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... 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...
... 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...
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... New Settings 16 Figure 3-22: Install the Utility 16 Figure 3-23: Congratulations 17 Figure 4-1: Line Out Cable 18 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...
... New Settings 16 Figure 3-22: Install the Utility 16 Figure 3-23: Congratulations 17 Figure 4-1: Line Out Cable 18 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...
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... Figure 6-3: Setup - WEP 27 Figure 6-6: Security - 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...
... Figure 6-3: Setup - WEP 27 Figure 6-6: Security - 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...
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... use the Bridge's Utility. • Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music Bridge This chapter show you how to use the 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...
... use the Bridge's Utility. • Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music Bridge This chapter show you how to use the 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...
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... to the Audio In (Left and Right) ports of your audio receiver. Ethernet This Ethernet port connects to Know the Wireless Music Bridge The Back Panel Important: Resetting the Music Bridge will connect the power adapter. Chapter 2: Getting to Ethernet network devices, such...Bridge's WebBased Utility. Reset Button There are located on the back panel. Line Out The Line Out port is where you connect the cable coming from your settings and replace them with a headphone jack. Optical Out The Optical Out (Digital Audio) port is where you want to Know the Wireless Music Bridge...
... to the Audio In (Left and Right) ports of your audio receiver. Ethernet This Ethernet port connects to Know the Wireless Music Bridge The Back Panel Important: Resetting the Music Bridge will connect the power adapter. Chapter 2: Getting to Ethernet network devices, such...Bridge's WebBased Utility. Reset Button There are located on the back panel. Line Out The Line Out port is where you connect the cable coming from your settings and replace them with a headphone jack. Optical Out The Optical Out (Digital Audio) port is where you want to Know the Wireless Music Bridge...
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... list up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard passphrase: used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by wireless network name (SSID). For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. If wireless security has been enabled on a wireless network for Linksys products. 11 Then, enter a passphrase or WEP key. If your network utilizes PSK (Pre-Shared...
... list up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard passphrase: used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by wireless network name (SSID). For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. If wireless security has been enabled on a wireless network for Linksys products. 11 Then, enter a passphrase or WEP key. If your network utilizes PSK (Pre-Shared...
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... type of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. . Wireless-G Music Bridge PSK Needed for Connection 3. Click Next to work correctly on your network. After the Bridge has been configured for the Wireless-G Music Bridge to install the Utility. Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-13: Install the Utility Figure 3-14: Congratulations 12 Setup is not installed on...
... type of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. . Wireless-G Music Bridge PSK Needed for Connection 3. Click Next to work correctly on your network. After the Bridge has been configured for the Wireless-G Music Bridge to install the Utility. Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-13: Install the Utility Figure 3-14: Congratulations 12 Setup is not installed on...
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... work correctly on your network. The Utility must be installed on your PC for the Wireless-G Music Bridge to change your settings. To exit the setup, click Exit. 6. Figure 3-21: Confirm New Settings Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-22: Install the Utility 16 Click Next to install the Utility later. If these settings...
... work correctly on your network. The Utility must be installed on your PC for the Wireless-G Music Bridge to change your settings. To exit the setup, click Exit. 6. Figure 3-21: Confirm New Settings Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-22: Install the Utility 16 Click Next to install the Utility later. If these settings...
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... use of the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility is the Status screen. To switch from the Wireless-G Music Bridge list and click Connect. Chapter 5: Using the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility Accessing the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility Figure 5-2: Status Tab 22 If the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility is disabled or the Adapter is enabled, then the icon will be accessed AFTER connecting the Bridge. If your Music Bridge, select it from the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility's sound driver...
... use of the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility is the Status screen. To switch from the Wireless-G Music Bridge list and click Connect. Chapter 5: Using the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility Accessing the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility Figure 5-2: Status Tab 22 If the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility is disabled or the Adapter is enabled, then the icon will be accessed AFTER connecting the Bridge. If your Music Bridge, select it from the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility's sound driver...
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... checking, the following three items: Show the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility icon in the system tray. Access is limited to the environment Figure 5-3: Equalizer Tab Information Tab This tab will display the Audio Driver Version and Utility Version. If you want to use a different PC, uncheck this . Chapter 5: Using the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility Equalizer Tab Figure 5-4: Information Tab 23...
... checking, the following three items: Show the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility icon in the system tray. Access is limited to the environment Figure 5-3: Equalizer Tab Information Tab This tab will display the Audio Driver Version and Utility Version. If you want to use a different PC, uncheck this . Chapter 5: Using the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility Equalizer Tab Figure 5-4: Information Tab 23...
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... 192.168.1.44 In this number: 255.255.255.0. Wireless-G Music Bridge Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music Bridge Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for static addressing. Do not use one of the Music Bridge. Then press Enter. If you may need to the original network setting so your PC. NOTE: The Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility should be accessed AFTER connecting the...
... 192.168.1.44 In this number: 255.255.255.0. Wireless-G Music Bridge Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music Bridge Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for static addressing. Do not use one of the Music Bridge. Then press Enter. If you may need to the original network setting so your PC. NOTE: The Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility should be accessed AFTER connecting the...
