Wirelessly brings your digital music collection, streaming music services, and Internet Radio to the living room
The Wireless-B Music System sits by your home stereo and connects to it using standard consumer electronics cables. Then it connects to your home network by Wireless-B (802.11b) wireless networking, or if you prefer, it can be connected via standard 10/100 Ethernet cabling. Using the included remote control and the built-in LCD menus, you can browse your MP3 or WMA formatted music collection on your home PCs by title, artist, album, genre, or playlist. Or, access the Rhapsody Digital Music service (free trial included) to listen to over 450,000 songs on demand, create custom playlists and radio stations, and burn mixed CDs on your PC. You can also tune into thousands of Internet radio stations from over 100 different countries around the world. The Linksys Wireless-B Music System lets you bring the digital music stored on your computer to your Home Entertainment Center, without running cables through the house. Using a wireless connection, the Music System finally frees your digital music collection from those little computer speakers to play in full glory through your stereo system. Choose the music you want, and let the Wireless-B Music System play it through your living room stereo. Or, with its small but powerful detachable speakers, it can also act as your portable digital music boombox. Carry the Music System around the house and have access to your entire music collection, and your favorite Internet radio stations, anywhere within range of your wireless network -- the kitchen, den, even out on the patio by the pool. Let the Linksys Wireless-B Music System bring digital music out into the living room for the whole family to enjoy.
Connects your stereo system to a Wireless-B (802.11b) network
Listen to your digital music collection, streaming music services, and Internet Radio in the living room
Select songs, lists, and services on the built-in display with the easy-to-use remote control
Includes high-quality detachable powered bookshelf speakers

Wireless-B

Wireless

Music System

Product Data

Model No.

WMLS11B
Features Supports 5.1 channel audio through optical audio connection Supports audio CD, MP3, WMA, and WAV audio formats Displays CD-TEXT on its large LCD panel Supports Internet Radio streaming, without a PC Large blue back-lit LCD information panel Full function infrared remote control Complete music solution with powerful amplified speakers Specifications Model Number Standards Ports Buttons Cabling Type LEDs Transmit Power UPnP able/cert.Net support Security Features WEP Key Bits Environmental Dimensions WxHxD Unit Weight Power Certifications Operating Temp. Storage Temp. Operating Humidity Storage Humidity 16.02" x 3.39" x 8.5" (407 mm x 86 mm x 216 mm) 3 lbs. and 2.7 oz. (1.44 kg) 12 V, 1.5 A FCC, IC-03 0C to 40C (32F to 104F) -20C to 70C (-4F to 158F) 10% to 85% Non-Condensing 5% to 90% Non-Condensing WMLS11B IEEE 802.11b, 802.3, 802.3u LAN, Audio Out (L, R, Digital), Power, Speaker DC Play/Pause, Stop, Up, Down, Left, Right, Power, Parallel/Crossover, Reset CAT 5 Ethernet, SPDIF Optical, RCA Power, Link 22 dBm able No WEP 64-Bit, 128-Bit
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Minimum Requirements

PC with 200 MHz or faster processor 64 MB of RAM CD-ROM Drive Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP Network Adapter

Package Contents

Wireless-B Media Link for Music Setup Wizard CD-ROM User Guide on CD-ROM Quick Installation Pair of Powered Speakers Remote Control Base Plate Network Cable RCA Audio Cables AAA Batteries Speaker Power Cord Power Adapter Registration Card

