Wireless-B Media Adapter Use this guide to install: WMA11B User Guide
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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 7: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo 23 Overview 23 Connecting to Your TV and Stereo 23 Connecting to Your TV Only 25 Placement Options 26 Using the TV Setup 27 Chapter 8: Using the Media Navigator Overview Music Menus Picture Menus Help 29 29 30 34 37 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions 38 38 39 Appendix B: Creating a Playlist 42 The Wireless-B Media Adapter The Linksys Wireless-B Media Adapte
Features • • • • • • • • • Supports popular audio formats (MP3 and WMA), image formats (JPG, GIF, TIF and BMP), and playlist formats (M3U and ASX) S-Video output for best video quality RCA connectors for left and right stereo audio output and composite video output Easy TV setup and convenient Setup Wizard for configuration User-friendly utility runs on your PC to manage music and picture folders Wireless security with up to 128-bit WEP encryption Compatibility with 802.11b (2.
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media Adapter and Its Remote Controller Front Panel Computer Router or Switch (optional) Figure 2-2 Wireless-B Media Adapter On the Adapter’s front panel, it has three LEDs to let you know how the Adapter is functioning. There is also a Power button. Ready Green. The Ready LED flashes when the Adapter is establishing a connection to the host computer. It stops flashing and stays lit when the Adapter is connected to the host computer. Wireless Green.
Back Panel Remote Controller On the Adapter’s back panel, it features seven ports and two buttons. The Adapter includes a Remote Controller, which features several buttons allowing you to control the Media Navigator. Use the remote to move through the Navigator’s Music, Pictures, or Help menus on your TV. To install the batteries, follow these instructions: 1. On the back of the remote, remove the battery panel. Figure 3-2 2. Insert the included AAA batteries into the battery compartment.
Zoom in and out - Use these buttons to make on-screen pictures larger or smaller. Previous - Press this button to return to the previous screen. Options - Displays the Music Options menu or the Picture Options menu. Back - Goes back to the previous song or picture. Next - Goes to the next song or picture. Play/Pause - Plays or pauses the song or slideshow. Stop - Stops the song or slideshow, depending on which menu you are in.
4. Press the Adapter’s power button, which is located on the Adapter’s front panel. 5. The Wireless LED will light up. If it does not, then power the Adapter off and back on again. Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter Overview Proceed to “Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter.” Connection to a Wired Network for Setup 1. Attach the antenna to the Adapter. Setup Wizard 2. Connect the included Ethernet network cable to your PC, router, or switch. 3.
3. When you see the screen shown in Figure 5-2, make sure the Adapter’s Wireless or Ethernet LED is flashing. This indicates that the Adapter is properly connected to either a wireless or wired network. Then click the Next button to continue. 5. On the screen shown in Figure 5-4, choose whether the Adapter will be connected to your wireless or wired network AFTER you have configured it. If you will use the Adapter as part of a wireless network, then click the Yes button for the Wireless network choice.
6. On the Basic Settings screen, enter a unique name for the Adapter. If your network has a router or DHCP server, select Automatically for the Network Setting, and click the Next button. Then go to Step 7. If the Adapter requires a static IP address, select Static IP for the Network Setting. Then enter an IP Address and Subnet Mask appropriate for your network. You must specify an IP Address and Subnet Mask for the Adapter on this screen. Click the Next button, and go to Step 7.
8. The Wireless Security Settings screen, shown in Figure 5-7, appears next. If you want to enable WEP encryption for greater wireless security, select the level of WEP encryption, 64-bit or 128-bit, and then enter a Passphrase. If you want to enter the WEP key manually, then complete the KEY #1 field. If you want to disable WEP encryption, keep the default, Disabled. Click the Next button to continue. 9 .
Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-B Media Adapter Utility 3. The License Agreement screen will appear. If you accept the Agreement, click the Next button to continue the installation. If you do not accept the Agreement, click the Cancel button and exit the Utility Wizard. Overview This chapter will instruct you on how to install and use the Adapter’s Utility on your Windows XP PC, which may also be referred to as the host computer.
5. When you see the Congratulations screen, click the Exit button. Media Folder Manager Click Media Folder Manager to open it. The Media Folder Manager screen will appear and list the current shared media folders (see Figure 6-7). Figure 6-4 Note: The Utility can be installed on only one PC in your network. Figure 6-7 Proceed to the next section, “Using the Adapter’s Utility.” To add a folder: Using the Adapter’s Utility 1. Click the Add button.
To remove a folder: 1. From the list of Selected Media Folders, select the folder you want to remove. 2. Click the Remove button. Chapter 7: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo 3. When you are finished, click the OK button. Overview Using the Start Menu To access the Utility, click the Start button. Click All Programs and Linksys Wireless-B Media Adapter. You will see three choices: Adapter Utility, Media Folder Manager, and Uninstall (see Figure 6-9).
2. Do one of the following: Connecting to Your TV Only Connect the S-video cable to the Adapter’s S-video port and the TV’s S-video in port. OR Connect the yellow RCA connectors of the audio/video cable to the Adapter’s Video port and the TV’s Video in port. 3. Use the color-coded audio/video cable to connect the Adapter’s Left and Right ports to the stereo’s Audio in ports. 4. On your TV, select the input that matches the connection to the Adapter. 5.
