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... this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media Link for Music or the Wireless-B Music System 4 Front Panel 4 Back Panel 4 Remote Controller 5 Speakers (Optional) 6 Chapter 3: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Link for Music to Your Network for Setup 8 Overview 8 Connection to a Wired Network for Setup 8 Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Link for Music 10 Overview 10 Running the Setup Wizard 10 Setting up Musicmatch Jukebox 16 Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Link for Music to Your Audio System 17...
... this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media Link for Music or the Wireless-B Music System 4 Front Panel 4 Back Panel 4 Remote Controller 5 Speakers (Optional) 6 Chapter 3: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Link for Music to Your Network for Setup 8 Overview 8 Connection to a Wired Network for Setup 8 Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Link for Music 10 Overview 10 Running the Setup Wizard 10 Setting up Musicmatch Jukebox 16 Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Link for Music to Your Audio System 17...
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Wireless-B Media Link for Music Internet Radio Menu 31 Media Server Menu 31 Network Setup Menu 31 Network Status Menu 36 Update Radio List Menu 36 EQ Menu 36 Chapter 7: Using the Web-based Utility of the Wireless-B Media Link for Music 37 Overview 37 Login 37 Setup 38 Favorites 40 Password 41 Status 42 Help 43 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 44 Common Problems and Solutions 44 Frequently Asked Questions 45 Appendix B: Wireless Security 47 Security Precautions...
Wireless-B Media Link for Music Internet Radio Menu 31 Media Server Menu 31 Network Setup Menu 31 Network Status Menu 36 Update Radio List Menu 36 EQ Menu 36 Chapter 7: Using the Web-based Utility of the Wireless-B Media Link for Music 37 Overview 37 Login 37 Setup 38 Favorites 40 Password 41 Status 42 Help 43 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 44 Common Problems and Solutions 44 Frequently Asked Questions 45 Appendix B: Wireless Security 47 Security Precautions...
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... 11Mbps and an operating frequency of this Guide to help you can be all of 2.4GHz. The Wireless-B Media Link for Music. And with the powered speakers included with the Wireless-B Music System, you can also listen to your digital music collection wherever you send the digital music stored on and retrieved from your stereo system. These instructions should be connected via standard 10/100 Ethernet cabling. This Media Link...
... 11Mbps and an operating frequency of this Guide to help you can be all of 2.4GHz. The Wireless-B Media Link for Music. And with the powered speakers included with the Wireless-B Music System, you can also listen to your digital music collection wherever you send the digital music stored on and retrieved from your stereo system. These instructions should be connected via standard 10/100 Ethernet cabling. This Media Link...
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... front panel LCD screen, so you can easily select music tracks or Internet radio stations. • Chapter 7: Using the Web-based Utility of the Wireless-B Media Link for Music This chapter describes the utility, which lets you designate your favorite Internet radio stations and change the Media Link's settings. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some potential problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding wireless networking...
... front panel LCD screen, so you can easily select music tracks or Internet radio stations. • Chapter 7: Using the Web-based Utility of the Wireless-B Media Link for Music This chapter describes the utility, which lets you designate your favorite Internet radio stations and change the Media Link's settings. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some potential problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding wireless networking...
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... This appendix provides contact information for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol. • Appendix F: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Wireless-B Media Link for Music • Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the Media Link's firmware using its Firmware Upgrade Utility. • Appendix E: Windows Help This appendix describes how you can...
... This appendix provides contact information for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol. • Appendix F: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Wireless-B Media Link for Music • Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the Media Link's firmware using its Firmware Upgrade Utility. • Appendix E: Windows Help This appendix describes how you can...
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... and make selections on the front panel LCD screen. Make sure you will connect the optical cable. 2 CH Output The 2 CH Output ports are descriptions of the remote's various buttons: Power This turns the Media Link on a wireless network for Music Crossover The Crossover (X-II) switch is used only when the Media Link is bridged to a router or switch, then the switch should be in the Parallel (II) position. Menu It displays the main menu. Wireless...
... and make selections on the front panel LCD screen. Make sure you will connect the optical cable. 2 CH Output The 2 CH Output ports are descriptions of the remote's various buttons: Power This turns the Media Link on a wireless network for Music Crossover The Crossover (X-II) switch is used only when the Media Link is bridged to a router or switch, then the switch should be in the Parallel (II) position. Menu It displays the main menu. Wireless...
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... RCA speaker cable. Wireless-B Media Link for Music or the Wireless-B Music Sys- 7 tem Left Speaker On the back of the right speaker are where you will connect the RCA audio cables from the Media Link. Figure 2-4: Right Speaker Back Panel Figure 2-5: Left Speaker Back Panel Chapter 2: Getting to its speakers and/or a stereo. Right Speaker On the back of the left speaker port is one port. INPUT (L and R) These INPUT ports are four ports. CONNECT...