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Numerics

2.4 GHz frequency band Bluetooth, 374 cordless telephones, 29, 355 3G (third-generation) networks, 17 4:3 aspect ratio on HDTV, 462463 5.8 GHz frequency band cordless telephones, 355 16:9 aspect ratio on HDTV, 462463 418-MHz frequency for Motorola Home Monitoring and Control System, 484 480p resolution on HDTV, 462 780p resolution on HDTV, 462 802.1x authentication, 198199 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a Wi-Fi standards. See also Wi-Fi standard choosing among, 3538 choosing for movie/video file transfers, 438 described, 13 inadequate bandwidth for wireless video file handling, 400, 401, 402 indoor range, frequency, speed and compatibility comparison, 28, 35 multi-standard devices, 3738 possible conflict with 2.4GHz frequency band cordless telephones, 355 TiVo units supporting 802.11g, 456 turbo versions, MHz cordless telephones, 354355, MHz digital unlicensed radio spectrum, for IMfree instant messaging, 431 1080i resolution on HDTV, 462
AAC music format, 399 abbreviations used by chatters, 433435 access points adding additional to extend range or coverage, 64, 81 Bluetooth for Logitech diNovo Media Desktop, 376 as bridge connecting wireless to wired networks, 62, 159 configuring for wireless routers, 6364 configuring WPA Security, 195196 described, 27 determining IP address assigned, 82 DHCP server feature, 7374 DHCP settings, 64, 7678 firmware upgrades, 43, 133138, 202 firmware upgrades for WPA support, 195 monitoring signal strength with NetStumbler, 176180 password for, 6364 resetting with Reset button, 129130, 234, 235, 236 resetting SSID, 63, 236 security settings, 64, 195196 TCP/IP settings, 64 troubleshooting, 129130 as wireless hub component, 31, 62 accessories. See also GPS (global positioning service) receivers; media players; Palm PDAs; peripherals; Pocket PCs AlphaSmart Dana Wireless word processor, 406
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cordless game controllers, 369370 D-Link DVC-1100 Wireless Broadband Video Phone, 406 D-Link Securicam DCS-5300G Internet Camera, 406 HDTV, 461466 headsets for cell phones, hands-free and Bluetooth-connected, 345, 372, 388389 home monitoring and control systems, 483492 IMfree instant messaging, 419435 Laserpod, 410 Linksys Wireless-B Internet Video Camera, 406, 417 Linksys Wireless-G Game Adapter, 406 radio, 10, 11, 260, 326327, 359362 Sony AIBO robotic dog, 410 TiVo units, 447460 TV-B-Gone, 409 weather forecasting, 469482 webcams, 416417 Active WebCam from PY Software, 417 ActiveSync, 274 activity customizing display, 175176 described, 171 monitoring, 173175 ad-hoc mode (computer-to-computer or peer-to-peer) networks, 114, 147148, 156, 254 adapters. See also wireless network adapters mini-PCI, 31, 33 multi-standard devices, 3738 network, 160 PC cards, 31, 32, 33 PCI (peripheral component interconnect) adapters compared to adapter-style cards, 86 described, 31, 33 installing, 8689
installing adapter utilities, 9496 installing client software prior to physically installing card, 9496 installing drivers, 8993 troubleshooting, 130 two styles of, 86, 87 troubleshooting, 130133 USB wireless network adapters advantages, 96 for Bluetooth, 373, 379381 described, 32 disadvantages, 85 as hot-swappable, 98 installing, 9698 installing driver, 99101 installing utilities, 101102 on non-Windows XP systems, 101 Add Bluetooth Device Wizard, 382383 Add Printer Wizard, 168169 Adobe Photoshop Album, 400 Advanced Connection Options dialog box, 321 AIM (AOL Instant Messenger), 425, 428430 AirCards, for wireless Internet connection, 1314 airlines Web In-Flight hotspot Web site, 304 with Wi-Fi hotspots, 311 AiroPeek, 190 AirPort Express (Apple), 404 airports with hotspot Internet services, 307308 Sprint hotspot sites, 307 T-Mobile hotspot sites, 305 Wayport hotspot provider, 306 wireless networks in, 158 AirSnort, 190 Allow Network Users to Change My Files option, 439 AlphaSmart Dana Wireless word processor, 406

