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Appendix A: Troubleshooting

Common Problems and Solutions

Wireless-B Media Link for Music

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the

Wireless-B Media Link for Music. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer

here, check the Linksys website at

www.linksys.com

.

Common Problems and Solutions

1.

The Media Link cannot find the Media Server on the network. What should I do?

Follow these instructions until your problem is solved:

•

Make sure the Media Link’s network settings are correct. For instructions on how to view the Media Link’s

status information, refer to “Chapter 6: Using the LCD Menus of the Wireless-B Media Link for Music” or

“Chapter 6: Using the Web-based Utility of the Wireless-B Media Link.”

•

In Musicmatch Jukebox, click the

Options

menu. Select

Settings

, and then select the

CD

Lookup/Connectivity

tab. Make sure the checkboxes next to

Enable Music Server

and

Universal Plug and

Play

are checked.

•

Make sure your network is operating properly.

2.

I don’t hear any music from my speakers (WMLS11B only).

Follow these instructions until your problem is solved:

•

Make sure the speaker power cord is securely connected to the Media Link’s Speaker DC port and the

right speaker’s DC 12V 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 securely connected to the Media Link’s 2CH Output ports

and the right speaker’s INPUT ports. Then make sure the RCA speaker cable linking the two speakers is

secure.

3.

When I listen to music, I hear too much bass/midrange/treble. How can I make adjustments?

Adjust the equalizer (EQ) settings. The Media Link offers six preset EQ settings. Select the one that best suits

your musical sensibility.

4.

The Media Link’s LCD screen is displaying the Wired Network icon, but I want to use the Media LInk

on my wireless network.

Unplug the Ethernet network cable from the Media Link’s Ethernet port. On the LCD screen, scroll down to

Network Setup, and select it. Then select

Change to wireless

and press the right arrow button. The Media

LInk will restart itself and operate in its wireless mode.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wireless-B Media Link for Music

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I set my favorite Internet radio stations?

You have two ways to set your favorite radio stations.

•

Using the Media Link’s LCD screen, scroll down to Internet Radio. Select the radio station you would like to set

as your favorite. Press the

Select

button on the remote, and select

Add to Favorites

. Then press the

Select

button again.

•

If you already know the URL for the station you would like to play, access the Media Link’s Web-based Utility.

Click the

Favorites

tab. Enter the station’s name and URL. Click the

Apply

button to save your changes. The

Media Link will restart itself after you click the Apply button. If it does not restart automatically, power the

Media Link off and back on again. Refer to “Chapter 7: Using the Web-based Utility of the Wireless-B Media

Link for Music” for more information.

What kind of Internet radio stations does the Media LInk support?

The Media LInk currently supports only Internet radio stations that broadcast via MP3 streaming. The Media LInk

will not play stations that broadcast via Windows Media Audio or Real Audio.

Can I have more than one Media Server on my network?

Yes. You can install the Media Server software on multiple computers; however, the Media LInk can only connect

to one Media Server at a time. You can switch to a different Media Server using the LCD screen. Scroll down to

Media Server, and press the right arrow button. Then select the Media Server you want to use.

Can I use the digital output to play music streamed from the Rhapsody service?

No. Music streamed from Rhapsody will not play from the digital output. In its music stream, Rhapsody embeds

Digital Content Management information that the Media Link cannot interpret.

I have my own speakers. Can I use them with the Media Link?

Yes, if they are powered speakers. The Media Link’s RCA outputs are pre-amp outputs, so they have to be

connected to an amplified source. The Media Link will not work with non-powered speakers.

What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?

It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11b standard allows wireless networking hardware

from different manufacturers to communicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11b standard.

The 802.11b standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

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What is ad-hoc mode?

When a wireless network is set to ad-hoc mode, the wireless-equipped computers are configured to

communicate directly with each other. The ad-hoc wireless network will not communicate with any wired

network.

What is infrastructure mode?

When a wireless network is set to infrastructure mode, the wireless network is configured to communicate with a

wired network through a wireless access point or router.

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Appendix B: Wireless Security

Security Precautions

Wireless-B Media Link for Music

Appendix B: Wireless Security

Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of

Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for

implementation. So, keep the following in mind whenever you are setting up or using your wireless network.

Security Precautions

The following is a complete list of security precautions to take (at least steps 1 through 5 should be followed):

1.

Change the default SSID.

2.

Disable SSID Broadcast.

3.

Change the default password for the Administrator account.

4.

Enable MAC Address Filtering.

5.

Change the SSID periodically.

6.

Enable WEP 128-bit Encryption. Please note that this may reduce your network performance.

7.

Change the WEP encryption keys periodically.

For information on implementing these security features, refer to “Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-B Media

Link for Music.”

Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks

Wireless networks are easy to find. Hackers know that in order to join a wireless network, wireless networking

products first listen for “beacon messages”. These messages can be easily decrypted and contain much of the

network’s information, such as the network’s SSID (Service Set Identifier). Here are the steps you can take:

Change the administrator’s password regularly.

With every wireless networking device you use, keep in mind

that network settings (SSID, WEP keys, etc.) are stored in its firmware. Your network administrator is the only

person who can change network settings. If a hacker gets a hold of the administrator’s password, he, too, can

change those settings. So, make it harder for a hacker to get that information. Change the administrator’s

password regularly.

NOTE:

Some of these security features are

available only through the network router or

access point. Refer to the router or access

point’s documentation for more information.

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Appendix B: Wireless Security

Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks

Wireless-B Media Link for Music

SSID.

There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID:

1.

Disable Broadcast

2.

Make it unique

3.

Change it often

Most wireless networking devices will give you the option of broadcasting the SSID. While this option may be

more convenient, it allows anyone to log into your wireless network. This includes hackers. So, don’t broadcast

the SSID.

Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is “linksys”.)

Hackers know these defaults and can check these against your network. Change your SSID to something unique

and not something related to your company or the networking products you use.

Change your SSID regularly so that any hackers who have gained access to your wireless network will have start

from the beginning in trying to break in.

MAC Addresses.

Enable MAC Address filtering. MAC Address filtering will allow you to provide access to only

those wireless nodes with certain MAC Addresses. This makes it harder for a hacker to access your network with

a random MAC Address.

WEP Encryption.

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is often looked upon as a panacea for wireless security

concerns. This is overstating WEP’s ability. Again, this can only provide enough security to make a hacker’s job

more difficult.

There are several ways that WEP can be maximized:

1.

Use the highest level of encryption possible

2.

Use “Shared” Key authentication

3.

Use multiple WEP keys

4.

Change your WEP key regularly

Implementing encryption may have a negative impact on your network’s performance. If you are transmitting

sensitive data over your network, encryption should be used.

These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you are enjoying the most flexible

and convenient technology Linksys has to offer.

IMPORTANT:

Always remember that each

device in your wireless network MUST use

the same encryption method and encryption

key or your wireless network will not function

properly.

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