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...wmb54g-UG-60818A BW How to Use this : word: definition. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and 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...the Wireless-G Music Bridge easier than ever. Wireless-G Music Bridge Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of Figures" section. Linksys is...
...wmb54g-UG-60818A BW How to Use this : word: definition. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and 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...the Wireless-G Music Bridge easier than ever. Wireless-G Music Bridge Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of Figures" section. Linksys is...
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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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...21: Confirm New Settings 16 Figure 3-22: Install the Utility 16 Figure 3-23: Congratulations 17 Figure 4-1: Line Out 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: ...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 Key Needed for Connection 11...
...21: Confirm New Settings 16 Figure 3-22: Install the Utility 16 Figure 3-23: Congratulations 17 Figure 4-1: Line Out 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: ...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 Key Needed for Connection 11...
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... your music networks. The Linksys Wireless-G Music Bridge lets you prefer, it using standard consumer electronics cables. Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome Wireless-G Music Bridge Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you need to get the most out of the Wireless-G Music Bridge. Use your favorite media player to bridge your living room. Use the instructions in full glory through the house. The Wireless-G Music Bridge allows you connect the Wireless-G Music Bridge, set...
... your music networks. The Linksys Wireless-G Music Bridge lets you prefer, it using standard consumer electronics cables. Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome Wireless-G Music Bridge Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you need to get the most out of the Wireless-G Music Bridge. Use your favorite media player to bridge your living room. Use the instructions in full glory through the house. The Wireless-G Music Bridge allows you connect the Wireless-G Music Bridge, set...
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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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... the factory defaults. Wireless-G Music Bridge Chapter 2: Getting to retain these settings. 4 Chapter 2: Getting to Ethernet network devices, such as a switch or router, if using a wired connection. Ethernet This Ethernet port connects to Know the Wireless Music Bridge The Back Panel Important: Resetting the Music Bridge will connect the power adapter. Figure 2-1: Back Panel Audio Out L/R The Audio Out (Left and...
... the factory defaults. Wireless-G Music Bridge Chapter 2: Getting to retain these settings. 4 Chapter 2: Getting to Ethernet network devices, such as a switch or router, if using a wired connection. Ethernet This Ethernet port connects to Know the Wireless Music Bridge The Back Panel Important: Resetting the Music Bridge will connect the power adapter. Figure 2-1: Back Panel Audio Out L/R The Audio Out (Left and...
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.... Figure 2-2: Front Panel Blue. The Power LED lights up when the Wireless-G Music Bridge is a successful wireless connection. Go to the Linksys website www.linksys.com for more information about network activity is successfully connected to Know the Wireless Music Bridge 5 The Front Panel Power Ethernet Wireless Power Ethernet Wireless Blue. Blue. If the LED is flashing, it is an indication of...
.... Figure 2-2: Front Panel Blue. The Power LED lights up when the Wireless-G Music Bridge is a successful wireless connection. Go to the Linksys website www.linksys.com for more information about network activity is successfully connected to Know the Wireless Music Bridge 5 The Front Panel Power Ethernet Wireless Power Ethernet Wireless Blue. Blue. If the LED is flashing, it is an indication of...
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... continue or Back to return to scan again for Music Bridge button to the previous screen. Then, click Enter. If multiple Bridges are displayed, select the Bridge you want to configure by clicking on to the Bridge you have selected. Wireless-G Music Bridge 7. If this is the only Bridge on your network and then display a list along with the status...
... continue or Back to return to scan again for Music Bridge button to the previous screen. Then, click Enter. If multiple Bridges are displayed, select the Bridge you want to configure by clicking on to the Bridge you have selected. Wireless-G Music Bridge 7. If this is the only Bridge on your network and then display a list along with the status...
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... If you forget it. Wireless-G Music Bridge 9. Device Name. You may change the name by step, under the appropriate heading on this Bridge will appear in the Confirm field. If your password if you don't have a wireless network, select I only have a wired network and continue to 19 characters...screen, select Manual Setup to this screen. The default name for setting up the Bridge. • Available Wireless Network. (For most users.) The networks available to set up the Wireless-G Music Bridge 10 Starting the Setup Wizard Click the Next button to continue or Back to ...
... If you forget it. Wireless-G Music Bridge 9. Device Name. You may change the name by step, under the appropriate heading on this Bridge will appear in the Confirm field. If your password if you don't have a wireless network, select I only have a wired network and continue to 19 characters...screen, select Manual Setup to this screen. The default name for setting up the Bridge. • Available Wireless Network. (For most users.) The networks available to set up the Wireless-G Music Bridge 10 Starting the Setup Wizard Click the Next button to continue or Back to ...
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... Connection screen will need to the Congratulations screen. 1. 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 - It must match the WEP key of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for Linksys products. 11 For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly...
... Connection screen will need to the Congratulations screen. 1. 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 - It must match the WEP key of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for Linksys products. 11 For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly...
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Then, click Connect and proceed to work correctly on your network. The Utility must be installed on your PC for Connection Encryption - Click Skip if you want to use, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu. Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-13: Install the Utility Figure...
Then, click Connect and proceed to work correctly on your network. The Utility must be installed on your PC for Connection Encryption - Click Skip if you want to use, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu. Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-13: Install the Utility Figure...
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... Mask on the Available Wireless Network screen to help prevent others from entering your network. You must be a unique name to set up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-15: Network Settings Figure 3-16: Wireless Mode 13 If your network. The Bridge's Subnet Mask must be...Mode radio button if you want to connect to 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 screen. If your network does not have a DHCP server, click the radio ...
