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1. Chapter 2 Getting to Know the Wireless B Media Adapter and Its Remote Controller Remote Controller Li HERESY ELLU Mate LES TT O0 COR oem econ Talni issi PMusiFosss if Figure 2 3 Remote Controller Wireless B Media Adapter Chapter 3 Connecting the Wireless B Media Adapter to Your Network for Setup Overview Connect the Adapter to a network or computer see Figures 3 1 and 3 2 and then proceed to the appropriate section for your setup It is strongly recommended that you connect the Adapter to a wired network for setup If you want to set up the Adapter directly from your TV without using your computer then proceed to Chapter 4 Setting up the Wireless B Media Adapter NOTE FOR WINDOWS 2000 USERS You must connect the Adapter to a wired network for setup You cannot set up the Adapter from a wireless equipped PC unless you are running Windows XP Connection to a Wired Network for Setup 1 Attach the antenna to the Adapter 2 Connect the included Ethernet network cable to an Ethernet LAN port on your PC router or switch 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the LAN port on the Adapter see Figure 3 3 4 Connect the included power adapter to the Power port on the Adapter see Figure 3 4 5 Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet 6 Press the Adapter s power button which is located on the Adapter s front panel 7 The Ethernet LED will light up If it does not then push
2. e The icon may be hidden Click the arrow button of the system tray to expand it e If you still do not see the icon follow these instructions 1 Click the Start button 2 Click All Programs and Linksys Wireless B Media Adapter 3 Click Adapter Utility to restart the Utility The Utility s icon will appear in the system tray e Ifthe icon does not appear or you see an error message do the following 1 Click the Start button Click All Programs and Linksys Wireless B Media Adapter Click Uninstall to remove the Utility from your PC Restart the PC Insert the Setup CD ROM into your PC s CD ROM drive The Setup Wizard will automatically run On the Welcome screen click the Install Utility on PC button 7 Follow the on screen instructions to re install the Utility After the Utility has been re installed the Utility s icon will appear in the system tray D OR Goh 9 wait several seconds before the music begins playing or pictures appear How can I shorten the wait Maximize your host PC s performance Follow these instructions until your problem is solved e Exit all of your PC s applications except for the Adapter s Utility e For the Adapter minimum requirements specify a processor that is 600MHz or faster If your PC s processor is slower than 600MHz you can upgrade it for better performance Frequently Asked Questions What types of picture files can show with the Adapter The Adapter supports picture files with the f
3. 11b An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz 802 11g An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps an operating frequency of 2 4GHz and backward compatibility with 802 11b devices Access Point Device that allows wireless equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network Also used to expand the range of a wireless network Adapter This is a device that adds network functionality to your PC Ad hoc A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other peer to peer without the use of an access point Backbone The part of a network that connects most of the systems and networks together and handles the most data Bandwidth The transmission capacity of a given device or network Beacon Interval The frequency interval of the beacon which is a packet broadcast by a router to synchronize a wireless network Bit A binary digit Boot To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions Bridge A device that connects two different kinds of local networks such as a wireless network to a wired Ethernet network Broadband An always on fast Internet connection Browser A browser is an application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web 49 Buffer A block of memory that te
4. Figure 5 9 which will ask you to install it Click Next 5 Windows will ask you if you want to install the Microsoft NET Framework Package Click Yes to proceed This may take a few minutes 6 Read the License Agreement shown in Figure 5 11 and click Next if you accept the Agreement Chapter 5 Connecting the Wireless B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo Using the TV Setup The ireiers 0 Bestia Mierssof NET Framework v1 0 to be healed Chick MENT to basil is aot Figure 5 9 Microsoft NET Framework Screen SS ae Seed om Brie oe ee Pom CE Figure 5 10 Microsoft NET Framework Package Screen Linear 122 as V2 en ee CREER LR ean LL D r ae Siemon Figure 5 11 License Agreement Screen 23 Wireless B Media Adapter 7 The Select Music and Picture Folders screen will appear see Figure 5 12 To use the music and pictures held in the default folders click Next To use a different folder click Add and follow the on screen directions Note If your host computer is configured for multiple users and you have access to their folders then you can add each user s folders 8 When you see the Congratulations screen click the Exit button For more information about the Adapter Utility see the Using the Adapter Utility section in Chapter 4 Setting up the Wireless B Media Adapter Proceed to the Setting up the Adapter from Your TV section Setting up the Adapter f
5. Never for the System standby and System hibernate settings 4 Click the OK 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 6 2 r 6 Using the Media Navigator Linksys oe eo RAR Figure 6 1 Main Menu Screen Music Music Choose Muss Options Figure 6 2 Music Screen 26 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 You can also select music by folder or playlist Depending on your folders and files you will see additional screens offering the available choices Press the Select button to make a selection with data If you need to add or edit tags use your media player software and refer to its Note To organize the music by category such as artist or genre your music files must be tagged documentation All Songs Select All Songs to play every song in your shared music folder see Figure 6 4 This is useful if you have a small collection of MP3 and WMA files or if you want to hear all the songs in your digital music library Artists or Genres If you want to play all the songs by a certain artist or all the songs of a certain genre such as jazz or classical select Artists see Figure 6 5 or Genres If you choose an
6. You must install the Adapter Utility on this computer Windows 2000 Router or Switch Wireless B Media or XP Computer optional Adapter Figure C 2 Example of a Wired Network Appendix C Planning Your Use of the Wireless B Media Adapter 44 Overview Appendix D 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 2000 and XP If you are using Windows 2000 Linksys recommends that you use Windows Media Player version 7 or higher Note Before you create a playlist make sure the songs you want are in a shared media folder that the Adapter can access Follow these instructions to create a playlist in Windows Media Player version 7 or higher 1 Open Windows Media Player on the host computer 2 Click Media Library 3 Click New Playlist 4 Enter a name for the Playlist and click the OK button The new Playlist appears on the left 5 Select the songs you want and drag them to the Playlists name on the left 6 Drag and drop the songs to arrange them in the order you want them to play Note After you have created your playlist export it to a file so you can save the Playlist file to a shared media folder that the Adapter can access Follow these instructions to ex
7. a Wireless equipped Computer for Setup Figure 3 3 Connect the Ethernet Network Cable Figure 3 4 Connect the Power Figure 4 1 Welcome Screen Figure 4 2 Installing the Adapter Screen Figure 4 3 Windows Installer Screen Figure 4 4 Microsoft NET Framework Screen Figure 4 5 Microsoft NET Framework Package Screen Figure 4 6 License Agreement Screen Figure 4 7 Select Music and Pictures Folders Screen Figure 4 8 Connection for Setup Screen Figure 4 9 Adapter Selection Screen Figure 4 10 Connection after Setup Screen Figure 4 11 Basic Settings Screen Figure 4 12 Basic Wireless Settings Screen Figure 4 13 Wireless Security Settings Screen Figure 4 14 Confirmation Screen Figure 4 15 Congratulations Screen Figure 4 16 Utility Icon Figure 4 17 Select Media Folder Manager Figure 4 18 Media Folder Manager Figure 4 19 Browse for Folder Figure 4 20 Start Menu OO SL WoO CO N N 10 10 11 11 12 13 13 14 15 16 16 16 17 17 17 Figure 5 1 Unplug the Power Figure 5 2 Connection to Your TV and Stereo Figure 5 3 Connection to Your TV Only Figure 5 4 Connect the Power Figure 5 5 Vertical Position Figure 5 6 Welcome Screen Figure 5 7 Windows Installer Screen Figure 5 8 Installing the Adapter Utility Screen Figure 5 9 Microsoft NET Framework Screen Figure 5 10 Microsoft NET Framework Package Screen Figure 5 11 License Agreement Screen Figure 5 12 Select Music and Pictures Fol
8. an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to You This warranty gives You specific legal rights and You may also have other rights which vary by jurisdiction TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST DATA REVENUE OR PROFIT OR FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES HOWEVER CAUSED REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT EVEN IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT The foregoing limitations will apply even if any warranty or remedy provided under this Section fails of its essential purpose Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to You Please direct all inquiries to Linksys P O Box 18558 Irvine CA 92623 USA 57 Appendix Regulatory Information FCC STATEMENT 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 interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used according to the instructions may cause harmful
9. and Its Remote Controller 4 Front Panel 4 Back Panel 4 Remote Controller 5 Chapter 3 Connecting the Wireless B Media Adapter to Your Network for Setup7 Overview 7 Connection to a Wired Network for Setup 7 Connection to a Wireless Network for Setup Using Windows XP Only 8 Chapter 4 Setting up the Wireless B Media Adapter 9 Overview 9 Running the Setup Wizard 9 Using the Adapter Utility 16 Chapter 5 Connecting the Wireless B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo 18 Overview 18 Instructions 18 Placement Options 21 Using the TV Setup 22 Chapter 6 Using the Media Navigator 26 Overview 26 Music Menus 26 Pictures Menu 29 Help 31 Appendix A Troubleshooting 32 Common Problems and Solutions 32 Frequently Asked Questions 34 Appendix B Wireless Security 37 Brief Overview 37 What Are The Risks 37 Appendix C Planning Your Use of the Wireless B Media Adapter Overview Using the Adapter as Part of Your Wireless Network Using the Adapter as Part of Your Wired Network Appendix D Creating a Playlist Appendix E Setting a Static IP Address on Your PC Appendix F Windows Help Appendix G Glossary Appendix H Specifications Appendix Warranty Information Appendix J Regulatory Information Appendix K Contact Information List of Figures Figure 2 1 Front Panel Figure 2 2 Back Panel Figure 2 3 Remote Controller Figure 3 1 Example of a Connection to a Wired Computer for Setup Figure 3 2 Example of a Connection to
