Linksys WMA11B manual Introduction, Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions

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Chapter 7: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Adapter

 

to Your TV and Stereo

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Overview

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Connecting to Your TV and Stereo

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Connecting to Your TV Only

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Placement Options

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Using the TV Setup

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Chapter 8: Using the Media Navigator

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Overview

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Music Menus

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Picture Menus

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Help

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Appendix A: Troubleshooting

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Common Problems and Solutions

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Appendix B: Creating a Playlist

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Appendix C: Setting a Static IP Address on Your PC

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Appendix D: Glossary

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Appendix E: Specifications

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Environmental

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Appendix F: Warranty Information

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Appendix G: Contact Information

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Chapter 1: Introduction

The Wireless-B Media Adapter

The Linksys Wireless-B Media Adapter lets you bring the digital pictures and music stored on your computer to your Home Entertainment Center, without running cables through the house. Using a wireless connection, the Media Adapter displays your digital photographs on the TV for the whole family to enjoy. And your digital music collection is finally freed from those little com- puter speakers and can play in full glory through your stereo system.

The Wireless-B Media Adapter sits by your home stereo and television and con- nects to them using standard consumer electronics cables. Then it connects to your home network by Wireless-B (802.11b) wireless networking, or if you pre- fer, it can be connected via standard 10/100 Ethernet cabling. Using the includ- ed remote control and the user-friendly menus on your TV, you can browse through the digital pictures on your computer by folder, filename, or thumbnail. You can view pictures one at a time, or watch an automatically created slideshow of all the pictures in a given folder. The Media Adapter supports four popular picture formats: JPG, GIF, TIF and BMP. Use the remote control’s Zoom but- ton to get a close-up of the details in your pictures.

You can also use the remote to browse your MP3 or WMA formatted music col- lection by title, artist, genre, folder, or playlist. Choose the music you want, and let the Wireless-B Media Adapter play it through your stereo system. You can even let music play in the background while you browse your pictures.

Let the Linksys Wireless-B Media Adapter bring your digital media out into the living room for the whole family to enjoy.

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Contents Wireless-B Media Adapter Copyright & Trademarks Table of Contents Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-B Media AdapterIntroduction EnvironmentalFeatures Using the Adapter as Part of Your Wireless NetworkUsing the Adapter as Part of Your Wired Network OverviewFront Panel Remote Controller Back PanelConnection to a Wireless Network for Setup Setting up Wireless-B Media Adapter Proceed to Setting up the Wireless-B Media AdapterConnection to a Wired Network for Setup Setup WizardPage Page Page Installing and Using the Wireless-B Media Adapter Utility Installing the Adapter’s UtilityProceed to the next section, Using the Adapter’s Utility Using the Adapter’s UtilityUsing the Utility’s Icon on Your PC’s Taskbar 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 SetupUsing the Media Navigator IP Address and Subnet MaskChannel WEP EncryptionMusic Menus All SongsArtists or Genres PlaylistsPlay Music ShuffleRepeat BackAll Pictures Picture MenusPlay slideshow Help Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Can I use a firewall in my configuration? Appendix B Creating a Playlist Click Media LibraryClick New Playlist Click File and then Export Playlist to FileFigure C-3 Appendix D Glossary Page Page Appendix E Specifications Appendix F Warranty Information EnvironmentalSales Information Appendix G Contact InformationWeb FTP Site