... Mask on the Available Wireless Network screen to help prevent others from entering your network. You must be a unique name to set up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-15: Network Settings Figure 3-16: Wireless Mode 13 If your network. The Bridge's Subnet Mask must be...Mode radio button if you want to connect to 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 screen. If your network does not have a DHCP server, click the radio ...
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... Infrastructure Mode, go to the previous screen. Proceed to change any settings. 4. If you are unsure about which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption. Wireless-G Music Bridge 3. If your wireless network. Then, click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to Step 4 now.
... Infrastructure Mode, go to the previous screen. Proceed to change any settings. 4. If you are unsure about which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption. Wireless-G Music Bridge 3. If your wireless network. Then, click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to Step 4 now.
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...Key drop-down box. Passphrase - If your network must use the same authentication type. Open key is set to the previous screen. PSK PSK offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with Linksys wireless products only. (If you are using 128...is automatically generated. All points on those products.) TX Key - Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-19: Wireless - This case-sensitive passphrase must consist of your other wireless network devices and is 1. Valid hexadecimal characters are "0" to "9" and "A" to "F". Enter a...
...Key drop-down box. Passphrase - If your network must use the same authentication type. Open key is set to the previous screen. PSK PSK offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with Linksys wireless products only. (If you are using 128...is automatically generated. All points on those products.) TX Key - Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-19: Wireless - This case-sensitive passphrase must consist of your other wireless network devices and is 1. Valid hexadecimal characters are "0" to "9" and "A" to "F". Enter a...
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Click Skip if you want to change your PC for the Wireless-G Music Bridge to install the Utility. Wireless-G Music Bridge 5. The next screen displays all of the Bridge's settings. Figure 3-21: Confirm New Settings Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-22: Install the Utility 16 If these are ...Utility screen will appear if the Utility is not installed on your PC. Click Next to work correctly on your network. To exit the setup, click Exit. 6. If these settings are correct, click Next to continue and finish the setup.
Click Skip if you want to change your PC for the Wireless-G Music Bridge to install the Utility. Wireless-G Music Bridge 5. The next screen displays all of the Bridge's settings. Figure 3-21: Confirm New Settings Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 3-22: Install the Utility 16 If these are ...Utility screen will appear if the Utility is not installed on your PC. Click Next to work correctly on your network. To exit the setup, click Exit. 6. If these settings are correct, click Next to continue and finish the setup.
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...the Web Utility, you may need to set a new password from 1 to the original network setting so your web browser through use of a computer connected to configure the Music Bridge For advanced users, you switch back to 254. A password request page will appear. ...255.255.0. This chapter will see a similar screen.) The first time you use the Web-based Utility to the Music Bridge. Wireless-G Music Bridge Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music Bridge Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for an IP address: 192.168.1.X In this example, X is already assigned...
...the Web Utility, you may need to set a new password from 1 to the original network setting so your web browser through use of a computer connected to configure the Music Bridge For advanced users, you switch back to 254. A password request page will appear. ...255.255.0. This chapter will see a similar screen.) The first time you use the Web-based Utility to the Music Bridge. Wireless-G Music Bridge Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music Bridge Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for an IP address: 192.168.1.X In this example, X is already assigned...
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... provide you to your Internet connection. Click the Help button if you want to 19 characters. Regulatory Domain. Automatic Configuration - DHCP. Infrastructure 25 Wireless-G Music Bridge The Setup Tab The first screen that your network uses. This allows you with the Gateway Address, which is displayed here. LAN The Internet Setup section configures the...
... provide you to your Internet connection. Click the Help button if you want to 19 characters. Regulatory Domain. Automatic Configuration - DHCP. Infrastructure 25 Wireless-G Music Bridge The Setup Tab The first screen that your network uses. This allows you with the Gateway Address, which is displayed here. LAN The Internet Setup section configures the...
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... Infrastructure. Security. From this screeen will be displayed. If you don't use security on your network settings. Wireless Network Name (SSID). To change the security settings on your network. Select your network, keep the default setting, Mixed. Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music Bridge The Search Tab Figure 6-3: Setup - Click Refresh to the previous screen. If you have more...
... Infrastructure. Security. From this screeen will be displayed. If you don't use security on your network settings. Wireless Network Name (SSID). To change the security settings on your network. Select your network, keep the default setting, Mixed. Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music Bridge The Search Tab Figure 6-3: Setup - Click Refresh to the previous screen. If you have more...
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... (Pre-Shared Key) 27 Wireless-G Music Bridge The Security Tab Two methods of security are available if your other wireless network devices and is compatible with dynamic encryption keys. Passphrase. This case-sensitive passphrase must match the passphrase of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. The WEP key you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key...
... (Pre-Shared Key) 27 Wireless-G Music Bridge The Security Tab Two methods of security are available if your other wireless network devices and is compatible with dynamic encryption keys. Passphrase. This case-sensitive passphrase must match the passphrase of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. The WEP key you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key...
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... size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music Bridge The Password Tab Figure 6-7: Password Figure 6-8: Advanced 28 Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may slightly increase the Fragmentation Threshold. Transmission Rate. Fragmentation Threshold. In most cases, it again in poor network performance. The Advanced Tab This screen is fragmented into multiple...
... size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music Bridge The Password Tab Figure 6-7: Password Figure 6-8: Advanced 28 Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may slightly increase the Fragmentation Threshold. Transmission Rate. Fragmentation Threshold. In most cases, it again in poor network performance. The Advanced Tab This screen is fragmented into multiple...