computers. See PCs concrete arch highway extension project, webcam view of, 416 concrete, as obstacle for wireless networks signals, 29 Connected DVD Player (Gateway), 403 Connecting dialog box, 319320 Connection Manager T-Mobile hotspot finder utility, 306 coordinates, longitude, latitude and geometry (GPS technology), 508511 cordless telephones. See also cell phones advantages, 9 analog style, 352353 blocking with Cell-Block-R, 409 D-Link DVC-1100 Wireless Broadband Video Phone, 406 digital style, 353354 DSS (digital spread spectrum) technology, 352 features available, 355356 5.8 GHz frequency band, 355 frequencies and range, MHz frequency range, 354355 obstacles and interference considerations, 29, 229, 352, 353, 354, 355, 357, 456 pros and cons of available frequency bands, 354355 security considerations of DSS, 352 as source of interference with wireless network signals, 29, 229 as sources of interference with wireless network signals, 29 technological advances, 351352 2.4 GHz frequency band, 355 crackers and hackers, 185, 189190 CRT (cathode-ray technology) HDTV sets, 463
D-Link devices DVC-1100 Wireless Broadband Video Phone, 406 MediaLounge Wireless Media Player, 403, 411 Securicam DCS-5300G Internet Camera, 406 webcams, 417 Dallas-Ft. Worth International airport hotspots, 308 Dangers hiptop2, 300 date, time, and time zone information for routers, 5455 DCS-5300G Internet Camera (D-Link Securicam), 406 default printer, 169 degrees, minutes, seconds and geometry (GPS technology), 508509 Dell Axim 30 Pocket PC, 262266 Dell Site Monitor (for Pocket PCs), 266 Dell WLAN utility (for Pocket PCs), 265266 DeLorme BlueLogger GPS receiver, 497 Denver International airport hotspots, 308 detachable antennae on routers, 43 Device Manager, 115116, 131133, 139140, 224227 DHCP clients log (DHCP setting on wireless router), 77 DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), 73 DHCP servers described, 42, 74 included in ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) feature, 232 settings for access points, 64 troubleshooting, 229231
troubleshooting automatic private address problems, 7980 troubleshooting duplicate in ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) feature, 232 Windows XP automatic private IP address default, 7980 dial-up versus high-speed wireless connection to Internet, 9, 17, 38 digital light processing (DLP) technology, 463 digital media receivers, 397 digital rights management (DRM) encryption, 399 digital spread spectrum (DSS) technology for cordless telephones, 352 digital style cordless telephones, 353354 digital subscriber line (DSL) Internet access, 17, 38, 39 digital TV, 462. See also HDTV (highdefinition TV) digital video recorders (DVRs), 448 diNovo Media Desktop, 376, 377 directional antennae, 45, 46 DirectTV (satellite TV operator), 448, 465 DirecWay (formerly DirecPC), 2021 discoverability of Bluetooth devices, 378379 Dish Network (satellite TV operator), 448, 465, 467 DLP (digital light processing) HDTV sets, 463 DMP1 mobile digital media player (Rockford Omnifi), 407 DMS1 Digital Media Streamer (Rockford Omnifi), 405 DNS server (DHCP setting on wireless router), 77 doggie, robotic, Sony AIBO, 410

Domain Name (DHCP setting on wireless router), 76 door/window sensors. See Motorola Home Monitoring and Control System driver rollback, 132, 226 drivers configuring for print servers, 7071 described, 90, 202 determining current version number, 140 installing for PCI adapters, 8993 installing for USB adapters, 99101 returning to previous version (driver rollback), 132, 226 troubleshooting, 132, 138141, 225227 updating, 140141, 202, 226 DRM (digital rights management) encryption, 399 DSL (digital subscriber line) Internet access, 17, 38, 39, 236238 DSS (digital spread spectrum) technology for cordless telephones, 352 DVC-1100 Wireless Broadband Video Phone (D-Link), 406 DVDs, Connected DVD Player (Gateway), 403 DVRs (digital video recorders), 448 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), 73. See also DHCP servers dynamic IP addresses, 75, 7680
e-mail. See also IMfree instant messaging from Motorola Home Monitoring and Control System, 490, 491 through media servers, 411 eFax (Internet-based fax service), 260
EHPE (Expected Horizontal Position Error), 499 802.1x authentication, 198199 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a Wi-Fi standards. See also Wi-Fi standard choosing among, 3538 choosing for movie/video file transfers, 438 described, 13 inadequate bandwidth for wireless video file handling, 400, 401, 402 indoor range, frequency, speed and compatibility comparison, 28, 35 multi-standard devices, 3738 possible conflict with 2.4GHz frequency band cordless telephones, 355 TiVo units supporting 802.11g, 456 turbo versions, 438 elevation (GPS positioning), 510 emoticons, 433 encryption digital rights management (DRM), 399 of GPS signals, 498 uses for, 190 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) protocol support on routers, 43, 122, 190 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) protocol support on routers, 43, 122, 190 End IP (DHCP setting on wireless router), 76 enhanced definition of HDTV, 462 Entr Entertainment Hub (Kenwood), 411 ergonomic keyboards, 368 Ethernet cables, 149, 236 Ethernet networks and media players, 401 for movie/video file transfers, 438 Ethernet ports integrated four-port switch, 42, 6162 modems, 40
Europes global navigation system, 499 Excentrique MP3 player (Jens of Sweden), 410 expandability of wireless networks, 27
fair use policies of satellite service Internet access, 20 Family Radio Service (FRS) two-way radios advantages, 10, 359 channels for geocachers, 521 combining with GPS, 362 comparison to cell phones, 360361 FCCs rules, 359, 360 and GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service), 360, 361 range, 360 fax services, 260 faxing document when from home, 260 FedEx Kinkos print shops printing service, 259 T-Mobile hotspot sites, 305, 311 FHSS (frequency hopping spread spectrum) with Bluetooth, 374 for cordless telephones, 352 file sharing with Windows XP. See also media players caution against Allow Network Users to Change My Files option, 439 advantages, 437438 alternatives to wireless networks for huge video files, 438 assigning drive letter to network folder, 442443 blocking access to files, 440, 442 browsing network, 446 disconnecting from a mapped network drive, 445 hiding folders, 442

