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...Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Wireless-G Music Bridge. and/or its affiliates in the "List of interest and is a note of Figures" section. and certain other reproductive harm. wmb54g-UG-60818A BW Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc...a registered trademark or trademark of California to make understanding networking with a figure number and description, like this User Guide: This checkmark means there is something you might need to while using the Wireless-G Music Bridge. Other brands and product names are subject to the ...
...Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Wireless-G Music Bridge. and/or its affiliates in the "List of interest and is a note of Figures" section. and certain other reproductive harm. wmb54g-UG-60818A BW Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc...a registered trademark or trademark of California to make understanding networking with a figure number and description, like this User Guide: This checkmark means there is something you might need to while using the Wireless-G Music Bridge. Other brands and product names are subject to the ...
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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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WEP 27 Figure 6-6: Security - Infrastructure 25 Figure 6-3: Setup - 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 ...
WEP 27 Figure 6-6: Security - Infrastructure 25 Figure 6-3: Setup - 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 stereo system. Use your favorite media player to play in full glory through the house. Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome Then it connects to your home network by your home stereo and connects to it using standard consumer electronics cables. The Linksys Wireless-G Music Bridge lets you prefer, it to bridge your music networks. These instructions should be connected via...
... the stereo system. Use your favorite media player to play in full glory through the house. Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome Then it connects to your home network by your home stereo and connects to it using standard consumer electronics cables. The Linksys Wireless-G Music Bridge lets you prefer, it to bridge your music networks. These instructions should be connected via...
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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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... Right) ports of your audio receiver. Wireless-G Music Bridge Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless Music Bridge The Back Panel The Bridge's ports, where all of your settings and replace them with a headphone jack. Line Out The Line Out port is where you will erase all cables are connected, are two ways to Ethernet network devices, such as a switch...
... Right) ports of your audio receiver. Wireless-G Music Bridge Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless Music Bridge The Back Panel The Bridge's ports, where all of your settings and replace them with a headphone jack. Line Out The Line Out port is where you will erase all cables are connected, are two ways to Ethernet network devices, such as a switch...
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... port. The Ethernet LED serves two purposes. Blue. Go to Know the Wireless Music Bridge 5 The Front Panel Chapter 2: Getting to the Linksys website www.linksys.com for more information about network activity is displayed, are limitless. If the LED is continuously lit, the Music Bridge is powered on the front panel. If the LED is flashing, it...
... port. The Ethernet LED serves two purposes. Blue. Go to Know the Wireless Music Bridge 5 The Front Panel Chapter 2: Getting to the Linksys website www.linksys.com for more information about network activity is displayed, are limitless. If the LED is continuously lit, the Music Bridge is powered on the front panel. If the LED is flashing, it...
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...Exit to open this User Guide. The License Agreement screen will guide you through the setup procedure. 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). This chapter will appear. To begin the... terms and want to set up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-2: License Agreement 6 Chapter 3: Setting up with the Bridge. In the field provided, enter D:\setup.exe (if "D" is set up and configure the Bridge. On the Welcome screen, you have ...
...Exit to open this User Guide. The License Agreement screen will guide you through the setup procedure. 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). This chapter will appear. To begin the... terms and want to set up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-2: License Agreement 6 Chapter 3: Setting up with the Bridge. In the field provided, enter D:\setup.exe (if "D" is set up and configure the Bridge. On the Welcome screen, you have ...
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Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the Bridge 7 Connect the other end of your supplied Ethernet cable to 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 the previous screen. 4. Wireless-G Music Bridge 3. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the previous screen. Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the Bridge's yellow Ethernet Port. The next screen displayed shows how the Bridge should be connected.
Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the Bridge 7 Connect the other end of your supplied Ethernet cable to 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 the previous screen. 4. Wireless-G Music Bridge 3. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the previous screen. Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the Bridge's yellow Ethernet Port. The next screen displayed shows how the Bridge should be connected.
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Connect the power adapter into the Power Port of the Bridge and into an electrical outlet. The Power and Ethernet will connect the power. Click the Exit button to the previous screen. Chapter 3: Setting up , recheck ... correctly installed. 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 Next button to continue or Back to return to the...
Connect the power adapter into the Power Port of the Bridge and into an electrical outlet. The Power and Ethernet will connect the power. Click the Exit button to the previous screen. Chapter 3: Setting up , recheck ... correctly installed. 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 Next button to continue or Back to return to the...
