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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
GHz
2.4
802.11b
Wireless-B
Media Link for Music
User Guide
WIRELESS
Model No.
WML11B/WMLS11B
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Wireless-B Media Link for Music Copyright and Trademarks Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. How to Use this Guide This User Guide has been designed to make understanding networking with the Media Link easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this Guide: This checkmark means there is a Note of interest and is something yo
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Wireless-B Media Link for Music Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media Link for Music or the Wireless-B Music System 4 Front Panel 4 Back Panel 4 Remote Controller 5 Speakers (Optional) 6 Chapter 3: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Link for Music to Your Network for Setup 8 Overview 8 Connection to a Wired Network for Setup 8 Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Link for Music 10 Overview 10 Running the
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Wireless-B Media Link for Music Internet Radio Menu 31 Media Server Menu 31 Network Setup Menu 31 Network Status Menu 36 Update Radio List Menu 36 EQ Menu 36 Chapter 7: Using the Web-based Utility of the Wireless-B Media Link for Music 37 Overview 37 Login 37 Setup 38 Favorites 40 Password 41 Status 42 Help 43 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 44 Common Problems and Solutions 44 Frequently Asked Questions 45 Appendix B: Wireless Security 47 Security Precautions 47 Security Threats Facing Wireless Net
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Wireless-B Media Link for Music List of Figures Figure 2-1: Media Link Front Panel 4 Figure 2-2: Media Link Back Panel 4 Figure 2-3: Remote Controller 5 Figure 2-4: Right Speaker Back Panel 6 Figure 2-5: Left Speaker Back Panel 7 Figure 3-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 8 Figure 3-2: Connect the Media Link’s Power 8 Figure 3-3: Insert the Base Plate 9 Figure 4-1: Welcome Screen 10 Figure 4-2: License Agreement Screen 11 Figure 4-3: Connection for Setup Screen 11 Figure 4-4: Media Link Sele
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Wireless-B Media Link for Music Figure 5-8: Connecting the Optical Cable to Your Stereo 20 Figure 5-9: Connect the Power 21 Figure 5-10: Wireless Network Icon 21 Figure 5-11: Wired Network Icon 21 Figure 5-12: Main Menu Screen 22 Figure 5-13: Network Setup Screen 22 Figure 5-14: Wireless Screen 23 Figure 5-15: SSID Screen 23 Figure 5-16: Network Type Screen 23 Figure 5-17: Encryption Screen 24 Figure 5-18: Site Survey Screen 24 Figure 5-19: TCP/IP Screen 25 Figure 5-20: IP Address Screen 25 Figu
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Wireless-B Media Link for Music Figure 6-15: Internet Radio Screen 31 Figure 6-16: Media Server Screen 31 Figure 6-17: Network Setup Screen 31 Figure 6-18: Device Name Screen 32 Figure 6-19: Wireless Screen 32 Figure 6-20: SSID Screen 32 Figure 6-21: Network Type Screen 33 Figure 6-22: Encryption Screen 33 Figure 6-23: Key Screen 33 Figure 6-24: Site Survey Screen 34 Figure 6-25: TCP/IP Screen 34 Figure 6-26: IP Address Screen 34 Figure 6-27: Proxy Screen 35 Figure 6-28: Hostname Screen 35 Figur
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Wireless-B Media Link for Music Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-B Media Link for Music. This Media Link lets you send the digital music stored on your computer to your stereo, without running cables through the house. You can also listen to music streaming from your favorite Internet radio station. And with the powered speakers included with the Wireless-B Music System, you can hear your digital music collection wherever you don’t have a stereo, such as the
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Wireless-B Media Link for Music What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-B Media Link for Music. Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Media Link’s applications and this User Guide. Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media Link for Music or the Wireless-B Music System This chapter describes the physical features of the Media Link, its Remote Controller, and optional speakers. Chapter 3: Connecting the Wireless-B Media
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Wireless-B Media Link for Music Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the Media Link’s firmware using its Firmware Upgrade Utility. Appendix E: Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol. Appendix F: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking. Appendix G: Specifications This appendix provides the technical speci
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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 c
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Wireless-B Media Link for Music TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/ Crossover The Crossover (X-II) switch is used only when the Media Link is connected to a wired network Internet Protocol): a set of instructions PCs device. If the Media Link is connected to a PC, then the switch should be in the Crossover (X) use to communicate over a network. position. If the Media Link is connected to a router or switch, then the switch should be in the Parallel (II) position. Infrastructure: a wireles
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Wireless-B Media Link for Music Select/arrows Use the Select or right arrow button to make a selection, like the Enter key on your computer’s keyboard. Use the arrow keys to move through menus. Page up/down Use these buttons to page or scroll through an extensive menu. Volume up/down Press these buttons to control the volume. Play/Pause It plays or pauses the selected music track. Stop This stops the playing of a music track. Mute Use these button to instantaneously silence the music track bein
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Wireless-B Media Link for Music Speakers (Optional) The Wireless-B Music System (model number WMLS11B) comes with the Media Link and two speakers. The Media Link can be connected to its speakers and/or a stereo. Right Speaker On the back of the right speaker are four ports. INPUT (L and R) These INPUT ports are where you will connect the RCA audio cables from the Media Link. CONNECT TO Figure 2-4: Right Speaker Back Panel LEFT SPEAKER The Connect to left speaker port is where you will connect t
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Wireless-B Media Link for Music Chapter 3: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Link for Music to Your Network for Setup Overview This chapter will explain how to connect the Media Link to your wired computer or network for setup. If you want to set up the Media Link using its front panel LCD screen (without using your computer), then proceed to “Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Link for Music to Your Audio System.” Connection to a Wired Network for Setup 1. Connect the included Ethernet
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Wireless-B Media Link for Music 6. Insert the bottom panel of the Media LInk into the base plate. 7. Snap the Media Link into the base, so it fits snugly. Proceed to “Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Link for Music.” Figure 3-3: Insert the Base Plate Chapter 3: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Link for Music to Your Network for Setup 9 Connection to a Wired Network for Setup
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Wireless-B Media Link for Music Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Link for Music Overview This chapter will describe how to set up the Media Link using the Wireless-B Media Link for Music Setup Wizard. Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard, which will guide you through the configuration procedure. However, if you want to set up the Media Link using the front panel LCD screen (without a wired connection to a computer), refer to “Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Link for
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Wireless-B Media Link for Music 3. Read the License Agreement, and click Next if you accept the Agreement. If you do not accept the Agreement, then click Cancel to end the installation of the Media Link. 4. Make sure the Media Link’s green Ethernet LED is solidly lit. (This LED is located next to the Ethernet port on the back panel.) This indicates that the Media Link is properly connected to your wired network. Then click Next to continue. Figure 4-2: License Agreement Screen Figure 4-3: Con
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Wireless-B Media Link for Music 5. The screen shown in Figure 4-4 displays a list of Wireless-B Media Links for Music that have been found on your network, along with the settings for the Media Link whose name is highlighted. To select the Media Link you are currently installing, click its name in the Adapters Found box. Then click Next. 6. On the screen shown in Figure 4-5, choose whether the Media Link will be connected to your wireless or wired network AFTER you have configured it. If you
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Wireless-B Media Link for Music 7. On the Basic Settings screen, enter a unique name for the Media Link in the Device Name field. If you network has a router or other DHCP server, select Automatic for the Network Setting, and click Next. If the Media Link requires a static IP address, select Static IP for the Network Setting. Enter a unique IP Address that is in the range of IP addresses appropriate for your network. In the Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Server fields, enter the Subnet
