Linksys Network Router WPG12 User Manual

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WPG12  
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INDUSTRY CANADA (CANADA)  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require  
the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations.  
Table of Contents  
Chapter 1: Introduction  
The Linksys Presentation Player  
Features  
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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE)  
Linksys Group declares that the Instant Wireless™ Series products included in the Instant  
Wireless™ Series conform to the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the EMC  
Directive 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC:  
Package Contents  
System Requirements  
ETS 300-826, 301 489-1 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment.  
EN 609 50 Safety  
ETS 300-328-2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment.  
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the  
Presentation Gateway  
The Presentation Players Ports  
The Presentation Players LEDs  
The Remote Controls Buttons  
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Note: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may  
be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. For more  
details, contact Linksys Corporate Compliance.  
Note: Combinations of power levels and antennas resulting in a radiated power level of above  
100 mW are considered as not compliant with the above mentioned directive and are not  
allowed for use within the European community and countries that have adopted the European  
R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and/or the CEPT recommendation Rec 70.03. For more details on  
legal combinations of power levels and antennas, contact Linksys Corporate Compliance.  
Chapter 3: Connecting the  
Presentation Player  
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Chapter 4: Installing the Presentation Player’s Setup  
Utility  
Overview  
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Linksys Group™ vakuuttaa täten että Instant Wireless IEEE 802.11 PC Card tyyppinen laite on  
direktiivin 1999/5/EY, direktiivin 89/336/EEC ja direktiivin 73/23/EEC oleellisten vaatimusten ja  
sitä koskevien näiden direktiivien muiden ehtojen mukainen.  
Linksys Group™ déclare que la carte PC Instant Wireless IEEE 802.11 est conforme aux con-  
ditions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives à la directive 1999/5/EC, la directive  
89/336/EEC, et à la directive 73/23/EEC.  
Installation  
Chapter 5: Using the Presentation Player’s  
Web-based Utility  
Belgique B L’utilisation en extérieur est autorisé sur le canal 11 (2462 MHz), 12 (2467 MHz), et  
13 (2472 MHz).  
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Dans le cas d’une utilisation privée, à l’extérieur d’un bâtiment, au-dessus d’un espace public,  
aucun enregistrement n’est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une dis-  
tance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l’IBPT est requise. Pour une utilisation  
publique à l’extérieur de bâtiments, une licence de l’IBPT est requise. Pour les enregistrements  
et licences, veuillez contacter l’IBPT.  
Chapter 6: Using the Control Utility of the  
Presentation Player  
France F: Bande de fréquence restreinte: seuls les canaux 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457, 2462, 2467,  
et 2472 MHz respectivement) doivent être utilisés en France.  
Toute utilisation, qu'elle soit intérieure ou extérieure, est soumise à autorisation. Vous pouvez  
contacter l'Autorité de Régulation des Télécommuniations  
Chapter 7: Using the Remote Display Presentation  
Function  
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting  
Appendix B: Planning Your Wireless Network  
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France F: Restricted frequency band: only channels 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457, 2462, 2467, and  
2472 MHz respectively) may be used in France. License required for every indoor and outdoor  
installations. Please contact ART for procedure to follow.  
Deutschland D: Anmeldung im Outdoor-Bereich notwending, aber nicht genehmi-  
gungspflichtig. Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen.  
Appendix C: Upgrading the Presentation Player’s  
Firmware  
Germany D: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for procedure to fol-  
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Italia I: E' necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l'uso interno. Verificare con i riven-  
ditori la procedura da seguire. L'uso per installazione in esterni non e' permessa.  
Italy I: License required for indoor use. Use with outdoor installations not allowed.  
the Netherlands NL License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for proce-  
dure to follow.  
Nederlands NL Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes. Neem contact op met  
verkoper voor juiste procedure  
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Chapter 1: Introduction  
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The Linksys Presentation Player  
Appendix D: Glossary  
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Whether you’re giving presentations in the conference room or the board room,  
the Instant Wireless™ Presentation Player brings you the convenience and reli-  
ability of wireless networking! Not only are wires no longer a problem but nei-  
ther is location. Connect to the Instant Wireless™ Presentation Player from  
your wireless laptop via Infrastructure mode or from any 802.11b wireless PC  
thats in line of sight via Infrastructure mode, making multimedia easier than  
it's ever been before!  
Appendix E: Specifications  
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Environmental  
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Appendix F: Warranty Information  
Appendix G: Contact Information  
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The Instant Wireless™ Presentation Player can be placed within your confer-  
ence room or anywhere near the projector. A high-powered, built-in antenna  
means that you're ready to present from anywhere within line of sight, elimi-  
nating the need for cumbersome cables. So, you've got the flexibility and per-  
formance you need to make great presentations combined with the ease of  
wireless networking as only Linksys can provide.  
Features  
Multiple presentation options - remote control, upload presentation, wired  
or wireless  
Support for display resolutions up to 1024 x 768 with 24-bit color  
Built-in 802.11b wireless access point  
Easy configuration (Setup Wizard or web-based utility)  
32Mb non-volatile RAM allows presentations to be saved directly to the  
Presentation Player  
Up to 128-bit WEP with Passphrase  
Infrared remote control with built-in laser pointer  
RF Output 16dBm (40mW)  
Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, Toll-Free US  
Calls  
1-Year Limited Warranty  
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Package Contents  
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the  
Presentation Player  
The Presentation Player’s Ports  
Figure 2-1  
Figure 1-1  
One Instant WirelessTM Presentation Player  
Two Removable Antennas  
One Power Adapter  
One Remote Control with Built-in Laser Pointer (two AAA batteries  
included)  
One Setup CD-ROM with User Guide  
DC-IN  
This is the jack where you will connect your power  
adapter.  
