SMC Networks About the SMCWAA-G EZ-Stream 802.11g Wireless Audio Adapter, Before You Start

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SMCWAA-G EZ-Stream™ 802.11g

Wireless Audio Adapter

About the SMCWAA-G EZ-Stream™ 802.11g Wireless Audio Adapter

With the SMCWAA-G EZ-Stream™ 802.11g Wireless Audio Adapter (SMCWAA-G) you are able to break away from your computer and enjoy digital music anywhere in your home. The SMCWAA-G plugs into an audio system and connects, using a wireless or wired Ethernet link to a personal computer (PC), or directly to the Internet via an Access Point (AP) or wireless router.

Using the SMCWAA-G’s remote control and LCD display,you can browse and play tracks stored on your PC, or listen to Internet Radio stations or music tracks available online.

The SMCWAA-G is easy to set up on a wireless or wired Ethernet network. The Musicmatch Jukebox program, running on any PC on the network, enables the SMCWAA-G to browse audio files on the PC and play them back over the audio system.

The SMCWAA-G is a complete package that allows you to enjoy the digital music experience within minutes, out-of the box.

Key Features

You can:

Connect your SMCWAA-G to an audio system, then use its Remote Control to browse and play:

thousands of Internet radio stations

any audio tracks you have stored on any PC on your network

thousands of music tracks available on the Internet, through services such as Rhapsody

Store up to 10 of your favorite radio stations or albums/tracks on shortcut buttons

Keep 20 more favorites in your own dynamic playlist

Create your own Internet radio station database online

Browse music tracks by Song, Album, Artist, Genre, Playlist or All Tracks

Configure the SMCWAA-G for your home network, using the remote control and LCD display

Maintain up to three different customized configurations.

Use the SMCWAA-G PC Utility to install firmware upgrades.

Before You Start

The SMCWAA-G is designed to operate with your PC and a local area network(LAN) or wireless local area network (WLAN), with a connection to the Internet. Please check the following before you start the installation:

PC Requirements

The minimum PC specification is:

A Pentium Class processor 300MHz, with 128 MB RAM, 150 MB hard drive space

A 4x CD-ROM drive

Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Netscape Navigator, or other windows compatible Internet browser application

SVGA or higher resolution monitor (minimum resolution 800 x 600).

Audio System Requirements

Any audio system (amplifier, VCR, DVD, etc.) with an auxiliary (AUX) input.

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Contents Page Copyright Table of Contents Firewall Settings Troubleshooting Key Features About the SMCWAA-G EZ-Stream 802.11g Wireless Audio AdapterBefore You Start PC RequirementsNetwork Requirements Wireless LAN ConnectionContents of the Box SMCWAA-G Remote Control Using the Remote ControlKey Select and Play Modes Configuration & Edit Modes Screen Layouts Understanding the Operating Modes and Screen DisplaysOperating Modes Play Screens T e r n e t R a d i o F a v o r i t e sN f i g u r a t i o n W i z a r d Configuration ScreensEssential Information and System Setup Installing the SMCWAA-GEdit Screens Other ScreensInstalling Musicmatch Connecting the SMCWAA-G to the NetworkInstalling the Music Library Software Installing Rhapsody Configuring the SMCWAA-GMusic Server Connection Problems Language SelectionStandby and Restart Using the SMCWAA-GUsing the Configuration Wizard basic setup only Listening to Music Setting up a Musicmatch Library on your PCListening to Internet Radio Stations Selecting and Playing MusicUsing Presets and Favorites Method 1 Using the Remote Control Advanced Configuration ManagementAdvanced Settings Select LanguageConfiguration Wizard Configure Date/TimeNetwork Information Needed by the Configuration Wizard Configuration Wizard MenuChanging Network Settings Installing the Utility Method 2 Using the SMCWAA-G PC UtilityManaging Profiles Using the SMCWAA-G PC Utility Starting the SMCWAA-G PC UtilityUploading New Software to the SMCWAA-G Performing a Hard Reset to Factory Settings Firewall SettingsProblem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Chart Error Code Explanation Error CodesTop Level Menus Menu Tree DiagramsDevice Status Configuration Mode MenusWireless LAN Configuration Wizard Configuration Wizard MenusConfiguration Wizard Wired Ethernet Configuration WizardMusic Track Menus Home Internet Radio MenusTechnical Specifications Dimensions Remote ControlWeight PowerFCC Class B Standards ComplianceFCC Radiation Exposure Statement Description Country ComplianceEC Conformance Declaration Safety Compliance Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise GermanyIndustry Canada Class B User Guide Term or Meaning Abbreviation Glossary of TermsFor Technical SUPPORT, Call