® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.4 GHz Wireless-G 802.11g Music Bridge WIRELESS Model No. User Guide WMB54G Wireless-G Music Bridge Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. How to Use this User Guide The user guide to the Wireless-G Music Bridge has been designed to make understanding networking with the Wireless-G Music Bridge easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this User Guide: This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the Wireless-G Music Bridge. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or the Wireless-G Music Bridge. This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the Wireless-G Music Bridge. In addition to these symbols, there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this: word: definition. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like this: Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the "List of Figures" section. wmb54g-UG-51110NC BW Wireless-G Music Bridge Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What's in this Guide? 1 1 2 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless Music Bridge The Back Panel The Front Panel 4 4 5 Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard 6 6 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Music Bridge Overview Connecting to Portable Audio Speakers Connecting to your Audio Receiver 18 18 18 19 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility Accessing the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility All Tabs Status Tab Equalizer Tab Information Tab 22 22 22 22 23 23 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music Bridge Overview The Setup Tab The Search Tab The Security Tab The Password Tab The Status Tab Help Tab 24 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions 31 31 31 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 33 33 33 Wireless-G Music Bridge Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Appendix D: Windows Help Appendix E: Glossary Appendix F: Specifications Appendix G: Warranty Information Appendix H: Regulatory Information Appendix I: Contact Information 36 37 38 43 44 45 51 Wireless-G Music Bridge List of Figures Figure 2-1: Back Panel Figure 2-2: Front Panel Figure 3-1: Setup Wizard's Welcome Screen Figure 3-2: License Agreement Figure 3-3: Connecting the PC Figure 3-4: Connecting the PC to the Bridge Figure 3-5: Connecting the Power Figure 3-6: LED Status Figure 3-7: Select the Bridge Figure 3-8: Login Figure 3-9: Change the Password Figure 3-10: Available Wireless Network Figure 3-11: WEP Key Needed for Connection Figure 3-12: PSK Needed for Connection Figure 3-13: Install the Utility Figure 3-14: Congratulations Figure 3-15: Network Settings Figure 3-16: Wireless Mode Figure 3-17: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings Figure 3-18: Wireless Security Figure 3-19: Wireless - WEP Figure 3-20: Wireless Security - PSK Figure 3-21: Confirm New Settings Figure 3-22: Install the Utility Figure 3-23: Congratulations Figure 4-1: Line Out Cable 4 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 18 Wireless-G Music Bridge Figure 4-2: Portable Audio Speaker Connection Figure 4-3: RCA Cable Figure 4-4: RCA Cable Connection Figure 4-5: Optical Digital Cable Figure 4-6: Optical Digital Cable Connection Figure 4-7: Digital Coaxial Cable Figure 4-8: Digital Coaxial Cable Connection Figure 5-1: Utility Icon Figure 5-2: Status Tab Figure 5-3: Equalizer Tab Figure 5-4: Information Tab Figure 6-1: Password Figure 6-2: Setup - Infrastructure Figure 6-3: Setup - Ad-Hoc Figure 6-4: Search Figure 6-5: Security - WEP Figure 6-6: Security - PSK (Pre-Shared Key) Figure 6-7: Password Figure 6-8: Advanced Figure 6-9: Status Figure 6-10: Help Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 36 Wireless-G Music Bridge Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Music Bridge. The Wireless-G Music Bridge allows you to listen to digital music in your living room as well as on your computer. How does the Music Bridge do all of this? The Linksys Wireless-G Music Bridge lets you bring the digital music streaming to or stored on your computer to your Home Entertainment Center without running cables through the house. Using a wireless connection, the Music Bridge finally frees your digital music collection from those little computer speakers to play in full glory through your stereo or surround sound system. The Wireless-G Music Bridge sits by your home stereo and connects to it using standard consumer electronics cables. Then it connects to your home network by Wireless-G wireless networking, or if you prefer, it can be connected via standard 10/100 Ethernet cabling. The included software creates a virtual sound system in your PC, which sends the audio output of any application to the Music Bridge and the stereo system. Use your favorite media player to play your music while listening in the comfort of your living room. Use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Wireless-G Music Bridge, set it up, and configure it to bridge your music networks. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Wireless-G Music Bridge. Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome 1 Wireless-G Music Bridge What's in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Music Bridge. · Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Adapter's applications and this User Guide. · Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Music Bridge This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter. · Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge This chapter instructs you on how to use the Bridges's Setup Wizard and configure the Bridge. · Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Music Bridge This chapter shows you how to connect the Bridge to your speakers. · Chapter 5: Using the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility This chapter shows you how to use the Bridge's Utility. · 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 can take to help protect your wireless network. · Appendix C: Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol. · Appendix D: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking. · Appendix E: Specifications This appendix provides the Adapter's technical specifications. · Appendix F: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Adapter's warranty information. Chapter 1: Introduction What's in this Guide? 2 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 What's in this Guide? 3 Wireless-G Music Bridge Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless Music Bridge The Back Panel The Bridge's ports, where all cables are connected, are located on the back panel. Figure 2-1: Back Panel Audio Out L/R The Audio Out (Left and Right) ports connect to the Audio In (Left and Right) ports of your audio receiver. The Line Out port is where you can connect headphones or portable audio speakers with a headphone jack. The Coaxial Out (Digital Audio) port is where you connect the cable coming from your audio receiver. The Optical Out (Digital Audio) port is where you connect the cable from the Optical In port of your audio receiver. This Ethernet port connects to Ethernet network devices, such as a switch or router, if using a wired connection. There are two ways to Reset the Bridge's factory defaults. Either press the Reset Button, for approximately ten seconds, or restore the defaults from the Password tab in the Bridge's WebBased Utility. The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter. Line Out Coaxial Out Optical Out Ethernet Reset Button Important: Resetting the Music Bridge will erase all of your settings and replace them with the factory defaults. Do not reset the Bridge if you want to retain these settings. Power Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless Music Bridge The Back Panel 4 Wireless-G Music Bridge The Front Panel The Music Bridge's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel. Power Power Ethernet Wireless Blue. The Power LED lights up when the Wireless-G Music Bridge is powered on. Figure 2-2: Front Panel Ethernet Blue. The Ethernet LED serves two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit, the Music Bridge is successfully connected to a device through the Ethernet port. If the LED is flashing, it is an indication of any network activity. Blue. The Wireless LED lights whenever there is a successful wireless connection. Wireless With these, and many other, Linksys products, your options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website www.linksys.com for more information about products that work with the Music Bridge. Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless Music Bridge The Front Panel 5 Wireless-G Music Bridge Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard The Bridge is set up with the Setup Wizard that comes on the CD enclosed with the Bridge. This chapter will guide you through the setup procedure. This Setup Wizard will take you through all the steps necessary to set up and configure the Bridge. To begin the setup process, insert the Setup Wizard CD into your PC's CD-ROM drive. Setup Wizard's Welcome screen should appear on your monitor. If it does not, then click the Start button and select Run. In the field provided, enter D:\setup.exe (if "D" is the letter of your PC's CD-ROM drive). On the Welcome screen, you have the following choices: Click Here to Start - Click the Click Here to Start button to begin the setup. User Guide - Click the User Guide button to open this User Guide. Exit - Click Exit to exit the Setup Wizard. Figure 3-1: Setup Wizard's Welcome Screen 1. To install the Adapter, click the Click Here to Start button on the Welcome screen. 2. The License Agreement screen will appear. Read the entire agreement, then click Next if you agree to the terms and want to continue the Setup Wizard. Click Cancel if you want to cancel the Setup Wizard. Figure 3-2: License Agreement Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard 6 Wireless-G Music Bridge 3. The next screen displayed shows how the Bridge should be connected. Connect one end of your supplied Ethernet cable to your PC's Ethnet Port. Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous screen. Figure 3-3: Connecting the PC 4. Connect the other 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. Figure 3-4: Connecting the PC to the Bridge Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard 7 Wireless-G Music Bridge 5. Next, you will connect the power. Connect the power adapter into the Power Port of the Bridge and into an electrical outlet. Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous screen. Figure 3-5: Connecting the Power 6. The Power and Ethernet will light up when the cables are all correctly installed. If the LEDs do not light up, recheck the cable connections to the Bridge, PC, and Power. Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous screen. Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard. Figure 3-6: LED Status Chapter 3: Setting up the Wireless-G Music Bridge Starting the Setup Wizard 8 Wireless-G Music Bridge 7. The Setup Wizard will run a search for the Bridge within your network and then display a list along with the status information ...