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... Cisco Systems, Inc. How to Use this User Guide The user guide to the Wireless-G Music Bridge has been designed to do while using the Wireless-G Music Bridge. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something you might need to make understanding networking with a figure number and description, like this: word: definition. Linksys is provided with the Wireless-G Music Bridge easier than ever. Other brands and...
... Cisco Systems, Inc. How to Use this User Guide The user guide to the Wireless-G Music Bridge has been designed to do while using the Wireless-G Music Bridge. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something you might need to make understanding networking with a figure number and description, like this: word: definition. Linksys is provided with the Wireless-G Music Bridge easier than ever. Other brands and...
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... Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What's in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless Music Bridge 4 The Back Panel 4 The Front Panel 5 Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge 6 Starting the Setup Wizard 6 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Music Bridge 18 Overview 18 Connecting to Portable Audio Speakers 18 Connecting to your Audio Receiver 19 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility 22 Accessing the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility 22 All Tabs 22 Status Tab 22 Equalizer Tab 23...
... Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What's in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless Music Bridge 4 The Back Panel 4 The Front Panel 5 Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge 6 Starting the Setup Wizard 6 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Music Bridge 18 Overview 18 Connecting to Portable Audio Speakers 18 Connecting to your Audio Receiver 19 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility 22 Accessing the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility 22 All Tabs 22 Status Tab 22 Equalizer Tab 23...
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Wireless-G Music Bridge List of Figures Figure 2-1: Back Panel 4 Figure 2-2: Front Panel 5 Figure 3-1: Setup Wizard's Welcome Screen 6 Figure 3-2: License Agreement 6 Figure 3-3: Connecting the PC 7 Figure 3-4: Connecting the PC to the Bridge 7 Figure 3-5: Connecting the Power 8 Figure 3-6: LED Status 8 Figure 3-7: Select the Bridge 9 Figure 3-8: Login 9 Figure 3-9: Change the Password 10 Figure 3-10: Available Wireless Network 11 Figure 3-11: WEP Key Needed for Connection 11 Figure 3-12: PSK Needed for Connection 12 Figure 3-13: Install the...
Wireless-G Music Bridge List of Figures Figure 2-1: Back Panel 4 Figure 2-2: Front Panel 5 Figure 3-1: Setup Wizard's Welcome Screen 6 Figure 3-2: License Agreement 6 Figure 3-3: Connecting the PC 7 Figure 3-4: Connecting the PC to the Bridge 7 Figure 3-5: Connecting the Power 8 Figure 3-6: LED Status 8 Figure 3-7: Select the Bridge 9 Figure 3-8: Login 9 Figure 3-9: Change the Password 10 Figure 3-10: Available Wireless Network 11 Figure 3-11: WEP Key Needed for Connection 11 Figure 3-12: PSK Needed for Connection 12 Figure 3-13: Install the...
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Wireless-G Music Bridge Figure 4-2: Portable Audio Speaker Connection 18 Figure 4-3: RCA Cable 19 Figure 4-4: RCA Cable Connection 19 Figure 4-5: Optical Digital Cable 20 Figure 4-6: Optical Digital Cable Connection 20 Figure 4-7: Digital Coaxial Cable 21 Figure 4-8: Digital Coaxial Cable Connection 21 Figure 5-1: Utility Icon 22 Figure 5-2: Status Tab 22 Figure 5-3: Equalizer Tab 23 Figure 5-4: Information Tab 23 Figure 6-1: Password 24 Figure 6-2: Setup - WEP 27 Figure 6-6: Security - Ad-Hoc 26 Figure 6-4: Search 26 Figure 6-5: Security - PSK...
Wireless-G Music Bridge Figure 4-2: Portable Audio Speaker Connection 18 Figure 4-3: RCA Cable 19 Figure 4-4: RCA Cable Connection 19 Figure 4-5: Optical Digital Cable 20 Figure 4-6: Optical Digital Cable Connection 20 Figure 4-7: Digital Coaxial Cable 21 Figure 4-8: Digital Coaxial Cable Connection 21 Figure 5-1: Utility Icon 22 Figure 5-2: Status Tab 22 Figure 5-3: Equalizer Tab 23 Figure 5-4: Information Tab 23 Figure 6-1: Password 24 Figure 6-2: Setup - WEP 27 Figure 6-6: Security - Ad-Hoc 26 Figure 6-4: Search 26 Figure 6-5: Security - PSK...
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... of 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 connected via standard 10/100 Ethernet cabling. The included software creates a virtual sound system in your PC, which sends the audio output of your living room. The Linksys Wireless-G Music Bridge lets you prefer, it can be all of the Wireless-G Music Bridge. Use your favorite media player to play in...