Power Switch  
TO Monitor/Projector  
This switch is used for turning the Player on and  
off.  
Registration Card and Quick Installation (not shown)  
At this port, you will connect the VGA cable from  
the monitor or projector where your presentation  
will be displayed.  
Minimum Requirements  
Reset  
LAN  
To reset the Presentation Player to its factory  
default settings, hold the Reset button in for about  
ten seconds.  
One 200 MHz PC Running Windows 98, Me, 2000 or XP  
One CD-ROM Drive  
128 Mb Ram  
802.11b Wireless Adapter or Ethernet Connection (for remote presenta-  
tions)  
Microsoft PowerPoint (needed to Upload presentations to the Presentation  
Player)  
This is where you will connect the Category 5  
Ethernet network cable from your PCs Ethernet  
adapter.  
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The Presentation Player’s LEDs  
The Remote Control’s Buttons  
Figure 2-2  
Power  
Red. The Power LED will light up when the Presentation  
Player is powered on.  
WLAN Act  
WLAN Link  
Green. The WLAN Act LED blinks when the Presentation  
Player is active.  
Yellow. The WLAN Link LED indicates the status of the  
wireless link. The WLAN Link LED will be lit steadily when  
the Presentation Player is connected to the wireless network.  
LAN Act  
Green. The LAN Act LED blinks when the Presentation  
Figure 2-2  
Player is active.  
Stop  
Use to stop your presentation or connection.  
Use to start your presentation from the Presentation List.  
Use for the laser pointer.  
LAN Link  
Yellow. The LAN Link LED indicates the status of the wired  
link. The LAN Link LED will be lit steadily when the  
Presentation Player is connected to the wired network.  
Play  
Pointer  
Connect  
Use to connect a new user to the Player while in the  
Presentation List.  
List  
Takes you to the Presentation List.  
Takes you to the Home page.  
Home  
Info  
Shows the system information for the Player: the identifica-  
tion, network settings, and wireless LAN configuration.  
User  
Shows a list of the connected remote users by using the  
names of their computers.  
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Goes back to the previous slide.  
Presentation Player  
Back  
Chapter 3: Connecting the  
Presentation Player  
Center Round Button  
Use like a mouse pad to move the cursor on the  
screen.  
Left and Right Buttons Use like left and right mouse buttons. Also acts as  
Next and Previous slide buttons when in the  
Presentation List.  
1. Connect the VGA cable from your monitor or projector to the Presentation  
Players TO Monitor/Projector” port.  
Delete  
Only way to delete your presentation from the  
Player.  
Left and Right Arrows Use to navigate left and right when in the  
Presentation List.  
Up and Down Arrows  
Mode  
Use to navigate up and down.  
Toggles between high and low resolutions.  
Figure 3-1  
2. Make sure that the Presentation Player is turned off. Plug the supplied  
power adapter into the jack on the Presentation Players back panel. Then,  
plug the other end into a power outlet (surge protection recommended).  
Turn on the Presentation Player. Only use the power adapter supplied with  
the Presentation Player. Use of a different adapter can result in product  
damage.  
Figure 3-2  
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3. To have a wired connection, connect one end of the Category 5 Ethernet  
network cable to your PCs Ethernet adapter. Connect the other end to the  
Ethernet port on the back of the Presentation Player.  
Chapter 4: Installing The  
Presentation Players Setup Utility  
Overview  
The Presentation Player can play from any PC in your wireless network. You will  
need to install this utility in each PC that will be used with the Presentation Player –  
once installed, it will not need to be done again.  
1. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The CDs InstallShield  
Wizard should start automatically. If it does not start automatically, click the  
Start button, select Run, and type d:\setup.exe (where “d” is the letter of your  
CD-ROM drive) in the Open field to start the autorun program.  
2. The Welcome page for the Setup Utility will appear (as shown in Figure 4-1.).  
Click the Install tab to start the installation procedure and place the Setup Utility  
on your current PC. Click Uninstall to begin a simple procedure for removing  
the Setup Utility. Click the User Guide tab to use this User Guide. If you need  
to contact Linksys for technical support, click the Contact Us tab for that infor-  
mation. Click the Exit tab to close the Setup Utility.  
Figure 3-3  
4. Place the Player near the monitor or projector facing the presenters so the  
infra red in the remote control will have access to the Player.  
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For a wireless connection, fix the direction of the antennas. Try to place it  
in a position which can best cover your wireless network. Normally, the  
higher you place the antenna, the better the wireless performance will be.  
The antennas position enhances the receiving sensitivity. Both antennas  
should be perpendicular to the ground and parallel to each other.  
Figure 4-1  
Note: If you click Cancel at any time, you will have to re-start the  
installation procedure.  
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5. The next screen, like that shown in Figure 4-4, will allow you to choose  
where the Setup Utility will be installed. By default, the destination folder  
is C:\Program Files\WPG12 Presentation Player.  
Installation  
3. Click the Install tab and the InstallShield Wizard will begin the installation  
procedure, bringing up a screen like that shown in Figure 4-2. Click the Next  
button to continue the installation procedure.  
