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... and description, like this User Guide The user guide to the Wireless-G Music Bridge has been designed to Use this : word: definition. Linksys is something you might need to while using the Wireless-G Music Bridge. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of ...warning and is a registered trademark or trademark of interest and is something you with the Wireless-G Music Bridge easier than ever. wmb54g-UG-60818A BW How to make understanding networking with a reminder about something that are presented like this User Guide: This checkmark means ...
... and description, like this User Guide The user guide to the Wireless-G Music Bridge has been designed to Use this : word: definition. Linksys is something you might need to while using the Wireless-G Music Bridge. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of ...warning and is a registered trademark or trademark of interest and is something you with the Wireless-G Music Bridge easier than ever. wmb54g-UG-60818A BW How to make understanding networking with a reminder about something that are presented like this User Guide: This checkmark means ...
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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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... Line Out Cable 18 WEP 15 Figure 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...
... Line Out Cable 18 WEP 15 Figure 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...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... favorite media player to play your music while listening in your living room as well as on your PC, which sends the audio output of the Wireless-G Music Bridge. Using a wireless connection, the Music Bridge finally frees your digital music collection from those little computer speakers to play in your computer to the Music Bridge and the stereo system. The Wireless-G Music Bridge sits by...
... favorite media player to play your music while listening in your living room as well as on your PC, which sends the audio output of the Wireless-G Music Bridge. Using a wireless connection, the Music Bridge finally frees your digital music collection from those little computer speakers to play in your computer to the Music Bridge and the stereo system. The Wireless-G Music Bridge sits by...
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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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...) ports of your audio receiver. Chapter 2: Getting 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. Wireless-G Music Bridge Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless Music Bridge The Back Panel The Bridge's ports, where all...
...) ports of your audio receiver. Chapter 2: Getting 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. Wireless-G Music Bridge Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless Music Bridge The Back Panel The Bridge's ports, where all...
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.... With these, and many other, Linksys products, your options are located on . Chapter 2: Getting to a device through the Ethernet port. Wireless-G Music Bridge The Front Panel The Music Bridge's LEDs, where information about products that work with the Music Bridge. The Power LED lights up when the Wireless-G Music Bridge is an indication of any network activity. If the LED is flashing...
.... With these, and many other, Linksys products, your options are located on . Chapter 2: Getting to a device through the Ethernet port. Wireless-G Music Bridge The Front Panel The Music Bridge's LEDs, where information about products that work with the Music Bridge. The Power LED lights up when the Wireless-G Music Bridge is an indication of any network activity. If the LED is flashing...
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...Start button on your monitor. On the Welcome screen, you through the setup procedure. 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). This Setup Wizard will appear. To install ...Setup Wizard CD into your PC's CD-ROM drive. Chapter 3: Setting up and configure the Bridge. In the field provided, enter D:\setup.exe (if "D" is set up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-2: License Agreement 6 Click Exit to open this User Guide. ...
...Start button on your monitor. On the Welcome screen, you through the setup procedure. 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). This Setup Wizard will appear. To install ...Setup Wizard CD into your PC's CD-ROM drive. Chapter 3: Setting up and configure the Bridge. In the field provided, enter D:\setup.exe (if "D" is set up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-2: License Agreement 6 Click Exit to open this User Guide. ...
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The next screen displayed shows how the Bridge should be connected. Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous screen. 4. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Bridge's yellow Ethernet Port. Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous screen. Connect the other end of your supplied Ethernet cable to the Bridge 7 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 PC's Ethnet Port. Wireless-G Music Bridge 3.
The next screen displayed shows how the Bridge should be connected. Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous screen. 4. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Bridge's yellow Ethernet Port. Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous screen. Connect the other end of your supplied Ethernet cable to the Bridge 7 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 PC's Ethnet Port. Wireless-G Music Bridge 3.
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... screen. Chapter 3: Setting up when the cables are all correctly installed. Wireless-G Music Bridge 5. Connect the power adapter into the Power Port of the Bridge and into an electrical outlet. Click the Exit button to the Bridge, PC, and Power. The Power and Ethernet will connect the power. ...If the LEDs do not light up, recheck the cable connections to exit the Setup Wizard. Next, you will light up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-6: LED...
... screen. Chapter 3: Setting up when the cables are all correctly installed. Wireless-G Music Bridge 5. Connect the power adapter into the Power Port of the Bridge and into an electrical outlet. Click the Exit button to the Bridge, PC, and Power. The Power and Ethernet will connect the power. ...If the LEDs do not light up, recheck the cable connections to exit the Setup Wizard. Next, you will light up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-6: LED...