hackers and crackers, 185, 189190 Hardware Update Wizard, 140141, 226 Hawking Technology webcams, 417 WiFi Locator, 255256 HDOP (Horizontal Dilution of Precision), 498 HDTV (high-definition TV) aspect ratios, 462463 cable-ready with CableCARD slots, 466 with cable or satellite service provider, 464 free guide, 462 growing popularity, 461462 HDTV monitors or HDTV-ready sets, 464 lack of built-in tuners, 464 local antenna/range information Website, 465 need for tuner or set-top box, 464 packaged channel offerings, 465 range considerations, 465 receiving over cable TV, 466 receiving via antennae, 464 receiving via satellite, 464, 465466 recorded by TiVo unit, 448 shopping for sets, 463 TiVo-enabled receivers, 465, 466 headsets for cell phones, hands-free and Bluetooth-connected, 345, 372, 388389 Heavy Weather Publisher for sharing reports on Web site, 478481 Heavy Weather Review software for graphical representations, 475478 Heavy Weather software for real-time information display, 473475 highway extension project, webcam view of, 416
highway rest areas with Wi-Fi hotspots, 311 Hilton hotels with Wi-Fi hotspots, 308 hiptop2, 300 home entertainment systems, 11. See also HDTV; IMfree instant messaging; media players; TiVo units horoscope feature of SmartWatch, 328 hot-swappable, USB devices as, 98 hot zones in city centers (city clouds or Wi-Fi hotspots), 309310 HotSpot Haven, The, hotspot Web site, 304 hotspots. See Wi-Fi hotspots Hotsync, 276279 HP (Hewlett Packard) portable printers, 258 Hyatt hotels with Wi-Fi hotspots, 308
icons used in this book, 5 ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) feature, 232 IEEE (Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers) standard, 28, 35, 151, 195 iGo Mobility Electronics, Inc., 257 images. See also photos through media servers, 410 IMfree instant messaging abbreviations and emoticons, 433435 AOL with, 419, 432 avoiding interference, 431433 batteries and charging, 420 configuring software options, 423425 connecting base station to PC, 422 cost, capacity, and range, 419 creating AIM screen name, 425428 installing AOL Instant Messenger software, 428430 installing software on PC, 420422
keyboard use, 430431 powering up and registering, 422423 running software, 422 security considerations, 425 sessions on PC, 431 smileys, 433 starting chat session, 431 IMs, instant messages. See IMfree instant messaging in-network and out-of-network calling areas for cell phones, 342 roaming charges, 342 zip code, 342 Incoming Virtual Private Network (VPN) Connection dialog box, 321 infrastructure mode networks, 114, 147, 148, 156 instant messaging. See also IMfree instant messaging One-way Instant Messaging feature of SmartWatch, 329 integrated Ethernet switch ports, 42, 6162 IntelliMouse Explorer, 365366 interference. See obstacles and interference considerations interlaced horizontal scan lines in HDTV, 462 Internet access AirCards, 1314 dial-up versus high-speed wireless connection, 9, 17, 38 DSL (digital subscriber line), 17, 38, 39 satellite service, 1821 3G (third-generation) networks, 17 Internet camera, D-Link Securicam DCS-5300G, 406 Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) feature, 232 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, 108109 Internet radio, 260, 398, 402, 411