If you want to change the location, click the Browse button and select anoth-  
er destination where it will be installed. Click the Next button to continue.  
Figure 4-2  
Figure 4-4  
4. The next screen is the Warranty Policy (as shown in Figure 4-3.) Please read  
the entire policy. Press your Page Down key to view the end of the policy.  
6. The InstallShield Wizard will now be ready to begin copying the program  
files. Review the screen shown in Figure 4-5. Click the Next button to con-  
tinue. Click Back if you want to change your settings.  
Figure 4-3  
To accept the terms of the policy and continue with the installation, click the  
Yes button. If you click the No button, the installation will end.  
Figure 4-5  
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7. When you see this screen, the installation of the Setup Utility onto your  
computer has been completed.  
Chapter 5: Using The  
Presentation Player’ s Web-  
based Utility  
The Presentation Player has been designed to function with the default settings  
in the Setup Utility. However, if youd like to change these settings, the  
Presentation Player can be configured through your web browser with the Web-  
Based Utility. This chapter explains how to configure the Presentation Player in  
this manner.  
To access the Web-based Utility, you will need the Presentation Players IP  
Address. To find the Players IP Address, make sure that the Presentation Player  
is connected to the projector or monitor and that both devices are powered on.  
The IP Address will be visible on the Home page, which is the first screen that  
appears. Open your web browser and enter the Players IP Address in the  
Address box. Press the Enter key and the following screen, shown in Figure 5-  
1, will appear.  
Figure 4-6  
Figure 5-1  
1. The first time you open the Web-Based Utility, enter the default password  
admin into the Password field. Click the OK button. You can later set a  
new password using the Password tab, as shown in Figure 5-4.  
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2. The Setup tab, as shown in Figure 5-2, has your available basic setup func-  
tions. Most users can use the default settings, but you can change them here  
if you want. Your wireless security functions are located here.  
IP Address - This is the Internet Protocol Address that is assigned to the  
Presentation Player. Click Obtain an IP Address Automatically or Specify  
an IP Address. Choose Obtain an IP Address Automatically to allow  
your Presentation Player to automatically obtain a dynamic IP address from  
a DHCP server. Or, choose Specify an IP Address where you will assign  
all the devices a permanent IP Address and enter the fixed IP address in the  
fields provided. Then, enter the Subnet Mask into the fields provided. No  
DHCP changes will take effect until the Presentation Player has been pow-  
ered down and powered up again. The IP Address will only be used to  
remotely configure or control the Presentation Player. You need not recon-  
figure it if you are traveling to remote locations and plan to use the hand-  
held remote control.  
Wireless - This section contains all of your wireless settings.  
SSID - This stands for Service Set IDentifier. The SSID, also called the  
Network Name, is a unique name that identifies a wireless network. In  
order to connect to the Presentation Player, all of your wireless comput-  
er's settings must be identical to the SSID you define here. The SSID is  
case sensitive, must not exceed 30 characters, including WPG12-, but  
may consist of any keyboard character. Make sure this setting is the  
same for all wireless nodes communicating with the Presentation Player.  
You should change the default SSID of "linksys" to a name unique to  
your network.  
Note: WPG12- is a permanent part of the SSID for this device. You  
many enter any characters following WPG12-, but wireless PCs  
must have the full SSID, including WPG12-, to communicate with  
the Presentation Player. In most cases, the Control Utility will  
configure this setting for you.  
Figure 5-2  
Firmware Version - This field displays the current firmware version of the  
Presentation Player. Firmware upgrades, when available, may be down-  
loaded from the Linksys web site at no charge. If you are not experiencing  
any problems with the Presentation Player, you should not upgrade the  
firmware. Make sure to review the release notes of any firmware version  
before attempting an upgrade.  
• Channel - Each Access Point and/or Presentation Player on your net-  
work should be assigned a unique channel. The channel is a common  
number that sets the actual frequency this particular device will use to  
communicate with wireless clients. For example, TV and Radio Stations  
refer to particular channels, which are actually frequencies at which  
radio waves are transmitted.  
System Name - This is a common name that you assign to the Presentation  
Player. This field is limited to 32 characters. By default, four alphanumer-  
ic characters follow the device name. These represent the last four charac-  
ters of the Presentation Player's MAC (Ethernet) address. The MAC address  
is printed on the bottom of the Presentation Player. Assigning unique and  
memorable names is helpful, especially if you are employing multiple  
Presentation devices on the same network.  
If you experience poor performance, you may be encountering interfer-  
ence from another wireless device. Try changing the channel, as this  
may eliminate interference and increase performance. Channels 1, 6 and  
11 are preferred.  
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• WEP - An acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, WEP is an encryption  
method used to protect your wireless communications and prevent unau-  
thorized access to the Presentation Player and/or your network.  
3. The Password tab, as shown in Figure 5-4, is where you change your pass-  
word and restore the factory default settings for the Presentation Player.  
In order to utilize WEP encryption, click the radio button next to Enable.  
Next, click the WEP Key Setting button to further define your encryption  
settings, shown in Figure 5-3. All wireless devices communicating with the  
Presentation Player must use the same WEP encryption settings. When  
WEP is enabled, there will be a slight degradation in performance when pre-  
senting from a remote wireless computer.  
