Linksys WMA11B manual Features, Overview, Using the Adapter as Part of Your Wireless Network

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Features

•Supports popular audio formats (MP3 and WMA), image formats (JPG, GIF, TIF and BMP), and playlist formats (M3U and ASX)

•S-Video output for best video quality

•RCA connectors for left and right stereo audio output and composite video output

•Easy TV setup and convenient Setup Wizard for configuration

•User-friendly utility runs on your PC to manage music and picture folders

•Wireless security with up to 128-bit WEP encryption

•Compatibility with 802.11b (2.4GHz) standard

•Up to 11 Mbps, high-speed wireless data transfer rate

•RJ-45, 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection

Chapter 2: Planning Your Use of the Wireless-B Media Adapter

Overview

Before you set up the Adapter, you need to decide how your Windows XP com- puter will send digital music or pictures to the Adapter; you have a choice of a wireless or wired connection. This information is necessary for the proper setup and configuration of the Adapter.

Note: The Adapter is designed to work only with Windows XP com- puters.

Using the Adapter as Part of Your Wireless Network

If your wireless-equipped, Windows XP computer connects directly to the Adapter, or it connects via an access point or wireless router (see Figure 2-1), then the Adapter is part of your wireless network. If any part of the connection to the Adapter is wireless, then the overall connection will be considered wire- less. The computer that sends the Adapter pictures and music is also referred to as the host computer. You must install the Adapter’s Utility on this computer.

Computer

 

Wireless Access Point or

 

Wireless-B Media

 

 

Router (optional)

 

Adapter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 2-1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using the Adapter as Part of Your Wired Network

If your wired Windows XP computer connects directly to the Adapter, or it con- nects via a router or switch (see Figure 2-2), then the Adapter is part of your wired network. Within a wired network, the devices are connected with cables. The computer that sends the Adapter pictures and music is also referred to as the host computer. You must install the Adapter’s Utility on this computer.

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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 BackPlay slideshow Picture MenusAll Pictures Help Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions 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 InformationWeb FTP Site Appendix G Contact InformationSales Information
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