Airlink101 AWMB100 User Manual
802.11g Wireless Music Bridge
Model # AWMB100
User’s Manual
Ver. 1A
Table of Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 FEATURES................................................................................................................1
2 Quick Start Guide....................................................................................................... 2
2.1 INSTALLING SOFTWARE ............................................................................................. 2
2.2 RUNNING SETUP WIZARD .......................................................................................... 3
2.3 CONNECTING TO THE MUSIC BRIDGE........................................................................ 10
3 Using the Wireless Audio Center............................................................................13
3.1 AUDIO LINK TAB......................................................................................................13
3.2 AUDIO SETTING ...................................................................................................... 14
MIXER....................................................................................................................16
3.3
3.4 EFFECT..................................................................................................................17
3.5
KARAOKE ...............................................................................................................19
3.6 FLEXBASS..............................................................................................................19
3.7 INFORMATION ......................................................................................................... 20
4 Wireless Modes of operation .................................................................................. 22
4.1 ACCESS POINT ....................................................................................................... 22
4.2 CLIENT MODE.........................................................................................................22
5 Advanced Network Configuration........................................................................... 24
5.1 SETUP WIZARD.......................................................................................................24
5.2 STATUS.................................................................................................................. 26
5.3 WIRELESS.............................................................................................................. 28
5.3.1 Basic Settings................................................................................................. 28
5.3.2 Advanced Settings ......................................................................................... 29
5.3.3 Security .......................................................................................................... 33
5.3.4 Access Control...............................................................................................35
5.3.5 Site Survey..................................................................................................... 37
5.4 TCP/IP..................................................................................................................37
OTHER SETTINGS ................................................................................................... 38
5.5
5.5.1 System Log .................................................................................................... 38
5.5.2 Statistics......................................................................................................... 39
5.5.3 Upgrade Firmware.......................................................................................... 40
5.5.4 Save/Reload Settings.....................................................................................40
5.5.5 Password........................................................................................................41
5.5.6 Logout ............................................................................................................ 41
Appendix - Specifications .......................................................................................... 43
Technical Support....................................................................................................... 44
1 Introduction
The AirLink101 Music Bridge is a network audio device and wireless Access Point. It
allows you to stream all of your audio content from your PC to speakers in your living
room or bedroom, in the glory of 5.1 surround sound.
As an audio device, AirLink101 Music Bridge is essentially a “wireless sound card”,
which plays back all of your computer’s audio. This means that, unlike other wireless
media players on the market, AirLink101 Music Bridge allows you to play your
copyright-protected music and audio from any program.
As a full-featured wireless router, AirLink101 Music Bridge provides WPA, WPA2/802.11i, or WEP encryption, giving you a high level of protection for your data and
privacy. The MAC Address filter prevents unauthorized devices from accessing your
wireless network, and a web-based utility is provided to allow you to easily make
changes to your networking settings.
1.1 Features
Audio
• Streams all of your audio from your PC to the stereo system in your house using
AirLink101 Music Bridge wireless audio technology.
• Outputs audio to 5.1 channel sound systems, headphones, or digital (S/PDIF)
receivers.
• Streams music to the AirLink101 Music Bridge from any program on your PC.
• Keeps track of your audio and networking settings with the Wireless Audio Center.
Networking
• Supports WPA, WPA-2, and WEP encryption.
• Can act as a DHCP server or client.
• Adjustable Tx power, Tx rate, and SSID broadcast.
• Web-based network management tool.
• MAC filtering for wireless networking.
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2 Quick Start Guide
2.1 Installing Software
Note: The setup should be done from the computer you want to use with the music
bridge.
Step 1 Insert the Utility CD into your CD-ROM drive. When the autorun screen
appears, select Install Utility and Driver from the menu.
Note: If the autorun window does not appear automatically, go to Start -> Run and type
D:\Utility\Setup.exe (where D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive) and click OK.
Step 2 Click Next at the welcome screen.
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Step 3 Click Install at the installation screen.
2.2 Running Setup Wizard
Step 1 After the software installation finished, the setup wizard will automatically
appear. Click on the Click Here to Start.
If the wizard does not come up, you can go to Start > All Programs > Airlink101
Wireless Music Bridge > AWMB100 Setup Wizard.
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Step 2 Power on the Wireless Music Bridge. Click Next.
Step 3 Connect one end of a networking cable to the computer you plan to use with the
music bridge, then connect the other end to the Ethernet port on the back of the music
bridge. Click Next.
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Step 4 Verify if the LEDs LAN and Power and on. Click Next.
Step 5 A list will appear showing your Music Bridge. Select it from the list and click
Next. If nothing appears on the list, make sure that the music bridge is connected to
your computer and properly powered on. Also make sure that you disable any software
firewalls you have installed on your computer.
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Step 6 The default username for the music bridge is admin and the default password is
admin. Enter this into the appropriate boxes and click Enter.
Step 7 This screen allows you to change the device name, username, and password.
If you want to change any of this information, enter it into the boxes and click Next. You
can also leave the default settings and click Next.
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Step 8 If you are not using the wireless function of the music bridge, click on I only
have a wired network and the configuration is complete. You can now connect the
music bridge to your router and start playing music. If you plan to use the music bridge
wirelessly, go to Step 9.
Step 9 Select your network from the list and click connect.
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Step 10 If your network is encrypted, enter the encryption information at the next screen
and click Next.
Step 11 The setup is complete. Click on Finish to save the settings.
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Step 12 You can now disconnect the music bridge from your computer and connect it to
your stereo system. The following is a description of the different audio outputs on the
Music Bridge.
Green – Headphones/Stereo/Front Surround – Plug in your stereo speakers or
headphones here. If you are setting up surround sound, use this connection for your
front surround speakers.
Orange – Center channel/Subwoofer – This connection is used for surround sound.
Connect your center channel and subwoofer to this output.
Black – Rear Surround – This connection is used for surround sound. Connect your
rear surround speakers to this connection.
Optical Out – S/PDIF Out – This is an optical digital output for connecting to an external
receiver.
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2.3 Connecting to the Music Bridge
Step 1 Double click on the Wireless Audio Center icon in the system tray.
If the icon does not appear in the system tray, you can go to Start > All Programs >
Airlink101 Wireless Music Bridge > AWMB100 Audio Center.
Step 2 Click the Scan Audio Device button. The software will search for and find all
Music Bridges on the network.
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Step 3 Select the music bridge you wish to use from the list and click the Connect
button.
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Step 4 Choose the appropriate Playback Buffer Mode for the type of audio you are
playing and click Confirm.
You can now play audio on your computer and it will be sent to the music bridge.
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