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Linksys WMLS11B, WML11B manual Status, LAN Settings, Wireless

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Status

Wireless-B Media Link for Music

Status

The Status screen displayed the Media Link’s current status and settings. All information is read-only.

•Device Name - The name you have assigned to the Media Link is displayed here.

•Firmware Version - The version number of the Media Link’s firmware is displayed here. Firmware updates are posted at www.linksys.com. Firmware should be upgraded ONLY if you experience problems with the Media Link. To upgrade the Media Link’s firmware, refer to “Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware.”

•MAC Address - The MAC Address of the Media Link is displayed here.

LAN Settings

•IP Address - The Media Link’s IP Address is displayed here.

•Subnet Mask - The Media Link’s Subnet Mask is displayed here.

•Gateway - The Gateway address for the Media Link is displayed here.

•DNS 1 - This is the first DNS address you entered for the Media Link.

•DNS 2 - This is the second DNS address you entered for the Media Link.

Wireless

•SSID - The Media Link’s SSID or network name is displayed here.

•Network Type - The Media Link’s mode is displayed here.

•Channel - The Media Link’s channel setting is displayed here.

•WEP Encryption Status - The status of the Media Link’s encryption setting is displayed here.

•TX Rate - The Media Link’s transmission rate is displayed here. If the TX Rate is shown as Auto, then the Media Link automatically seeks the highest transmission rate possible at any time.

•Link Quality - The quality of the Media Link’s wireless connection is displayed here.

Click the Refresh button to obtain the most up-to-date information. Click the Help button for additional on-screen information.

Chapter 7: Using the Web-based Utility of the Wireless-B Media Link for Music

Figure 7-6: Status Tab

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Contents

WIRELESS 2.4802GHz.11b Wireless-BUser Guide Media Link for MusicCopyright and Trademarks How to Use this Guideword definition Table of Contents for Music List of Figures Figure 5-9 Connect the Power Figure 6-15 Internet Radio Screen Wireless-BMedia Link for Music Chapter 1 IntroductionWelcome What’s in this Guide? Appendix D Upgrading Firmware Back Panel Front PanelSSID your wireless network’s name Remote ControllerPlay/Pause Right Speaker Speakers OptionalLeft Speaker Overview Connection to a Wired Network for SetupFigure 3-3 Insert the Base Plate Overview Running the Setup WizardFigure 4-2 License Agreement Screen Click Next SSID your wireless network’s name Figure 4-6 Basic Settings ScreenFigure 4-8 Wireless Security Settings Screen Click Finish to continue Setting up Musicmatch Jukebox Overview OverviewDo the same for the left speaker Connecting to the Media Link to Your Stereo Figure 5-7 Connecting the RCA Cable to Your Stereo Connecting the Media Link to Your Network Change to wired Using the LCD Menus to Set up the Media LinkDevice Name SSID your wireless network’s name WirelessAd-hoc a group of wireless devices Infrastructure configuration in which aTCP/IP Wireless-BMedia Link for MusicEncryption Site SurveyIP Address DHCPSubnet Mask GatewaySetting up Musicmatch Jukebox Installing the Media Server Software3.Click the CD Lookup/Connectivity tab Playlists Favorites Browse Internet Radio LCD Menu Icons Favorites Menu Playlist MenuBrowse Menu AlbumsInternet Radio Menu Network Setup MenuMedia Server Menu GenresFigure 6-18 Device Name Screen Network Type Wireless-BMedia Link for MusicEncryption Figure 6-21 Network Type ScreenFigure 6-24 Site Survey Screen DNS Server 1 and DNS Server ProxyProxy Server HostnameAutomatic Update Update Radio List MenuManual Update Network Status MenuOverview LoginWireless SetupFigure 7-3 Security Setting Screen Favorites Password Wireless LAN SettingsStatus Help Common Problems and Solutions Appendix A TroubleshootingWhat is the IEEE 802.11b standard? Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I set my favorite Internet radio stations? What is infrastructure mode? What is ad-hocmode?Security Precautions Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks 1.Disable Broadcast 2.Make it unique Figure C-2 Example of a Wired Network Figure C-1 Example of a Wireless NetworkWireless-BMedia Link for Music OverviewAppendix D Upgrading Firmware TCP/IP Appendix E Windows HelpShared Resources Network Neighborhood/My Network PlacesAppendix F Glossary CTS Clear To Send - A signal sent by a wireless device, signifying that it is ready to receive data Packet - A unit of data sent over a network Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products TX Rate - Transmission Rate Appendix G Specifications Appendix G Specifications Wireless-BMedia Link for MusicStorage Temp Operating HumidityAppendix H Warranty Information Appendix I Regulatory Information Chapter J Contact Information