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Linksys WMLS11B, WML11B manual Appendix D Upgrading Firmware

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Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware

Wireless-B Media Link for Music

Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware

You can use the Wireless-B Media LInk Firmware Upgrade Utility to upgrade the firmware; however, firmware should be upgraded ONLY if you experience problems with the Media LInk.

To upgrade the Bridge’s firmware, follow these instructions:

1.Open Linksys’s website at www.linksys.com.

2.Click the Products tab and select the appropriate product category.

3.Select the Wireless-B Media Link.

4.Download its firmware upgrade file, and extract it on your PC.

5.Connect an Ethernet network cable to the Media Link’s Ethernet port, and connect the other end to your PC. NOTE: You must use an Ethernet network connection when you upgrade the Media Link’s firmware.

6.Click Start and then Programs.

7.Select Linksys Media LInk, and click Firmware Upgrade Utility.

8.The screen shown in Figure D-1 will appear and display a list of the Wireless-B Media Links found on your network, as well as their MAC addresses. Select the appropriate Media Link, and then click the Upgrade button.

NOTE: If the Utility does not find the appropriate Media Link, click the Search for Adapters Again button.

9.In the Firmware field, enter the name of the extracted firmware upgrade file, or click the Browse button to find this file.

10.After you have selected the appropriate file, click the Upgrade button.

11.When the firmware has been upgraded, the Congratulations screen will appear. Click the Exit button. Congratulations! The Media Link’s firmware has been upgraded successfully.

NOTE: If you upgrade the Media Link’s firmware, you may lose its configuration settings.

Figure D-1: Firmware Upgrade Screen

Figure D-2: Congratulations Screen

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Contents

WIRELESS 2.4802GHz.11b Wireless-BUser Guide Media Link for MusicHow to Use this Guide Copyright and Trademarksword definition Table of Contents for Music List of Figures Figure 5-9 Connect the Power Figure 6-15 Internet Radio Screen Chapter 1 Introduction Wireless-BMedia Link for MusicWelcome What’s in this Guide? Appendix D Upgrading Firmware Back Panel Front PanelSSID your wireless network’s name Remote ControllerPlay/Pause Speakers Optional Right SpeakerLeft 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 Using the LCD Menus to Set up the Media Link Change to wiredDevice 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 LAN Settings WirelessStatus Help Common Problems and Solutions Appendix A TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?How do I set my favorite Internet radio stations? What is infrastructure mode? What is ad-hocmode?Appendix B: Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity 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