Internet relay chat (IRC), 432 Internet service providers (ISPs), 38 interoperability issues importance of compatible standards for equipment, 36 between platforms with Bluetooth, 377 intranets (internal networks), 75 IP Address Pool. See DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) IP addresses. See also DHCP servers assigning dynamic, 7680 assigning manually for wireless network adapters, 107109 assigning static, 8183 comparing static and dynamic, 7475 described, 74 of gateways to broadband Internet connection, 75 obtaining new with ipconfig /renew command, 242 releasing with ipconfig /release command, 241 of routers, factory-configured, 51 troubleshooting incorrect, 236 troubleshooting misconfigured on wireless network adapters, 121 troubleshooting with tracert command, 244245 iPAQ For Dummies (Wiley Publishing), 504 ipconfig command, 82, 239242 IRC (Internet relay chat), 432 ISPs (Internet service providers), 38 iTune music store (Apple), 400
Kenwood Entr_ Entertainment Hub, 411 keyboards, wireless, 368369. See also peripherals, wireless Kinkos print shops, 259 Kismet, 190
Labtec webcams, 417 LAN (local-area network), 236, 372 land-mobile radio service, 361 laptops for home use, 260 laptops for mobile computing caution against ignoring users manual for wireless cards, 251 caution against running up usage charges, 253 activating card for use with cellular network, 252253 adapters for wireless networks, 3132 advantages of going wireless, 27, 249 connecting to GPS with Bluetooth, 373 extending battery life by turning off wireless card, 252 finding Wi-Fi hotspots, 253, 255256 Hawking Technology Wi-Fi Locator as alternative to wireless network card, 255256 options for printing from, 258260 options for speed and cost, 250251 power considerations, 256257 security considerations, 253 troubleshooting adapter card fit, 130 wireless cellular data cards, 252253 wireless network cards, 253254 latency on cordless game controllers, 369 lava lamp, Laserpod, 410
Jens of Sweden Excentrique, 410 JiWire hotspot Web site, 303, 305 joysticks, 370
law enforcement use of LocatePlus database with Blackberry, 299 LCD flat panel HDTV sets, 463 LCD rear-projection HDTV sets, 463 lease time (DHCP setting on wireless router), 76 letterboxing, 522 limited account type, 206 line-of-sight considerations for LMDS (local multipoint distribution system), 22 for satellite service Internet access, 18 Linksys devices webcam WVC54G Wireless-G Internet Video Camera, 417 Wireless-B Internet Video Camera, 406 Wireless-B Media Adapter, 405 Wireless-B Music System, 402 Wireless-G Game Adapter, 406 Wireless-G PrintServer, 65 wireless network adapter card, 9496, 117120, 123124 WMLS11B Wireless-B Music System, 411 Linux, 2. See also operating systems other than Windows XP LMDS (local multipoint distribution system), 22 local-area network (LAN), 236, 372 local multipoint distribution system (LMDS), 22 LocatePlus database, 299 Logitech devices Bluetooth-enabled peripherals, 377 diNovo Media Desktop, 376, 377 webcams, 417 longitude, latitude, coordinates and geometry (GPS technology), 508511 Los Angeles International airport hotspots, 307 lottery results feature of SmartWatch, 329