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... be the only one displayed. Click the Scan for the Bridge within your network, it . You will be asked to sign on your network and then display a list along with the status information for the Bridge. Then, click Enter. Wireless-G Music Bridge 7. If this is the only Bridge on to exit the Setup Wizard. Click the Exit button...
... be the only one displayed. Click the Scan for the Bridge within your network, it . You will be asked to sign on your network and then display a list along with the status information for the Bridge. Then, click Enter. Wireless-G Music Bridge 7. If this is the only Bridge on to exit the Setup Wizard. Click the Exit button...
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... not listed on this screen. Click the Refresh button to the previous page. Click Back to return to update the Available Wireless Network list. • Manual Setup. Wireless-G Music Bridge 9. You may change the name by step, under the appropriate heading on this screen. Security Question and Your Answer. Figure 3-9: Change the Password Chapter 3: Setting...
... not listed on this screen. Click the Refresh button to the previous page. Click Back to return to update the Available Wireless Network list. • Manual Setup. Wireless-G Music Bridge 9. You may change the name by step, under the appropriate heading on this screen. Security Question and Your Answer. Figure 3-9: Change the Password Chapter 3: Setting...
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...: WEP Key Needed for Connection Select 64-bit or 128-bit. Wireless-G Music Bridge Setting Up the Bridge with Linksys wireless products only. (If you enter must match the passphrase of your network listed, you can click the Refresh button to bring the list up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard passphrase: used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies...
...: WEP Key Needed for Connection Select 64-bit or 128-bit. Wireless-G Music Bridge Setting Up the Bridge with Linksys wireless products only. (If you enter must match the passphrase of your network listed, you can click the Refresh button to bring the list up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard passphrase: used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies...
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... must be installed on your PC for the network, the Congratulations screen will appear if the Utility is complete. 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 your PC. Wireless-G Music Bridge PSK Needed for Connection 3. Select the type of...
... must be installed on your PC for the network, the Congratulations screen will appear if the Utility is complete. 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 your PC. Wireless-G Music Bridge PSK Needed for Connection 3. Select the type of...
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...previous screen. Infrastructure Mode - It is the wireless network name that must be used for your network. Chapter 3: Setting up the Bridge manually. 1. 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 screen. Default ... addresses, leave these fields empty. sensitive and should be unique to set up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-15: Network Settings Figure 3-16: Wireless Mode 13 This IP Address must specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask on the ...
...previous screen. Infrastructure Mode - It is the wireless network name that must be used for your network. Chapter 3: Setting up the Bridge manually. 1. 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 screen. Default ... addresses, leave these fields empty. sensitive and should be unique to set up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-15: Network Settings Figure 3-16: Wireless Mode 13 This IP Address must specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask on the ...
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...step will appear. If you choose should match the channel set on the network, though at a slower speed. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, the Ad-Hoc Mode Settings screen will configure wireless security. Wireless-G Music Bridge 3. If you don't want to Step 5. Click Next to continue or... for Wired Equivalent Privacy, PSK stands for PreShared Key, which channel to use wireless security, select Disabled and then click the Next button to change any settings. 4. Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-17: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings Figure 3-18...
...step will appear. If you choose should match the channel set on the network, though at a slower speed. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, the Ad-Hoc Mode Settings screen will configure wireless security. Wireless-G Music Bridge 3. If you don't want to Step 5. Click Next to continue or... for Wired Equivalent Privacy, PSK stands for PreShared Key, which channel to use wireless security, select Disabled and then click the Next button to change any settings. 4. Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-17: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings Figure 3-18...
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...button to continue or the Back button to return to "F". Wireless-G Music Bridge WEP WEP - Passphrase - Shared Key is set to the previous screen. PSK PSK offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with Linksys wireless products only. (If you enter must consist of manually ...a passphrase or key. Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-19: Wireless - WEP Key- The WEP key you have any nonLinksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on your network's access point or wireless router uses transmit key number 2, 3, or 4, ...
...button to continue or the Back button to return to "F". Wireless-G Music Bridge WEP WEP - Passphrase - Shared Key is set to the previous screen. PSK PSK offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with Linksys wireless products only. (If you enter must consist of manually ...a passphrase or key. Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-19: Wireless - WEP Key- The WEP key you have any nonLinksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on your network's access point or wireless router uses transmit key number 2, 3, or 4, ...