LINKSYS WMB54G Wireless-G Music Bridge User Manual Book

LINKSYS LLC Wireless-G Music Bridge Book

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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.®Model No.Music BridgeWireless-GWMB54GUser GuideWIRELESSGHz2.4802.11g
Wireless-G Music BridgeCopyright and TrademarksSpecifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. How to Use this User GuideThe user guide to the Wireless-G Music Bridge has been designed to make understanding networking with the Wireless-G Music Bridge easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this User Guide:In addition to these symbols, there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this:Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like this:Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the "List of Figures" section. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or the Wireless-G Music Bridge.word: definition.This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the Wireless-G Music Bridge.This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the Wireless-G Music Bridge.Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Descriptionwmb54g-UG-51110NC BWWARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Wireless-G Music BridgeTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1Welcome 1What’s in this Guide? 2Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless Music Bridge 4The Back Panel 4The Front Panel 5Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge 6Starting the Setup Wizard 6Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Music Bridge 18Overview 18Connecting to Portable Audio Speakers 18Connecting to your Audio Receiver 19Chapter 5: Using the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility 22Accessing the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility 22All Tabs 22Status Tab 22Equalizer Tab 23Information Tab 23Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music Bridge 24Overview 24The Setup Tab 25The Search Tab 26The Security Tab 27The Password Tab 28The Status Tab 29Help Tab 30Appendix A: Troubleshooting 31Common Problems and Solutions 31Frequently Asked Questions 31Appendix B: Wireless Security 33Security Precautions 33Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 33
Wireless-G Music BridgeAppendix C: Upgrading Firmware 36Appendix D: Windows Help 37Appendix E: Glossary 38Appendix F: Specifications 43Appendix G: Warranty Information 44Appendix H: Regulatory Information 45Appendix I: Contact Information 51
Wireless-G Music BridgeList of FiguresFigure 2-1: Back Panel 4Figure 2-2: Front Panel 5Figure 3-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 6Figure 3-2: License Agreement 6Figure 3-3: Connecting the PC 7Figure 3-4: Connecting the PC to the Bridge 7Figure 3-5: Connecting the Power 8Figure 3-6: LED Status 8Figure 3-7: Select the Bridge 9Figure 3-8: Login 9Figure 3-9: Change the Password 10Figure 3-10: Available Wireless Network 11Figure 3-11: WEP Key Needed for Connection 11Figure 3-12: PSK Needed for Connection 12Figure 3-13: Install the Utility 12Figure 3-14: Congratulations 12Figure 3-15: Network Settings 13Figure 3-16: Wireless Mode 13Figure 3-17: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings 14Figure 3-18: Wireless Security 14Figure 3-19: Wireless - WEP 15Figure 3-20: Wireless Security - PSK 15Figure 3-21: Confirm New Settings 16Figure 3-22: Install the Utility 16Figure 3-23: Congratulations 17Figure 4-1: Line Out Cable 18
Wireless-G Music BridgeFigure 4-2: Portable Audio Speaker Connection 18Figure 4-3: RCA Cable 19Figure 4-4: RCA Cable Connection 19Figure 4-5: Optical Digital Cable 20Figure 4-6: Optical Digital Cable Connection 20Figure 4-7: Digital Coaxial Cable 21Figure 4-8: Digital Coaxial Cable Connection 21Figure 5-1: Utility Icon 22Figure 5-2: Status Tab 22Figure 5-3: Equalizer Tab 23Figure 5-4: Information Tab 23Figure 6-1: Password 24Figure 6-2: Setup - Infrastructure 25Figure 6-3: Setup - Ad-Hoc 26Figure 6-4: Search 26Figure 6-5: Security - WEP 27Figure 6-6: Security - PSK (Pre-Shared Key) 27Figure 6-7: Password 28Figure 6-8: Advanced 28Figure 6-9: Status 29Figure 6-10: Help 29Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware 36
1Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeWireless-G Music BridgeChapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeThank you for choosing the Wireless-G Music Bridge. The Wireless-G Music Bridge allows you to listen to digital music in your living room as well as on your computer.How does the Music Bridge do all of this? The Linksys Wireless-G Music Bridge lets you bring the digital music streaming to or stored on your computer to your Home Entertainment Center without running cables through the house. Using a wireless connection, the Music Bridge finally frees your digital music collection from those little computer speakers to play in full glory through your stereo or surround sound system.The Wireless-G Music Bridge sits by your home stereo and connects to it using standard consumer electronics cables. Then it connects to your home network by Wireless-G wireless networking, or if you prefer, it can be connected via standard 10/100 Ethernet cabling. The included software creates a virtual sound system in your PC, which sends the audio output of any application to the Music Bridge and the stereo system. Use your favorite media player to play your music while listening in the comfort of your living room. Use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Wireless-G Music Bridge, set it up, and configure it to bridge your music networks. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Wireless-G Music Bridge.
2Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide?Wireless-G Music BridgeWhat’s in this Guide?This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Music Bridge.• Chapter 1: IntroductionThis chapter describes the Adapter’s applications and this User Guide.• Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Music BridgeThis chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter.• Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music BridgeThis chapter instructs you on how to use the Bridges’s Setup Wizard and configure the Bridge.• Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Music BridgeThis chapter shows you how to connect the Bridge to your speakers.• Chapter 5: Using the Wireless-G Music Bridge UtilityThis chapter shows you how to use the Bridge’s Utility.• Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music BridgeThis chapter show you how to use the Bridge’s Web-based utility.• Appendix A: TroubleshootingThis appendix describes some potential problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Adapter.• Appendix B: Wireless SecurityThis appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help protect your wireless network.• Appendix C: Windows HelpThis appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol.• Appendix D: GlossaryThis appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.• Appendix E: SpecificationsThis appendix provides the Adapter’s technical specifications.• Appendix F: Warranty InformationThis appendix supplies the Adapter’s warranty information.
3Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide?Wireless-G Music Bridge• Appendix G: Regulatory InformationThis appendix supplies the Adapter’s regulatory information.• Appendix H: Contact InformationThis appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
4Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless Music BridgeThe Back PanelWireless-G Music BridgeChapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless Music BridgeThe Back PanelThe Bridge's ports, where all cables are connected, are located on the back panel.Audio Out L/R The Audio Out (Left and Right) ports connect to the Audio In (Left and Right) ports of your audio receiver.Line Out The Line Out port is where you can connect headphones or portable audio speakers with a headphone jack.Coaxial Out The Coaxial Out (Digital Audio) port is where you connect the cable coming from your audio receiver.Optical Out The Optical Out (Digital Audio) port is where you connect the cable from the Optical In port of your audio receiver.Ethernet This Ethernet port connects to Ethernet network devices, such as a switch or router, if using a wired connection.Reset Button There are two ways to Reset the Bridge's factory defaults. Either press the Reset Button, for approximately ten seconds, or restore the defaults from the Password tab in the Bridge's Web-Based Utility.Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter. Important: Resetting the Music Bridge will erase all of your settings and replace them with the factory defaults. Do not reset the Bridge if you want to retain these settings.Figure 2-1: Back Panel
5Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless Music BridgeThe Front PanelWireless-G Music BridgeThe Front PanelThe Music Bridge's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel.Power Blue. The Power LED lights up when the Wireless-G Music Bridge is powered on.Ethernet Blue. The Ethernet LED serves two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit, the Music Bridge is successfully connected to a device through the Ethernet port. If the LED is flashing, it is an indication of any network activity.Wireless Blue. The Wireless LED lights whenever there is a successful wireless connection.With these, and many other, Linksys products, your options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website www.linksys.com for more information about products that work with the Music Bridge. Power WirelessEthernetFigure 2-2: Front Panel
6Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music BridgeStarting the Setup WizardWireless-G Music BridgeChapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music BridgeStarting the Setup WizardThe Bridge is set up with the Setup Wizard that comes on the CD enclosed with the Bridge. This chapter will guide you through the setup procedure. This Setup Wizard will take you through all the steps necessary to set up and configure the Bridge.To begin the setup process, insert the Setup Wizard CD into your PC's CD-ROM drive. Setup Wizard's Welcome screen should appear on your monitor. If it does not, then click the Start button and select Run. In the field provided, enter D:\setup.exe (if “D” is the letter of your PC's CD-ROM drive). On the Welcome screen, you have the following choices:Click Here to Start - Click the Click Here to Start button to begin the setup. User Guide - Click the User Guide button to open this User Guide. Exit - Click Exit to exit the Setup Wizard.1. To install the Adapter, click the Click Here to Start button on the Welcome screen.2. The License Agreement screen will appear. Read the entire agreement, then click Next if you agree to the terms and want to continue the Setup Wizard. Click Cancel if you want to cancel the Setup Wizard.Figure 3-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome ScreenFigure 3-2: License Agreement
7Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music BridgeStarting the Setup WizardWireless-G Music Bridge3. The next screen displayed shows how the Bridge should be connected. Connect one end of your supplied Ethernet cable to your PC’s Ethnet Port.Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous screen.4. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Bridge’s yellow Ethernet Port.Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous screen.Figure 3-3: Connecting the PCFigure 3-4: Connecting the PC to the Bridge
8Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music BridgeStarting the Setup WizardWireless-G Music Bridge5. Next, you will connect the power. Connect the power adapter into the Power Port of the Bridge and into an electrical outlet.Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous screen.6. The Power and Ethernet will light up when the cables are all correctly installed. If the LEDs do not light up, re-check the cable connections to the Bridge, PC, and Power.Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous screen. Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard.Figure 3-5: Connecting the PowerFigure 3-6: LED Status
9Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music BridgeStarting the Setup WizardWireless-G Music Bridge7. The Setup Wizard will run a search for the Bridge within your network and then display a list along with the status information for the selected Bridge. If this is the only Bridge on your network, it will be the only one displayed. If multiple Bridges are displayed, select the Bridge you want to configure by clicking on it. Click the Scan for Music Bridge button to scan again for the Bridge.Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous screen. Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard.8. You will be asked to sign on to the Bridge you have selected. Enter the default password, admin, in the field. Then, click Enter. Figure 3-7: Select the BridgeFigure 3-8: Login
10Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music BridgeStarting the Setup WizardWireless-G Music Bridge9. You may change the password and the Bridge’s name on this screen. Device Name. The default name for the Bridge will appear in the Device Name field. You may change the name by entering a new one in the Device Name field. The device name can be up to 19 characters.Password and Confirm. Enter a new password in the Password field, then enter it again in the Confirm field. The password must be between 4 to12 characters.Security Question and Your Answer. Select a security question and enter an answer in the Your Answer field, so you can retrieve your password if you forget it.Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous screen. Setting Up the BridgeThe next screen to appear will be the Available Wireless Network screen.This screen provides two options for setting up the Bridge.•Available Wireless Network. (For most users.) The networks available to this Bridge will be listed on this screen. You can choose one of these networks and click the Connect button to connect to it. Click the Refresh button to update the Available Wireless Network list. •Manual Setup. If your network is not listed on this screen, select Manual Setup to set up the Bridge manually. This method of setting up the Bridge is intended for Advanced Users only.•I only have a wired network. If you don’t have a wireless network, select I only have a wired network and continue to step 7.Click Back to return to the previous page. The setup for each option is described, step by step, under the appropriate heading on the following pages.Figure 3-9: Change the Password
11Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music BridgeStarting the Setup WizardWireless-G Music BridgeSetting Up the Bridge with Available NetworksThe Available Wireless Networks screen will appear next. The available wireless networks are listed in the table on the center of the screen by wireless network name (SSID). Select the wireless network you wish to connect to and click the Connect button. (If you do not see your network listed, you can click the Refresh button to bring the list up again.) If the network utilizes wireless security, you will need to configure security on the Bridge. If not, you will be taken directly to the Congratulations screen.1. If wireless security has been enabled on this network, you will see a wireless security screen. If your network utilizes WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption, the WEP Key Needed for Connection screen will appear. If your network utilizes PSK (Pre-Shared Key) encryption, the PSK Needed for Connection screen will appear.WEP Key Needed for ConnectionSelect 64-bit or 128-bit. Then, enter a passphrase or WEP key.Passphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. The passphrase is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. It must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.)WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. For 128-bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”.Then, click Connect and proceed to the Congratulations screen. To cancel the connection, click Cancel.Figure 3-11: WEP Key Needed for Connectionbit: a binary digit.wep (wired equivalent privacy): a method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security.passphrase: used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products.Figure 3-10: Available Wireless Network
12Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music BridgeStarting the Setup WizardWireless-G Music BridgePSK Needed for ConnectionEncryption - Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu.Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a pre-shared key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. .Then, click Connect and proceed to the Congratulations screen. To cancel the connection, click Cancel.2. The Install the Utility screen will appear if the Utility is not installed on your PC. The Utility must be installed on your PC for the Wireless-G Music Bridge to work correctly on your network.Click Next to install the Utility. Click Skip if you want to install the Utility later.3. After the Bridge has been configured for the network, the Congratulations screen will appear. Click Exit.Congratulations! Setup is complete.Figure 3-12: PSK Needed for ConnectionFigure 3-14: CongratulationsFigure 3-13: Install the Utility
13Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music BridgeStarting the Setup WizardWireless-G Music BridgeSetting Up the Bridge with Manual SetupIf your network is not listed with the available networks, click Manual Setup on the Available Wireless Network screen to set up the Bridge manually. 1. After clicking Manual Setup, the Network Settings screen will appear. If your network has a router or other DHCP server, click the radio button next to Obtain network settings automatically (DHCP).If your network does not have a DHCP server, click the radio button next to Specify network settings. Enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS addresses appropriate for your network. You must specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask on this screen. If you are unsure about the Default Gateway addresses, leave these fields empty. IP Address - This IP Address must be unique to your network.Subnet Mask - The Bridge’s Subnet Mask must be the same as your wired network’s Subnet Mask.Default Gateway - Enter the IP address of your network’s Gateway here. Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the Available Wireless Network screen. 2. The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of two wireless modes. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point. Then, enter the SSID for your network.Infrastructure Mode - Use this mode if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point.Ad-Hoc Mode - Use this mode if you want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point.SSID - This is the wireless network name that must be used for all the devices in your wireless network. It is case- sensitive and should be a unique name to help prevent others from entering your network.Click Next to continue or Back to return to the previous screen.Figure 3-15: Network SettingsFigure 3-16: Wireless Mode
14Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music BridgeStarting the Setup WizardWireless-G Music Bridge 3. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 4 now. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, the Ad-Hoc Mode Settings screen will appear.Select the correct Channel for your wireless network. The channel you choose should match the channel set on the other devices in your wireless network. If you are unsure about which channel to use, keep the default setting.Then, select the Network Mode in which your wireless network will operate. In Mixed, Wireless-B and Wireless-G devices can both operate on the network, though at a slower speed. In Wireless-G-Only, no Wireless-B devices can operate in the network.Click Next to continue or click Back to change any settings. 4. The Wireless Security screen will appear. This step will configure wireless security.If your wireless network doesn’t use wireless security, select Disabled and then click the Next button to continue. Proceed to Step 5.Select WEP or PSK for the Encryption Method. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, PSK stands for Pre-Shared Key, which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption. If you don’t want to use encryption, select Disabled. Then, click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen. Figure 3-17: Ad-Hoc Mode SettingsFigure 3-18: Wireless Security
15Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music BridgeStarting the Setup WizardWireless-G Music BridgeWEP WEP - To use WEP encryption, select 64-bits or 128-bit characters from the drop-down menu, and enter a passphrase or key.WEP Key- The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. If you are using 64-bit WEP encryption, then the key must consist of exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. If you are using 128-bit WEP encryption, then the key must consist of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”.Passphrase - Instead of manually entering a WEP key, you can enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. This case-sensitive passphrase must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.)TX Key - The default transmit key number is 1. If your network’s access point or wireless router uses transmit key number 2, 3, or 4, select the appropriate number from the TX Key drop-down box.Authentication -The default is set to Auto, where it auto-detects for Shared Key or Open system. Shared Key is when both the sender and the recipient share a WEP key for authentication. Open key is when the sender and the recipient do not share a WEP key for authentication. All points on your network must use the same authentication type.Click the Next button to continue to the Confirm New Settings screen or the Back button to return to the previous screen. PSKPSK offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select TKIP or AES for encryption. Then enter a Passphrase that is 8-63 characters in length.Encryption - Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu.Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a pre-shared key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. .Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.Figure 3-19: Wireless - WEPFigure 3-20: Wireless Security - PSK
16Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music BridgeStarting the Setup WizardWireless-G Music Bridge 5. The next screen displays all of the Bridge’s settings. If these are correct, click Next to continue and finish the setup. If these settings are not correct, click Back to change your settings. To exit the setup, click Exit. 6. The Install the Utility screen will appear if the Utility is not installed on your PC. The Utility must be installed on your PC for the Wireless-G Music Bridge to work correctly on your network.Click Next to install the Utility. Click Skip if you want to install the Utility later.Figure 3-21: Confirm New SettingsFigure 3-22: Install the Utility
17Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music BridgeStarting the Setup WizardWireless-G Music Bridge 7. After the software has been successfully installed, the Congratulations screen will appear. Click Exit to exit the wizard. If you would like to subscribe to Yahoo! Music Unlimited, click Install Yahoo Music Engine.Congratulations! Setup is complete.Figure 3-23: Congratulations
18Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Music BridgeOverviewWireless-G Music BridgeChapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Music BridgeOverviewThis chapter explains how to connect the Bridge to your home entertainment center’s audio receiver or to portable audio speakers. Before starting this chapter, make sure that you have set up and connected the Bridge to your PC, as explained in Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge.Connecting to Portable Audio SpeakersTo connect the Music Bridge to portable audio speakers, connect the speaker’s cable into the Line Out port on the back of the Music Bridge. Connect the power adapter to the Bridge and electrical outlet, if it is not connected. Figure 4-1: Line Out CableFigure 4-2: Portable Audio Speaker ConnectionIMPORTANT: Make sure to set up the Bridge before connecting it to your speakers. See Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge.
19Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Music BridgeConnecting to your Audio ReceiverWireless-G Music BridgeConnecting to your Audio ReceiverThree connection methods are shown. One uses the standard audio cables supplied with your Wireless-G Music Bridge. The other two methods use digital cables. If you have a digital surround sound system, you will want to use optical digital or digital coaxial cables for better sound quality.Using Standard Audio RCA CablesThis method uses the supplied analog RCA audio cables. Connect the cable’s left and right connectors from the Wireless-G Music Bridge’s left and right Audio Out to the audio receiver’s left and right Audio In. Connect the power adapter to the Bridge and electrical outlet, if it is not connected.Figure 4-3: RCA CableFigure 4-4: RCA Cable Connection
20Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Music BridgeConnecting to your Audio ReceiverWireless-G Music BridgeUsing Optical Digital CableThis method uses optical digital cable. Connect the cable’s connectors from the Wireless-G Music Bridge’s Optical Out to the audio receiver’s Optical In. Connect the power adapter to the Bridge and electrical outlet, if it is not connected.Figure 4-5: Optical Digital CableFigure 4-6: Optical Digital Cable Connection
21Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Music BridgeConnecting to your Audio ReceiverWireless-G Music BridgeUsing Digital Coaxial CableThis method uses digital coaxial cable. Connect the cable’s connectors from the Wireless-G Music Bridge’s Coaxial Out to the audio receiver’s Coaxial In. Connect the power adapter to the Bridge and electrical outlet, if it is not connected.Figure 4-8: Digital Coaxial Cable ConnectionFigure 4-7: Digital Coaxial Cable
22Chapter 5: Using the Wireless-G Music Bridge UtilityAccessing the Wireless-G Music Bridge UtilityWireless-G Music BridgeChapter 5: Using the Wireless-G Music Bridge UtilityThis chapter explains the use of the Utility. There are three available tabs: Status, Equalizer, and Information. The tabs are explained in the sections, below.Accessing the Wireless-G Music Bridge UtilityAfter setting up and connecting the Bridge, the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility icon will appear in your PC’s system tray. If the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility is enabled, then the icon will be green. If the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility is disabled or the Adapter is not connected, then the icon will be gray.All TabsFrom all tabs, you can adjust your speaker’s volume and balance by moving the Volume bar from left to right. You can click the Mute button to turn off the sound.Status TabThe opening screen of the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility is the Status screen. From this screen, you can connect to the Bridge and listen to music through your media speakers or switch back to your PC’s speaker. To connect to your media speakers through your Music Bridge, select it from the Audio Output list and click Connect. If your Music Bridge isn’t displayed, click the Scan for Music Bridge button.To switch from your home entertainment center speakers to your PC’s speakers, click the Connect to PC’s Speaker button. Figure 5-1: Utility IconFigure 5-2: Status TabNOTE: The Wireless-G Muic Bridge Utility should only be accessed AFTER connecting the Bridge. For more information on Setting Up and Connecting the Bridge, refer to Chapter 3: Setting Up and Connecting the Bridge.