... of 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 connected via standard 10/100 Ethernet cabling. The included software creates a virtual sound system in your PC, which sends the audio output of your living room. The Linksys Wireless-G Music Bridge lets you prefer, it can be all of the Wireless-G Music Bridge. Use your favorite media player to play in...
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... Bridge's Web-based utility. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some potential problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Adapter. • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help protect your wireless network. • Appendix C: Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking...
... Bridge's Web-based utility. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some potential problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Adapter. • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help protect your wireless network. • Appendix C: Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking...
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Wireless-G Music Bridge Chapter 2: Getting to Ethernet network devices, such as a switch or router, if using a wired connection. Figure 2-1: Back Panel Audio Out L/R The Audio Out (Left and Right) ports connect to Know the Wireless Music Bridge The Back Panel Important: Resetting the Music Bridge will connect the power adapter. Do not reset the Bridge if you connect the cable coming from the Password tab in the Bridge's WebBased Utility. Optical Out The Optical Out (Digital Audio) port is where you will erase all cables are...
Wireless-G Music Bridge Chapter 2: Getting to Ethernet network devices, such as a switch or router, if using a wired connection. Figure 2-1: Back Panel Audio Out L/R The Audio Out (Left and Right) ports connect to Know the Wireless Music Bridge The Back Panel Important: Resetting the Music Bridge will connect the power adapter. Do not reset the Bridge if you connect the cable coming from the Password tab in the Bridge's WebBased Utility. Optical Out The Optical Out (Digital Audio) port is where you will erase all cables are...
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....linksys.com for more information about network activity is displayed, are limitless. If the LED is flashing, it is successfully connected to Know the Wireless Music Bridge 5 The Front Panel Figure 2-2: Front Panel Blue. Chapter 2: Getting to a device through the Ethernet port. Power Ethernet Wireless Power Ethernet Wireless Blue. If the LED is continuously lit, the Music Bridge is an indication of any network activity. The Wireless LED lights whenever there is powered...
....linksys.com for more information about network activity is displayed, are limitless. If the LED is flashing, it is successfully connected to Know the Wireless Music Bridge 5 The Front Panel Figure 2-2: Front Panel Blue. Chapter 2: Getting to a device through the Ethernet port. Power Ethernet Wireless Power Ethernet Wireless Blue. If the LED is continuously lit, the Music Bridge is an indication of any network activity. The Wireless LED lights whenever there is powered...
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.... This method of these networks and click the Connect button to connect to set up the Wireless-G Music Bridge 10 Starting the Setup Wizard The default name for Advanced Users only. • I only have a wired network. Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to update the Available Wireless Network list. • Manual Setup. You may change the password and the Bridge's name on this Bridge will be up to appear...
.... This method of these networks and click the Connect button to connect to set up the Wireless-G Music Bridge 10 Starting the Setup Wizard The default name for Advanced Users only. • I only have a wired network. Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to update the Available Wireless Network list. • Manual Setup. You may change the password and the Bridge's name on this Bridge will be up to appear...
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... Key Needed for Connection bit: a binary digit. Wireless-G Music Bridge Setting Up the Bridge with Linksys wireless products only. (If you will appear. The available wireless networks are "0" to "9" and "A" to "F". Valid hexadecimal characters are listed in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is case-sensitive and should not be taken directly to the Congratulations screen. Select the wireless network you wish to connect to and click the Connect button...
... Key Needed for Connection bit: a binary digit. Wireless-G Music Bridge Setting Up the Bridge with Linksys wireless products only. (If you will appear. The available wireless networks are "0" to "9" and "A" to "F". Valid hexadecimal characters are listed in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is case-sensitive and should not be taken directly to the Congratulations screen. Select the wireless network you wish to connect to and click the Connect button...
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... share a WEP key for Shared Key or Open system. If your wireless network. Enter a Passphrase, also called a pre-shared key, of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with dynamic encryption keys. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen. Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-19: Wireless - PSK 15
... share a WEP key for Shared Key or Open system. If your wireless network. Enter a Passphrase, also called a pre-shared key, of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with dynamic encryption keys. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen. Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-19: Wireless - PSK 15
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... this screen, you can adjust your speaker's volume and balance by moving the Volume bar from left to your media speakers or switch back to right. To connect to PC's Speaker button. To switch from your home entertainment center speakers to your PC's speakers, click the Connect to your media speakers through your Music Bridge, select it from the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility's sound driver to your PC's sound card driver, which allows you can connect to the Bridge...
... this screen, you can adjust your speaker's volume and balance by moving the Volume bar from left to your media speakers or switch back to right. To connect to PC's Speaker button. To switch from your home entertainment center speakers to your PC's speakers, click the Connect to your media speakers through your Music Bridge, select it from the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility's sound driver to your PC's sound card driver, which allows you can connect to the Bridge...
