Wireless-G Music Bridge

Figure 4-2: Portable Audio Speaker Connection

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Figure 4-3: RCA Cable

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Figure 4-4: RCA Cable Connection

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Figure 4-5: Optical Digital Cable

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Figure 4-6: Optical Digital Cable Connection

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Figure 4-7: Digital Coaxial Cable

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Figure 4-8: Digital Coaxial Cable Connection

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Figure 5-1: Utility Icon

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Figure 5-2: Status Tab

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Figure 5-3: Equalizer Tab

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Figure 5-4: Information Tab

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Figure 6-1: Password

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Figure 6-2: Setup - Infrastructure

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Figure 6-3: Setup - Ad-Hoc

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Figure 6-4: Search

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Figure 6-5: Security - WEP

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Figure 6-6: Security - PSK (Pre-Shared Key)

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Figure 6-7: Password

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Figure 6-8: Advanced

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Figure 6-9: Status

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Figure 6-10: Help

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Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

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.

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Chapter 1: Introduction

What’s in this Guide?

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.

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Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter describes the Adapter’s applications and this User Guide.

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Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Music Bridge

This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter.

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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.

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Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Music Bridge

This chapter shows you how to connect the Bridge to your speakers.

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Chapter 5: Using the Wireless-G Music Bridge Utility

This chapter shows you how to use the Bridge’s Utility.

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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.

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Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This appendix describes some potential problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions,

regarding installation and use of the Adapter.

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Appendix B: Wireless Security

This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help

protect your wireless network.

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Appendix C: Windows Help

This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing

the TCP/IP protocol.

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Appendix D: Glossary

This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.

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Appendix E: Specifications

This appendix provides the Adapter’s technical specifications.

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Appendix F: Warranty Information

This appendix supplies the Adapter’s warranty information.

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Chapter 1: Introduction

What’s in this Guide?

Wireless-G Music Bridge

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Appendix G: Regulatory Information

This appendix supplies the Adapter’s regulatory information.

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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

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.

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