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5. When you see the Congratulations screen, click the Exit button.

Figure 6-4

Note: The Utility can be installed on only one PC in your network.

Media Folder Manager

Click Media Folder Manager to open it. The Media Folder Manager screen will appear and list the current shared media folders (see Figure 6-7).

Proceed to the next section, “Using the Adapter’s Utility.”

Using the Adapter’s Utility

There are two ways to access the Utility, through your PC’s taskbar or through its Start menu.

Using the Utility’s Icon on Your PC’s Taskbar

 

To access the Utility, right-click its icon on your PC’s taskbar (see

Figure 6-5

Figure 6-5).

You will see three choices: Media Folder Manager, About, and Exit (see Figure 6-6). Click Media Folder Manager to add or remove folders holding

music and pictures. Click About to find out the

version number of the Utility. Click Exit to close Figure 6-6the Utility.

Note: If you close the Utility, then the Adapter will not work. If you need to re-start the Utility, click the Start button. Click All Programs and Linksys Wireless-B Media Adapter. Click Adapter Utility to restart the Utility.

To add a folder:

1.Click the Add button.

2.On the Browse for Folder screen, shown in Figure 6- 8, choose the folder you want to add, and click the OK button. To create a new folder, click the Make New Folder button and follow the on-screen instructions. Click the Cancel button to return to the Media Folder Manager screen without adding a folder.

3.When you are finished, click the OK button on the Media Folder Manager screen.

Figure 6-7

Figure 6-8

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Contents Wireless-B Media Adapter Copyright & Trademarks Table of Contents Introduction Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked QuestionsWireless-B Media Adapter EnvironmentalUsing the Adapter as Part of Your Wired Network FeaturesUsing the Adapter as Part of Your Wireless Network OverviewFront Panel Remote Controller Back PanelConnection to a Wireless Network for Setup Connection to a Wired Network for Setup Setting up Wireless-B Media AdapterProceed to Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter Setup WizardPage Page Page Installing and Using the Wireless-B Media Adapter Utility Installing the Adapter’s UtilityUsing the Utility’s Icon on Your PC’s Taskbar Proceed to the next section, Using the Adapter’s UtilityUsing the Adapter’s Utility Media Folder ManagerUsing the Start Menu Connecting to Your TV and StereoProceed to the Placement Options section Connecting to Your TV OnlyPlacement Options Using the TV SetupChannel Using the Media NavigatorIP Address and Subnet Mask WEP EncryptionArtists or Genres Music MenusAll Songs PlaylistsRepeat Play MusicShuffle BackPlay slideshow Picture MenusAll Pictures Help Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Can I use a firewall in my configuration? Click New Playlist Appendix B Creating a PlaylistClick Media Library Click File and then Export Playlist to FileFigure C-3 Appendix D Glossary Page Page Appendix E Specifications Appendix F Warranty Information EnvironmentalWeb FTP Site Appendix G Contact InformationSales Information