23Chapter 5: Using the Wireless-G Music Bridge UtilityEqualizer TabWireless-G Music BridgeEqualizer TabThe equalizer has presets for most types of music. Just click the button for the type of music you’re listening to and the sound will be adjusted accordingly. You can make your own presets by adjusting the bars on the equalizer to your liking, clicking Save, then naming the preset when prompted. You can then access your custom presets in the Custom Equalizer drop-down menu.You can adjust the sound according to the environment Information TabThis tab will display the Audio Driver Version and Utility Version. You will also be able to enable, by checking, the following three items:Show the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility icon in the system tray. If you want to have easy access to the Utility and display the icon in the system tray, check this.Start the the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility when I start Windows. If you want the Utility to open when you turn on your PC, check this.Access is limited to the first PC that uses the utility. If you want to use a different PC, uncheck this item. If you want access limited to one PC, check this. Figure 5-3: Equalizer TabFigure 5-4: Information Tab
24Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music BridgeOverviewWireless-G Music BridgeChapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music Bridge OverviewLinksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Music Bridge. If you do not wish to run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, then you can use the Web-based Utility to configure the Music Bridge For advanced users, you may configure the Music Bridge’s advanced settings through the Web-based Utility.Before you can access the Web Utility, you may need to set up a static IP address on your PC. Refer to Windows Help for more information to configure TCP/IP for static addressing. Make sure that after you finish with the Web Utility, that you switch back to the original network setting so your PC will work correctly with your network.We recommend that you use the following numbering scheme for an IP address: 192.168.1.X In this example, X is a unique, arbitrarily assigned number from 1 to 254. Do not use 210, because it is already assigned to the Bridge. You could use one of these examples: 192.168.1.17192.168.1.44In this case, 17 and 44 are arbitrary numbers between 1 and 254. Your computer will also require a subnet mask. Use this number: 255.255.255.0. The Default Gateway field should be left blank.This chapter will describe each web page in the Utility and each page’s key functions. The utility can be accessed via your web browser through use of a computer connected to the Music Bridge. To access the Web-based Utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Music Bridge’s default IP address, 192.168.1.210, in the Address field. Then press Enter. A password request page will appear. (Non-Windows XP users will see a similar screen.) The first time you open the Web-based Utility, use the default password admin. (You can set a new password from the Password tab.) Then click the OK button. NOTE: The Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility should only be accessed AFTER connecting the Bridge. For more information on Setting Up and Connecting the Bridge, refer to Chapter 3: Setting Up and Connecting the Bridge.Figure 6-1: Password
25Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music BridgeThe Setup TabWireless-G Music BridgeThe Setup TabThe first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allows you to change the Bridge's general settings.Change these settings as described here and click the Apply button to apply your changes or Cancel to cancel your changes. Click the Help button if you need more information.LANThe Internet Setup section configures the Bridge to your Internet connection. Most of this information can be obtained through your ISP.Firmware. The Firmware version is displayed here.Regulatory Domain. The regulatory’s domain is displayed here.Device Name. The name that you want to call your Bridge goes here. You may enter a name up to 19 characters.MAC Address. The Bridge’s MAC Address is displayed here.Configuration Type.Choose the configuration type that your network uses.Automatic Configuration - DHCP. If your network uses a router or other DHCP server and assigns your IP address automatically, select Automatic Configuration - DHCP.Static IP Address. If your network doesn’t use a router or other DHCP server and uses a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, select Static IP Address.IP Address. This is the Bridge’s IP address, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here. Subnet Mask. This is the Bridge’s Subnet Mask, as seen by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.Default Gateway. Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway Address, which is the ISP server’s IP address.Figure 6-2: Setup - Infrastructure
26Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music BridgeThe Search TabWireless-G Music BridgeWirelessThe basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen.MAC Address. Your Bridge’s MAC Address is displayed here.Wireless Mode. From this drop-down menu, you can select from Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc mode. If you’ll be connecting to a Bridge or access point, select Infrastructure. If you’ll be connecting directly to another wireless device without using a Bridge or access point, select Ad-Hoc. If you’re using a wired connection, click Disabled.Channel. (For Ad-Hoc networks only.) Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings. Network Mode. (For Ad-Hoc networks only.) From this drop-down menu, you can select the wireless standards running on your network. If you have both 802.11g and 802.11b devices in your network, keep the default setting, Mixed. If you have only 802.11g devices, select Wireless-G-Only. Wireless Network Name (SSID). Enter the network name shared among all devices in your wireless network. If you don’t remember the network name or you have more than one network, you may search for the network by clicking the Search button.Security. If you have security enabled on your wireless network, select Enabled. If you don’t use security on your wireless network, select Disabled. To change the security settings on your Bridge, click Edit Security Settings.The Search TabIf you clicked the Search button to search for your network, this screeen will be displayed. Select your network from the list and click Connect. Click Close to return to the previous screen. Click Refresh to refresh the screen. Click Help for more information.Figure 6-4: SearchFigure 6-3: Setup - Ad-Hoc
27Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music BridgeThe Security TabWireless-G Music BridgeThe Security TabTwo methods of security are available if your network uses security: WEP and PSK. WEP is a basic encryption method, which is not as secure as PSK (Pre-Shared Key).WEP To use WEP encryption, select 40/64 bit (10 hex digits) or 104/128 bit (26 hex digit) from the drop-down menu, and enter a passphrase or WEP key.Passphrase. Instead of manually entering a WEP key, you can enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. This case-sensitive passphrase must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.)WEP Key. The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. If you are using 64-bit WEP encryption, then the key must consist of exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. If you are using 128-bit WEP encryption, then the key must consist of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”.TX Key. The default transmit key number is 1. If your network’s access point or wireless router uses transmit key number 2, 3, or 4, select the appropriate number from the TX Key drop-down box.Authentication. The default is set to Auto, where it auto-detects for Shared Key or Open system. Shared Key is when both the sender and the recipient share a WEP key for authentication. Open key is when the sender and the recipient do not share a WEP key for authentication. All points on your network must use the same authentication type.Change these settings as described here and click the Apply button to apply your changes or Cancel to cancel your changes. Click the Help button if you need more information.PSK (Pre-Shared Key)PSK (Pre-Shared Key) offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES. Enter a passphrase of 8-63 characters. Encryption - Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu.Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a pre-shared key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. .Figure 6-5: Security - WEPFigure 6-6: Security - PSK (Pre-Shared Key)
28Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music BridgeThe Password TabWireless-G Music BridgeChange these settings as described here and click the Apply button to apply your changes or Cancel to cancel your changes. Click the Help button if you need more information.The Password TabPasswordYou can change the Bridge’s password from here. Enter a new password and then type it again in the Confirm field to confirm.Factory DefaultsIf you want to reset the Bridge to to its original default settings and lose all of the settings that you have set, you can click the Restore Factory Defaults button. Change these settings as described here and click the Apply button to apply your changes or Cancel to cancel your changes. Click the Help button if you need more information.The Advanced TabThis screen is used to configure the advanced settings and should only be used by advanced users. Transmission Rate. The rate of data transmission should be set depending on the speed of your wireless network. You can select from a range of transmission speeds, or you can select Auto to have the Bridge automatically use the fastest possible data rate and enable the Auto-Fallback feature. Auto-Fallback will negotiate the best possible connection speed between the Bridge and a wireless client. The default value is Auto.Fragmentation Threshold. This value specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets. If you experience a high packet error rate, you may slightly increase the Fragmentation Threshold. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network performance. Only minor reduction of the default value is recommended. In most cases, it should remain at its default value of 2346.RTS Threshold. Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor reduction of the default value, 2347, is recommended. If a network packet is smaller than the preset RTS threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will Figure 6-7: PasswordFigure 6-8: AdvancedImportant: Resetting the Music Bridge will erase all of your settings and replace them with the factory defaults. Do not reset the Bridge if you want to retain these settings.
29Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music BridgeThe Status TabWireless-G Music Bridgenot be enabled. The Bridge sends Request to Send (RTS) frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending of a data frame. After receiving an RTS, the wireless station responds with a Clear to Send (CTS) frame to acknowledge the right to begin transmission. The RTS Threshold value should remain at its default value of 2347. Change these settings as described here and click the Apply button to apply your changes or Cancel to cancel your changes. Click the Help button if you need more information.The Status TabThe Status Tab displays your Bridge’s current status and its settings. The Firmware, Regulatory Domain, Device Name. The local network’s MAC Address, Configuration Type, IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, will be displayed. The wireless network’s MAC Address, SSID, Wireless Mode, Channel, Network Mode, and Security will be displayed.Firmware. The Bridge’s current firmware version is displayed here.Regulatory Domain. The regulatory’s domain is displayed here.Device Name. This is the specific name for the Bridge that you set on the Setup Tab.LANMAC Address. This is the Bridge’s LAN MAC Address.Configuration Type. This shows the network configuration type used by the Bridge.IP Address. This shows the Bridge’s IP Address, as it appears on your local, Ethernet network.Subnet Mask. This shows the Bridge’s Subnet Mask.Default Gateway. This shows the Bridge’s Default Gateway.WirelessMAC Address. This is the Bridge’s wireless MAC Address.Wireless Network Name (SSID). This is the wireless network that the Bridge connects to.Figure 6-9: Status
30Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music BridgeHelp TabWireless-G Music BridgeWireless Mode. This displays the wireless mode, Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc, used by the network.Channel. This displays the wireless network channel that your Bridge uses.Wireless Mode. This displays the wireless mode (Mixed, Wireless-G Only) used by the network.Security. This displays what type of security the Bridge uses.Status. This displays the status of the connection between the Bridge and the wireless network.Click the Refresh button if you need to refresh the screen. Click the Help button if you need more information.Help TabThe Help Tab provides Online Resources and Firmware Upgrade.Online Resources. Links are provided to the Linksys website, Linksys online support, and the Adobe website for downloading a PDF viewer.Firmware Upgrade. The Music Bridge’s firmware is upgraded through the Web-Utility's Help tab. Follow these instructions:1. Download the firmware from Linksys's website at www.linksys.com. 2. Enter the location of the firmware's file or click the Browse button to find the file. 3. Then, click the Start to Upgrade button to upgrade the firmware.Figure 6-10: Help
31Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Music BridgeAppendix A: TroubleshootingThis appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions.” This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of this product. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.Common Problems and Solutions1. The music is coming from PC’s speaker and not the speaker that connects to the Music Bridge.Open the Music Bridge Utility to connect to the Bridge in order to listen to music from speakers that connect to the Bridge. Refer to Chapter 5: Using the Wireless-G Bridge Music Utility.2. My Wireless Bridge has been connected on the utility, but there is no music coming from the speaker.• Check your audio cable connection.• Close, then reopen the player that your are trying to play.• Reboot the PC and try again.3. I don’t see the Utility icon appear on the system tray.You can find the utility software by clicking Start > Programs > Linksys Wireless-G Music Bridge. You can restart the utility from there.4. There is a message that appears that says this bridge had been own by “xxxx” and I cannot connect to it. On the Information tab of the Bridge Utility, uncheck the option, Access is limited to the first PC that uses the utility. If you want o use a different PC, uncheck this item..Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat player I can use with Wireless-G Music Bridge?You can use most any player you like, such as Yahoo Music Engine or Windows Media Player.Can I listen to music from more than one Music Bridge at the same time?No, the Music Bridge utility had been designed to connect to one Music Bridge at a time.
32Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Music BridgeI hear some sound breaks occasionally, what can I do? • This should not happen in normal cases, but could happen due to some wireless RF interference, especially if there are many nearby wireless devices, such as access points or routers, a microwave oven, Bluetooth device, cordless phone, etc. Keep your Music Bridge away from these devices. • If you are using an Intel Centrino based laptop or some old WLAN card/dongle, it may have a short period of suspending time for background scanning around every minute. It may also cause the sound streaming break. Please contact your wireless adapter factory to download the latest driver of your WLAN card.What should I do if I forget all the settings of bridge?You may reset to the default settings of the bridge by pressing and holding the reset button on the back panel of the Bridge for 10 seconds. After that, you need to re-run the setup wizard to configure it again.What is my bridge’s default IP Address?The bridge’s default IP address is 192.168.1.210.Why can’t I see the Bridge on my Bridge Utility? • My Bridge has a wired connection to my network.• Restart the PC and try again.• Check all the cable connections and power.My bridge is wirelessly connecting to my network, so why can’t I see the Bridge on my Bridge Utility? • Restart the PC and try again. • If it’sthe first time, please return to the setup wizard again and make sure you configure the Bridge properly or move your Bridge closer to your wireless access point and try again.
33Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity PrecautionsWireless-G Music BridgeAppendix B: Wireless SecurityLinksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation. So, keep the following in mind whenever you are setting up or using your wireless network.Security PrecautionsThe following is a complete list of security precautions to take (as shown in this User Guide) (at least steps 1 through 5 should be followed):1. Change the default SSID. 2. Disable SSID Broadcast. 3. Change the default password for the Administrator account. 4. Enable MAC Address Filtering. 5. Change the SSID periodically. 6. Use the highest encryption algorithm possible. Use WPA if it is available. Please note that this may reduce your network performance. 7. Change the WEP encryption keys periodically. To ensure network security, steps one through five should be followed, at least.Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless networks are easy to find. Hackers know that in order to join a wireless network, wireless networking products first listen for “beacon messages”. These messages can be easily decrypted and contain much of the network’s information, such as the network’s SSID (Service Set Identifier). Here are the steps you can take:Change the administrator’s password regularly. With every wireless networking device you use, keep in mind that network settings (SSID, WEP keys, etc.) are stored in its firmware. Your network administrator is the only person who can change network settings. If a hacker gets a hold of the administrator’s password, he, too, can change those settings. So, make it harder for a hacker to get that information. Change the administrator’s password regularly.Note: Some of these security features are available only through the network router or access point. Refer to the router or access point’s documentation for more information.
34Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksWireless-G Music BridgeSSID. There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID: 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the option of broadcasting the SSID. While this option may be more convenient, it allows anyone to log into your wireless network. This includes hackers. So, don’t broadcast the SSID.Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is “linksys”.) Hackers know these defaults and can check these against your network. Change your SSID to something unique and not something related to your company or the networking products you use.Change your SSID regularly so that any hackers who have gained access to your wireless network will have to start from the beginning in trying to break in.MAC Addresses. Enable MAC Address filtering. MAC Address filtering will allow you to provide access to only those wireless nodes with certain MAC Addresses. This makes it harder for a hacker to access your network with a random MAC Address. WEP Encryption. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is often looked upon as a cure-all for wireless security concerns. This is overstating WEP’s ability. Again, this can only provide enough security to make a hacker’s job more difficult.There are several ways that WEP can be maximized:1. Use the highest level of encryption possible 2. Use “Shared Key” authentication3. Change your WEP key regularly WPA. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is the newest and best available standard in Wi-Fi security. Two modes are available: Pre-Shared Key and RADIUS. Pre-Shared Key gives you a choice of two encryption methods: TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol), which utilizes a stronger encryption method and incorporates Message Integrity Code (MIC) to provide protection against hackers, and AES (Advanced Encryption System), which utilizes a symmetric 128-Bit block data encryption. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) utilizes a RADIUS server for authentication and the use of dynamic TKIP, AES, or WEP. Important: Always remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same encryption method and encryption key or your wireless network will not function properly.
35Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksWireless-G Music BridgeWPA Pre-Shared Key. If you do not have a RADIUS server, select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, enter a password in the Pre-Shared key field of 8-64 characters, and enter a Group Key Renewal period time between 0 and 99,999 seconds, which instructs the Router or other device how often it should change the encryption keys.WPA RADIUS. WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device.) First, select the type of WPA algorithm, TKIP or AES. Enter the RADIUS server’s IP Address and port number, along with a key shared between the device and the server. Last, enter a Group Key Renewal period, which instructs the device how often it should change the encryption keys.RADIUS. WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device.) First, enter the RADIUS server’s IP Address and port number, along with a key shared between the device and the server. Then, select a WEP key and a level of WEP encryption, and either generate a WEP key through the Passphrase or enter the WEP key manually.Implementing encryption may have a negative impact on your network’s performance, but if you are transmitting sensitive data over your network, encryption should be used. These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you are enjoying the most flexible and convenient technology Linksys has to offer.
36Appendix C: Upgrading FirmwareWireless-G Music BridgeAppendix C: Upgrading FirmwareThe Music Bridge’s firmware is upgraded through the Web-Utility's Help tab. Follow these instructions:1. Download the firmware from Linksys's website at www.linksys.com. 2. Enter the location of the firmware's file or click the Browse button to find the file. 3. Then, click the Start to Upgrade button to upgrade the firmware.Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware
37Appendix D: Windows HelpWireless-G Music BridgeAppendix D: Windows HelpAll wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix.TCP/IPBefore a computer can communicate within a network, TCP/IP must be enabled. TCP/IP is a set of instructions, or protocol, all PCs follow to communicate over a network. This is true for wireless networks as well. Your PCs will not be able to utilize wireless networking without having TCP/IP enabled. Windows Help provides complete instructions on enabling TCP/IP.Shared ResourcesIf you wish to share printers, folder, or files over your network, Windows Help provides complete instructions on utilizing shared resources.Network Neighborhood/My Network PlacesOther PCs on your network will appear under Network Neighborhood or My Network Places (depending upon the version of Windows you're running). Windows Help provides complete instructions on adding PCs to your network.
38Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G Music BridgeAppendix E: GlossaryThis glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary.Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless network.Ad-hoc - A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other (peer-to-peer) without the use of an access point.AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) - A security method that uses symmetric 128-bit block data encryption.Bandwidth - The transmission capacity of a given device or network.Bit - A binary digit.Boot - To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions.Broadband - An always-on, fast Internet connection.Browser - An application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web. Byte - A unit of data that is usually eight bits longCable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet.Daisy Chain - A method used to connect devices in a series, one after the other.DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) - Allows the hosting of a website, FTP server, or e-mail server with a fixed domain name (e.g., www.xyz.com) and a dynamic IP address.Default Gateway - A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network.DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A networking protocol that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by "leasing" an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time, instead of assigning permanent IP addresses.
39Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G Music BridgeDMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from the Internet.DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses.Domain - A specific name for a network of computers.Download - To receive a file transmitted over a network. DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - An always-on broadband connection over traditional phone lines.Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server.EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control network access. Many specific authentication methods work within this framework.Encryption - Encoding data transmitted in a network. Ethernet - IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium.Firewall - A set of related programs located at a network gateway server that protects the resources of a network from users from other networks.Firmware - The programming code that runs a networking device.FTP (File Transfer Protocol) - A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network.Full Duplex - The ability of a networking device to receive and transmit data simultaneously.Gateway - A device that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols. Half Duplex - Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line, but only one direction at a time.HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) - The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web.Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point.IP (Internet Protocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network.
40Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G Music BridgeIP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network.IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device.IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer.ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet. LAN - The computers and networking products that make up your local network.MAC (Media Access Control) Address - The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device. Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) - One million bits per second; a unit of measurement for data transmission.NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet.Network - A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users.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.Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online.POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) - A standard mail server commonly used on the Internet.Port - The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters. Power over Ethernet (PoE) - A technology enabling an Ethernet network cable to deliver both data and power.PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - A type of broadband connection that provides authentication (username and password) in addition to data transport.PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) - A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. This protocol is also used as a type of broadband connection in Europe.RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) - A protocol that uses an authentication server to control network access.
41Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G Music BridgeRJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires.Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection.Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together.Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) - The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet.SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) - A widely used network monitoring and control protocol.SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall - A technology that inspects incoming packets of information before allowing them to enter the network.SSID (Service Set IDentifier) - Your wireless network's name.Static IP Address - A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network.Static Routing - Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path.Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network.Switch - 1. A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports. 2. A device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical circuit. TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent.TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network.Telnet - A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs.TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password capability.Throughput - The amount of data moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period.
42Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G Music BridgeTKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted.Topology - The physical layout of a network.TX Rate - Transmission Rate.Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - To transmit a file over a network.URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - The address of a file located on the Internet. VPN (Virtual Private Network) - A security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another over the Internet.WAN (Wide Area Network)- The Internet.WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security.WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) - A group of computers and associated devices that communicate with each other wirelessly.WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) - a wireless security protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server.
43Appendix F: SpecificationsWireless-G Music BridgeAppendix F: SpecificationsStandards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uPorts/Buttons One 10/100 RJ-45 Port, Left and Right RCA Audio Ouput, One Line Out, Coax and Optical Digital Audio Ouput, One Power Port and One Reset ButtonLEDs Power, Ethernet and WirelessTransmit Power 802.11g: 13 ± 1 dBm (Typical)802.11b: 15 ± 1 dBm (Typical)Receive Sensitivity 11Mbps @ -83dBm (Typical)54Mbps @ -67dBm (Typical)Security features WEPDimensions 5.57" x 5.12" x 3.76"(L x W x H) (141.6 mm x 130 mm x 95.5 mm)Unit Weight 8.11 oz. (0.23 kg)Power External, 12V DC, 500 mACertifications FCCOperating Temp. 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF)Storage Temp. -20ºC to 70ºC (-4ºF to 158ºF) Operating Humidity 10% to 85% Non-CondensingStorage Humidity 5% to 90% Non-Condensing1818
44Appendix G: Warranty InformationWireless-G Music BridgeAppendix G: Warranty InformationLIMITED WARRANTYLinksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates. This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser. If the Product proves defective during the Warranty Period call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number, if applicable. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING. If You are requested to return the Product, mark the Return Authorization Number clearly on the outside of the package and include a copy of your original proof of purchase. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. You are responsible for shipping defective Products to Linksys. Linksys pays for UPS Ground shipping from Linksys back to You only. Customers located outside of the United States of America and Canada are responsible for all shipping and handling charges. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD. ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE DISCLAIMED. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to You. This warranty gives You specific legal rights, and You may also have other rights which vary by jurisdiction.This warranty does not apply if the Product (a) has been altered, except by Linksys, (b) has not been installed, operated, repaired, or maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by Linksys, or (c) has been subjected to abnormal physical or electrical stress, misuse, negligence, or accident. In addition, due to the continual development of new techniques for intruding upon and attacking networks, Linksys does not warrant that the Product will be free of vulnerability to intrusion or attack.TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST DATA, REVENUE OR PROFIT, OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT (INCLUDING ANY SOFTWARE), EVEN IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT. The foregoing limitations will apply even if any warranty or remedy provided under this Agreement fails of its essential purpose. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to You.Please direct all inquiries to: Linksys, P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623.
Appendix H: Regulatory Information FCC Statement Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Linksys declares that WMB54G ( FCC ID: Q87-WMB54G ) is limited in CH1~CH11 for 2.4 GHz by specified firmware controlled in U.S.A. IC statement Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause interference and 2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Règlement d’Industry Canada Les conditions de fonctionnement sont sujettes à deux conditions: 1) Ce périphérique ne doit pas causer d’interférence et. Ce périphérique doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences pouvant perturber le bon fonctionnement de ce périphérique.
46Appendix H: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Music BridgeUser Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply with this notice for all electronic products bearing the following symbol:
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49Appendix H: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Music Bridge
50Appendix H: Regulatory InformationDual-Band Wireless Access PointFor more information, visit www.linksys.com.
51Appendix I: Contact InformationWireless-G Music BridgeAppendix I: Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.comCan't find information about a product you want to buyon the web? Do you want to know more about networkingwith Linksys products? Give our advice line a call at: 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS)Or fax your request in to: 949-823-3002If you experience problems with any Linksys product,you can call us at: 800-326-7114Don't wish to call? You can e-mail us at: support@linksys.comIf any Linksys product proves defective during its warranty period,you can call the Linksys Return Merchandise Authorizationdepartment for obtaining a Return Authorization Number at: 949-823-3000(Details on Warranty and RMA issues can be found in the WarrantyInformation section in this Guide.)

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