... RCA speaker cable. Wireless-B Media Link for Music or the Wireless-B Music Sys- 7 tem Left Speaker On the back of the right speaker are where you will connect the RCA audio cables from the Media Link. Figure 2-4: Right Speaker Back Panel Figure 2-5: Left Speaker Back Panel Chapter 2: Getting to its speakers and/or a stereo. Right Speaker On the back of the left speaker port is one port. INPUT (L and R) These INPUT ports are four ports. CONNECT...
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...), then proceed to "Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Link for Music to Your Audio System." Connect the other end into an electrical outlet. 5. Plug the power adapter into the Media Link's Power port, and plug the other end of the cable to a Wired Network for Setup 1. Connect the included Ethernet network cable to an Ethernet (LAN) port on your wired computer or network for setup. If you want to set up . The Media Link...
...), then proceed to "Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Link for Music to Your Audio System." Connect the other end into an electrical outlet. 5. Plug the power adapter into the Media Link's Power port, and plug the other end of the cable to a Wired Network for Setup 1. Connect the included Ethernet network cable to an Ethernet (LAN) port on your wired computer or network for setup. If you want to set up . The Media Link...
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... software so your PC's CD-ROM drive. Linksys recommends using the front panel LCD screen (without a wired connection to a computer), refer to "Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Link for Music." You must install this User Guide. • Exit - The Setup Wizard should appear. Click the Exit button to begin the installation process. • Install Media Server- For more information. (The Media Services screen also appears during the Setup Wizard.) • User Guide...
... software so your PC's CD-ROM drive. Linksys recommends using the front panel LCD screen (without a wired connection to a computer), refer to "Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Link for Music." You must install this User Guide. • Exit - The Setup Wizard should appear. Click the Exit button to begin the installation process. • Install Media Server- For more information. (The Media Services screen also appears during the Setup Wizard.) • User Guide...
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... to play. This software, which is a subscription service that allows you are using, click Control Panel or click Settings and then Control Panel. 3. To install the software, click Install Media Server, and follow the on the type of the Rhapsody Digital Music Service, click the Rhapsody Digital Music Service button. On the Power Schemes screen, select Never for Music is called Musicmatch Jukebox, allows your network. Depending on -screen instructions. Proceed to the "Setting up for a free trial...
... to play. This software, which is a subscription service that allows you are using, click Control Panel or click Settings and then Control Panel. 3. To install the software, click Install Media Server, and follow the on the type of the Rhapsody Digital Music Service, click the Rhapsody Digital Music Service button. On the Power Schemes screen, select Never for Music is called Musicmatch Jukebox, allows your network. Depending on -screen instructions. Proceed to the "Setting up for a free trial...
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... the Media Link's power button on the right side of the mounting holes. Unplug the power adapter from the Media Link's Ethernet port and the Ethernet port of your PC, router, or switch. 4. Connect the color-coded RCA audio cable to hear music playing. 5. Connect the RCA speaker cable to the right speaker's DC 12V port. Figure 5-4: Connecting the Speakers Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Link for Music to Your Audio System Connecting the Media Link...
... the Media Link's power button on the right side of the mounting holes. Unplug the power adapter from the Media Link's Ethernet port and the Ethernet port of your PC, router, or switch. 4. Connect the color-coded RCA audio cable to hear music playing. 5. Connect the RCA speaker cable to the right speaker's DC 12V port. Figure 5-4: Connecting the Speakers Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Link for Music to Your Audio System Connecting the Media Link...
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... Menu button to make a selection. Use the arrow and Select buttons on the remote or the Media Link's front panel. If the Media Link will be part of the LCD screen, use the directional arrows on the remote to your wireless network, the Wireless Network icon will automatically find the computer running the Media Server software, Musicmatch Jukebox. 5. Plug the power adapter into the Media Link's Power port, and plug the other end into the Remote Controller...
... Menu button to make a selection. Use the arrow and Select buttons on the remote or the Media Link's front panel. If the Media Link will be part of the LCD screen, use the directional arrows on the remote to your wireless network, the Wireless Network icon will automatically find the computer running the Media Server software, Musicmatch Jukebox. 5. Plug the power adapter into the Media Link's Power port, and plug the other end into the Remote Controller...
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... Options menu. 2. Click Settings. Depending on -screen instructions. Click the OK button. To install the software, follow the on the type of your computer to communicate with the Media Link, so music tracks can easily find the songs you are using, click Control Panel or click Settings and then Control Panel. 3. Proceed to start the software. Click the Start button and Control Panel. 2. Double-click either double-click Power...
... Options menu. 2. Click Settings. Depending on -screen instructions. Click the OK button. To install the software, follow the on the type of your computer to communicate with the Media Link, so music tracks can easily find the songs you are using, click Control Panel or click Settings and then Control Panel. 3. Proceed to start the software. Click the Start button and Control Panel. 2. Double-click either double-click Power...
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... Link's encryption setting is displayed here. • TX Rate - Click the Help button for Music Status The Status screen displayed the Media Link's current status and settings. Wireless-B Media Link for additional on-screen information. Firmware updates are posted at any time. • Link Quality - Click the Refresh button to obtain the most up-to "Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware." • MAC Address - Chapter 7: Using the Web-based...
