SMC Networks SMCWAA-B manual SMC EZ-Stream 11Mbps Wireless Audio Adapter Utility

7 SMC EZ-Stream 11Mbps Wireless Audio Adapter Utility

The Wireless Audio Adapter (WAA) Utility is PC-based software that allows you to configure your Wireless Audio Adapter network profiles. Normally, you will only need to use this tool if:

•you want to configure your profile settings OR

•you need to troubleshoot network-related problems OR

•you wish to upload new software for your Wireless Audio Adapter

To install this utility, insert your EZ Installation Wizard CD-ROM, wait for the setup wizard to appear and click [Install SMCWAA-B Utility]. Click the [Next >] button and follow the instructions on the screen to install the software.

The Wireless Audio Adapter is delivered out-of-the-box, pre-configured with default settings. These settings are stored in the Factory Defaults network profile, which cannot be changed. However, other profiles are provided which you may edit to suit your wireless network.

There are two methods for performing configuration tasks:

•Using the remote control in the Configuration menu on the Wireless Audio Adapter (see Changing Network Status Settings on page 26) OR

•Using the SMCWAA-B Utility on your PC.

This chapter describes how to perform the following tasks using the SMCWAA-B Utility:

•Start the SMCWAA-B Utility

•Install a new SMCWAA-B Manually by Editing a Profile

•View existing network profiles

•Activate a different network profile for the SMCWAA-B

•Verify which Wireless Audio Adapters are available on the wireless network

•Edit a profile

Some tasks, however, can only be performed using the SMCWAA-B Utility:

•Add a new profile

•Upload new software for the Wireless Audio Adapter

In addition, the following task may be required if you have a single PC connection to the Internet:

•Enable Internet Sharing

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