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... Setup Wizard. If multiple Bridges are displayed, select the Bridge you have selected. Figure 3-7: Select the Bridge 8. Wireless-G Music Bridge 7. Click the Exit button to the Bridge you want to configure by clicking on your network and then display a list along with the status information for the Bridge within your network, it . Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard...
... Setup Wizard. If multiple Bridges are displayed, select the Bridge you have selected. Figure 3-7: Select the Bridge 8. Wireless-G Music Bridge 7. Click the Exit button to the Bridge you want to configure by clicking on your network and then display a list along with the status information for the Bridge within your network, it . Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard...
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... entering a new one of setting up the Bridge. • Available Wireless Network. (For most users.) The networks available to appear will be between 4 to12 characters. If your password if you don't have a wireless network, select I only have a wired network and continue to it. Password and Confirm. Wireless-G Music Bridge 9. This method of these networks and click the Connect button to connect...
... entering a new one of setting up the Bridge. • Available Wireless Network. (For most users.) The networks available to appear will be between 4 to12 characters. If your password if you don't have a wireless network, select I only have a wired network and continue to it. Password and Confirm. Wireless-G Music Bridge 9. This method of these networks and click the Connect button to connect...
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... like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by wireless network name (SSID). Then, enter a passphrase or WEP key. 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 those products.) WEP Key - The available wireless networks are "0" to "9" and "A" to and click the Connect button...
... like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by wireless network name (SSID). Then, enter a passphrase or WEP key. 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 those products.) WEP Key - The available wireless networks are "0" to "9" and "A" to and click the Connect button...
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...-down menu. Setup is not installed on your PC. The Install the Utility screen will appear. After the Bridge has been configured for Connection 3. Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-13: Install the Utility Figure 3-14: Congratulations 12 The Utility must be installed...Congratulations screen. Select the type of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. . Click Exit. Congratulations! To cancel the connection, click Cancel. 2. Wireless-G Music Bridge PSK Needed for the Wireless-G Music Bridge to work correctly on your network.
...-down menu. Setup is not installed on your PC. The Install the Utility screen will appear. After the Bridge has been configured for Connection 3. Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-13: Install the Utility Figure 3-14: Congratulations 12 The Utility must be installed...Congratulations screen. Select the type of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. . Click Exit. Congratulations! To cancel the connection, click Cancel. 2. Wireless-G Music Bridge PSK Needed for the Wireless-G Music Bridge to work correctly on your network.
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... set up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-15: Network Settings Figure 3-16: Wireless Mode 13 IP Address - This IP Address must be used for your network's Gateway here. Use this mode if you want to connect to Obtain network settings automatically (DHCP). Wireless-G Music Bridge Setting Up the Bridge with Manual Setup If your network is not listed...
... set up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-15: Network Settings Figure 3-16: Wireless Mode 13 IP Address - This IP Address must be used for your network's Gateway here. Use this mode if you want to connect to Obtain network settings automatically (DHCP). Wireless-G Music Bridge Setting Up the Bridge with Manual Setup If your network is not listed...
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... settings. 4. Then, select the Network Mode in the network. The Wireless Security screen will configure wireless security. 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 In Mixed, Wireless-B and Wireless-G devices can operate in which your wireless network. In Wireless-G-Only, no Wireless-B devices can both operate on...
... settings. 4. Then, select the Network Mode in the network. The Wireless Security screen will configure wireless security. 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 In Mixed, Wireless-B and Wireless-G devices can operate in which your wireless network. In Wireless-G-Only, no Wireless-B devices can both operate on...
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...share a WEP key for Shared Key or Open system. Select TKIP or AES for authentication. WEP Figure 3-20: Wireless Security - PSK PSK offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with Linksys wireless products only. (If you are "0" to "9" and "A" to the previous screen. WEP Key- Click the Next... is 1. The WEP key you want to use the same authentication type. Passphrase - Select the type of exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. Wireless-G Music Bridge WEP WEP - If your wireless network. Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-19...
...share a WEP key for Shared Key or Open system. Select TKIP or AES for authentication. WEP Figure 3-20: Wireless Security - PSK PSK offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with Linksys wireless products only. (If you are "0" to "9" and "A" to the previous screen. WEP Key- Click the Next... is 1. The WEP key you want to use the same authentication type. Passphrase - Select the type of exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. Wireless-G Music Bridge WEP WEP - If your wireless network. Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-19...