Linksys WMA11B manual Installing and Using the Wireless-B Media Adapter Utility

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Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-B Media Adapter Utility

Overview

This chapter will instruct you on how to install and use the Adapter’s Utility on your Windows XP PC, which may also be referred to as the host computer. To use the Adapter, the Utility must be running on your computer. The Utility also allows you to easily designate folders that hold music and pictures for the Adapter.

Note: To install the Adapter’s Utility, you must have administrative rights on your PC.

Installing the Adapter’s Utility

Note: If Windows .NET Framework version 1.0 is not installed on your PC, then a screen will appear asking you to install it. Click Next to install .NET Framework version 1.0 and proceed with the installa- tion of the Utility.

1.On the Welcome or Congratulations screen of the Setup Wizard, click the Install Utility on PC button.

2.The screen shown in Figure 6-1 will appear. Click the Next button.

Figure 6-1

3.The License Agreement screen will appear. If you accept the Agreement, click the Next button to continue the installation. If you do not accept the Agreement, click the Cancel button and exit the Utility Wizard.

Figure 6-2

4.The Select Music and Pictures Folders screen will appear. To use the music and pictures held in the default folders, click the Next button. To use a dif- ferent folder, click the Add button and follow the on-screen directions. To remove a folder, select it and click the Remove button. When you are fin- ished, click the Next button.

Figure 6-3

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.

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Contents Wireless-B Media Adapter Copyright & Trademarks Table of Contents Wireless-B Media Adapter Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked QuestionsIntroduction EnvironmentalUsing the Adapter as Part of Your Wireless Network FeaturesUsing the Adapter as Part of Your Wired Network OverviewFront Panel Back Panel Remote ControllerConnection to a Wireless Network for Setup Proceed to Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter Setting up Wireless-B Media AdapterConnection to a Wired Network for Setup Setup WizardPage Page Page Installing the Adapter’s Utility Installing and Using the Wireless-B Media Adapter UtilityUsing the Adapter’s Utility Proceed to the next section, Using the Adapter’s UtilityUsing the Utility’s Icon on Your PC’s Taskbar Media Folder ManagerConnecting to Your TV and Stereo Using the Start MenuConnecting to Your TV Only Proceed to the Placement Options sectionUsing the TV Setup Placement OptionsIP Address and Subnet Mask Using the Media NavigatorChannel WEP EncryptionAll Songs Music MenusArtists or Genres PlaylistsShuffle Play MusicRepeat BackAll Pictures Picture MenusPlay slideshow Help Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Can I use a firewall in my configuration? Click Media Library Appendix B Creating a PlaylistClick New Playlist Click File and then Export Playlist to FileFigure C-3 Appendix D Glossary Page Page Appendix E Specifications Environmental Appendix F Warranty InformationSales Information Appendix G Contact InformationWeb FTP Site
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