Linksys WMA11B Using the Media Navigator, IP Address and Subnet Mask, Channel, WEP Encryption

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Figure 8-1

When you have finished entering your settings, press the Setup button on the Remote Controller. The Adapter will save the settings and restart itself.

IP Settings

If the Adapter needs a static IP address, then select Fixed IP, and press the Select button. If the Adapter will be assigned an IP address automatically by your network router or other DHCP server, then select DHCP Client, and press the Select button.

IP Address and Subnet Mask

If you selected Fixed IP, then enter the IP Address and Subnet Mask for the Adapter in the IP Address and Subnet Mask fields.

Wireless Settings

If your wireless network uses ad-hoc mode, then select Ad-Hoc, and press the Select button. If your network uses infrastructure mode, then select Infrastructure, and press the Select button.

SSID

Enter the SSID or network name of your wireless network.

Channel

If your network uses ad-hoc mode, enter the channel setting of your wireless network.

WEP Encryption

If your network uses 64-bit encryption, then select 64 bits, and press the Select button. If your network uses 128-bit encryption, then select 128 bits, and press the Select button. If your network’s WEP encryption is disabled, then select Disabled, and press the Select button.

WEP Key

If your network uses WEP encryption, then enter its WEP Key. If you are using 64-bit WEP encryption, then the key must consist of exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. If you are using 128-bit WEP encryption, then the key must consist of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0”-“9” and “A”-“F”.

When you have finished entering your settings, press the Setup button on the Remote Controller.

Proceed to “Chapter 8: Using the Media Navigator.”

Chapter 8: Using the Media Navigator

Overview

This chapter explains how to use the Adapter via the Media Navigator. Sample tasks include:

Choose Music

Play Music

Choose Pictures

Start a Slideshow

Start a Slideshow with Music

After you have set up the Adapter and connected it to your TV and stereo, the main menu will appear (see Figure 8-1).

The main menu has three choices:

Music

Pictures

Help

If you haven’t already done so, insert the included AAA batteries

into the Remote Controller. For more information, see “Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media Adapter and Its Remote Controller.”

To navigate the menus of the Media Navigator, use the directional arrows on the remote. Press the Select button to make a selection. Press the Menu button to access the main menu at any time.

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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 BackPicture Menus All PicturesPlay slideshow Help Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsFrequently Asked Questions 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 EnvironmentalAppendix G Contact Information Sales InformationWeb FTP Site