Figure 5-4  
Choose an alphnumeric password between 4 and 16 characters and without  
spaces. Enter the password into the Enter New Password field, then repeat  
it in the Re-enter to Confirm field.  
To clear all of the settings on the Presentation Player and restore them to the  
factory default settings, click the Yes button.  
Click the Apply button.  
Figure 5-3  
• WEP Encryption - Select 64 Bit or 128 Bit. Selecting the higher wire-  
less security of 128 Bit could slow your presentation.  
• Passphrase - There are two ways to create WEP Encryption keys. The  
first method is to enter a Passphrase with a maximum of 16  
Hexadecimal characters (letters “A”-“F” and the numbers “0”-“9”) and  
click the Generate button. This will generate WEP Encryption keys  
based upon that passphrase. A second method is to manually enter a 10-  
digit key for 64-bit or a 26-digit key for 128-bit WEP Encryption into the  
field for Key 1. Click the Apply button. Click the Clear button to erase  
anything you have entered in error. Click the Close button to close the  
screen.  
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4. The Status tab will display the Presentation Players current settings and  
activity. It will list your Current IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway.  
The LAN Transfer, LAN Receive, WLAN Transfer, and WLAN Receive  
entries display your networks performance levels.  
Chapter 6: Using The Control  
Utility of the Presentation Player  
The control utility may be used from any wired or wireless notebook or desk-  
top PC with a connection to the Wireless Presentation Player. It is a good idea  
to place the Wireless Presentation Player on or near the monitor or projection  
area. The Infrared sensor is located on the front panel of the unit and the  
remote control must be in line-of-sight in order to function properly.  
Make sure that the Presentation Player is connected to the projector or monitor  
and that both devices are powered on. Click on the Presentation Player  
Control Utility button on the screen that appears.  
1. The welcome screen will appear  
first. Click Next.  
Figure 5-5  
If the screen in Figure 6-2  
appears, try these steps:  
5. The Help tab (see Figure 5-6) has links to the Presentation Players support  
documentation, including the application that upgrades the firmware.  
1. Turn off the Presentation  
Player and projector, then  
turn them back on.  
2. Click the Search Again but-  
ton. Try this at least three  
Figure 6-1  
times.  
3. If the Presentation Player still  
cannot be found, continue to  
steps 4 and 5.  
4. The Presentation Player set-  
tings will appear at the bot-  
tom of the projector screen.  
5. Manually enter the proper IP  
address, subnet mask, SSID,  
and channel information to  
the wireless adapter in your  
notebook or desktop.  
Figure 5-6  
New firmware versions are posted at the Linksys website and can be down-  
loaded for free. After you download the new firmware, click the Upgrade  
Firmware link. Enter the Password, then enter the location of the file in  
the File Path or click the Browse button to find the file. Click the Upgrade  
button to upgrade the firmware.  
Figure 6-2  
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2. When the Presentation Player is found, this screen in Figure 6-3 will appear.  
Select your Presentation Player from the drop-down menu and click the  
Next button. If the Player cannot be found, refer to Appendix A:  
Troubleshooting.  
Refresh! - Click this button if you need to search for the Player.  
Next, choose your presentation option from the following buttons at the bottom  
of the screen.  
• Upload Presentation - This option allows you to upload a PowerPoint  
presentation to the Presentation Player. Once uploaded, you can display  
the entire presentation using the hand-held remote control. While this  
feature allows great freedom and mobility, please consider the following  
when uploading a presentation to the Presentation Player:  
K Once uploaded, anyone can use the remote control to view the presen-  
tation on a monitor, so take precautions if your presentation contains  
sensitive or confidential material.  
K The PC attempting to upload a presentation must have Microsoft  
PowerPoint 97 or later installed.  
K Some features, such as animation, hyperlinks, and sound will not be  
available once your presentation is uploaded.  
Figure 6-3  
K The Presentation Player comes with 32Mb of storage for your presen-  
tations. This should allow enough room for users to store several pre-  
sentations. However, be sure to remove your presentations when they  
are no longer needed to make room for newer files.  
3. When you see the screen shown in Figure 6-4, you will choose a color setting.  
Select the default True Color to have the optimum color option. If the action is  
very slow or your presentation is mostly text, you may want to select Basic  
Color. You will still have color and your speed will increase.  
• Take Control of the Presentation Player - This feature allows you to  
conveniently transfer the contents of your local PC screen to the projec-  
tor or monitorthat is connected to the Player where the presentation will  
be displayed. You may notice some delay in mouse and keyboard func-  
tion. Such a delay is normal for this mode of operation. Only one user  
at a time can control the Presentation Player. The supported display res-  
olutions are 800 x 600 or 1024 x 768. Please see your Windows docu-  
mentation for more information on changing your display settings.  
• Give Control to Another User (Pause) - To pause your presentation or  
change presenters, click this button.  
• Exit (Stop) - To exit the Control utility, click this button.  
If you have minimized the Control Utility during your presentation, you can  
quickly restore it by double-clicking the Control Utility icon on your  
Windows Status bar that is near the clock.  
Figure 6-4  
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4. If you click the Upload Presentation button, the screen in Figure 6-5 will  
5. The screen shown in Figure 6-7 will appear next if you have WEP enabled  
on the Presentation Player. This screen allows you to set the security for  
your wireless client. You will need to set the identical security settings that  
you used for the Presentation Player in “Chapter 5: Using the Presentation  
Players Web-based Utility.”  
appear. Click the Browse button to search for your file.  
