Page 3 - Table of Contents; Chapter 1: Introduction
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 The Wireless-B Media Adapter 1 Features 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Use of the Wireless-BMedia Adapter 3 Overview 3 Using the Adapter as Part of Your Wireless Network 3 Using the Adapter as Part of Your Wired Network 3 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireles...
Page 4 - The Wireless-B Media Adapter
Chapter 1: Introduction The Linksys Wireless-B Media Adapter lets you bring the digital pictures andmusic stored on your computer to your Home Entertainment Center, withoutrunning cables through the house. Using a wireless connection, the MediaAdapter displays your digital photographs on the TV for ...
Page 5 - Chapter 2: Planning Your Use of; Overview; Wireless Access Point or
3 • Supports popular audio formats (MP3 and WMA), image formats (JPG,GIF, TIF and BMP), and playlist formats (M3U and ASX) • S-Video output for best video quality • RCA connectors for left and right stereo audio output and composite videooutput • Easy TV setup and convenient Setup Wizard for conf ig...
Page 6 - Ready; Wireless; Green; Ethernet; Green; Front Panel; Router or Switch
5 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Media Adapter and Its Remote Controller On the Adapter’s front panel, it has three LEDs to let you know how the Adapteris functioning. There is also a Power button. Ready Green . The Ready LED flashes when the Adapter is establishinga connection to the h...
Page 7 - Back Panel
The Adapter includes a Remote Controller, which features several buttonsallowing you to control the Media Navigator. Use the remote to move throughthe Navigator’s Music, Pictures, or Help menus on your TV. To install the batteries, follow these instructions: 1. On the back of the remote, remove the ...
Page 9 - Welcome
11 4. Press the Adapter’s power button, which is located on the Adapter’s front panel. 5. The Wireless LED will light up. If it does not, then power the Adapter off and back on again. Proceed to “Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter.” 1. Attach the antenna to the Adapter. 2. Connect th...
Page 10 - Wireless network; Yes; Wired network; Next; Next
13 12 5. On the screen shown in Figure 5-4, choose whether the Adapter will be con- nected to your wireless or wired network AFTER you have conf igured it. If you will use the Adapter as part of a wireless network, then click the Yes button for the Wireless network choice. If you will use the Adapte...
Page 12 - Wireless Security Settings
9 . Review your settings on the screen shown in Figure 5-8, before the Setup Wizard starts to copy your f iles. Click the Save button to continue. 11. After the f iles have been successfully copied, the screen in Figure 5-9 will appear. Click the Install Utility on PC button to install the Adapter’s...
Page 13 - Installing the Adapter’s Utility; License Agreement
19 18 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-B Media Adapter Utility This chapter will instruct you on how to install and use the Adapter’s Utility onyour Windows XP PC, which may also be referred to as the host computer. Touse the Adapter, the Utility must be running on your computer. The Uti...
Page 14 - Media Folder Manager; Using the Adapter’s Utility
Media Folder Manager Click Media Folder Manager to open it. The Media Folder Manager screen will appear and list the current shared media folders (see Figure 6-7). To add a folder: 1. Click the Add button. 2. On the Browse for Folder screen, shown in Figure 6-8, choose the folder youwant to add, and...
Page 15 - To access the Utility, click the
Chapter 7: Connecting the Wireless-B Media Adapter to Your TV and Stereo This chapter will explain how to connect the Adapter to your TV (and stereo, ifyou have one). It will also describe how to set up the Adapter from the TV ifyou do not wish to run the Setup Wizard on a PC. If you are using a ste...
Page 16 - Proceed to the “Placement Options” section.; Proceed to the “Placement Options” section.
25 24 1. Power off the Adapter, and move it to your TV. If you are using a wireless network, make sure the Adapter’s antenna is pointing straight up in the air.If you are using a wired network, make sure the cable connections remainsecure. 2. Do one of the following: Connect the S-video cable to the...
Page 17 - Media Adapter Setup; Using the TV Setup
If you haven’t already done so, insert the included AAA batteries into theRemote Controller. For more information, see “Chapter 3: Getting to Know theWireless-B Media Adapter and Its Remote Controller.” To use the TV Setup to set up the Adapter, follow these instructions: 1. After you have connected...
Page 18 - IP Address and Subnet Mask
Chapter 8: Using the Media Navigator This chapter explains how to use the Adapter via the Media Navigator. Sampletasks include: • Choose Music • Play Music • Choose Pictures • Start a Slideshow • Start a Slideshow with Music After you have set up the Adapterand connected it to your TV andstereo, the...
Page 19 - Artists or Genres; Artists; Playlists; Choose Music; The; Select; ton to make a selection.; All Songs; to play every; Music Menus; To use one of
Artists or Genres If you want to play all the songs bya certain artist or all the songs of acertain genre (like jazz or classi-cal), select Artists (see Figure 8- 5) or Genres . If you choose an artist, then you will be asked tochoose a specif ic album. Playlists To play certain songs in a specif ic...
Page 21 - Picture Menus
35 34 Now Showing The Now Showing screen, shown in Figure 8-14, displays thumbnailsketches of the selected pictures. Play: slideshow When you start a slideshow, all ofthe images in the selected folderwill appear sequentially on yourTV. To start a slideshow: 1. From the Choose Pictures menu, select a...
Page 22 - Help; Choose Pictures
For quick instructions on how toplay your music f iles, start aslideshow, or use other features,select Help from the main menu (see Figure 8-16). To move through the Help screens (one is shown in Figure 8-17), usethe arrow buttons on the remote.Press the Menu button on the remote to return to the ma...
Page 23 - Frequently Asked Questions; Appendix A: Troubleshooting; I have the Adapter connected to my TV, but nothing appears on my TV.; Common Problems and Solutions
39 38 • Restart the host computer.• Make sure the network is operating properly. Turn off and on any devices that are not working properly. • Check the cable connections between the Adapter and the stereo or TV.• If you are using a wired conf iguration, check the other cable connections to make sure...
Page 26 - OK; Adapter. Then click; Properties; General; Internet
4. Click the radio button next to Use the following IP address . Complete the IP address and Subnet mask f ields with the appropriate information.Then click the OK button. See Figure C-5. 5. Click the OK button again. See Figure C-6. 45 2. Right-click the network connection you are using to communic...
Page 30 - Appendix E: Specifications; WEP Encryption; TCP
53 52 Appendix E: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u Ports 1 10/100 RJ-45 Port, Power Port,S-Video Output, Composite Video Output,RCA Audio Output Buttons Power, Uplink Channels 802.11b11 Channels (US, Canada)13 Channels (Europe)14 Channels (Japan) LEDs Ready, Wireless, E...
Page 31 - FCC; Appendix F: Warranty Information; Environmental
55 Dimensions 6.30" x 7.48" x 1.97" (160 mm x 190 mm x 50 mm) Unit Weight 13.05 oz. (0.37 kg) Power External, 5V DC, 2.0 A Certifications FCC Operating Temp. 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) Storage Temp. 0°C to 85°C (32°F to 185°F) Operating Humidity 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing Storage Humidi...
Page 32 - Appendix G: Contact Information; Sales Information
56 © Copyright 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. http://www.linksys.com Appendix G: Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of the Wireless-B Media Adapter,contact Linksys Technical Support at one of the phone numbers or Internetaddresses below. Sales Information ...
