Cisco Systems WMA11B manual Using the Adapter as Part of Your Wireless Network

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Wireless-B Media Adapter

Appendix C: Planning Your Use of the 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.

Using the Adapter as Part of Your Wired Network

If your wired Windows 2000 or XP computer connects directly to the Adapter, or it connects via a wired router or 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. You must install the Adapter Utility on this computer.

Appendix C: Planning Your Use of the Wireless-B Media Adapter

Windows 2000	Wireless Access	Wireless-B Media
or XP Computer	Point or Router	Adapter
	(optional)

Figure C-1: Example of a Wireless Network

Windows 2000	Router or Switch	Wireless-B Media
or XP Computer	(optional)	Adapter

Figure C-2: Example of a Wired Network

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Contents 802 GHz .11b Wireless- B Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this GuideTable of Contents Appendix C Planning Your Use of the Wireless-B Media Adapter List of Figures For SetupUnplug the Power Figure E-1 XP Default Interface Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-B Media Adapter Back Panel Power Ssid your wireless network’s name Remote Controller Overview Connection to a Wired Network for SetupConnect the Power Running the Setup Wizard Setting up the Wireless-B Media AdapterWindows 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 Utility’s Icon in Your PC’s System Tray Using the Adapter UtilityMedia Folder Manager Using the Start MenuInstructions Move the Adapter and its power adapter to the TVConnecting to Your TV and Stereo Connecting the Adapter to Your Network Connecting to Your TV OnlyVertical Position Placement OptionsInstalling the Adapter Utility Using the TV Setup10 Microsoft .NET Framework Package Screen 12 Select Music and Pictures Folders Screen Setting up the Adapter from Your TV14 Media Adapter Setup Music Menus Using the Media NavigatorAll Songs Choose MusicHow to Play Music Now PlayingMusic Options Pictures Menu Choose PicturesNow Showing Picture Options How to Start a Slideshow with Music12 Help Screen HelpCommon Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingPicture won’t change on the TV What types of picture files can I show with the Adapter? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat types of playlist files can I use with the Adapter? Can I play music from a CD using the Adapter? Appendix B Wireless Security Brief OverviewWhat Are The Risks? Jamming Attacks Passive AttacksMan-in-the-Middle Attacks Maximizing Wireless SecurityActive Attacks Dictionary-Building or Table AttacksWireless-B Media Adapter Ssid Wireless-B Media Adapter WEP Encryption Using the Adapter as Part of Your Wired Network Using the Adapter as Part of Your Wireless NetworkAppendix D Creating a Playlist Figure E-1 XP Default Interface Appendix E Setting a Static IP Address on Your PCFigure E-5 IP Address Click the OK button again to exit Appendix F Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork 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 Standards Ieee 802.11b, Ieee 802.3, Ieee 802.3u Ports Appendix H SpecificationsOperating Humidity Power External, 5V DC, 2.0 a CertificationsOperating Temp Storage TempLimited Warranty Appendix I Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix J Regulatory InformationIndustry Canada Canada Wireless-B Media Adapter Chapter K Contact Information