Select the level of Encryption used for the Player. Select 64 Bits or 128  
Bits in the drop-down box for Encryption.  
Enter the Passphrase used for the Player into the field for Passphrase. A  
key will automatically populate the Key field. Or, if manually entered for  
the Player, you can manually enter the 10-digit key for 64-bit or a 26-digit  
key for 128-bit WEP Encryption into the field for Key.  
Figure 6-5  
The screen in Figure 6-6 will appear. After you find your presentation,  
select it, then click the Open button. After you click the Open button, your  
file will appear in the Browse field of Figure 5-5. Click Upload. Your file  
will be automatically converted and loaded onto the Presentation Player.  
Figure 6-7  
Click the Next button.  
Figure 6-6  
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Remote Users  
Chapter 7: Using the Remote  
Display Presentation Function  
If you click on the Remoter Users button from Figure 7-1, you will see the  
screen in Figure 7-2. It will list the remote users who are connected to the  
Player showing a presentation from the desktop of their PC.  
The Presentation Player has a built-in image viewer and internal storage, so you  
can give a presentation without an attached PC. All you need to do is load the  
presentation files onto the system in advance, then you can deliver a presenta-  
tion using the remote control. The Player also has a the remote display func-  
tion to switch users during a presentation.  
1. To load your presentation, go to the Upload Presentation Section of Chapter  
5: Using the Presentation Players Web-Based Utility. To learn about the  
Remote Control, go to The Remote Controls Buttons in Chapter 2.  
2. Make sure that the Presentation Player is connected to the projector or mon-  
itor and that both devices are powered on. The screen in Figure 7-1 will  
appear. It is referred to as the Home page. If you click on a screens Home  
button, you will return here.  
Figure 7-2  
Connect - Click this button after using the mousepad to select the user who  
wants to connect and give their presentation.  
Delete - Click this button after selecting the user you want to remove from the  
list.  
Delete All - Click this button to delete all the users.  
Back - Click this button to go back to the previous screen.  
Home - Click this button to go the the Home page.  
Presentation List  
If you click the Presentation List button from Figure 7-1, or the List but-  
ton on the remote control, you will see the screen shown in Figure 7-3. You  
can view the presentation files that are loaded onto the Player. They are list-  
ed in folders that match the name of the users computer.  
Figure 7-1  
The three buttons on this screen are described below and in the following  
paragraphs.  
Remote Users - Click this button to view and connect to the remote users.  
Presentation List - Click this button to view the list of loaded presentations.  
System Info - Click this button to view the Players identification, network  
settings, and wireless LAN configuration.  
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting  
This section provides possible solutions to problems regarding the installation  
and operation of the Presentation Player. If you can’t find an answer here, check  
Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless net-  
work?  
This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over  
a network. Consult the applications user guide to determine if it supports oper-  
ation over a network.  
Can I use the Presentation Player with non-Linksys wireless equipment?  
Yes, as long as you use it with wireless equipment that complies with the IEEE  
802.11b standard.  
Figure 7-3  
Play - Click this button after selecting a presentation file to start the presen-  
tation.  
Delete - Click this button after selecting a presentation file you want to delete  
from the list.  
Back - Click this button to go back to the previous screen.  
Home - Click this button to go the the Home page.  
What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?  
It is the IEEE standard for wireless networks. This standard allows wireless  
LAN hardware from different manufacturers to communicate.  
What IEEE 802.11b features are supported?  
System Info  
The product supports the following IEEE 802.11 functions:  
If you click the System Info button from Figure 7-1, you will see a screen  
like that shown in Figure 7-4. You can view the Players system information,  
including identification, network settings, and wireless LAN configuration.  
CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol  
Multi-Channel Roaming  
Automatic Rate Selection  
RTS/CTS feature  
Fragmentation  
Power Management  
The Presentation Players Control Utility cannot detect the Presentation  
Player.  
Verify that the Presentation Players power is on and all of your wireless equip-  
ment complies with the 802.11B standard and that you are correctly connected  
to the Player with a Category 5 Ethernet network cable.  
Figure 7-4  
Back - Click this button to go back to the previous screen.  
Home - Click this button to go the the Home page.  
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What is Ad-hoc?  
What is a BSS ID?  
An Ad-hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each with a WLAN adapter,  
connected as an independent wireless LAN. An Ad-hoc wireless LAN is appli-  
cable at a departmental scale for a branch or SOHO operation.  
A specific Ad-hoc LAN is called a Basic Service Set (BSS). Computers in a  
BSS must be configured with the same BSS ID.  
What is an ESS ID?  
What is Infrastructure?  
An Infrastructure configuration could also support roaming capability for  
mobile workers. More than one BSS can be configured as an Extended Service  
Set (ESS). Users within an ESS could roam freely between BSSs while main-  
taining a continuous connection to the wireless network stations and Wireless  
Network Access Points.  
An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configura-  
tion. Infrastructure is applicable to enterprise scale for wireless access to a cen-  
tral database, or wireless application for mobile workers.  
What is Roaming?  
Roaming is the ability of a portable computer user to communicate continu-  
ously while moving freely throughout an area greater than that covered by a sin-  
gle Wireless Network Access Point. Before using the roaming function, the  
workstation must make sure that it is the same channel number as the Wireless  
Network Access Point of the dedicated coverage area.  