10. bits per second a unit of measurement for data transmission Multicasting Sending data to a group of destinations at once NAT Network Address Translation NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet Network A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing storage and or transmission between users NNTP Network News Transfer Protocol The protocol used to connect to Usenet groups on the Internet Node A network junction or connection point typically a computer or work station OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing A type of modulation technology that separates the data stream into a number of lower speed data streams which are then transmitted in parallel Used in 802 11a 802 119 and powerline networking Packet A unit of data sent over a network Passphrase Used much like a password a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products Ping Packet INternet Groper An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online POP3 Post Office Protocol 3 A standard protocol used to retrieve e mail stored on a mail server Port 1 The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in a cable or an adapter 2 The virtual connection point through which a computer uses a specific application on a serve
11. from a common transmission medium 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 Chapter 2 Getting to Know the Wireless B Media Adapter and Its Remote Controller This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter and its Remote Controller Chapter 3 Connecting the Wireless B Media Adapter to Your Network for Setup This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Adapter to your network before you run the Setup Wizard Chapter 4 Setting up the Wireless B Media Adapter This chapter instructs you on how to use the Setup Wizard for setup and configuration of the Adapter It also explains how to use the Wireless B Media Adapter Utility on your PC so you can send pictures and music files to the Adapter Chapter 5 Connecting the Wireless B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo This chapter explains how to connect the Adapter to your TV and stereo system If you prefer to set up the Adapter from your TV without using a computer then refer to this chapter Chapter 6 Using the Media Navigator This chapter describes the menus of the Media Navigator which lets you easily select pictures to show and music to play Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions as well as frequently asked questions regarding installation and use of the Adap
12. interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which is found by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment or devices Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver s e Consult a dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance FCC Caution Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by Linksys could void the user s authority to operate the device FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95 1 RF exposure limits the antenna s for this device must comply with the following e Access points with 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz integrated antenna must operate with a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons using the cable provided and must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter End users must be provided with specific operations for satisfying RF exposure compliance Note Dual antennas used for diversity operation are not considered co located 58 INDUSTRY CANADA CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la cl
13. the Uplink button on the Adapter s back panel Power the Adapter off and back on again Make sure the cable connections are secure Proceed to Chapter 4 Setting up the Wireless B Media Adapter w o Le 3 Connecting the Wireless B Media Adapter to Your Network for Windows 2000 Wireless B Media or XP Computer Adapter Figure 3 1 Example of a Connection to a Wired Computer for Setup O Windows XP Wireless B Media Computer Only Adapter Figure 3 2 Example of a Connection to a Wireless equipped Computer for Setup Figure 3 3 Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 7 VVI eless B Media Adapter Connection to a Wireless Network for Setup Using Windows XP Only wireless network configuration feature also known as Wireless Zero Configuration you must connect the Adapter via an Ethernet network cable using the instructions in the previous section Connection to a Wired Network for Setup Once the Adapter is configured you can disconnect the Adapter from the wired network and use it via your wireless network NOTE FOR WINDOWS XP USERS If your Windows XP computer is NOT using Windows XP s built in 1 Attach the antenna to the Adapter 2 Connect the included power adapter to the Power port of the Antenna See Figure 3 4 3 Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet 4 Press the Adapter s power button which is located on the Adapter s front panel 5 The Wireless LED will light up Procee
14. used to identify a computer or device on a network Ad hoc a group of wireless devices communicating directly to each other peer to peer without the use of an access point SSID your wireless network s name WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy a method of encrypting data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security 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 For more details refer to Chapter 5 Connecting the Wireless B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo Select and arrows Use the Select button to make a selection like the Enter key on your computer s keyboard Use the arrow keys to move through menus songs or pictures Page up and down Use these buttons to scroll through lists of songs or pictures Volume up and down Press these buttons to control the volume Zoom in and out Use these buttons to make the on screen picture larger or smaller Previous Press this button to return to the previous screen Options This displays the Music Options menu or the Picture Options menu Back It goes back to the previous song or picture Next This button goes to the next song or picture Play Pause It plays or pauses the song or slideshow Stop This stops the song or slideshow depending on which menu you are in
15. whether it is a folder of music a genre an artist or a playlist This feature plays the selected group of titles in a random sequence Note If you select Shuffle the list that appears on the TV does not change however the songs will play in a random sequence Repeat This option plays the selected songs repeatedly until you change the selection or until you stop the Adapter Back Select Back to return to the previous screen How to Play Music To play music 1 Press the Music button on the remote and select Choose Music 2 Use the arrow and Select buttons on the remote to navigate the All Songs Artists Playlists Genres or Folders screens 3 When you have found the song you want press the Select button on the remote to start the music 5 Using the Media Navigator Now Playing Topo The Arti Kbir Figure 6 6 Now Playing Screen Music Musio Options IhuMie Lan Figure 6 7 Music Options Screen 28 Wireless B Media Adapter U pte 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 Pictures Menu 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 6 8 Choose Pictures The Choose Pictures screen le
16. 56 Appendix Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to the original end user purchaser You that for a period of one year the Warranty Period Your Linksys product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use Your exclusive remedy and Linksys s entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates If the product proves defective during the Warranty Period call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING When returning a product mark the Return Authorization Number clearly on the outside of the package and include a copy of your original proof of purchase RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE You are responsible for shipping defective products to Linksys Linksys pays for UPS Ground shipping from Linksys back to You only Customers located outside of the United States of America and Canada are responsible for all shipping and handling charges ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NON INFRINGEMENT ARE DISCLAIMED Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long
17. LINKSYS Division of Cisco Systems Inc 24SHz B Cisco SYSTEMS Model No WMA11B Wireless B Media Copyright and Trademarks Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems Inc and or its affiliates in the U S and certain other countries Copyright 2003 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved How to Use this Guide This User Guide has been designed to make understanding networking with the Adapter easier than ever Look for the following items when reading this Guide This checkmark means there is a Note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the Adapter This exclamation point means there is a Caution or Warning and is something that could damage your property or the Adapter gt This question mark provides you with a reminder about A something you might need to do while using the Adapter In addition to these symbols there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this word definition Also each figure diagram screenshot or other image is provided with a figure number and description like this Figure 0 1 Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the List of Figures section in the Table of Contents WMA11B UG 30912E J L Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What s in this Guide 2 Chapter 2 Getting to Know the Wireless B Media Adapter
18. N ports Power on your TV Select the TV channel or input that the Adapter will use Proceed to the Connecting the Adapter to Your Network section Connecting the Adapter to Your Network 1 If the Adapter will connect to your computer through your wireless network go to step 2 If the Adapter will connect to your PC through your wired network then connect the Ethernet network cable to the Adapter s LAN port and an Ethernet LAN port on a wired network device such as a router or switch Chapter 5 Connecting the Wireless B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo Instructions 20 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 If the Adapter connects to your wireless network the Wireless LED will light up Go to step 4 If the Adapter connects to your wired network the Ethernet LED will light up If it does not then push the Uplink button on the Adapter s back panel Power the Adapter off and back on again Make sure the cable connections are secure 4 If you used the Setup Wizard to set up the Adapter then the Adapter Utility on your PC will automatically find the Adapter on your wireless or wired network The main menu of the Media Navigator will appear on your TV This may take a few seconds If you want to set up the Adapter using your TV proceed to the Using the TV Setup section 5 Insert the batteries into
19. New Folder button and follow the on screen instructions Click the Cancel button to return to the Media Folder Manager screen without adding a folder 3 When you are finished click the OK button on the Media Folder Manager screen To remove a folder 1 From the list of Selected Media Folders select the folder you want to remove 2 Click the Remove button 3 When you are finished click the OK button 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 4 20 Click Adapter Utility to restart the Utility Click Media Folder Manager to add or remove folders holding music and pictures see the Media Folder Manager section for instructions Click Uninstall to remove the Utility from your PC Proceed to Chapter 5 Connecting the Wireless B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo Chapter 4 Setting up the Wireless B Media Adapter Using the Adapter Utility A a EUR PO RE nka ee ar ms OT le mea a ir ded sens Os Le Sv Bo Em ee imz T EE ES n 1 Figure 4 20 Start Menu 17 Chapter 5 Connecting the Wireless B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo Overview This chapter will explain what to do if you used the Setup Wizard to set up the Adapter and what to do if you want to set up the Adapter from your TV If you used the Setup Wizard then fol
