Cisco Systems WMA11B manual Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter, Running the Setup Wizard

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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.

•Install Utility on PC - Click the Install Utility on PC button to install the Adapter’s Utility on your PC.

•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.

•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.

Figure 4-1: Welcome Screen

Figure 4-2: Installing the Adapter Screen

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Contents 802 GHz .11b Wireless- B How to Use this Guide Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Appendix C Planning Your Use of the Wireless-B Media Adapter For Setup List of FiguresUnplug the Power Figure E-1 XP Default Interface Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-B Media Adapter Back Panel Power Ssid your wireless network’s name Remote Controller Connection to a Wired Network for Setup OverviewConnect the Power Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter Running the Setup WizardWindows Installer Screen License Agreement Screen Connection for Setup Screen 10 Connection after Setup Screen 12 Basic Wireless Settings Screen 13 Wireless Security Settings Screen Using the Adapter Utility Using the Utility’s Icon in Your PC’s System TrayUsing the Start Menu Media Folder ManagerMove the Adapter and its power adapter to the TV InstructionsConnecting to Your TV and Stereo Connecting to Your TV Only Connecting the Adapter to Your NetworkPlacement Options Vertical PositionUsing the TV Setup Installing the Adapter Utility10 Microsoft .NET Framework Package Screen Setting up the Adapter from Your TV 12 Select Music and Pictures Folders Screen14 Media Adapter Setup Using the Media Navigator Music MenusChoose Music All SongsNow Playing How to Play MusicMusic Options Choose Pictures Pictures MenuNow Showing How to Start a Slideshow with Music Picture OptionsHelp 12 Help ScreenAppendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsPicture won’t change on the TV Frequently Asked Questions What types of picture files can I show with the Adapter?What types of playlist files can I use with the Adapter? Can I play music from a CD using the Adapter? Brief Overview Appendix B Wireless SecurityWhat Are The Risks? Passive Attacks Jamming AttacksMaximizing Wireless Security Active AttacksDictionary-Building or Table Attacks Man-in-the-Middle AttacksWireless-B Media Adapter Ssid Wireless-B Media Adapter WEP Encryption Using the Adapter as Part of Your Wireless Network Using the Adapter as Part of Your Wired NetworkAppendix D Creating a Playlist Appendix E Setting a Static IP Address on Your PC Figure E-1 XP Default InterfaceFigure E-5 IP Address Click the OK button again to exit Shared Resources Appendix F Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix G Glossary Wireless-B Media Adapter Wireless-B Media Adapter Wireless-B Media Adapter Wireless-B Media Adapter Wireless-B Media Adapter Appendix H Specifications Standards Ieee 802.11b, Ieee 802.3, Ieee 802.3u PortsPower External, 5V DC, 2.0 a Certifications Operating TempStorage Temp Operating HumidityAppendix I Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix J Regulatory Information FCC StatementIndustry Canada Canada Wireless-B Media Adapter Chapter K Contact Information