Yes. Add the media folders for each user to the shared folders list when you run the Utility Wizard or use the Utility on your host computer. See “Chapter 6: Installing and Using the
Can I play or show files from all the computers on the network using the Adapter?
No. You must move the files to the host computer so that the Adapter’s Utility can access them.
Can I use a firewall in my configuration?
You might find that the host computer and the Adapter cannot communicate through a firewall. Please disable your Windows XP firewall on the host com- puter before you install the Adapter. If you use a
What happens when I set up shared media folders with lots of data to share?
Sharing a large shared media folder may take some time, depending on the speed of the host computer. You can access whatever media that is already shared while you wait.
Why are the songs playing in a different order than what I see on the TV menu?
If you select the Shuffle option for a playlist, the Adapter shuffles the songs as it plays them. However, the playlist that appears on the TV menu does not reflect the shuffle. Instead, it continues to show the original playlist order.
What happens if the connection between the Adapter and the host computer is lost?
If the connection is completely lost, then the pictures or music stop after the 20- second buffer finishes playing.
The main menu will appear again when the connection is restored. If it does not, power the Adapter off and back on again.
What happens if my playlist is extremely long?
If you select more than 1,000 songs to play, it will take a few seconds for the first song to start playing.
Can I play music from a CD using the Adapter?
Yes, if the CD contains MP3 or WMA files. You cannot play standard audio CDs through the Adapter.
What is the best image file type to use for quick performance?
Using the JPG file type will give you the quickest playback.
What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?
It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11b standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to commu- nicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11b standard. The 802.11b standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an oper- ating frequency of 2.4GHz.
What IEEE 802.11b features are supported?
The product supports the following IEEE 802.11b functions:
•CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol
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•Automatic Rate Selection
•RTS/CTS feature
•Fragmentation
•Power Management
What is ad-hoc mode?
When a wireless network is set to
What is infrastructure mode?
When a wireless network is set to infrastructure mode, the wireless network is configured to communicate with a wired network through a wireless access point.
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