20. User Guide Click the User Guide button to open the PDF file of this User Guide LINKSYS Web Click the LINKSYS Web button to visit the Linksys website www linksys com e Exit Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard 2 To install the Adapter click the Setup button on the Welcome screen 3 The screen shown in Figure 4 2 will appear If you are using the Adapter for the first time click Install to install the Adapter Utility on your PC This Utility will enable your PC to send digital pictures and music files to the Adapter If you have already installed the Adapter Utility on your PC click Skip and proceed to step 9 Chapter 4 Setting up the Wireless B Media Adapter Overview Figure 4 1 Welcome Screen Linea ei be age i Par ee ee m mi rai Pi Pen eee ee ee GAMME eee mm ee ees n ee ereman fe Fea Feeney Cia mk ee A Yo PS RS ae DS a PL US LT ee TT a Pe t Tihi here Tes BL ae Mii brka P id bs ea fi ke Be me ee VE bar D mam da hrer E hieis ee L eur Figure 4 2 Installing the Adapter Screen 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 After these components are updated you will be asked to reboot your PC Click Yes After the PC reboots you will be returned to the screen shown in Figure 4 2 Click Install and proceed to step 5 5 If Microsoft NET Framework vers
21. V 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 If your TV does NOT have an S video input then connect the yellow connectors of the RCA cable to the Adapter s Video port and the TV s VIDEO IN port Note If your TV and stereo are located far apart from each other you may have to use a separate RCA cable for the audio connections described in step 2 2 Connect the red and white connectors of the RCA cable to the Adapter s Left and Right ports and the stereo s AUDIO IN ports 3 Power on your TV Select the TV channel or input that the Adapter will use 4 Power on your stereo and select the stereo input that the Adapter will use 5 Proceed to the Connecting the Adapter to Your Network section Chapter 5 Connecting the Wireless B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo Instructions 19 Wireless B Media Adapter Connecting to Your TV Only 3 4 S Video Cable AGA Cable Figure 5 3 Connection to Your TV Only 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 If your TV does NOT have an S video input the connect the yellow connectors of the RCA cable to the Adapter s Video port and the TV s VIDEO IN port Connect the red and white connectors of the RCA cable to the Adapter s Left and Right ports and the TV s AUDIO I
22. Wireless B Media Adapter Overview Before you set up the Adapter you need to decide how your Windows 2000 or XP computer will send digital music or pictures to the Adapter you have a choice of a wireless or wired connection This information is necessary for the proper setup and configuration of the Adapter Note The Adapter is designed to work only with Windows 2000 or XP computers Using the Adapter as Part of Your Wireless Network If your wireless equipped Windows 2000 or XP computer connects directly to the Adapter or it connects via an access point or wireless router see Figure C 1 then the Adapter is part of your wireless network If any part of the connection to the Adapter is wireless then the overall connection will be considered wireless The computer that sends the Adapter pictures and music is also referred to as the host computer You must install the Adapter Utility on this computer Windows 2000 Wireless Access Wireless B Media E i XPC t Point or Rout Adapt Using the Adapter as Part of Your Wired Network e optional re If your wired Windows 2000 or XP computer connects directly to the Adapter or it connects via a wired router or Figure C 1 Example of a Wireless Network switch see Figure C 2 then the Adapter is part of your wired network Within a wired network the devices are connected with Ethernet network cables The computer that sends the Adapter pictures and music is also referred to as the host computer
23. a transmission SSID Service Set IDentifier Your wireless network s name Static IP Address A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network Static Routing Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path Subnet Mask An address code that determines the size of the network Switch 1 Device that is the central point of connection for computers and other devices in a network so data can be shared at full transmission speeds 2 A device for making breaking or changing the connections in an electrical circuit 53 TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent Telnet A user command and TCP IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol A version of the TCP IP FTP protocol that uses UDP and has no directory or password capability Throughput The amount of data moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period Topology The physical layout of a network TX Rate Transmission Rate UDP User Datagram Protocol A network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent Upgrade To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version Upload To transmit a file over a network URL Uniform Resource Locator The address of a file located on the Interne
24. are If they get into the hands of a hacker so do all of your settings So keep an eye on them 4 Administrator passwords Your network administrator is the only person who can change network settings If a hacker gets a hold of the administrator s password he too can change those settings So make it harder for a hacker to get that information Change the administrator s password regularly 40 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 This is a option for convenience allowing anyone to log into your wireless network In this case however anyone includes hackers So don t broadcast the SSID A default SSID is set on your wireless devices by the factory The Linksys default SSID is linksys Hackers know these defaults and can check these against your network Change your SSID to something unique and not something related to your company or the networking products you use Changing your SSID regularly will force any hacker attempting to gain access to your wireless network to start looking for that new SSID With these three steps in mind please remember that while SSIDs are good for segmenting networks they fall short with regards to security Hackers can usually find them quite easily 6 MAC addresses Enable MAC address filtering if your wire
25. artist then you will be asked to choose a specific album Playlists To play certain songs in a specific sequence choose a playlist This screen displays the playlists that you have placed in your computer s shared music folder The Adapter can play lists with either of these two extensions M3U and ASX After you create a playlist place it in the shared music folder See Appendix D Creating a Playlist for more information Folders If you sort by Folder you will see all the songs in a given folder This is useful if you organize your music by folders on your computer Music Choos Muse Al ongi atin Pih Goni Fodors Figure 6 3 Choose Music Screen Music All Sanegs HO Songi Figure 6 4 All Songs Screen Musie Choose Artists HO Atul Figure 6 5 Choose Artists Screen 27 Wireless B Media Adapte Now Playing The Now Playing screen shown in Figure 6 6 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 Music Options You can shuffle the playing order of selected songs and repeat the selections so that the music continues to play See Figure 6 7 These options are global In other words you set them once and they remain in effect until you change the settings Use the remote s arrow buttons to scroll through the settings for these options Shuffle Shuffle the songs that you select
26. asse B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EUROPE Linksys Group declares that the Wireless B Media Adapter conforms to the specifications listed below following the provisions of the European R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC For 11Mbps 2 4 GHz devices with 100 mW radios the following standards were applied EN 301 489 1 301 489 17 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment EN 609 50 Safety ETS 300 328 2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment Caution This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and or may require a license for operation Contact local Authority for procedure to follow Note Combinations of power levels and antennas resulting in a radiated power level of above 100 mW equivalent isotropic radiated power EIRP are considered as not compliant with the above mentioned directive and are not allowed for use within the European community and countries that have adopted the European R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC For more details on legal combinations of power levels and antennas contact Linksys Corporate Compliance e Linksys Group vakuuttaa t ten ett Wireless B Media Adapter tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleel
27. bscriber Line An always on broadband connection over traditional phone lines DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum A type of radio transmission technology that includes a redundant bit pattern to lessen the probability of data lost during transmission Used in 802 11b networking DTIM Delivery Traffic Indication Message A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency 50 Dynamic IP Address A temporary 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 A program that tells you the name associated with an e mail address Firewall Security measures that protect the resources of a local network from intruders Firmware 1 In network devices the programming that runs the device 2 Programming loaded into read only memory ROM or programmable read only memory PROM that cannot be altered by end users Fragmentation Breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network medium that cannot support the original size of the packet FTP File Transfer Protocol A standard protocol for sending files between computers over a TCP IP network and the Internet Full Duplex The ability of a networking device to receive and transmit data simultaneously Gateway A system that interconn
28. 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 know more about networking with Linksys products Give our advice line a call at 800 546 5797 LINKSYS Or fax your request in to 949 261 8868 If you experience problems with any Linksys product you can call us at 800 326 7114 Don t wish to call You can e mail us at support linksys com If any Linksys product proves defective during its warranty period you can call the Linksys Return Merchandise Authorization department for obtaining a Return Authorization Number at 949 261 1288 Details on Warranty and RMA issues can be found in the Warranty Information section in this Guide 61