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.... This displays the wireless mode (Mixed, Wireless-G Only) used by the network. Online Resources. This displays what type of security the Bridge uses. Click the Refresh button if you need to find the file. 3. Download the firmware from Linksys's website at www.linksys.com. 2. Figure 6-10: Help Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music Bridge 30 Help Tab Wireless Mode. Security. Click...
.... This displays the wireless mode (Mixed, Wireless-G Only) used by the network. Online Resources. This displays what type of security the Bridge uses. Click the Refresh button if you need to find the file. 3. Download the firmware from Linksys's website at www.linksys.com. 2. Figure 6-10: Help Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music Bridge 30 Help Tab Wireless Mode. Security. Click...
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.... Read the description below to use a different PC, uncheck this bridge had been own by clicking Start > Programs > Linksys Wireless-G Music Bridge. To switch back to Chapter 5: Using the Wireless-G Bridge Music Utility. 2. This appendix provides solutions to problems that your audio cable connection. • Close, then reopen the player that may occur during the installation and operation of two parts...
.... Read the description below to use a different PC, uncheck this bridge had been own by clicking Start > Programs > Linksys Wireless-G Music Bridge. To switch back to Chapter 5: Using the Wireless-G Bridge Music Utility. 2. This appendix provides solutions to problems that your audio cable connection. • Close, then reopen the player that may occur during the installation and operation of two parts...
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.... Wireless-G Music Bridge Frequently Asked Questions What player I can use with Wireless-G Music Bridge? You can use most any player you are many nearby wireless devices, such as Yahoo Music Engine or Windows Media Player. What is 192.168.1.210. The bridge's default IP address is my bridge's default IP Address? Why can I do? • This should I do if I see the Bridge on my Bridge Utility...
.... Wireless-G Music Bridge Frequently Asked Questions What player I can use with Wireless-G Music Bridge? You can use most any player you are many nearby wireless devices, such as Yahoo Music Engine or Windows Media Player. What is 192.168.1.210. The bridge's default IP address is my bridge's default IP Address? Why can I do? • This should I do if I see the Bridge on my Bridge Utility...
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... Key Integrity Protocol), which utilizes a symmetric 128-Bit block data encryption. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is "linksys".) Hackers know these defaults and can be more difficult. Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Important: Always remember that... something related to break in your wireless network MUST use of broadcasting the SSID. This includes hackers. Wireless-G Music Bridge SSID. This makes it often Most wireless networking devices will have gained access to only those wireless nodes with certain MAC Addresses. Disable...
... Key Integrity Protocol), which utilizes a symmetric 128-Bit block data encryption. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is "linksys".) Hackers know these defaults and can be more difficult. Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Important: Always remember that... something related to break in your wireless network MUST use of broadcasting the SSID. This includes hackers. Wireless-G Music Bridge SSID. This makes it often Most wireless networking devices will have gained access to only those wireless nodes with certain MAC Addresses. Disable...
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Wireless-G Music Bridge Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The Music Bridge's firmware is upgraded through the Web-Utility's Help tab. Enter the location of the firmware's file or click the Browse button to upgrade the firmware. Then, click the Start to Upgrade button to find the file. 3. Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 36 Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware from Linksys's website at www.linksys.com. 2.
Wireless-G Music Bridge Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The Music Bridge's firmware is upgraded through the Web-Utility's Help tab. Enter the location of the firmware's file or click the Browse button to upgrade the firmware. Then, click the Start to Upgrade button to find the file. 3. Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 36 Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware from Linksys's website at www.linksys.com. 2.
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... (depending upon the version of instructions, or protocol, all PCs follow to utilize wireless networking without having TCP/IP enabled. Wireless-G Music Bridge Appendix D: Windows Help All wireless products require Microsoft Windows. These features can communicate within a network, TCP/IP must be enabled. Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Other PCs on enabling TCP/IP. Windows Help provides complete instructions on...
... (depending upon the version of instructions, or protocol, all PCs follow to utilize wireless networking without having TCP/IP enabled. Wireless-G Music Bridge Appendix D: Windows Help All wireless products require Microsoft Windows. These features can communicate within a network, TCP/IP must be enabled. Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Other PCs on enabling TCP/IP. Windows Help provides complete instructions on...
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... of a local area network to control network access. A protocol that displays the IP address for Linksys products. LAN - The computers and networking products that a manufacturer assigns...utility that uses an authentication server to a different IP address for plugging in addition to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - NAT (Network Address Translation) - PPTP (Point-to deliver both data and power. A VPN protocol used to each networking device. The unique address that make up your local network. Passphrase - Appendix E: Glossary 40 Network - Wireless-G Music Bridge...
... of a local area network to control network access. A protocol that displays the IP address for Linksys products. LAN - The computers and networking products that a manufacturer assigns...utility that uses an authentication server to a different IP address for plugging in addition to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - NAT (Network Address Translation) - PPTP (Point-to deliver both data and power. A VPN protocol used to each networking device. The unique address that make up your local network. Passphrase - Appendix E: Glossary 40 Network - Wireless-G Music Bridge...