e nd ix A: T r oub le s h oot in g This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless-B Media Adapter .
33 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-B Media Adapter • Press the Music button on the remote . Select the songs you want to play , and press the Play button on the remote . • Restart the Adapter . • Restart the host computer .
34 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g 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.
35 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g 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 .
36 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-B Media Adapter Can I play music from a CD using the Adapter? Y es, if the CD contains MP3 or WMA files.
37 Appendix B: Wireless Security A Brief Overview Wireless-B Media Adapter Appen dix B : W ir e le s s S ecu r it y A Brief Overview Whenever data—in the form of files, emails, or messages—is transmitted over your wireless network, it is open to attacks.
38 Appendix B: Wireless Security What Are The Risks? Wireless-B Media Adapter But even WEP has its problems. WEP’s encryption algorithm 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 .
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 .
40 Appendix B: Wireless Security What Are The Risks? Wireless-B Media Adapter examples below , your implementation and administration of ne twork 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.
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. Make it unique c. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the option of broadcasting the SSID.
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 often looked upon as a panace a for wireless security concerns.
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 resources.
44 Appendix C: Planning Your Use of the Wireless-B Media Ada pter Overview Wireless-B Media Adapter A ppendix C : Planni ng Y o ur Us e o f t he W i r eless - B M edia Ad ap t e r Overview Before you .
45 Appendix D: Creating a Playlist Wireless-B Media Adapter Appen dix D : C r e at ing a Playlis t 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.
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.
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 following IP address .
48 Appendix F: Windows Help Wireless-B Media Adapter A ppendix F: W indo w s H elp 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.
49 Appendix G: Glossary Wireless-B Media Adapter A pp end i x G: Gl o s s a r y 802.11a - An IEEE wireless netw orking standard that specifies a ma ximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz.
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 bu sy to accept the data. Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet.
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.
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 Protocol Secu rity) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer .
53 Appendix G: Glossary Wireless-B Media Adapter PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - A type of broadband connection that provides authentication (username and password) in addition to data transport.
54 Appendix G: Glossary Wireless-B Media Adapter TCP/IP (T ransmission Control Protocol/Internet 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.
55 Appendix H: Specifications Wireless-B Media Adapter Appen dix H : S pecif 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.
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.
57 Appendix I: Warranty Information Wireless-B Media Adapter Ap pe n di x I : W a rran t y I n f orm a t i on LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to the original end user purchaser (“Y ou ”) that, for a period of one year , (the “Warranty Period”) Y our Linksys product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
58 Appendix J: Regulatory Information Wireless-B Media Adapter Appen dix J : R egu lat o r y I nf or m at ion 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.
59 Appendix J: Regulatory Information Wireless-B Media Adapter INDUSTRY CANAD A (CANADA) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
60 Appendix J: Regulatory 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). Pour ce q ui est des autres canaux, ils peuvent être soumis à autorisation selon le départment.
61 Appendix K: Contact Inform ation Wireless-B Media Adapter C hapt er K : C o nt ac t 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.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Cisco WMA11B 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 Cisco WMA11B - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Cisco WMA11B, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Cisco WMA11B va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Cisco WMA11B, 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 Cisco WMA11B.
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 Cisco WMA11B. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Cisco WMA11B 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.