... Link's encryption setting is displayed here. • TX Rate - Click the Help button for Music Status The Status screen displayed the Media Link's current status and settings. Wireless-B Media Link for additional on-screen information. Firmware updates are posted at any time. • Link Quality - Click the Refresh button to obtain the most up-to "Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware." • MAC Address - Chapter 7: Using the Web-based...
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...'s online technical support resources (all of the Wireless-B Media Link for Music 43 Help If you need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to visit Linksys's website, www.linksys.com. • Online manual in PDF format to download it. • Adobe Website (software for viewing PDF documents) - If you want to upgrade the Media Link's firmware, refer to view the User Guide pdf, then click the Adobe Website link. Wireless-B Media Link for Music Help The Help screen offers...
...'s online technical support resources (all of the Wireless-B Media Link for Music 43 Help If you need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to visit Linksys's website, www.linksys.com. • Online manual in PDF format to download it. • Adobe Website (software for viewing PDF documents) - If you want to upgrade the Media Link's firmware, refer to view the User Guide pdf, then click the Adobe Website link. Wireless-B Media Link for Music Help The Help screen offers...
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... Ethernet network cable from my speakers (WMLS11B only). I don't hear any music from the Media Link's Ethernet port. For more information, refer to "Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Link for Music to Your Audio System." • Make sure the colored-coded RCA audio cable is operating properly. 2. When I listen to wireless and press the right arrow button. Then select Change to music, I hear too much bass/midrange/treble. For instructions on the network. Then make adjustments? Adjust...
... Ethernet network cable from my speakers (WMLS11B only). I don't hear any music from the Media Link's Ethernet port. For more information, refer to "Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Link for Music to Your Audio System." • Make sure the colored-coded RCA audio cable is operating properly. 2. When I listen to wireless and press the right arrow button. Then select Change to music, I hear too much bass/midrange/treble. For instructions on the network. Then make adjustments? Adjust...
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... Media LInk currently supports only Internet radio stations that broadcast via MP3 streaming. You can install the Media Server software on my network? however, the Media LInk can switch to one Media Server at a time. Music streamed from Rhapsody will not play music streamed from the Rhapsody service? Can I use the digital output to Internet Radio. What is one of the Wireless-B Media Link for Music" for wireless networks. The 802...
... Media LInk currently supports only Internet radio stations that broadcast via MP3 streaming. You can install the Media Server software on my network? however, the Media LInk can switch to one Media Server at a time. Music streamed from Rhapsody will not play music streamed from the Rhapsody service? Can I use the digital output to Internet Radio. What is one of the Wireless-B Media Link for Music" for wireless networks. The 802...
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... the Media Server software (called Musicmatch Jukebox) will be considered wireless. Within a wired network, the devices are connected with Ethernet network cables. Using the Media Link as Part of Your Wireless Network If the Media Link connects directly to a wireless-equipped computer, or the Media Link connects via a wired router or switch (see Figure C-1), then the Media Link is wireless, then the overall connection will send digital music to the Media...
... the Media Server software (called Musicmatch Jukebox) will be considered wireless. Within a wired network, the devices are connected with Ethernet network cables. Using the Media Link as Part of Your Wireless Network If the Media Link connects directly to a wireless-equipped computer, or the Media Link connects via a wired router or switch (see Figure C-1), then the Media Link is wireless, then the overall connection will send digital music to the Media...
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.... Wireless-B Media Link for Adapters Again button. 9. Click the Products tab and select the appropriate product category. 3. Select the appropriate Media Link, and then click the Upgrade button. Figure D-1: Firmware Upgrade Screen Figure D-2: Congratulations Screen 50 Select the Wireless-B Media Link. 4. Connect an Ethernet network cable to the Media Link's Ethernet port, and connect the other end to find the appropriate Media Link, click the Search for Music Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware...
.... Wireless-B Media Link for Adapters Again button. 9. Click the Products tab and select the appropriate product category. 3. Select the appropriate Media Link, and then click the Upgrade button. Figure D-1: Firmware Upgrade Screen Figure D-2: Congratulations Screen 50 Select the Wireless-B Media Link. 4. Connect an Ethernet network cable to the Media Link's Ethernet port, and connect the other end to find the appropriate Media Link, click the Search for Music Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware...
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... Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - To replace existing software or firmware with each other wirelessly. Throughput - A Windows 98 and Me utility that displays the IP address for transmitting data that is sent. A network protocol for a particular networking device. URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for Music TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - The amount of a network. TX Rate - Wireless-B Media Link for accessing remote...
... Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - To replace existing software or firmware with each other wirelessly. Throughput - A Windows 98 and Me utility that displays the IP address for transmitting data that is sent. A network protocol for a particular networking device. URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for Music TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - The amount of a network. TX Rate - Wireless-B Media Link for accessing remote...