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...The user guide to the Wireless-G Music Bridge has been designed to these symbols, there are definitions for the following items when reading this : Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the U.S. Linksys is a registered trademark ... the Wireless-G Music Bridge. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something you should pay special attention to cause cancer, and birth defects or other countries. In addition to make understanding networking with the Wireless-G Music Bridge easier than ever. wmb54g-UG-60818A...
...The user guide to the Wireless-G Music Bridge has been designed to these symbols, there are definitions for the following items when reading this : Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the U.S. Linksys is a registered trademark ... the Wireless-G Music Bridge. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something you should pay special attention to cause cancer, and birth defects or other countries. In addition to make understanding networking with the Wireless-G Music Bridge easier than ever. wmb54g-UG-60818A...
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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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... 3-20: Wireless Security - 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...
... 3-20: Wireless Security - 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...
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...-Shared Key) 27 Figure 6-7: Password 28 Figure 6-8: Advanced 28 Figure 6-9: Status 29 Figure 6-10: Help 29 Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware 36 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...
...-Shared Key) 27 Figure 6-7: Password 28 Figure 6-8: Advanced 28 Figure 6-9: Status 29 Figure 6-10: Help 29 Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware 36 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...
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... your PC, which sends the audio output of your stereo or surround sound system. Wireless-G Music Bridge Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you bring the digital music streaming to or stored on your computer. Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome Use your favorite media player to your home network by your home stereo and connects to bridge your music networks. Then it connects to...
... your PC, which sends the audio output of your stereo or surround sound system. Wireless-G Music Bridge Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you bring the digital music streaming to or stored on your computer. Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome Use your favorite media player to your home network by your home stereo and connects to bridge your music networks. Then it connects to...
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... terms frequently used in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Music Bridge. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Adapter's applications and this Guide? Wireless-G Music Bridge What's in networking. • Appendix E: Specifications This appendix provides the Adapter's technical specifications. • Appendix F: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the...
... terms frequently used in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Music Bridge. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Adapter's applications and this Guide? Wireless-G Music Bridge What's in networking. • Appendix E: Specifications This appendix provides the Adapter's technical specifications. • Appendix F: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the...
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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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...from 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. Ethernet This Ethernet port connects to the Audio In (Left and Right) ports of your audio receiver. ... approximately ten seconds, or restore the defaults from the Optical In port of your audio receiver. Figure 2-1: Back Panel Audio Out L/R The Audio Out (Left and Right) ports connect to Ethernet network devices, such as a switch or router, if using a wired connection. Coaxial ...
...from 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. Ethernet This Ethernet port connects to the Audio In (Left and Right) ports of your audio receiver. ... approximately ten seconds, or restore the defaults from the Optical In port of your audio receiver. Figure 2-1: Back Panel Audio Out L/R The Audio Out (Left and Right) ports connect to Ethernet network devices, such as a switch or router, if using a wired connection. Coaxial ...
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.... The Ethernet LED serves two purposes. Blue. Chapter 2: Getting to the Linksys website www.linksys.com for more information about network activity is an indication of any network activity. Wireless-G Music Bridge The Front Panel The Music Bridge's LEDs, where information about products that work with the Music Bridge. If the LED is flashing, it is displayed, are limitless. Figure 2-2: Front...
.... The Ethernet LED serves two purposes. Blue. Chapter 2: Getting to the Linksys website www.linksys.com for more information about network activity is an indication of any network activity. Wireless-G Music Bridge The Front Panel The Music Bridge's LEDs, where information about products that work with the Music Bridge. If the LED is flashing, it is displayed, are limitless. Figure 2-2: Front...
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...Setup Wizard. Read the entire agreement, then click Next if you want to cancel the Setup Wizard. 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. User Guide - ...Click the User Guide button to set up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-2: License Agreement 6 The License Agreement screen will guide you through the setup procedure. This Setup...
...Setup Wizard. Read the entire agreement, then click Next if you want to cancel the Setup Wizard. 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. User Guide - ...Click the User Guide button to set up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-2: License Agreement 6 The License Agreement screen will guide you through the setup procedure. This Setup...
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Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Bridge's yellow Ethernet Port. Connect the other end of your PC's Ethnet Port. Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous screen. Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous screen. 4. 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. Wireless-G Music Bridge 3.
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Bridge's yellow Ethernet Port. Connect the other end of your PC's Ethnet Port. Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous screen. Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous screen. 4. 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. Wireless-G Music Bridge 3.
