Escient EWP-2000 user manual Connecting To Your FireBall, Selecting Your Fireball Server

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Setting Up The Web Pad

CONNECTING TO YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK

Note: The EWP-2000 connects and controls your FireBall server by using your existing wireless network. Any standard 802.11b WiFi network can be used. The setup and configuration of a wireless network is beyond the scope of this document and it is assumed that your network is properly configured. If you require assistance in configuring and setting up a wireless network, please contact your Escient dealer.

The Windows XPe zero configuration tool should automatically run the first time you turn on the EWP-2000. You can also run the connection tool manually at any time. Follow these steps.to connect the

EWP-2000 to your existing wireless network.

1.Select the HOME button on the front panel of the EWP-2000 to display the

Windows XP3 Desktop.

2.Select Wireless LAN icon located on the System Tray to display the Wireless Network Connection Status dialog.

3.Select the Properties button to display

the Wireless Network Properties screen.

4.Select the Wireless Networks tab.

5.Select the Refresh button to update the list of available wireless access points which are within range of your web pad.

6.Select the name of your wireless access point (which should appear in the list of Available Networks that are in range) and then select the Configure button to display the Wireless network properties dialog.

7.Enter the SSID of the network.

8.If your wireless network uses any kind of security (we suggest that you do use security), select the proper authentication and encryption type, and enter the Network key. Please refer to the documentation that came with your wireless access point for more information about setting up a secure wireless network.

9.Select the OK button to save your settings on the Wireless network properties dialog.

10.Select the OK button to save your settings on the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog.

11.The Wireless Network Connection Status dialog should now be displayed and indicate that you are connected to the selected wireless network. If the status is not Connected, please make sure you are within range of your wireless access point and repeat these steps.

12.Select the CLOSE button to close the Wireless Network Connection Status dialog.

Connecting To Your FireBall

CONNECTING TO YOUR FIREBALL

The FireBall E2 contains a built-in web server capable of serving web pages specifically designed to control almost every aspect of the FireBall from a standard web browser such as Microsoft’s Internet Explorer.

SELECTING YOUR FIREBALL SERVER

On the web pad, launch the “FireBall Connect” Application by pressing the FireBall button the front panel of the Web Pad.

NOTE: You can also double-tap the FireBall Connect icon on the Desktop.

A list of the available FireBall servers is displayed. Select the server name you want to connect to and then select the OK button. After a few seconds, the EWP-2000 will configure this server as the default server and load the Music Guide.

MANUALLY CONNECTING TO YOUR FIREBALL

In addition to using the FireBall Connect application, you can manually connect to your FireBall Server from Internet Explorer, if you know the “IP Address” of your FireBall.

Follow these steps to determine the IP Address:

1.Select the SETUP button to display the Setup menu on your TV.

2.Select the Utilities menu item.

3.Select the System Information menu item.

4.Write down the IP Address of your FireBall’s Ethernet connection. This number is located in the bottom right of the System Information screen and consists of four numbers separated by periods. Example: 192.168.1.1

5.Select the SETUP key again to exit Setup

Using your web pad’s Internet Explorer web browser (or any web browser connected to the same network as your FireBall) enter the IP address of your FireBall and then the RETURN command. Your FireBall Server’s Music Guide will appear in the web browser in a few seconds.

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Contents EWP-2000 Table of Contents Setting a System Password Removing a System Password Ethernet Settings Dialup SettingsAbout this Manual Record Your Serial Number Product IntroductionFCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement Trademarks & Service Marks Guidelines for TravelWarranty Information Setting Up The Web Pad RequirementsFront Panel Overview Powering On the EWP-2000 from Power Off Mode10 11 Wireless Network Card and Antenna System Connecting To Your FireBall Selecting Your Fireball ServerFireBall Web Interface Music Guide Screen Music Player Screen Music Options ScreenBrowsing Your Music Library Music Guide Showing Tracks Music Player ScreenListening To Music View By ArtistChanging the Current Play Mode Listening To Internet Radio Browsing Internet Radio StationsBrowsing Your Movie Library Watching DVD MoviesMovies Guide Screen View By Title View By Cover Getting Music Into FireBall Recording from the Internal CDRecording from AN External Changer Managing Your Media Creating PlaylistsCreating Groups Adding Internet Radio Stations Updating the Internet Radio Stations List Editing Disc Info Edit Movie InfoAutomatically Lookup Information for This Disc Searching for the Original Cover Selecting an Existing Cover Editing Radio Information Editing Playlists Editing Groups Deleting Music Deleting Playlists Setting User Preferences Back to EWP-2000 Control Fireball and Stream PlaySetting Your Time Zone Setting the Screen Saver PreferencesActivation Idle Time Setting a System Password Ethernet Settings Setting the Fireball Server Name Setting the Disc Insert Preferences Selecting the Audio Encoder TypeManaging External Changers Automatically Getting Disc InformationGetting Disc Information for a Range of Discs Getting Disc Information for All DiscsAutomatically Recording CDs Recording a Range of CDs Getting Information about Your FireBall Restarting the SystemAdditional Information System
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