Placement Options Using the TV Setup To protect the cables attached to the Adapter’s back panel, snap the included cable hood into place. The dark gray section of the cable hood faces away from the antenna. If you haven’t already done so, insert the included AAA batteries into the Remote Controller. For more information, see “Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media Adapter and Its Remote Controller.
When you have finished entering your settings, press the Setup button on the Remote Controller. The Adapter will save the settings and restart itself. IP Settings If the Adapter needs a static IP address, then select Fixed IP, and press the Select button. If the Adapter will be assigned an IP address automatically by your network router or other DHCP server, then select DHCP Client, and press the Select button.
Music Menus At any time, you can use the Music button on the remote to access the Music menu. When you select the Music menu, you see three choices: Choose Music, Now Playing, and Options. See Figure 8-2. Choose Music The Choose Music screen, shown in Figure 8-3, lets you select the music you want to play, using a variety of sorting methods. Select music by artist or genre. You can also select music by folder or playlist.
Now Playing The Now Playing screen, shown in Figure 8-8, shows the title, artist, and album of the song that is currently playing. You can switch songs using the Next or Back buttons on the remote. Play Music After you set the options and select the music you want to hear, play the music by following these instructions: Figure 8-8 1. Select Music. 2. Select the song (or All Songs) to play using the Choose Music menus. 3.
Picture Menus At any time, you can use the Pictures button on the remote to access the Pictures menu. When you select the Pictures menu, you have three choices: Choose Pictures, Now Showing, or Options. See Figure 8-11. Choose Pictures The Choose Pictures screen lets you select the pictures to view (see Figure 8-12). You can select All Pictures, which displays all the pictures in the shared picture folder. You can also sort pictures by their folder location on the host computer.
6. From the Choose Pictures menu, select a folder to view or select All Pictures. 7. On the Now Showing screen, press the Play/Pause button on the remote to start the slideshow. Select: view picture To view a full-screen image, press the Select button when the picture you want is highlighted. While you are looking at a full-screen image, use the Zoom buttons on the remote to view details of your picture or to zoom out.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless-B Media Adapter. Read the descriptions below to solve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. • Restart the host computer. • Make sure the network is operating properly. Turn off and on any devices that are not working properly. • Check the cable connections between the Adapter and the stereo or TV.
Yes. Add the media folders for each user to the shared folders list when you run the Utility Wizard or use the Utility on your host computer. See “Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-B Media Adapter Utility.” Can I play or show files from all the computers on the network using the Adapter? No. You must move the files to the host computer so that the Adapter’s Utility can access them.
Appendix B: Creating a Playlist A playlist tells the Adapter to play your music files in a specific sequence. You can use a playlist with either of these file extensions, .M3U and .ASX. You can use any software that exports a playlist with one of these two extensions. For example, Windows Media Player is included with Windows XP. Follow these instructions to create a playlist in Windows Media Player: 1. Open Windows Media Player on the host computer. 2. Click Media Library. 3.
2. Right-click the network connection you are using to communicate with the Adapter. Then click Properties. See Figure C-3. 4. Click the radio button next to Use the following IP address. Complete the IP address and Subnet mask fields with the appropriate information. Then click the OK button. See Figure C-5. 5. Click the OK button again. See Figure C-6. Figure C-3 Figure C-5 3. On the General tab, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Then click the Properties button. See Figure C-4.
Appendix D: Glossary 802.11b - One of the IEEE standards for wireless networking hardware. Products that adhere to a specific IEEE standard will work with each other, even if they are manufactured by different companies. The 802.11b standard specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for security. 802.11b networks are also referred to as Wi-Fi networks.
point), the DSSS signal is recognized as the only valid signal, and interference is inherently rejected (ignored). Encryption - A security method that applies a specific algorithm to data in order to alter the data's appearance and prevent other devices from reading the information. Ethernet - IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium. Has a transfer rate of 10 Mbps.
MAC (Media Access Control) Address - A unique number assigned by the manufacturer to any Ethernet networking device, such as a network adapter, that allows the network to identify it at the hardware level. Mbps (Megabits per second) - One million bits per second; unit of measurement for data transmission. Network - A system that transmits any combination of voice, video and/or data between users.
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - A method (protocol) used along with the IP (Internet Protocol) to send data in the form of message units (datagram) between network devices over a LAN or WAN. While IP takes care of handling the actual delivery of the data (routing), TCP takes care of keeping track of the individual units of data (called packets) that a message is divided into for efficient delivery over the network.
Appendix F: Warranty Information Environmental Dimensions 6.30" x 7.48" x 1.97" (160 mm x 190 mm x 50 mm) Unit Weight 13.05 oz. (0.37 kg) Power External, 5V DC, 2.0 A Certifications FCC Operating Temp. 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) Storage Temp. 0°C to 85°C (32°F to 185°F) Operating Humidity 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 54 5% to 90%, Non-Condensing BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT’S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING.
Appendix G: Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of the Wireless-B Media Adapter, contact Linksys Technical Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Sales Information Technical Support RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) Issues Fax E-mail Web FTP Site 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) 800-326-7114 www.linksys.com (or call 949-271-5461) 949-265-6655 support@linksys.com http://www.linksys.com ftp.linksys.com http://www.linksys.