29. d to Chapter 4 Setting up the Wireless B Media Adapter Figure 3 4 Connect the Power Wireless B Media Adapter Chapter 4 Setting up the Wireless B Media Adapter Overview This chapter will describe the Wireless B Media Adapter Setup Wizard which will guide you through the installation and configuration procedure When you run the Setup Wizard for the first time you will be asked to install the Wireless B Media Adapter Utility on your PC which may also be referred to as the host computer You must install the Adapter Utility so your PC can send music and pictures to the TV and stereo via the Adapter If you want to set up the Adapter using your TV without running the Setup Wizard on a PC then go to Chapter 5 Connecitng the Wireless B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo Note Before you can use the Adapter you must install the Adapter Utility on your Windows 2000 or XP PC so your PC will be able to communicate with the Adapter Running the Setup Wizard 1 Insert the Setup CD ROM into your PC s CD ROM drive The Setup Wizard should run automatically and Figure 4 1 should appear If it does not click the Start button and choose Run In the field that appears enter D setup exe where D is the letter of your CD ROM drive Setup Click the Setup button to begin the installation process e Install Utility on PC Click the Install Utility on PC button to install the Adapter s Utility on your PC
30. ders Screen Figure 5 13 Utility Congratulations Figure 5 14 Media Adapter Setup Figure 6 1 Main Menu Screen Figure 6 2 Music Screen Figure 6 3 Choose Music Screen Figure 6 4 All Songs Screen Figure 6 5 Choose Artists Screen Figure 6 6 Now Playing Screen Figure 6 7 Music Options Screen Figure 6 8 Pictures Screen Figure 6 9 Choose Pictures Screen Figure 6 10 Now Showing Screen Figure 6 11 Picture Options Screen Figure 6 12 Help Screen Figure 6 13 Music Help Screen Figure B 1 Warchalking Figure C 1 Example of a Wireless Network Figure C 2 Example of a Wired Network 18 19 20 21 22 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 26 21 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 31 31 44 44 Figure E 1 XP Default Interface Figure E 2 XP Classic Interface Figure E 3 Network Connection Figure E 4 Internet Protocol TCP IP Figure E 5 IP Address 46 46 46 47 Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome 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 Using a wireless connection the Media Adapter displays your digital photographs on the TV for the whole family to enjoy And your digital music collection is finally freed from those little computer speakers and can play in full glory through your stereo system How does the Media Adapter do all of this The Wir
31. e 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 This indicates that the Adapter is properly connected to your wired network Then click the Next button to continue 10 The screen shown in Figure 4 9 displays a list of Wireless B Media Adapters that have been found on your network along with the settings for the Adapter whose name is highlighted To select the Adapter you are currently installing click its name in the Adapters Found box Then click the Next button Chapter 4 Setting up the Wireless B Media Adapter Running the Setup Wizard Linea t im i te Gras d fede tiges OD 2 7 J Taren iby sees ka Hea om our HF ee tae mana Da am Ser ms hie E Erja oS HAS et E j CR TT mi J a ma 7 Figure 4 8 Connection for Setup Screen C Figure 4 9 Adapter Selection Screen 12 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 If you will connect the Adapter to your PC or router wirelessly then click the Yes button for the Wireless network choice If you will connect the Adapter to your PC or router using an Ethernet network cable then click the Yes button for the Wired network choice Note For more information refe
32. e empty On your host computer go to the shared folders that you had selected using the Utility Wizard Make sure they contain compatible music files MP3 or WMA and or image files J PG BMP GIF or TIF 4 The music was running but then it stopped playing Follow these instructions until your problem is solved 32 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 Check the cable connections between the Adapter and the stereo or TV If you are using a wired configuration check the other cable connections to make sure that both ends are securely plugged in If you are using a wireless configuration check the wireless adapter in the host computer Make sure the network is operating properly The picture won t change on the TV Follow these instructions until your problem is solved Press the Pictures button on the remote Select the pictures you want to show Press the Play button to start the slideshow Restart the Adapter Restart the host computer Check the cable connections between the Adapter and the stereo or TV If you are using a wired configuration check the other cable connections to make sure that both ends are securely plugged in If you are using a wireless configuration check the wireless adapter in the host computer Make sure the network is operating properly When I pause a song canno
33. e video or S video cable is securely connected to the TV and the Adapter Make sure that the TV channel matches the video input you selected for the connection to the Adapter 2 see a start up message on the TV but the main menu of the Media Navigator does not appear Follow these instructions until your problem is solved Power off the Adapter Wait a few seconds and then power on the Adapter Make sure your network is working properly If you are using a wireless connection make sure the Adapter is within range of the wireless network Check the Signal Strength percentage shown at the bottom of the TV It should say 40 or higher to ensure successful communication If the number is too low consider moving your wireless access point or router closer to the Adapter If the Signal Strength percentage continuously displays as 0 go to Problem 7 On the TV the Signal Strength is 0 What should do If you are using a wired connection use the TV setup to make sure the Adapter s network settings are correct Refer to the Using the TV Setup section of Chapter 5 Connecting the Wireless B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo Reboot your PC Make sure the Adapter Utility s icon appears in the system tray of your PC s taskbar If you do not see the icon go to Problem 8 don t see the Utility s icon in the system tray of my PC s taskbar What should do 3 On my TV the Choose Music or Choose Pictures menus ar
34. ects networks Half Duplex Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line but only one direction at a time Hardware The physical aspect of computers telecommunications and other information technology devices HTTP HyperText Transport Protocol The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web IEEE The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers An independent institute that develops networking standards Infrastructure Currently installed computing and networking equipment Infrastructure Mode Configuration in which a wireless network is bridged to a wired network via an access point IP Internet Protocol A protocol used to send data over a network IP Address The address used to identify a computer or device on a network 51 IPCONFIG A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device IPSec Internet Protocol Security A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer ISM band Radio band used in wireless networking transmissions ISP Internet Service Provider A company that provides access to the Internet LAN Local Area Network The computers and networking products that make up the network in your home or office MAC Media Access Control Address The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device Mbps Megabits Per Second One million
35. eless B Media Adapter sits by your home stereo and television and connects to them using standard consumer electronics cables Then it connects to your home network by Wireless B 802 11b wireless networking or if you prefer it can be connected via standard 10 100 Ethernet cabling Using the included remote control and the user friendly menus on your TV you can browse through the digital pictures on your computer by folder filename or thumbnail You can view pictures one at a time or watch an automatically created slideshow of all the pictures in a given folder The Media Adapter supports four popular picture formats PG GIF TIF and BMP Use the remote control s Zoom button to get a close up of the details in your pictures You can also use the remote to browse your MP3 or WMA formatted music collection by title artist genre folder or playlist Choose the music you want and let the Wireless B Media Adapter play it through your stereo system You can even let music play in the background while you browse your pictures Use the instructions in this Guide to help you integrate the Media Adapter into your network These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Wireless B Media Adapter 802 11b an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz Ethernet an IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved
36. ers are often provided with just the information they need to access that network One result of this seen in many large cities and business districts is called Warchalking This is the term used for hackers looking to access free bandwidth and free Internet access through your wireless network The marks they chalk into the city streets are well documented in the Internet and communicate exactly where available wireless bandwidth is located for the taking Even keeping your network settings such as the SSID and the channel secret won t prevent a hacker from listening for those beacon messages and stealing that information This is why most experts in wireless networking strongly recommend the use of WEP Wireless Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption scrambles your wireless signals so they can only be recognized within your wireless network Figure B 1 Warchalking 37 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 There are five common ways that hackers can break into your network and steal your bandwidth as well as your data The five attacks are popularly known as 1 Passive Attacks 2 Jamming Attacks 3 Active Attacks 4 Dictionary building or Table Attacks 5 Man in the Middle Attacks Passive Attacks There s no way to detect a pa
37. exadecimal characters are 0 9 and A F 15 Review your settings on the Confirmation screen before you save them see Figure 4 14 Click the Save button to continue Chapter 4 Setting up the Wireless B Media Adapter Running the Setup Wizard si bei Cee oe ee ee ee con de een te ee ee mes CE ee ee F ee ee ee ee B mm mms 2 mmm mem a rere ean a n G ne ee ieee mn MM IM E e L TEE Figure 4 13 Wireless Security Settings Screen WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy a method of encrypting data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security Passphrase used much like a password a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption for Linksys products Figure 4 14 Confirmation Screen 15 Wireless B Media Adapter 16 On the Congratulations screen click the Exit button The Wireless B Media Adapter is now properly configured 17 If you have installed the Adapter Utility during the Setup Wizard you will see the Utility s icon in the system tray of your taskbar as shown in Figure 4 16 Proceed to the next section Using the Adapter Utility Using the Adapter Utility The Utility has two purposes It allows your computer to communicate with the Adapter so you can send music and pictures to the TV and stereo The Utility also lets you easily designate folders that hold music and pictures for the Adapter N