What is ISM band?  
The FCC and their counterparts outside of the U.S. have set aside bandwidth  
for unlicensed use in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) band.  
Spectrum in the vicinity of 2.4 GHz, in particular, is being made available  
worldwide. This presents a truly revolutionary opportunity to place convenient  
high speed wireless capabilities in the hands of users around the globe.  
To achieve true seamless connectivity, the wireless LAN must incorporate a  
number of different functions. Each node and Wireless Network Access Point,  
for example, must always acknowledge receipt of each message. Each node  
must maintain contact with the wireless network even when not actually trans-  
mitting data. Achieving these functions simultaneously requires a dynamic RF  
networking technology that links Wireless Network Access Points and nodes.  
In such a system, the users end node undertakes a search for the best possible  
access to the system. First, it evaluates such factors as signal strength and qual-  
ity, as well as the message load currently being carried by each Wireless  
Network Access Point and the distance of each Wireless Network Access Point  
to the wired backbone. Based on that information, the node next selects the  
right Wireless Network Access Point and registers its address. Communications  
between end node and host computer can then be transmitted up and down the  
backbone.  
What is Spread Spectrum?  
Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique devel-  
oped by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical communica-  
tions systems. It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability,  
integrity, and security. In other words, more bandwidth is consumed than in the  
case of narrowband transmission, but the trade-off produces a signal that is, in  
effect, louder and thus easier to detect, provided that the receiver knows the  
parameters of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast. If a receiver is not  
tuned to the right frequency, a spread-spectrum signal looks like background  
noise. There are two main alternatives, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum  
(DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS).  
As the user moves on, the end nodes RF transmitter regularly checks the sys-  
tem to determine whether it is in touch with the original Wireless Network  
Access Point or whether it should seek a new one. When a node no longer  
receives acknowledgment from its original Wireless Network Access Point, it  
undertakes a new search. Upon finding a new Wireless Network Access Point,  
it then re-registers, and the communication process continues.  
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Presentation Player  
Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) uses a narrowband carrier that  
changes frequency in a pattern that is known to both transmitter and receiver.  
Properly synchronized, the net effect is to maintain a single logical channel. To  
an unintended receiver, FHSS appears to be short-duration impulse noise.  
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) generates a redundant bit pattern for  
each bit to be transmitted. This bit pattern is called a chip (or chipping code).  
The longer the chip, the greater the probability that the original data can be  
recovered. Even if one or more bits in the chip are damaged during transmis-  
sion, statistical techniques embedded in the radio can recover the original data  
without the need for retransmission. To an unintended receiver, DSSS appears  
as low power wideband noise and is rejected (ignored) by most narrowband  
receivers.  
Appendix B: Planning Your  
Wireless Network  
Network Topology  
A wireless LAN is exactly like a regular LAN, except that each network device in  
the LAN uses wireless technology to connect to the network. Computers in a wire-  
less LAN must be configured to share the same radio channel.  
Wireless components provides LAN access for wireless network devices. An inte-  
grated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. A group  
of wireless users and an access point compose a Basic Service Set (BSS). Each  
PC equipped with a wireless adapter in a BSS can talk to any computer in a wired  
LAN infrastructure.  
Would the information be intercepted while transmitting on air?  
WLAN features two-fold protection in security. On the hardware side, as with  
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum technology, it has the inherent security fea-  
ture of scrambling. On the software side, the WLAN series offers the encryp-  
tion function (WEP) to enhance security and access control. Users can set it up  
depending upon their needs.  
An infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a wireless user to a  
wired LAN, and doubles the effective wireless transmission range for wireless  
PCs. Since the access point is able to forward data within its BSS, the effective  
transmission range in an infrastructure LAN is doubled.  
Can Instant Wireless products support file and printer sharing?  
Instant Wireless products perform the same function as LAN products.  
Therefore, Instant Wireless products can work with NetWare, Windows  
NT/2000, or other LAN operating systems to support printer or file sharing.  
The use of a unique ID in a Basic Service Set is essential.  
The Wireless LAN Infrastructure configuration is appropriate for enterprise-scale  
wireless access to a central database, or as a wireless application for mobile users.  
I am using 802.11b-compliant wireless equipment but still cannot connect  
to my wireless network.  
Verify that you are using the same IP domain as that of your wireless network.  
Roaming  
Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. More  
than one BSS can be configured as an Extended Service Set (ESS). This continu-  
ous network allows users to roam freely within an ESS. All wireless PCs within  
one Extended Service Set must be configured with the same SSID.  
Selecting a feasible radio channel and optimum access point position is recom-  
mended. Proper access point positioning combined with a clear radio signal will  
greatly enhance performance.  
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Ad-hoc versus Infrastructure Mode  
Appendix C: Upgrading the  
Presentation Player’ s Firmware  
Unlike wired networks, wireless networks have two different modes in which  
they may be set up: Infrastructure and Ad-hoc. Choosing between these two  
modes depends on whether or not the wireless network needs to share data or  
peripherals with a wired network or not.  
The Presentation Player functions with the use of firmware, programming writ-  
ten in the units internal memory. It is this firmware that enables the  
Presentation Player to function and makes it easy to use.  
