Wireless-B Media Link for Music

Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media Link for Music or the Wireless-B Music System

Front Panel

You can control the Media Link through the front panel buttons and LCD screen, which you can also control using the Remote Controller. The arrow buttons enable you to navigate through the LCD menus.

(Up and Down)

To the left of the LCD screen, the up and down arrow buttons allow you to scroll through a

 

 

menu. While music is playing, they also act as volume control buttons.

 

(Play/Pause)

To the right of the LCD screen, the left arrow/pause button allows you to play or pause a music

 

 

track.

 

(Stop)

The square button stops the playing of the selected music track.

 

(Left and Right)

The left arrow button allows you to cancel a selection or move back through the menus. The

 

 

right arrow button allows you to make a selection or move forward through the menus.

 

(Power)

The power button allows you to power on and off the Media Link.

Figure 2-1: Media Link Front Panel

Back Panel

On the Media Link’s back panel, there is an inset that features six ports, a crossover (X-II) switch, and a Reset button.

Power

The Power port is where you will connect the Media Link’s power adapter.

Speaker DC The Speaker DC port is where you will connect the speaker power cord (WMLS11B only).

IMPORTANT: The only speaker you should connect to the Speaker DC port is the right speaker included with the Wireless-B Music System (WMLS11B). Do not connect your own powered speakers to the Media Link’s Speaker DC port; otherwise, the Media Link and your powered speakers may be severely damaged.

Figure 2-2: Media Link Back Panel

Ethernet: an IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium.

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Linksys WMLS11B, WML11B manual Front Panel, Back Panel

WMLS11B, WML11B specifications

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The Linksys WML11B is a wireless 802.11b print server that enables multiple users to access a printer over a wireless network. One of its main features is its compatibility with a variety of network environments, supporting Windows and Mac operating systems. This print server facilitates seamless connectivity without the need for lengthy cables, allowing users to place their printers in convenient locations.

In terms of technology, the WML11B uses the 802.11b wireless standard, which operates in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. This standard ensures that users can achieve wireless speeds of up to 11 Mbps, providing a sufficient bandwidth for basic printing needs. The integrated web-based setup interface simplifies installation and configuration, making it user-friendly even for those with limited technical knowledge.

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