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... open the Web-based Utility, use of a computer connected to the original network setting so your web browser through the Web-based Utility. This chapter will see a similar screen.) The first time you switch back to the Music Bridge. Then press Enter. Figure 6-1: Password Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music Bridge 24 Overview Use this number: 255.255.255.0. A password request page will appear. (Non-Windows XP users...
... open the Web-based Utility, use of a computer connected to the original network setting so your web browser through the Web-based Utility. This chapter will see a similar screen.) The first time you switch back to the Music Bridge. Then press Enter. Figure 6-1: Password Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music Bridge 24 Overview Use this number: 255.255.255.0. A password request page will appear. (Non-Windows XP users...
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... described here and click the Apply button to apply your changes or Cancel to cancel your network's access point or wireless router uses transmit key number 2, 3, or 4, select the appropriate number from the Encryption drop-down menu. Enter a passphrase of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. All points on those products.) WEP Key. Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music Bridge The Security Tab Figure 6-5: Security...
... described here and click the Apply button to apply your changes or Cancel to cancel your network's access point or wireless router uses transmit key number 2, 3, or 4, select the appropriate number from the Encryption drop-down menu. Enter a passphrase of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. All points on those products.) WEP Key. Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music Bridge The Security Tab Figure 6-5: Security...
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... Volume Control's Microphone Volume Control any more? Why can find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. On the Status tab of the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility, click the Stop Bridge Utility button to switch the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility's sound driver to your audio cable connection. • Close, then reopen the player that may occur during the installation and operation of this bridge had been own by clicking Start > Programs > Linksys Wireless-G Music Bridge. Wireless-G Music Bridge Appendix A: Troubleshooting...
... Volume Control's Microphone Volume Control any more? Why can find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. On the Status tab of the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility, click the Stop Bridge Utility button to switch the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility's sound driver to your audio cable connection. • Close, then reopen the player that may occur during the installation and operation of this bridge had been own by clicking Start > Programs > Linksys Wireless-G Music Bridge. Wireless-G Music Bridge Appendix A: Troubleshooting...
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... current generation of the administrator's password, he, too, can change those settings. Change the default SSID. 2. To ensure network security, steps one through five should be followed, at least steps 1 through 5 should be easily decrypted and contain much of these security features are setting up or using your wireless network. Wireless-G Music Bridge Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to join a wireless network, wireless networking products first listen for "beacon...
... current generation of the administrator's password, he, too, can change those settings. Change the default SSID. 2. To ensure network security, steps one through five should be followed, at least steps 1 through 5 should be easily decrypted and contain much of these security features are setting up or using your wireless network. Wireless-G Music Bridge Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to join a wireless network, wireless networking products first listen for "beacon...
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... method and incorporates Message Integrity Code (MIC) to keep in mind about the SSID: 1. MAC Address filtering will give you to provide access to access your wireless network will not function properly. 34 RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) utilizes a RADIUS server for a hacker to only those wireless nodes with a default SSID set by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is overstating WEP...
... method and incorporates Message Integrity Code (MIC) to keep in mind about the SSID: 1. MAC Address filtering will give you to provide access to access your wireless network will not function properly. 34 RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) utilizes a RADIUS server for a hacker to only those wireless nodes with a default SSID set by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is overstating WEP...
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Bandwidth - An application program that is usually eight bits long Cable Modem - Byte - DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other . Ad-hoc - A binary digit. Also used to connect devices in turn connects to communicate with all the information on , fast Internet connection. The transmission capacity of a wireless network. A unit of an access point. A device that uses symmetric 128...
Bandwidth - An application program that is usually eight bits long Cable Modem - Byte - DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other . Ad-hoc - A binary digit. Also used to connect devices in turn connects to communicate with all the information on , fast Internet connection. The transmission capacity of a wireless network. A unit of an access point. A device that uses symmetric 128...
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... of broadband connection in cables or adapters. PPTP (Point-to deliver both data and power. A VPN protocol used for a particular networking device. Power over a network. A VPN protocol that a manufacturer assigns to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - Wireless-G Music Bridge IP Address - ISP (Internet Service Provider) - Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of data sent over Ethernet (PoE) - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies...
... of broadband connection in cables or adapters. PPTP (Point-to deliver both data and power. A VPN protocol used for a particular networking device. Power over a network. A VPN protocol that a manufacturer assigns to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - Wireless-G Music Bridge IP Address - ISP (Internet Service Provider) - Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of data sent over Ethernet (PoE) - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies...
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... a copy of your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in accordance with instructions supplied 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 materials and workmanship under this Agreement fails of its option to repair or replace the Product or refund...
... a copy of your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in accordance with instructions supplied 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 materials and workmanship under this Agreement fails of its option to repair or replace the Product or refund...