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...trademark or trademark of Figures" section. In addition to make understanding networking with a reminder about something you might need to change without notice. Linksys is something you with the Wireless-G Music Bridge easier than ever. and/or its affiliates in the "List of...wmb54g-UG-60818A BW All rights reserved. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other countries. and certain other image) is something that are presented like this : word: definition. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Wireless-G Music Bridge. Wireless-G Music Bridge...
...trademark or trademark of Figures" section. In addition to make understanding networking with a reminder about something you might need to change without notice. Linksys is something you with the Wireless-G Music Bridge easier than ever. and/or its affiliates in the "List of...wmb54g-UG-60818A BW All rights reserved. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other countries. and certain other image) is something that are presented like this : word: definition. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Wireless-G Music Bridge. Wireless-G Music Bridge...
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... 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...
... 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...
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Wireless-G Music Bridge Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 36 Appendix D: Windows Help 37 Appendix E: Glossary 38 Appendix F: Specifications 43 Appendix G: Warranty Information 44 Appendix H: Regulatory Information 45 Appendix I: Contact Information 51
Wireless-G Music Bridge Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 36 Appendix D: Windows Help 37 Appendix E: Glossary 38 Appendix F: Specifications 43 Appendix G: Warranty Information 44 Appendix H: Regulatory Information 45 Appendix I: Contact Information 51
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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...
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...
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Infrastructure 25 Figure 6-3: Setup - WEP 27 Figure 6-6: Security - Ad-Hoc 26 Figure 6-4: Search 26 Figure 6-5: 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 ...
Infrastructure 25 Figure 6-3: Setup - WEP 27 Figure 6-6: Security - Ad-Hoc 26 Figure 6-4: Search 26 Figure 6-5: 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 ...
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... the audio output of any application to the Music Bridge and the stereo system. Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome The Linksys Wireless-G Music Bridge lets you to listen to digital music in your living room as well as on your computer to your music while listening in this Guide to help you prefer, it to bridge your computer. The Wireless-G Music Bridge sits by Wireless-G wireless networking, or...
... the audio output of any application to the Music Bridge and the stereo system. Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome The Linksys Wireless-G Music Bridge lets you to listen to digital music in your living room as well as on your computer to your music while listening in this Guide to help you prefer, it to bridge your computer. The Wireless-G Music Bridge sits by Wireless-G wireless networking, or...
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...; 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 measures you...
...; 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 measures you...
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Wireless-G Music Bridge • Appendix G: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Adapter's regulatory information. • Appendix H: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in this Guide?
Wireless-G Music Bridge • Appendix G: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Adapter's regulatory information. • Appendix H: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in this Guide?
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... two ways to Ethernet network devices, such as a switch or router, if using a wired connection. Line Out The Line Out port is where you want to the Audio In (Left and Right) ports of your audio receiver. Wireless-G Music Bridge Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless Music Bridge The Back Panel Important: Resetting the Music Bridge will connect the power adapter...
... two ways to Ethernet network devices, such as a switch or router, if using a wired connection. Line Out The Line Out port is where you want to the Audio In (Left and Right) ports of your audio receiver. Wireless-G Music Bridge Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless Music Bridge The Back Panel Important: Resetting the Music Bridge will connect the power adapter...
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... up when the Wireless-G Music Bridge is a successful wireless connection. The Wireless LED lights whenever there is powered on the front panel. If the LED is continuously lit, the Music Bridge is successfully connected to the Linksys website www.linksys.com for more information about network activity is an indication of any network activity. Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless Music Bridge 5 The Front...
... up when the Wireless-G Music Bridge is a successful wireless connection. The Wireless LED lights whenever there is powered on the front panel. If the LED is continuously lit, the Music Bridge is successfully connected to the Linksys website www.linksys.com for more information about network activity is an indication of any network activity. Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless Music Bridge 5 The Front...
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... to Start button on your monitor. In the field provided, enter D:\setup.exe (if "D" is set up and configure the Bridge. This Setup Wizard will take you through the setup procedure. Figure 3-1: Setup Wizard's Welcome Screen 1. Click the Click Here to... Setup Wizard that comes on the CD enclosed with the Bridge. Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-2: License Agreement 6 Exit - Wireless-G Music Bridge Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard The Bridge is the letter of your PC's CD-ROM drive). ...
... to Start button on your monitor. In the field provided, enter D:\setup.exe (if "D" is set up and configure the Bridge. This Setup Wizard will take you through the setup procedure. Figure 3-1: Setup Wizard's Welcome Screen 1. Click the Click Here to... Setup Wizard that comes on the CD enclosed with the Bridge. Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-2: License Agreement 6 Exit - Wireless-G Music Bridge Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard The Bridge is the letter of your PC's CD-ROM drive). ...
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Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the Bridge's yellow Ethernet Port. Connect the other end of your PC's Ethnet Port. Figure 3-3: Connecting the PC Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-4: Connecting the PC to your supplied Ethernet cable to the Bridge 7 The next screen displayed shows how the Bridge should be connected. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the previous screen. 4. Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous screen. Wireless-G Music Bridge 3.
Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the Bridge's yellow Ethernet Port. Connect the other end of your PC's Ethnet Port. Figure 3-3: Connecting the PC Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-4: Connecting the PC to your supplied Ethernet cable to the Bridge 7 The next screen displayed shows how the Bridge should be connected. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the previous screen. 4. Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous screen. Wireless-G Music Bridge 3.
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...installed. Connect the power adapter into the Power Port of the Bridge and into an electrical outlet. The Power and Ethernet will connect the power. Chapter 3: Setting up , recheck the cable connections to the previous screen. Wireless-G Music Bridge 5. Click the Next button to continue or Back to return ...to exit the Setup Wizard. If the LEDs do not light up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-6: LED Status 8 Figure 3-5: Connecting the Power 6. Click the Exit button to the previous screen. Click the...
...installed. Connect the power adapter into the Power Port of the Bridge and into an electrical outlet. The Power and Ethernet will connect the power. Chapter 3: Setting up , recheck the cable connections to the previous screen. Wireless-G Music Bridge 5. Click the Next button to continue or Back to return ...to exit the Setup Wizard. If the LEDs do not light up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-6: LED Status 8 Figure 3-5: Connecting the Power 6. Click the Exit button to the previous screen. Click the...
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The Setup Wizard will run a search for the Bridge within your network, it . Click the Scan for Music Bridge button to configure by clicking on your network and then display a list along with the status information for the Bridge. Click the Next button to continue or Back to ... admin, in the field. If this is the only Bridge on it will be the only one displayed. If multiple Bridges are displayed, select the Bridge you have selected. Figure 3-7: Select the Bridge 8. Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-8: Login 9 Click the ...
The Setup Wizard will run a search for the Bridge within your network, it . Click the Scan for Music Bridge button to configure by clicking on your network and then display a list along with the status information for the Bridge. Click the Next button to continue or Back to ... admin, in the field. If this is the only Bridge on it will be the only one displayed. If multiple Bridges are displayed, select the Bridge you have selected. Figure 3-7: Select the Bridge 8. Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-8: Login 9 Click the ...
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... the Password Chapter 3: Setting up the Bridge manually. Wireless-G Music Bridge 9. This screen provides two options for setting up the Bridge. • Available Wireless Network. (For most users.) The networks available to step 7. The setup for each option is intended for the Bridge will be between 4 to12 characters. Device...the Device Name field. 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 You may change the password and the Bridge's name on the following pages. You may...
... the Password Chapter 3: Setting up the Bridge manually. Wireless-G Music Bridge 9. This screen provides two options for setting up the Bridge. • Available Wireless Network. (For most users.) The networks available to step 7. The setup for each option is intended for the Bridge will be between 4 to12 characters. Device...the Device Name field. 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 You may change the password and the Bridge's name on the following pages. You may...
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... transmitted on those products.) WEP Key - If your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Available Networks The Available Wireless Networks screen will see your network listed, you will appear. 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 and click the Connect button. (If you do not...
... transmitted on those products.) WEP Key - If your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Available Networks The Available Wireless Networks screen will see your network listed, you will appear. 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 and click the Connect button. (If you do not...
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...: PSK Needed for Connection Encryption - Congratulations! To cancel the connection, click Cancel. 2. The Install the Utility screen will appear. Click Exit. Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-13: Install the Utility Figure 3-14: Congratulations 12 Passphrase - The Utility must be installed on your network. Wireless-G Music Bridge PSK Needed for Connection 3.
...: PSK Needed for Connection Encryption - Congratulations! To cancel the connection, click Cancel. 2. The Install the Utility screen will appear. Click Exit. Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-13: Install the Utility Figure 3-14: Congratulations 12 Passphrase - The Utility must be installed on your network. Wireless-G Music Bridge PSK Needed for Connection 3.
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... Address and Subnet Mask on the Available Wireless Network screen to set up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-15: Network Settings Figure 3-16: Wireless Mode 13 Chapter 3: Setting up the Bridge manually. 1. If your network. Wireless-G Music Bridge Setting Up the Bridge with Manual Setup If your network is not listed with the available networks, click Manual Setup on this mode...
... Address and Subnet Mask on the Available Wireless Network screen to set up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-15: Network Settings Figure 3-16: Wireless Mode 13 Chapter 3: Setting up the Bridge manually. 1. If your network. Wireless-G Music Bridge Setting Up the Bridge with Manual Setup If your network is not listed with the available networks, click Manual Setup on this mode...
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... the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to change any settings. 4. If your wireless network. Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-17: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings Figure 3-18: Wireless Security 14 The channel you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 5. This step will appear. Proceed to...
... the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to change any settings. 4. If your wireless network. Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-17: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings Figure 3-18: Wireless Security 14 The channel you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 5. This step will appear. Proceed to...
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... the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-19: Wireless - PSK 15 Instead of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Passphrase - The default transmit key number is compatible with dynamic encryption keys. Select TKIP or AES for authentication. WEP Key- The WEP key you have any nonLinksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on your network...
... the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-19: Wireless - PSK 15 Instead of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Passphrase - The default transmit key number is compatible with dynamic encryption keys. Select TKIP or AES for authentication. WEP Key- The WEP key you have any nonLinksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on your network...