38. he IP address and Subnet mask fields with the appropriate information Then click the OK button See Figure E 5 5 Click the OK button again to exit Appendix E Setting a Static IP Address on Your PC 47 Appendix F 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 IP Before a computer can communicate with an access point or router TCP IP must be enabled TCP IP is a set of instructions or protocol all PCs follow to communicate over a network This is true for wireless networks as well Your PCs will not be able to utilize wireless networking without having TCP IP enabled Windows Help provides complete instructions on enabling TCP IP Shared Resources If you wish to share printers folders or files over your network Windows Help provides complete instructions on using shared resources Network Neighborhood My Network Places Other PCs on your network will appear under Network Neighborhood or My Network Places depending upon the version of Windows you re running Windows Help provides complete instructions on adding PCs to your network 48 Appendix G Gossary 802 11a An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz 802
39. hich is dedicated solely to information transmissions 38 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 In an Active Attack the hacker has gained access to all of your network settings SSID WEP keys etc and is in your network Once in your wireless network the hacker has access to all open resources and transmitted data on the network In addition if the wireless network s access point is connected to a switch the hacker will also have access to data in the wired network Further spammers can use your Internet connection and your ISP s mail server to send tens of thousands of e mails from your network without your knowledge Lastly the hacker could make hacking into your network even easier by changing or removing safeguards such as MAC address filters and WEP encryption He can even steal passwords and user names for the next time he wants to hack in Dictionary Building or Table Attacks Dictionary building or Table attacks is a method of gaining network settings SSID WEP keys etc by analyzing about a day s worth of network traffic mostly in the case of business networks Over time the hacker can build up a table of network data and be able to decrypt all of your wireless transmissions This type of attack is more effective with networks that transmit more data such as businesses Man in
40. ion 1 0 is not detected on your PC then you will see Figure 4 4 which will ask you to install it Click Next 6 Windows will ask you if you want to install the Microsoft NET Framework Package Click Yes to proceed This may take a few minutes Chapter 4 Setting up the Wireless B Media Adapter Running the Setup Wizard lead Figure 4 3 Windows Installer Screen The Mimie D Media Agagter requires deshstsd Chci MEXT ta best th Ge Figure 4 4 Microsoft NET Framework Screen I Ty nil coms r ee Fe oe am Figure 4 5 Microsoft NET Framework Package Screen 10 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 To use the music and pictures held in the default folders click Next To use a different folder click Add and follow the on screen directions Note If your host computer is configured for multiple users and you have access to their folders then you can add each user s folders Chapter 4 Setting up the Wireless B Media Adapter Running the Setup Wizard Linear LEZ Sent 21 GS ee ee ee A LE ee oe oe i ee es ae Eater aug me m pan ARS E SRE rien sions lat Formes em Se on mn s freer Ss a ee ey Eu ammm ener Ne ter ee me Pe deie de Re Figure 4 7 Select Music and Pictures Folders Screen 11 Wireless B Media Adapter 9 If you are setting up th
41. is means that there are about as many methods of WEP encryption as there are providers of wireless networking products In addition WEP is not completely secure One piece of information still not encrypted is the MAC address which hackers can use to break into a network by spoofing or faking the MAC address Programs exist on the Internet that are designed to defeat WEP The best known of these is AirSnort In about a day AirSnort can analyze enough of the wireless transmissions to crack the WEP key J ust like a dictionary building attack the best prevention for these types of programs is by not using static settings periodically changing WEP keys SSID etc There are several ways that WEP can be maximized a Use the highest level of encryption possible b Use multiple WEP keys c Change your WEP key regularly Current encryption technology offers 64 bit and 128 bit WEP encryption If you are using 64 bit WEP swap out your old wireless units for 128 bit encryption right away Where encryption is concerned the bigger and more complex the better A WEP key is a string of hexadecimal characters that your wireless network uses in two ways First nodes in your wireless network are identified with a common WEP key Second these WEP keys encrypt and decrypt data sent over your wireless network So a higher level of security ensures that hackers will have a harder time breaking into your network Setting one static WEP key on your wireles
42. less products allow it MAC address filtering will allow you to provide access to only those wireless nodes with certain MAC addresses This makes it harder for a hacker using a random MAC address or spoofing faking a MAC address 7 Firewalls Once a hacker has broken into your wireless network if it is connected to your wired network they ll have access to that too This means that the hacker has effectively used your wireless network as a backdoor through your firewall which you ve put in place to protect your network from just this kind of attack via the Internet You can use the same firewall technology to protect your wired network from hackers coming in through your wireless network as you did for the Internet Rather than connecting your access point to an unprotected switch swap those out for a router with a built in firewall The router will show the access point coming in through its Internet port and its firewall will protect your network from any transmissions entering via your wireless network 41 PCs unprotected by a firewall router should at least run firewall software and all PCs should run up to date antiviral software 8 WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is often looked upon as a panacea for wireless security concerns This is overstating WEP s ability Again this can only provide enough security to make a hacker s job more difficult WEP encryption implementation was not put in place with the 802 11 standard Th
43. listen vaatimusten ja sit koskevien n iden direktiivien muiden ehtojen mukainen e Linksys Group d clare que la Wireless B Media Adapter est conforme aux conditions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives la directive 1999 5 EC Dans le cas d une utilisation priv e l ext rieur d un b timent au dessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est n cessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m Pour une distance sup rieure 300m un enregistrement aupr s de l IBPT est requise Pour une utilisation publique l ext rieur de b timents une licence de l IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter l IBPT 59 France F 2 4 GHz Bande les canaux 10 11 12 13 2457 2462 2467 et 2472 MHz respectivement sont compl tement libres d utilisation en France en utilisation int rieur Pour ce qui est des autres canaux ils peuvent tre soumis a autorisation selon le d partment L utilisation en ext rieur est soumis a autorisation pr alable et tr s restreint Vous pouvez contacter l Autorit de R gulation des T l communications http www art telecom fr pour de plus amples renseignements 2 4 GHz Band only channels 10 11 12 13 2457 2462 2467 and 2472 MHz respectively may be used freely in France for indoor use License required for outdoor installations Please contact ART http www art telecom fr for procedure to follow 60 Chapter K Contact Information Need to
44. low the instructions to disconnect the Adapter from your network connect the Adapter to your TV and stereo if you have one and re connect the Adapter to your network You have to disconnect the Adapter from your network in order to move it to your TV and stereo If you want to set up the Adapter from your TV then go directly to the Connecting to Your TV and Stereo section if you have a stereo Go directly to the Connecting to Your TV Only section if you do not have a stereo Instructions 1 Press the Adapter s power button on its front panel to power it off Note Make sure you keep the PC you were using powered on because it will communicate with the Adapter and send music and pictures Figure 5 1 Unplug the Power 2 Unplug the power adapter from the Adapter s Power port and electrical outlet See Figure 5 1 3 If you used a wired computer to set up the Adapter then unplug the Ethernet network cable from the Adapter s LAN port and the Ethernet LAN port of your PC router or switch 4 Move the Adapter and its power adapter to the TV 5 If you have a stereo go to the Connecting to Your TV and Stereo section If you do not have a stereo go to the Connecting to Your TV Only section 18 Wireless B Media Adapter Connecting to Your TV and Stereo Viden Cable AGA Cable Figure 5 2 Connection to Your TV and Stereo 1 Refer to the connection diagram in Figure 5 2 If your T
45. mporarily holds data to be worked on later when a device is currently too busy to accept the data Cable Modem A device that connects a computer to the cable television network which in turn connects to the Internet CSMA CA Carrier Sense Multiple Access Collision Avoidance A method of data transfer that is used to prevent data loss in a network CTS Clear To Send A signal sent by a device to indicate that it is ready to receive data Daisy Chain A method used to connect devices in a series one after the other Database A collection of data that is organized so that its contents can easily be accessed managed and updated DDNS Dynamic Domain Name System The capability of having a website FTP or e mail server with a dynamic IP address use a fixed domain name Default Gateway A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A protocol that lets one device on a local network known as a DHCP server assign temporary IP addresses to the other network devices typically computers DMZ Demilitarized Zone Removes the Router s firewall protection from one PC allowing it to be seen from the Internet DNS Domain Name Server The IP address of your ISP s server which translates the names of websites into IP addresses Domain A specific name for a network of computers Download To receive a file transmitted over a network DSL Digital Su
46. ns 3 When you have found the song you want press the Select button on the remote to start the music 4 Press the Pictures button on the remote 5 Select Choose Pictures 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 Help For quick instructions on how to play your music files start a slideshow or use other features select Help from HRES the main menu see Figure 6 12 To move through the Help screens one is shown in Figure 6 13 use the arrow buttons on the remote Press the Menu button on the remote to return to the main menu Figure 6 12 Help Screen MUSIC i Prea Musk a pa Mugi 1 How Paying Figure 6 13 Music Help Screen r 6 Using the Media Navigator 31 Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless B Media Adapter Read the description below to solve your problems If you can t find an answer here check the Linksys website at www linksys com Common Problems and Solutions 1 have the Adapter connected to my TV but nothing appears on my TV Follow these instructions until your problem is solved Check that the power cable is securely connected to both the electrical outlet and the Adapter Press the Adapter s Power button to turn it off and on Make sure th