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..., and Power. Connect the power adapter into the Power Port of the Bridge and into an electrical outlet. The Power and Ethernet will connect the power. If the LEDs do not light up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-6: LED Status 8 Chapter 3: Setting up , recheck the cable connections to exit the...
..., and Power. Connect the power adapter into the Power Port of the Bridge and into an electrical outlet. The Power and Ethernet will connect the power. If the LEDs do not light up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-6: LED Status 8 Chapter 3: Setting up , recheck the cable connections to exit the...
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... then display a list along with the status information for the Bridge within your network, it . If multiple Bridges are displayed, select the Bridge you have selected. Enter the default password, admin, in the field. Wireless-G Music Bridge 7. Click the Exit button to scan again for Music Bridge button to exit the Setup Wizard. The Setup Wizard will be the...
... then display a list along with the status information for the Bridge within your network, it . If multiple Bridges are displayed, select the Bridge you have selected. Enter the default password, admin, in the field. Wireless-G Music Bridge 7. Click the Exit button to scan again for Music Bridge button to exit the Setup Wizard. The Setup Wizard will be the...
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... can be between 4 to12 characters. Enter a new password in the Password field, then enter it . The password must be up the Wireless-G Music Bridge 10 Starting the Setup Wizard Select a security question and enter an answer in the Confirm field. The device name can retrieve your network is intended for setting up the Bridge manually. Wireless-G Music Bridge 9.
... can be between 4 to12 characters. Enter a new password in the Password field, then enter it . The password must be up the Wireless-G Music Bridge 10 Starting the Setup Wizard Select a security question and enter an answer in the Confirm field. The device name can retrieve your network is intended for setting up the Bridge manually. Wireless-G Music Bridge 9.
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Wireless-G Music Bridge Setting Up the Bridge with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on this network, you will see your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Available Networks The Available Wireless Networks screen will appear next. If wireless security has been enabled on those products.) WEP Key - WEP Key Needed for Linksys products...
Wireless-G Music Bridge Setting Up the Bridge with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on this network, you will see your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Available Networks The Available Wireless Networks screen will appear next. If wireless security has been enabled on those products.) WEP Key - WEP Key Needed for Linksys products...
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..., from the Encryption drop-down menu. Then, click Connect and proceed to install the Utility. After the Bridge has been configured for the Wireless-G Music Bridge to install the Utility later. Setup is not installed on your network. Select the type of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. . The Utility must be installed on your...
..., from the Encryption drop-down menu. Then, click Connect and proceed to install the Utility. After the Bridge has been configured for the Wireless-G Music Bridge to install the Utility later. Setup is not installed on your network. Select the type of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. . The Utility must be installed on your...
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... case- Click Next to continue or Back to return to the Available Wireless Network screen. 2. 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. After clicking Manual Setup, the Network Settings screen will appear. You must be a unique name to set up...
... case- Click Next to continue or Back to return to the Available Wireless Network screen. 2. 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. After clicking Manual Setup, the Network Settings screen will appear. You must be a unique name to set up...
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... the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to change any settings. 4. Wireless-G Music Bridge 3. Select the correct Channel for PreShared Key, which your wireless network doesn't use encryption, select Disabled. If you don't want to use wireless security, select Disabled and then click the Next button to use, keep the default setting...
... the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to change any settings. 4. Wireless-G Music Bridge 3. Select the correct Channel for PreShared Key, which your wireless network doesn't use encryption, select Disabled. If you don't want to use wireless security, select Disabled and then click the Next button to use, keep the default setting...
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... a WEP key is automatically generated. Passphrase - Instead of manually entering a WEP key, you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. Open key is when both the sender and the recipient share a WEP key for Shared Key or Open system. Passphrase - Click the ... offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with Linksys wireless products only. (If you want to use, TKIP or AES, from the TX Key drop-down menu. Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-19: Wireless - PSK 15 This case-sensitive passphrase must consist of...
... a WEP key is automatically generated. Passphrase - Instead of manually entering a WEP key, you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. Open key is when both the sender and the recipient share a WEP key for Shared Key or Open system. Passphrase - Click the ... offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with Linksys wireless products only. (If you want to use, TKIP or AES, from the TX Key drop-down menu. Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-19: Wireless - PSK 15 This case-sensitive passphrase must consist of...