Alpha Networks AWMB100 user manual
802.11g Wireless Music Bridge
Model # AWMB100
User’s Manual
Ver. 1A
Table of Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................ 1
EATURES................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 F
2 Quick Start Guide..... .. ... .. ........................................................................................... 2
2.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION......................................................................................... 2
NSTALLING THE MUSIC BRIDGE SOFTWARE ................................................................ 3
2.2 I
ONFIGURING THE MUSIC BRIDGE ............................................................................. 5
2.3 C
2.4 Connecting to the Music Bridge........................................................................... 9
3 Using the Wireless Audio Center...... .. ... .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. ... ......................................... 11
UDIO LINK TAB ..................................................................................................... 11
3.1 A
3.2 A
UDIO SETTING ...................................................................................................... 12
IXER.................................................................................................................... 14
3.3 M
FFECT.................................................................................................................. 14
3.4 E
3.5 K
ARAOKE............................................................................................................... 16
LEXBASS.............................................................................................................. 16
3.6 F
NFORMATION......................................................................................................... 17
3.7 I
4 Wireless Modes of operation .................................................................................. 19
CCESS POINT....................................................................................................... 19
4.1 A
LIENT MODE......................................................................................................... 19
4.2 C
5 Advanced Network Configuration........................................................................... 21
5.1 SETUP WIZARD....................................................................................................... 21
TATUS ................................................................................................................. 23
5.2 S
5.3 W
IRELESS
.............................................................................................................. 25
5.3.1 Basic Settings................................................................................................. 25
5.3.2 Advanced Settings ......................................................................................... 26
5.3.3 Security .......................................................................................................... 30
5.3.4 Access Control............................................................................................... 32
5.3.5 Site Survey..................................................................................................... 34
5.4 TCP/IP.................................................................................................................. 34
THER SETTINGS ................................................................................................... 35
5.5 O
5.5.1 System Log .................................................................................................... 35
5.5.2 Statistics......................................................................................................... 36
5.5.3 Upgrade Firmware.......................................................................................... 37
5.5.4 Save/Reload Settings..................................................................................... 37
5.5.5 Password........................................................................................................ 38
5.5.6 Logout ............................................................................................................ 38
Appendix - Specifications .......................................................................................... 40
Technical Support....................................................................................................... 41
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. At the same time, AirLink101
Music Bridge can be used as a wireless router to make your existing internet connection
accessible around your home.
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
• Stream all of your audio from your PC to speakers in your house using AirLink101
Music Bridge wireless audio technology.
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Outputs audio to 5.1 channel speaker systems, headphones, or digital (S/PDIF)
receivers.
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Stream music to the AirLink101 Music Bridge from any program on your PC.
• Keep 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 Hardware Installation
Step 1 Connect the power adapter to the back of the music bridge and connect the
other end to a power outlet.
Step 2 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.
The following is a description of the different audio outputs on the Music Bridge.
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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.
2.2 Installing the Music Bridge 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.
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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.
Step 3 Click Install at the installation screen.
Step 4 The setup wizard will automatically appear. Click on the Click Here to Start.
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2.3 Configuring the Music Bridge
Step 1
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.
A list will appear showing your Music Bridge. Select it from the list and click
Step 2 The default username for the music bridge is admin and the default pass word
is admin. Enter this into the appropriate boxes and click Next.
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Step 3 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.
Step 4 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 5.
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Step 5
Select your network from the list and click connect.
Step 6 If your network is encrypted, enter the encryption information at the next screen
and click Next.
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Step 7 The setup is complete. Click on Finish to save the settings.
Step 8 You can now disconnect the music bridge from your computer and place it
where you would like to use it.
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2.4 Connecting to the Music Bridge
Step 1
Step 2 Click the Scan Audio Device button. The software will search for and find all
Music Bridges on the network.
Double click on the Wireless Audio Center icon in the system tray.
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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3 Using the Wireless Audio Center
Double-click on the system tray icon on the bottom-right hand corner of your desktop.
The Wireless Audio Center will appear for you to configure.
3.1 Audio Link Tab
The Audio Link Tab is where you go to connect to your AirLink101 Music Bridge and
customize your audio buffer settings (see Playback Buffer Mode below for an
explanation). You can also access the Setup Wizard to easily make networking changes
to the Music Bridge.
Scans and lists all music bridges on the network.
Click to connect to the selected device.
Click to break the audio connection with your
AirLink101 Music Bridge device.
Click the hammer icon at the top of the page to
change advanced settings. Click the hammer icon
under the “Status” bar to access the Web
configuration tool
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Click to open the Setup Wizard.
Click to save the current settings from this screen.
Click to exit this screen.
Select the length of your audio buffer. A larger audio
buffer prevents your signal from “breaking up” when
there is lots of traffic on your network. However, it
also adds delay between when you perform an action
Playback
Buffer Mode
(like playing a song) and when you hear sound.
Choose a small buffer setting if you don’t want a long
delay and a large buffer if you want to ensure that
your audio doesn’t drop out. You can select your own
custom buffer length by clicking on the User Defined
option and choosing your buffer size.
Buffer Status Shows the current buffer usage percentage and
history.
3.2 Audio Setting
This page enables you to configure your audio output and verify that your speakers are
connected properly.
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