User manual LINKSYS WPG54G

[. . . ] ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 2. 4 GHz Wireless-G 802. 11g Presentation Player WIRELESS Model No. User Guide WPG54G Wireless-G Presentation Player Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. How to Use this Guide Your guide to the Wireless-G Presentation Player has been designed to make understanding networking with the Presentation Player easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this guide: This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the Presentation Player. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or the Presentation Player. This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the Presentation Player. 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 in the "Table of Contents". wpg54g-ug-31224NC BW Wireless-G Presentation Player Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What's in this Guide? 1 1 2 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology Roaming Network Layout 4 4 4 5 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Presentation Player Overview The Back Panel The Front Panel Remote Control 6 6 6 7 8 Chapter 4: Connecting the Presentation Player Overview Hardware Installation Placement Options 9 9 9 12 Chapter 5: Installing the Presentation Player's Setup Utility Installation 13 13 Chapter 6: Configuring the Presentation Player with the Web-Based Utility Overview How to Access the Web-based Utility The Setup Tab The Administration Tab The Status Tab The Help Tab 16 16 16 16 19 20 21 Chapter 7: The Control Utility Using the Control Utility 22 22 Chapter 8: Using the Remote Display Presentation Utility Remote Display 25 25 Chapter 9: Using a USB Memory Disk to Install Files Overview Installation 27 27 27 Wireless-G Presentation Player Conversion 29 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions 31 31 31 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 34 34 34 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 37 38 39 45 46 47 49 Wireless-G Presentation Player List of Figures Figure 3-1: Back Panel Figure 3-2: Front Panel Figure 3-3: Remote Control Figure 4-1: Monitor/Projector Connection Figure 4-2: Power Connection Figure 4-3: LAN Connection Figure 4-4: Horizontal Placement Figure 4-5: Vertical Placement Figure 5-1: Welcome Figure 5-2: Software License Agreement Figure 5-3: Destination Location Figure 5-4: Installing Files Figure 5-5: Congratulations Figure 6-1: Password Screen Figure 6-2: Setup Tab Figure 6-3: WEP Settings Figure 6-4: Administration Tab Figure 6-5: Status Tab Figure 6-6: Help Tab Figure 7-1: Icon Figure 7-2: Welcome Figure 7-3: Presentation Player Figure 7-4: Presentation Options Figure 7-5: Upload a Presentation to the Player Figure 7-6: Browse for your File Figure 8-1: Welcome Figure 8-2: Remote Users Figure 8-3: Presentation List Figure 8-4: System Info Figure 9-1: Welcome 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 22 22 23 23 24 25 25 26 26 27 Wireless-G Presentation Player Figure 9-2: Software License Agreement Figure 9-3: Destination Location Figure 9-4: Installing Files Figure 9-5: Congratulations Figure 9-6: Linksys Presentation Converter Icon Figure 9-7: Convert your File Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware 27 28 28 29 29 30 37 Wireless-G Presentation Player Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Presentation Player. This Presentation Player will allow you to play your presentations wirelessly better than ever. [. . . ] The product supports the following IEEE 802. 11 functions: ·CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol ·Multi-Channel Roaming ·Automatic Rate Selection ·RTS/CTS feature ·Fragmentation ·Power Management 4. The Presentation Player's Control Utility cannot detect the Presentation Player. Verify that the Presentation Player's power is on and all of your wireless equipment complies with the 802. 11g standard and if you are connecting to the Presentation Gateway with a network cable, check the cable connection to the Presentation Player. Make sure the Presentation Player's IP Address and PC are in the same range. If you are using a wireless PC to connect, make sure that you are associated to the Presentation Player and the wireless settings match. Do I need to set my PC to Static IP or Dynamic DHCP to connect to the Presentation Player?If your PC is set to Obtain an IP Address Automatically when associating/connecting your wireless PC to the wireless presentation gateway, the Presentation player will assign an IP address to your wireless PC. If your PC is set to Static IP Address, make sure that your PC's IP Address is in the same range as the Presentation Player. Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions 31 Wireless-G Presentation Player 6. I have a PowerPoint presentation in my USB disk that is plugged into the Presentation Player, but the file does not show up on the Player. You will first need to convert the PowerPoint file before connecting it to the Presentation Player. Use the Converter Utility to convert the files and save them back to the USB disk. Once complete, unplug the USB disk from your PC and plug it back into the Presentation Player. I'm playing a video on my PC but when watching on a projector through the Presentation Player, the video is not smooth. The presentation player is taking snapshots of your desktop and transmitting to the screen frame by frame. Do I need to convert the PowerPoint presentations using the Presentation Converter before uploading to the Player?No, if you are using the Control Utility to upload your PowerPoint presentation, the control utility will automatically convert the file and upload to your Presentation Player. I cannot find a list of PCs in the Remote Users section on the Presentation Player screen. Make sure that your PC is connected to the Presentation Player and the Control Utility is installed. You will first need to take control of the Presentation Player so your PC can show up in the Remote Users list. My SSID always starts with wpg54g - , can I change it to something else?Having the "wpg54g" helps users identify the unit when mulitple wireless networks are around. I have more than one Presentation Player, so how can I identify which one I am connecting to? [. . . ] This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment or devices Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver's Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. [. . . ]