If the computers on the wireless network need to be accessible by a wired network  
or need to share a peripheral, such as a printer, with the wired network computers,  
the wireless network should be set up in the Infrastructure mode, as shown in  
Figure A-1. The basis of Infrastructure mode centers around an access point,  
which serves as the main point of communications in a wireless network. Access  
points transmit data to PCs equipped with wireless network card, which can  
roam within a certain  
Occasionally, this firmware will be upgraded, which could increase the  
Presentation Players stability or make it easier to use. New versions of the  
radial range of the  
To upgrade this firmware, download it from the website and then double-click  
the file wherever it has been saved. You will be walked through instructions on  
how to upgrade the firmware.  
access  
point.  
access  
be  
Multiple  
points  
can  
arranged to work in  
succession to extend  
the roaming range,  
and can be set up to  
communicate with  
your Ethernet hard-  
ware as well.  
Figure A-1  
If the wireless network is relatively small and needs to share resources only  
with the other computers on the wireless network, then the Ad-hoc mode can  
be used, as shown in Figure A-2. Ad-hoc mode allows computers equipped  
with wireless transmitters and receivers to communicate directly with each  
other, eliminating the need for an access point. The drawback of the Ad-hoc  
mode is that wireless-equipped computers are not able to communicate with  
computers on a wired network. In addition, communication between the wire-  
less-equipped com-  
puters is limited by the  
distance and interfer-  
ence directly between  
them.  
Figure A-2  
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Driver - A workstation software module that provides an interface between a  
network interface card and the upper-layer protocol software running in the  
computer; it is designed for a specific NIC, and is installed during the initial  
installation of a network-compatible client operating system.  
Appendix D: Glossary  
Adapter - Printed circuit board that plugs into a PC to add to capabilities or  
connectivity to a PC. In a networked environment, a network interface card  
(NIC) is the typical adapter that allows the PC to connect to the intranet and/or  
Internet.  
DSSS (Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum) - DSSS generates a redundant bit  
pattern for all data transmitted. This bit pattern is called a chip (or chipping  
code). Even if one or more bits in the chip are damaged during transmission,  
statistical techniques embedded in the receiver can recover the original data  
without the need for retransmission. To an unintended receiver, DSSS appears  
as low power wideband noise and is rejected (ignored) by most narrowband  
receivers. However, to an intended receiver (i.e. another wireless LAN end-  
point), the DSSS signal is recognized as the only valid signal, and interference  
is inherently rejected (ignored).  
Ad-hoc Network - An ad-hoc network is a group of computers, each with a  
wireless adapter, connected as an independent 802.11 wireless LAN. Ad-hoc  
wireless computers operate on a peer-to-peer basis, communicating directly  
with each other without the use of an access point. Ad-hoc mode is also  
referred to as an Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS) or as peer-to-peer  
mode, and is useful at a departmental scale or SOHO operation.  
Encryption - A security method that applies a specific algorithm to data in  
order to alter the data's appearance and prevent other devices from reading the  
information.  
Backbone - The part of a network that connects most of the systems and net-  
works together and handles the most data.  
Bandwidth - The transmission capacity of a given facility, in terms of how  
much data the facility can transmit in a fixed amount of time; expressed in bits  
per second (bps).  
ESS (Extended Service Set) - A set of more than two or more BSSs (multiple  
access points) forming a single network.  
Ethernet - IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed  
on and retrieved from a common transmission medium. Has a transfer rate of  
10 Mbps. Forms the underlying transport vehicle used by several upper-level  
protocols, including TCP/IP and XNS.  
Bit - A binary digit. The value - 0 or 1-used in the binary numbering system.  
Also, the smallest form of data.  
BSS (Basic Service Set) - An infrastructure network connecting wireless  
devices to a wired network using a single access point.  
FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) - FHSS continuously changes  
(hops) the carrier frequency of a conventional carrier several times per second  
according to a pseudo-random set of channels. Because a fixed frequency is not  
used, and only the transmitter and receiver know the hop patterns, interception  
of FHSS is extremely difficult.  
CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance) - In local  
area networking, this is the CSMA technique that combines slotted time-divi-  
sion multiplexing with carrier sense multiple access/collision detection  
(CSMA/CD) to avoid having collisions occur a second time.  
Firmware - Code that is written onto read-only memory (ROM) or program-  
mable read-only memory (PROM). Once firmware has been written onto the  
ROM or PROM, it is retained even when the device is turned off.  
CTS (Clear To Send) - An RS-232 signal sent from the receiving station to the  
transmitting station that indicates it is ready to accept data.  
Database - A database is a collection of data that is organized so that its con-  
tents can easily be accessed, managed, and updated.  
Fragmentation - Breaking data into smaller units when transmitting over a net-  
work medium that cannot support the original size of the data.  
Download - To receive a file transmitted over a network. In a communications  
session, download means receive, upload means transmit.  
Gateway - A device that interconnects networks with different, incompatible  
communications protocols.  
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Hardware - Hardware is the physical aspect of computers, telecommunica-  
tions, and other information technology devices. The term arose as a way to dis-  
tinguish the "box" and the electronic circuitry and components of a computer  
from the program you put in it to make it do things. The program came to be  
known as the software.  
Network - A system that transmits any combination of voice, video and/or data  
between users.  
Node - A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work  
station.  
Hop - The link between two network nodes.  
Port - A pathway into and out of the computer or a network device. For exam-  
ple, the serial and parallel ports on a personal computer are external sockets for  
plugging in communications lines, modems and printers.  
IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) - The IEEE  
describes itself as "the world's largest technical professional society, promoting  
the development and application of electrotechnology and allied sciences for  
the benefit of humanity, the advancement of the profession, and the well-being  
of our members."  
Roaming - In an infrastructure mode wireless network, this refers to the abili-  
ty to move out of one access point's range and into another and transparently  
reassociate and reauthenticate to the new access point. This reassociation and  
reauthentication should occur without user intervention and ideally without  
interruption to network connectivity. A typical scenario would be a location  
with multiple access points, where users can physically relocate from one area  
to another and easily maintain connectivity.  
The IEEE fosters the development of standards that often become national and  
international standards. The organization publishes a number of journals, has  
many local chapters, and several large societies in special areas, such as the  
IEEE Computer Society.  
RTS (Request To Send) - An RS-232 signal sent from the transmitting station  
Infrastructure Network - An infrastructure network is a group of computers  
or other devices, each with a wireless adapter, connected as an 802.11 wireless  
LAN. In infrastructure mode, the wireless devices communicate with each  
other and to a wired network by first going through an access point. An infra-  
structure wireless network connected to a wired network is referred to as a  
Basic Service Set (BSS). A set of two or more BSS in a single network is  
referred to as an Extended Service Set (ESS). Infrastructure mode is useful at  
a corporation scale, or when it is necessary to connect the wired and wireless  
networks.  
to the receiving station requesting permission to transmit.  
SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) - Market segment of professionals who  
work at home or in small offices.  
Spread Spectrum - Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequen-  
cy technique developed by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-crit-  
ical communications systems. It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency  
for reliability, integrity, and security. In other words, more bandwidth is con-  
sumed than in the case of narrowband transmission, but the trade off produces  
a signal that is, in effect, louder and thus easier to detect, provided that the  
receiver knows the parameters of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast.  
If a receiver is not tuned to the right frequency, a spread-spectrum signal looks  
like background noise. There are two main alternatives, Direct Sequence  
Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS).  
ISM band - The FCC and their counterparts outside of the U.S. have set aside  
bandwidth for unlicensed use in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical)  
band. Spectrum in the vicinity of 2.4 GHz, in particular, is being made avail-  
able worldwide. This presents a truly revolutionary opportunity to place con-  
venient high-speed wireless capabilities in the hands of users around the globe.  
LAN - A local area network (LAN) is a group of computers and associated  
devices that share a common communications line and typically share the  
resources of a single processor within a small geographic area (for example,  
within an office building).  
SSID (Service Set IDentifier) - A unique name shared among all points in a  
wireless network. The SSID must be identical for each point in the wireless net-  
work and is case-sensitive. Also known as "ESS ID."  
Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) - One million bits per second; unit of measure-  
ment for data transmission.  
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TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - The basic com-  
munication language or set of protocols for communications over a network  
(developed specifically for the Internet). TCP/IP defines a suite or group of  
protocols and not only TCP and IP.  
Appendix E: Specifications  
Standard  
IEEE 802.11b  
Topology - A network's topology is a logical characterization of how the  
devices on the network are connected and the distances between them. The  
most common network devices include hubs, switches, routers, and gateways.  
Most large networks contain several levels of interconnection, the most impor-  
tant of which include edge connections, backbone connections, and wide-area  
connections.  
Channels  
11 Channels (US, Canada)  
13 Channels (Europe)  
14 Channels (Japan)  
Operating Range  
Up to 100m (328 ft.)  
Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version.  
LEDs  
Power, WLAN Act, WLAN Link  
Upload - To transmit a file over a network. In a communications session,  
upload means transmit, download means receive.  
Environmental  
WAN (Wide Area Network)- A communications network that covers a rela-  
tively large geographic area, consisting of two or more LANs. Broadband com-  
munication over the WAN is often through public networks such as the tele-  
phone (DSL) or cable systems, or through leased lines or satellites. In its most  
basic definition, the Internet could be considered a WAN.  
Dimensions  
Unit Weight  
Power  
7.3” x 6.5” x 1.9” (186 mm x 165 mm x 48 mm)  
16 oz. (0.46 kg)  
External, 5V AC 2.5A  
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A data privacy mechanism based on a 64-  
bit or 128-bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard.  
Certifications  
Operating Temp.  
Storage Temp.  
FCC Class B, CE Mark  
WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) - A group of computers and associated  
devices that communicate with each other wirelessly.  
32°F to 131°F (0°C to 55°C)  
14°F to 149°F (-10°C to 65°C)  
Workgroup - Two or more individuals that share files and databases.  
Operating Humidity 10% to 90% Non-Condensing  
Storage Humidity 10% to 90% Non-Condensing  
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Appendix F: Warranty  
Information  
Appendix G: Contact  
Information  
BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE  
FROM THE PRODUCT'S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING.  
RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF  
PURCHASE.  
For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys  
Customer Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below.  
Sales Information  
Tech Support  
RMA Issues  
Fax  
800-546-5797 (LINKSYS)  
800-326-7114  
949-261-1288  
IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID  
FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN-  
TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE  
OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR ITS DOCU-  
MENTATION. LINKSYS DOES NOT OFFER REFUNDS FOR ANY PROD-  
UCT.  
949-261-8868  
Email  
Web  
FTP Site  
ftp.linksys.com  
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CESSING AND RECEIVING YOUR REPLACEMENT. LINKSYS PAYS  
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