47. ollowing file extensions BMP GIF PG J PEG and TIF All of these file types are converted to PG format when they appear on your TV so some data loss may occur This may affect image quality so the image quality you see on your TV might not be as good as the image quality you see on your PC What types of music files can I play with the Adapter The Adapter supports MP3 and most WMA files WMA files with Windows Media Digital Rights Management DRM protection are not supported 34 What types of playlist files can use with the Adapter The Adapter supports ASX and M3U files You can create a playlist with one of these extensions using software such as Music Match Winamp or Windows Media Player For more information see Appendix D Creating a Playlist have multiple user accounts on my host computer Can files from each user appear on the TV when use the Adapter 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 4 Setting up the Wireless B Media Adapter Utility Can 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 Can I use a firewall in my configuration You might find that the host computer and the Adapter cannot communicate through a firewall If you are using a Windows XP computer
48. ote The Utility can be installed on only one PC in your network To use the Adapter the Utility must be running on your computer If you close the Utility then the Adapter will not work If you need to re start the Utility click the Start button Click All Programs and Linksys Wireless B Media Adapter Click Adapter Utility to restart the Utility There are two ways to access the Utility through your PC s system tray or Start menu Using the Utility s Icon in Your PC s System Tray To access the Utility right click its icon in your PC s system tray which is located on the right side of the taskbar You will see three choices Media Folder Manager About and Exit see Figure 4 17 Click Media Folder Manager to add or remove folders holding music and pictures Click About to find out the version number of the Utility Click Exit to close the Utility Chapter 4 Setting up the Wireless B Media Adapter Using the Adapter Utility Figure 4 15 Congratulations Screen Figure 4 16 Utility Icon Figure 4 17 Select Media Folder Manager 16 Wireless B Media Adapter Media Folder Manager Click Media Folder Manager to open it The Media Folder Manager screen will appear and list the current shared media folder s See Figure 4 18 To add a folder 1 Click the Add button 2 On the Browse for Folder screen shown in Figure 4 19 choose the folder you want to add and click the OK button To create a new folder click the Make
49. our wireless network can also be compromised What are the risks inherent in wireless networking Read on What Are The Risks Computer network hacking is nothing new With the advent of wireless networking hackers use methods both old and new to do everything from stealing your bandwidth to stealing your data There are many ways this is done some simple some complex As a wireless user you should be aware of the many ways they do this Every time a wireless transmission is broadcast signals are sent out from your wireless PC or access point but not always directly to its destination The receiving PC or access point can hear the signal because it is within that radius J ust as with a cordless phone cellular phone or any kind of radio device anyone else within that radius who has their device set to the same channel or bandwidth can also receive those transmission Wireless networks are easy to find Hackers know that in order to join a wireless network your wireless PC will typically first listen for beacon messages These are identifying packets transmitted from the wireless network to announce its presence to wireless nodes looking to connect These beacon frames are decrypted and contain much of the network s information such as the network s SSID Service Set Identifier and the IP address of the network PC or access point The SSID is analogous to the network s name With this information broadcast to anyone within range hack
50. port a playlist to a file in Windows Media Player version 7 or higher 1 Select Playlist 2 Click File and then Export Playlist to File 3 Enter a file name and click Save 4 Place the Playlist file in a shared folder 45 Wireless B Media Adapter Appendix E Setting a Static IP Address on Your PC 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 If your computer uses the Windows XP default interface then click the Start button Click Connect To and then Show all connections See Figure E 1 If your computer uses the Windows XP Classic interface then click the Start button Click Settings and then Network Connections See Figure E 2 If your computer uses Windows 2000 then click the Start button Click Settings and then Network and Dial up Connections 2 Right click the network connection you are using to communicate with the Adapter Then click Properties See Figure E 3 Appendix E Setting a Static IP Address on Your PC A ma ae CF content et wo bar mmp pees ni aen Pim pred rep lurai L wari LOT CET ES a ae et CET TES Be Figure E 1 XP Default Interface Figure E 3 Network Connection 46 Wireless B Media Adapter 3 On the General tab select Internet Protocol TCP IP Then click the Properties button See Figure E 4 ne 4 Click the radio button next to Use the following IP address Complete t
51. r 52 PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet A type of broadband connection that provides authentication username and password in addition to data transport PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol PPP to be tunneled through an IP network This protocol is also used as a type of broadband connection in Europe Preamble Part of the wireless signal that synchronizes network traffic RJ 45 Registered J ack 45 An Ethernet connector 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 Router A networking device that connects multiple networks together such as a local network and the Internet RTS Request To Send A packet sent when a computer has data to transmit The computer will wait for a CTS Clear To Send message before sending data Server Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files printing communications and other services SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol The standard e mail protocol on the Internet SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol A widely used network monitoring and control protocol Software Instructions for the computer A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a program Spread Spectrum Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure dat
52. r to Appendix C Planning Your Use of the Wireless B Media Gn Adapter Click the Next button 12 On the Basic Settings screen shown in Figure 4 11 enter a unique name for the Adapter in the Device Name field If you network has a router or other DHCP server select Automatically for the Network Setting and click the Next button If the Adapter requires a static IP address select Static IP for the Network Setting Enter a unique IP Address that is in the range of IP addresses appropriate for your network In the Subnet Mask field enter the Subnet Mask of your network all devices on your network must use the same Subnet Mask You must specify an IP Address and Subnet Mask for the Adapter on this screen Then click the Next button on your PC For instructions go to Appendix E Setting a Static IP Address on Your PC after you Note If you set a static IP address on the Adapter then you may also need to set a static IP address have set up the Adapter Chapter 4 Setting up the Wireless B Media Adapter Running the Setup Wizard vers bem e RUE CENT a ee oe E MR re itt CE ET ES CE EE CCS a a ee EE m en F area a a bi Moa kier Mee aed a beeran ome r ed fio Bo Pen prere en te a et PE Figure 4 11 Basic Settings Screen Static IP address a fixed address assigned to a computer or device connected to a network 13 Wireless B Media Adapter 13 If you will connect the Adapter to your PC or ro
53. rom Your TV 1 If you haven t already done so insert the included AAA batteries into the Remote Controller 2 When the message Please Wait or Waiting for Host is displayed on your TV press the Setup button on the remote Then the Media Adapter Setup screen will appear see Figure 5 14 3 You have several settings to configure To use the on screen keyboard press the Select button on the remote to move from the settings down to the keyboard Then use the remote s arrow buttons to move around the keyboard To enter a character select the character and press the Select button on the remote When you want to return to the settings select the on screen Enter key and press the Select button on the remote e 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 a router or other DHCP server then select DHCP Client and press the Select button IP Address and Subnet Mask If you have selected Fixed IP then enter a unique IP Address that is in the range of IP addresses appropriate for your network In the Subnet Mask field enter the Subnet Mask of your network all devices on your network must use the same Subnet Mask Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings must be configured ONLY if you will use the Adapter as part of your wireless network after setup If you will use the Adapter as part of your wired network af
54. rt playing 35 Can play music from a CD using the Adapter Yes if the CD contains MP3 or WMA files You cannot play standard audio CDs through the Adapter What is the best image file type to use for quick performance Using the J PG file type will give you the quickest playback What is the IEEE 802 11b standard Itis one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks The 802 11b standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate provided that the hardware complies with the 802 11b standard The 802 11b standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz 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 When a wireless network is set to infrastructure mode the wireless network is configured to communicate with a wired network through a wireless access point or router 36 Wireless B Media Adapter Appendix B Wireless Security A Brief Overview Whenever data in the form of files emails or messages is transmitted over your wireless network it is open to attacks Wireless networking is inherently risky because it broadcasts information on radio waves J ust like signals from your cellular or cordless phone can be intercepted signals from y
55. s B Media Adapter and Its Remote Controller Front Panel 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 See Figure 2 1 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 The Wireless LED lights up when there is a connection to a wireless network It flashes when data is transmitted to or received from the wireless network Ethernet Green The Ethernet LED lights up when there is a connection to a wired network It flashes when data is transmitted to or received from the wired network Power The Power button allows you to power on and off the Adapter Back Panel On the Adapter s back panel it features seven ports and two buttons Uplink and Reset See Figure 2 2 Figure 2 2 Back Panel Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter Figure 2 1 Front Panel Ethernet an IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission Wireless B Med LAN Uplink Video Left and Right S Video Reset la Adapter The LAN port is where you will connect the Ethernet network cable The Uplink button is used only when the Adapter is connected to a wired network device If the Adapter is connected to a PC then the Uplink b
