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

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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