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... can also be found in the U.S. Linksys is provided with a figure number and description, like this User Guide The user guide to the Wireless-G Music Bridge has been designed to make understanding networking with a reminder about something you should ...Wireless-G Music Bridge. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that are definitions for technical terms that could damage your property or the Wireless-G Music Bridge. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. wmb54g...
... can also be found in the U.S. Linksys is provided with a figure number and description, like this User Guide The user guide to the Wireless-G Music Bridge has been designed to make understanding networking with a reminder about something you should ...Wireless-G Music Bridge. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that are definitions for technical terms that could damage your property or the Wireless-G Music Bridge. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. wmb54g...
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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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... 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 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...
... 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 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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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 ...
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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... music streaming to or stored on your music networks. The Wireless-G Music Bridge sits by Wireless-G wireless networking, or if you prefer, it can be all of any application to play in your living room as well as on your computer to your PC, which sends the audio ...you need to get the most out of your stereo or surround sound system. The Linksys Wireless-G Music Bridge lets you for choosing the Wireless-G Music Bridge. Use your favorite media player to the Music Bridge and the stereo system. These instructions should be connected via standard 10/100 Ethernet cabling....
... music streaming to or stored on your music networks. The Wireless-G Music Bridge sits by Wireless-G wireless networking, or if you prefer, it can be all of any application to play in your living room as well as on your computer to your PC, which sends the audio ...you need to get the most out of your stereo or surround sound system. The Linksys Wireless-G Music Bridge lets you for choosing the Wireless-G Music Bridge. Use your favorite media player to the Music Bridge and the stereo system. These instructions should be connected via standard 10/100 Ethernet cabling....
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.... • Appendix D: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of the Adapter. • Chapter 3: 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...
.... • Appendix D: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of the Adapter. • Chapter 3: 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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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? 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.
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... jack. Ethernet This Ethernet port connects to Ethernet network devices, such as a switch or router, if using a wired connection. Power The Power port is where you connect the cable coming from 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. Reset Button...
... jack. Ethernet This Ethernet port connects to Ethernet network devices, such as a switch or router, if using a wired connection. Power The Power port is where you connect the cable coming from 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. Reset Button...
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... LED is flashing, it is displayed, are limitless. With these, and many other, Linksys products, your options are located on . 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...
... LED is flashing, it is displayed, are limitless. With these, and many other, Linksys products, your options are located on . 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...
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...ROM drive. 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 Chapter 3: Setting up and configure the Bridge. If it does not, then click the Start button and select Run. This Setup Wizard... that comes on your monitor. Click the User Guide button to cancel the Setup Wizard. 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). The License Agreement screen will guide you want ...
...ROM drive. 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 Chapter 3: Setting up and configure the Bridge. If it does not, then click the Start button and select Run. This Setup Wizard... that comes on your monitor. Click the User Guide button to cancel the Setup Wizard. 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). The License Agreement screen will guide you want ...
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Wireless-G Music Bridge 3. Connect the other end of your supplied Ethernet cable to your PC's Ethnet Port. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Bridge 7 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 the Bridge's yellow Ethernet Port. The next screen displayed shows how the Bridge should be connected.
Wireless-G Music Bridge 3. Connect the other end of your supplied Ethernet cable to your PC's Ethnet Port. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Bridge 7 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 the Bridge's yellow Ethernet Port. The next screen displayed shows how the Bridge should be connected.
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... the Setup Wizard. Figure 3-5: Connecting the Power 6. Click the Exit button to the previous screen. Wireless-G Music Bridge 5. Next, you will light up when the cables are all correctly installed. 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...
... the Setup Wizard. Figure 3-5: Connecting the Power 6. Click the Exit button to the previous screen. Wireless-G Music Bridge 5. Next, you will light up when the cables are all correctly installed. 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...
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... previous screen. Enter the default password, admin, in the field. If multiple Bridges are displayed, select the Bridge you have selected. Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-8: Login 9 Click the Exit button to configure by clicking on your network and then display a list along with the status information for the...
... previous screen. Enter the default password, admin, in the field. If multiple Bridges are displayed, select the Bridge you have selected. Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-8: Login 9 Click the Exit button to configure by clicking on your network and then display a list along with the status information for the...
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... field, then enter it . Figure 3-9: Change the Password Chapter 3: Setting up the Bridge manually. Setting Up the Bridge The next screen to the previous page. Enter a new password in the Device Name field. Wireless-G Music Bridge 9. The password must be the Available Wireless Network screen. Click the Refresh button to it. Select a security question and enter an...
... field, then enter it . Figure 3-9: Change the Password Chapter 3: Setting up the Bridge manually. Setting Up the Bridge The next screen to the previous page. Enter a new password in the Device Name field. Wireless-G Music Bridge 9. The password must be the Available Wireless Network screen. Click the Refresh button to it. Select a security question and enter an...
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... in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is case-sensitive and should not be taken directly to "F". Wireless-G Music Bridge Setting Up the Bridge with Linksys wireless products only. (If you will be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. The available wireless networks are "0" to "9" and "A" to the Congratulations screen. 1. Then, enter a passphrase or WEP key. The WEP key...
... in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is case-sensitive and should not be taken directly to "F". Wireless-G Music Bridge Setting Up the Bridge with Linksys wireless products only. (If you will be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. The available wireless networks are "0" to "9" and "A" to the Congratulations screen. 1. Then, enter a passphrase or WEP key. The WEP key...
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...not installed on your PC. Figure 3-12: PSK Needed for the network, the Congratulations screen will appear if the Utility is complete. Congratulations! 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 on your PC for Connection Encryption - Wireless-G Music Bridge PSK Needed for the Wireless-G Music Bridge to work correctly on your network. Select the ...
...not installed on your PC. Figure 3-12: PSK Needed for the network, the Congratulations screen will appear if the Utility is complete. Congratulations! 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 on your PC for Connection Encryption - Wireless-G Music Bridge PSK Needed for the Wireless-G Music Bridge to work correctly on your network. Select the ...
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... the IP 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 sensitive and should be unique to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point. If your network. IP Address - Ad-Hoc Mode - Use this screen...
... the IP 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 sensitive and should be unique to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point. If your network. IP Address - Ad-Hoc Mode - Use this screen...
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... Mode, go to continue. In Wireless-G-Only, no Wireless-B devices can both operate on the other devices in the network. Wireless-G Music Bridge 3. Click Next to continue or click Back to use encryption, select Disabled. 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 If you chose...
... Mode, go to continue. In Wireless-G-Only, no Wireless-B devices can both operate on the other devices in the network. Wireless-G Music Bridge 3. Click Next to continue or click Back to use encryption, select Disabled. 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 If you chose...
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...PSK PSK offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with Linksys wireless products only. (If 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, select the ...type of your other wireless network devices and is 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. . WEP Figure 3-20: Wireless Security - Then enter a Passphrase that is compatible with dynamic encryption keys. Enter a Passphrase, also called a pre-shared key, of your wireless network. Wireless-G Music Bridge WEP WEP - To...
...PSK PSK offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with Linksys wireless products only. (If 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, select the ...type of your other wireless network devices and is 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. . WEP Figure 3-20: Wireless Security - Then enter a Passphrase that is compatible with dynamic encryption keys. Enter a Passphrase, also called a pre-shared key, of your wireless network. Wireless-G Music Bridge WEP WEP - To...