Linksys WPG54G manual Using the Control Utility

Wireless-G Presentation Player

Chapter 7: The Control Utility

Using the Control Utility

The control utility may be used from any wired or wireless notebook or desktop PC with a connection to the Wireless Presentation Player. It is a good idea to place the Wireless Presentation Player on or near the monitor or projection area. The Infrared sensor is located on the front panel of the unit and the remote control must be in line-of-sight of the sensor in order to function properly.

Make sure that the Presentation Player is connected to the projector or monitor and that both devices are powered on. Click on the WPG54G Presentation Player icon on your desktop. (See Figure 7-1.)

1.The welcome screen will appear first. (See Figure 7-2.) Click Next to continue.

2.On the next screen, select the Presentation Player from the drop-down list. The Players are listed with the last four digits of their MAC Address. You may change the name of the Player on the Setup tab in the Web-based Utility in Chapter 6: Configuring the Presentation Player Using the Web-based Utility. Click Next to continue.

IMPORTANT: Make sure that your PC is connected to the Ethernet port of the Wireless-G Presentation Player if you are using a wired connection. Also, make sure that your PC is set to the same IP range as the Player.

IMPORTANT: Make sure that your wireless PC has the same SSID as the Wireless Presentation Player (default SSID is WPG54G-linksys, If you are using a wireless connection. Also, make sure that your PC is set to the same IP range as the Player.

Chapter 7: The Control Utility

Figure 7-1: Icon

Figure 7-2: Welcome

Figure 7-3: Presentation Player

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Using the Control Utility