56. s network leaves your network open the threats even as you think it is protecting you While it is true that using a WEP key increases wireless security you can increase it further by using multiple WEP keys Keep in mind that WEP keys are stored in the firmware of wireless cards and access points and can be used to hack into the network if a card or access point falls into the wrong hands Also should someone hack into your network there would be nothing preventing someone access to the entire network using just one static key 42 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 of your wireless network resources In this way multiple keys reduce your liability Finally be sure to change your WEP key regularly once a week or once a day Using a dynamic WEP key rather than one that is static makes it even harder for a hacker to break into your network and steal your resources WEP Encryption To enable WEP encryption for the Adapter use the Setup Wizard Refer to Chapter 4 Setting up the Wireless B Media Adapter Important Always remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same WEP encryption method and encryption key or your wireless network will not function properly 43 Wireless B Media Adapter Appendix C Planning Your Use of the
57. settings Press the Options button on your remote to change the slideshow settings Shuffle Slideshow Repeat Slideshow and Slide Duration Picture Options You can shuffle the order of selected images repeat the selections so that the slideshow continues until you stop it and change the length of time each slide appears during a slideshow The directional arrows on the remote let you scroll through the settings for these options See Figure 6 11 Shuffle Slideshow This feature shows the selected pictures in a random sequence Note If you select Shuffle the list that appears on the TV does not change however the pictures will display in a random sequence Repeat Slideshow This option displays the selected pictures repeatedly until you change the selection or until you stop the slideshow Slide Duration You can change how long a slide remains on screen during a slideshow The default value is 5 seconds Choices include 3 5 10 or 15 seconds Back Select Back to return to the previous screen How to Start a Slideshow with Music To start a slideshow with music 1 Press the Music button on the remote and select Choose Music Pictures Picture Options hume Miish Pepe iceahis i fide Durceior 18 desc ROC Figure 6 11 Picture Options Screen 30 Wireless B Media 2 Use the arrow and Select buttons on the remote to navigate the All Songs Artists Playlists Genres or Folders scree
58. ssive attack because the hacker is not breaking into your network He is simply listening eavesdropping if you will to the information your network broadcasts There are applications easily available on the Internet that can allow a person to listen into your wireless network and the information it broadcasts Information such as MAC addresses IP addresses usernames passwords instant message conversations emails account information and any data transmitted wirelessly can easily be seen by someone outside of your network because it is often broadcast in clear text Simply put any information transmitted on a wireless network leaves both the network and individual users vulnerable to attack All a hacker needs is a packet sniffer software available on the Internet along with other freeware or shareware hacking utilities available on the Internet to acquire your WEP keys and other network information to defeat security J amming Attacks J amming Attacks when a powerful signal is sent directly into your wireless network can effectively shut down your wireless network This type of attack is not always intentional and can often come about simply due to the technology This is especially possible in the 2 4 GHz frequency where phones baby monitors and microwave ovens can create a great deal of interference and jam transmissions on your wireless network One way to resolve this is by moving your wireless devices into the 5 GHz frequency w
59. t VPN Virtual Private Network A security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another over the Internet WAN Wide Area Network The Internet WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy A method of encrypting data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security WINIPCFG A Windows 98 and Millennium utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device WLAN Wireless Local Area Network A group of computers and associated devices that communicate with each other wirelessly 54 Appendix H Specifications Standards Ports Buttons Channels LEDs Transmitted Power Receive Sensitivity typical Peak Gain of the Antenna Security Features WEP Key Bits Dimensions WxHxD Unit Weight IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 3 IEEE 802 3u 1 10 100 RJ 45 Port Power Port S Video Output Composite Video Output RCA Audio Output Power Uplink 11 Channels US Canada 13 Channels Europe 14 Channels J apan Ready Wireless Ethernet 16 dBm 82 dBm 11Mbps 85 dBm 5 5Mbps 89 dBm 2Mbps 91 dBm 1Mbps 1 5 dBi WEP Encryption 64 128 bit 6 30 x 7 48 x 1 97 160 mm x 190 mm x 50 mm 13 05 oz 0 37 kg 55 Power Certifications Operating Temp Storage Temp Operating Humidity Storage Humidity External 5V DC 2 0A FCC CE 02C to 602C 32 F to 1409F 02C to 852C 32 F to 1859F 10 to 85 Non Condensing 5 to 90 Non Condensing
60. t in will make them look elsewhere How do you do this Before discussing WEP let s look at a few security measures often overlooked 1 Network Content Now that you know the risks assumed when networking wirelessly you should view wireless networks as you would the Internet Don t host any systems or provide access to data on a wireless network that you wouldn t put on the Internet 2 Network Layout When you first lay out your network keep in mind where your wireless PCs are going to be located and try to position your access point s towards the center of that network radius Remember that access points transmit indiscriminately in a radius placing an access point at the edge of the physical network area reduces network performance and leaves an opening for any hacker smart enough to discover where the access point is transmitting This is an invitation for a man in the middle attack as described in the previous section To perform this type of attack the hacker has to be physically close to your network So monitoring both your network and your property is important Furthermore if you are suspicious of unauthorized network traffic most wireless products come with a log function with which you can view activity on your network and verify if any unauthorized users have had access 3 Network Devices With every wireless networking device you use keep in mind that network settings SSID WEP keys etc are stored in its firmw
61. t move to a different song What should do If you pause a song you cannot move to either the previous or next selection You must press the Play button first before making another selection On the TV the Signal Strength is 0 What should do This applies only to wireless usage of the Adapter Follow these instructions until your problem is solved Restart the Adapter If Signal Strength is still 0 then do the following 1 Restart the Adapter 2 When the message Please Wait is displayed on your TV press the Setup button on the remote The Media Adapter Setup screen will appear 3 Make sure the Adapter s settings match your network s settings For more information refer to the Using the TV Setup section of Chapter 5 Connecting the Wireless B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo 4 When done save these settings and restart the Adapter If Signal Strength is still 0 then follow these instructions 1 To make sure your wireless network is working use a different wireless equipped device to access your wireless network 33 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 3 Restart the Adapter 8 don t see the Adapter Utility s icon in the system tray of my PC s taskbar What should I do Follow these instructions until your problem is solved
62. tart itself network for greater security Proceed to Chapter 6 Using the Media Navigator Passphrase used much like a password a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption for Linksys products Chapter 5 Connecting the Wireless B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo 25 Using the TV Setup Wireless B Media Adapter Chapter 6 Using the Media Navigator Overview This chapter explains how to use the Adapter via the Media Navigator These are some sample tasks Choose Music Play Music Choose Pictures Start a Slideshow Start a Slideshow with Music After you have set up the Adapter and connected it to your TV and stereo the main menu will appear see Figure 6 1 It has three choices Music e Pictures e Help If you haven t already done so insert the included AAA batteries into the Remote Controller To navigate the menus of the Media Navigator use the directional arrows on the remote Press the Select button to make a selection Press the Menu button to access the main menu at any time Note If your host computer goes into Sleep mode then you will not be able to use the Adapter To prevent Sleep mode 1 Click the Start button and Control Panel 2 If your PC is using the Classic interface double click Power Options If your PC is using the default interface click Performance and Maintenance and then Power Options 3 On the Power Schemes screen select
63. ter Appendix B Wireless Security This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help protect your wireless network Appendix C Planning Your Use of the Wireless B Media Adapter This appendix explains how you can integrate the Wireless B Media Adapter into your network Appendix D Creating a Playlist This appendix instructs you on how to create a playlist for your music selections if you want to listen to the songs in a specific sequence Appendix E Setting a Static IP Address on Your 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 Appendix F Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking such as installing the TCP IP protocol Appendix G Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking Appendix H Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Adapter Appendix Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Adapter Appendix J Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Adapter Appendix K Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources including Technical Support Chapter 2 Getting to Know the Wireles
64. ter setup then proceed to step 4 If your network uses ad hoc mode then select Ad Hoc and press the Select button If your network uses infrastructure mode then select Infrastructure and press the Select button SSID Enter the SSID or network name of your wireless network Chapter 5 Connecting the Wireless B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo Using the TV Setup Pours hae mem an en Eu En a SSS ee Le ne meirar Es Seles ier eee Fe Bets ee eee as Ci eee eee Figure 5 12 Select Music and Pictures Folders Screen Figure 5 13 Utility Congratulations Static IP address a fixed address assigned to a computer or device connected to a network Ad hoc a group of wireless devices communicating directly to each other peer to peer without the use of an access point Infrastructure configuration in which a wireless network is bridged to a wired network via an access point 24 Wireless B Media Adapter Channel Enter the channel setting of your wireless network ONLY if your network uses ad hoc mode Madiq Adanter etium WEP Encryption If your network uses 64 bit encryption then select 64 bits and press the Select button If your network uses 128 bit encryption then select 128 bits and press the Select button If your network s WEP encryption is disabled then select Disabled and press the Select button Passphrase If your network uses WEP encryption you can enter a Passphrase instead of manually en
