Linksys WMB54G - Wireless-G Music Bridge Network Audio... User manual

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Model No.
Music Bridge
Wireless-G
WMB54G
User Guide
WIRELESS
GHz
2.4
802.11g

Wireless-G Music Bridge
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TableofContents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Welcome 1
What’s in this 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 22
Equalizer Tab 23
Information Tab 23
Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Music Bridge 24
Overview 24
The Setup Tab 25
The Search Tab 26
The Security Tab 27
The Password Tab 28
The Status Tab 29
Help Tab 30
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 31
Common Problems and Solutions 31
Frequently Asked Questions 31
Appendix B: Wireless Security 33
Security Precautions 33
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 33

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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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ListofFigures
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
Figure 3-11: WEP Key Needed for Connection 11
Figure 3-12: PSK Needed for Connection 12
Figure 3-13: Install the Utility 12
Figure 3-14: Congratulations 12
Figure 3-15: Network Settings 13
Figure 3-16: Wireless Mode 13
Figure 3-17: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings 14
Figure 3-18: Wireless Security 14
Figure 3-19: Wireless - WEP 15
Figure 3-20: Wireless Security - PSK 15
Figure 3-21: Confirm New Settings 16
Figure 3-22: Install the Utility 16
Figure 3-23: Congratulations 17
Figure 4-1: Line Out Cable 18

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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 Coaxial Cable 21
Figure 4-8: Digital Coaxial Cable Connection 21
Figure 5-1: Utility Icon 22
Figure 5-2: Status Tab 22
Figure 5-3: Equalizer Tab 23
Figure 5-4: Information Tab 23
Figure 6-1: Password 24
Figure 6-2: Setup - Infrastructure 25
Figure 6-3: Setup - Ad-Hoc 26
Figure 6-4: Search 26
Figure 6-5: Security - WEP 27
Figure 6-6: Security - PSK (Pre-Shared Key) 27
Figure 6-7: Password 28
Figure 6-8: Advanced 28
Figure 6-9: Status 29
Figure 6-10: Help 29
Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware 36

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
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Chapter1: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.

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Chapter 1: Introduction
What’s in this Guide?
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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 Adap2.2043(w)esiring inA2(hapte)-Cusic Brid.

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Chapter 1: Introduction
What’s in this Guide?
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• 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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Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless Music Bridge
The Back Panel
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The Back Panel
The Bridge's ports, where all cables are connected, are located on the 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.
Line Out The Line Out port is where you can connect headphones or portable audio speakers with a
headphone jack.
Coaxial Out The Coaxial Out (Digital Audio) port is where you connect the cable coming from your audio
receiver.
Optical Out The Optical Out (Digital Audio) port is where you connect the cable from the Optical In port of
your audio receiver.
Ethernet This Ethernet port connects to Ethernet network devices, such as a switch or router, if using a
wired connection.
Reset Button 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 Web-
Based Utility.
Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter.
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.
Figure 2-1: Back Panel