65. tering a WEP key Then click the on screen Enter key and a WEP key will then be automatically generated The Passphrase is case sensitive and should have 16 alphanumeric characters or fewer It must match the passphrase of your wireless network and is compatible with Linksys wireless products opopoooa only oponon 00 nooooooo WEP Key If you want to manually enter a WEP key enter it in this field and then click the on screen Enter key For 64 bit WEP the key includes exactly 10 hexadecimal characters For 128 bit WEP the key includes exactly 26 hexadecimal characters Valid hexadecimal characters are 0 9 and A F Figure 5 14 Media Adapter Setup Authentication Type This setting allows the Adapter to authenticate communication with the wireless devices in your network If you select the Open System setting any device can join a network without performing any security check If you select the Shared Key setting all wireless devices must have the same WEP keys so that the Adapter and host computer can authenticate each other and start transmitting data After making your selection press the Select button If you are unsure about which setting to use SSID your wireless network s name keep the default setting Open System WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy a method of encrypting data transmitted on a wireless 4 When finished press the Setup button on the remote The Adapter will save the settings and res
66. that is running the Windows XP firewall please disable the firewall before you install the Adapter If you use a third party firewall on your home network that is located between the host computer and the Adapter then you must either disable it or configure it to accept the Adapter before installation You might want to install a hardware firewall to protect your home network from Internet intruders before you install the Adapter What happens when I set up shared media folders with lots of data to share Sharing a large shared media folder may take some time depending on the speed of the host computer You can access whatever media that is already shared while you wait Why are the songs playing in a different order than what I see on the TV menu If you select the Shuffle option for a playlist the Adapter shuffles the songs as it plays them However the playlist that appears on the TV menu does not reflect the shuffle Instead it continues to show the original playlist order What happens if the connection between the Adapter and the host computer is lost If the connection is completely lost then the pictures stop appearing or the music stops after the 20 second buffer runs out The main menu will appear again when the connection is restored If it does not power the Adapter off and back on again What happens if my playlist is extremely long If you select more than 1 000 songs to play it will take a few seconds for the first song to sta
67. the Middle Attacks A hacker doesn t need to log into your network as a user he can appear as one of the network s own access points setting himself up as the man in the middle To do this the hacker simply needs to rig an access point with your network s settings and send out a stronger signal that your access point In this way some of your network s PCs may associate with this rogue access point not knowing the difference and may begin sending data through it and to this hacker The trade off for the convenience and flexibility wireless networking provides is the possibility of being hacked into through one of the methods described here With wireless networks even with WEP encryption open to the persistent hacker how can you protect your data The following section will tell you how to do just that Maximizing Wireless Security Security experts will all tell you the same thing Nothing is guaranteed No technology is secure by itself An unfortunate axiom is that building the better mousetrap can often create a better mouse This is why in the 39 examples below your implementation and administration of network 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 Often hackers are looking for an easy target Making your network less attractive to hackers by making it harder for them to ge
68. the Adapter using the TV first you have to install the Adapter Utility on your PC Follow the instructions in the Installing the Adapter Utility section Installing the Adapter Utility 1 Insert the Setup CD ROM into your PC s CD ROM drive The Setup Wizard should run automatically and Figure 5 6 should appear If it does not click the Start button and choose Run In the field that appears enter D setup exe where D is the letter of your CD ROM drive 2 To install the Adapter Utility click the Install Utility on PC button on the Welcome screen 3 If the latest Windows Installer components are not detected on your PC then you will see Figure 5 7 which will ask you to update them Click Next After these components are updated you will be asked to reboot your PC Click Yes After the PC reboots you see the screen shown in Figure 5 8 Click Next and proceed to step 4 Chapter 5 Connecting the Wireless B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo Using the TV Setup CR l E EB Ee aa ar a ra drema i ons mes Figure 5 6 Welcome Screen apelata hersi pepe miao afer inelaletent cock Mes Figure 5 7 Windows Installer Screen LINES er DER es Od a ee ap ee ee a fE PERA H HFE SRE EF CES we ee a E hier hee ve yaram f es eee a Le Figure 5 8 Installing the Adapter Utility Screen 22 Wireless B Media Adapter 4 If Microsoft NET Framework version 1 0 is not detected on your PC then you will see
69. the remote control and use the arrow and Select buttons to select songs and pictures Proceed to the Placement Options section Placement Options 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 There are two ways to place the Adapter The first way is to place the Adapter horizontally on a surface so it sits on four small rubber feet The second way is to stand the Adapter vertically on a surface see Figure 5 5 To use the stand option follow these instructions 1 The Adapter includes a base Insert the end opposite to the antenna into the base 2 Snap the Adapter into the base so it fits snugly 3 Place the Adapter in an appropriate location and if necessary adjust the antenna so that it points straight up in the air See Figure 5 5 If you have already set up the Adapter using the Setup Wizard then proceed to Chapter 6 Using the Media Navigator sting the Wireless B Media Adapter to Your IV and stereo Figure 5 4 Connect the Power Figure 5 5 Vertical Position 21 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 For more information refer to Appendix C Planning Your Use of the Wireless B Media Adapter To set up
70. ts you select the pictures to view see Figure 6 9 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 After you make your selection the Now Showing screen will automatically appear All Pictures Select All Pictures to show every picture in your shared picture folder This is useful if you have a small collection of images Folders If you sort by Folder you will see all the images in a given folder This is useful if you organize your pictures by folders on your computer Now Showing The Now Showing screen shown in Figure 6 10 displays thumbnail sketches of the selected pictures Play slideshow To start a slideshow press the Play button on the remote Use the Play Pause Stop Next and Back buttons on the remote to control your 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 Using the Media Navigator Pictures Pure Choose Picts Cee Options Figure 6 8 Pictures Screen PicTUres Choose Pictures AA Pictures ce Figure 6 9 Choose Pictures Screen Pictures How Showing a Figure 6 10 Now Showing Screen 29 Wireless B Media Adapter Options change
71. use Linksys recommends that you keep the default setting Open System Infrastructure configuration in which a Click the Next button wireless network is bridged to a wired network via an access point SSID your wireless network s name Chapter 4 Setting up the Wireless B Media Adapter 14 Running the Setup Wizard Wireless B Media Adapter 14 The Wireless Security Settings screen shown in Figure 4 13 appears next To enable WEP encryption select a 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 The Adapter s WEP settings must match the WEP settings of your existing wireless network If you want to disable WEP encryption keep the default Disabled Click the Next button to continue Passphrase Instead of manually entering a WEP key you can enter a Passphrase so a WEP key will be automatically generated after you click the Next button The Passphrase is case sensitive and should have 16 alphanumeric characters or fewer It must match the passphrase of your wireless network and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only You will have to enter the WEP key s manually on any non Linksys wireless products KEY 1 If you are using 64 bit WEP encryption then the key must consist of exactly 10 hexadecimal characters If you are using 128 bit WEP encryption then the key must consist of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters Valid h
72. uter using an Ethernet network cable AFTER configuration then go to step 15 si bei be de ee ee ee on de mens te maman ee mes CE ee ee ee ee eee If you will connect the Adapter to your PC or router wirelessly AFTER configuration then the Basic Wireless Settings screen will appear as shown in Figure 4 12 EE ee The Mode setting shows a choice of two wireless modes Select Infrastructure if you want the Adapter to m communicate using an access point or wireless router Select Ad Hoc if you want the Adapter to rE p communicate directly with a wireless PC mm So In the SSID field enter your wireless network s SSID or name This is the unique name shared by all devices in a wireless network The SSID is case sensitive and should have 32 characters or fewer x TE Figure 4 12 Basic Wireless Settings If the Adapter is set to Ad Hoc mode then select the channel setting of your existing wireless network This is Screen the channel on which the network broadcasts its wireless signal Ad hoc a group of wireless devices communicating directly to each other peer to peer without the use of an access point Select the authentication type used by your network Open System or Shared Key For Open System authentication the sender and recipient do not use a WEP key for authentication For Shared Key authentication the sender and recipient use a WEP key for authentication If you are not sure about which setting to
73. utton should be pushed in If the Adapter is connected to a switch then the Uplink button should NOT be pushed in If necessary push the Uplink button and then power the Adapter off and back on again The Video port is where you will connect the video cable The Left and Right ports are where you will connect the left and right audio cables The S Video port is where you will connect the S video cable The Reset button is what you will push if you need to reset the Adapter press the Reset button and hold it in for 10 seconds Note When you want to reset the Adapter to its factory default settings which are listed below Antenna IP address 192 168 1 230 mode ad hoc SSID linksys_wmal1b channel 6 WEP encryption disabled The Antenna port is where you will attach the antenna Remote Controller The Adapter includes a Remote Controller which features several buttons that allow you to control the Media Navigator Use the remote to move through the Navigator s Music Pictures or Help menus on your TV Before using the Remote Controller insert the included AAA batteries into the battery compartment Make sure you align the batteries according to the compartment s diagram Here are descri ptions of the remote s various buttons Power This turns the Adapter on or off LAN Local Area Network the computers and networking products that make up the network in your home or office IP address the address

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