M3U music format, 399 MAC (Media Access Control) security with routers described, 43, 5859 displayed in NetStumbler, 177 implementing, 188189 troubleshooting, 232233, 236 Mac users AirPort Express, 404 Bluetooth-enabled peripherals, 377 Bluetooth-equipped computers, 373 Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, 377 iTune music store, 400, 404 Mac OS X, 2 moving files between PC and Mac with Bluetooth, 382385 StarBand satellite service Internet access unavailable, 18 Mailboxes, Etc. outlets with hotspots, 306, 311 management interface, resetting for wireless routers, 128, 234, 235, 236 manufacturers mail-in rebates, 32 Map Network Drive Wizard, 442443, 444445 mapping, 442 Marriott hotels with Wi-Fi hotspots, 308 master/slave devices in Bluetooth, 375 McDonalds with Wi-Fi hotspots, 306, 311 media hubs, 397 media players. See also accessories; file sharing with Windows XP AlphaSmart Dana Wireless word processor, 406 Apple AirPort Express, 404 D-Link DVC-1100 Wireless Broadband Video Phone, 406 D-Link MediaLounge Wireless Media Player, 403
media players (continued) D-Link Securicam DCS-5300G Internet Camera, 406 described, 397 on Ethernet networks, 401 example of simple setup, 398 Gateway Connected DVD Player, 403 Jens of Sweden Excentrique, 410 Linksys Wireless-B Internet Video Camera, 406 Linksys Wireless-B Media Adapter, 405 Linksys Wireless-B Music System, 402 Linksys Wireless-G Game Adapter, 406 media servers, 410412 movies and streaming video, 400401 music, 398399 Netgear Wireless Digital Music Player, 402 photo organizers, 399400 Play@TV, 405 PRISMIQ MediaPlayer, 403404, 411, 412416 Rhapsody Digital Music Service, 402 Rockford Omnifi DMP1 mobile digital media player, 407 Rockford Omnifi DMS1 Digital Media Streamer, 405 Roku SoundBridge, 405 Sound Blaster Wireless Music, 403 user interface, TV, LED or LCD screen, and remote control, 401 media servers definitions and types of services, 410411 manufacturers, 411412 MediaLounge DSM-320 Wireless Media Player (D-Link), 403, 411 MediaPlayer (PRISMIQ), 403404, 411, 412416 memory keys (USB), 259
messages, sending and receiving wirelessly, 14. See also IMfree instant messaging messaging services with cell phones, 346347 Mexico, Cabo San Lucas, webcam view, 417 mice. See peripherals, wireless Microsoft ActiveSync, 274 Microsoft Bluetooth-enabled peripherals, 377 Microsoft SmartWatch. See SmartWatch Microtel Inns & Suites with Wi-Fi hotspots, 308309 microwave ovens, as source of interference with wireless network signals, 29, 456 microwaves, with LMDS (local multipoint distribution system), 22 Milner, Marius, 176 mini-PCI adapters, 31, 33, 130 MMS (Multimedia messaging service) for cell phones, 346 Mobile 2003 (Windows XP), 263 mobile computing. See also GPS (global positioning service) receivers; laptops for mobile computing airports with hotspot Internet services, 307308 Sprint hotspot sites, 307 T-Mobile hotspot sites, 305 Wayport hotspot provider, 306 wireless networks in, 158 checking signal strength, 158 RVs GPS-equipped laptops in, 503 StarBand satellite service Internet access for, 19 mobility, 27

modems broadband, 3940 cable modems for Internet access, 17, 38 connecting to routers, 4950 internal versus USB port modems, 40 troubleshooting, 236238 motion sensors. See Motorola Home Monitoring and Control System Motorola Home Monitoring and Control System caution on use as home security system substitute, 483 archives, 491 arming or disarming system, 491492 batteries, 486 camera and sensor capacity, 484 configuring software, 488491 door/window sensors, 483, 489 download site for drivers, 485 e-mail from, 490, 491 editing sensor parameters, 489490 events/alerts settings, 490491 features, 483 hardware setup, 485486 installing software, 486488 kit contents, 483 motion sensors, 489 other components, 483484 range, 484 remote service, 485 sound sensors, 489 temperature sensors, 484, 489 updating software, 488 viewing alert log, 491 water sensors, 484 Motorola IMfree instant messaging. See IMfree instant messaging Mount St. Helens, Forest Service webcam view, 417 movie file transfers, size considerations, 438
movies and streaming video, 400401 MP3 music format, 399 MPG video format, 400 MSN Direct Calendar Add-in for Outlook, 336337 MSN Direct network, 325, 326 multi-standard devices, 3738 multimedia servers, 397, 437. See also media players music. See also media players formats, 399 media players, 398399, 402 from Sirius and XM Radio satellite radio services, 467 streaming devices, 397 through media servers, 410 MX 700 Cordless Optical Mouse, 366367 My Bluetooth Places icon, 381 My Network Places adding to or removing from Start menu, 146147 browsing shared folders, 446 managing bridges, 160164
navigation with GPS. See GPS (global positioning service) receivers Netgear Wireless Digital Music Player, 402 NetStumbler described, 176 downloading and installing, 176177 used as sniffer, 190 using, 177180 network adapters, 160. See also adapters Network Connection Type dialog box, 321 Network Connections dialog box, 193, 316318, 319, 320 Network Controller Properties dialog box, 225226
Network and Internet Connections dialog box, 316318 network keys, 151, 197 Networking Software dialog box, 322 networks. See wireless networks Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) use of webcam, 416 New Connection Wizard, 318, 320323 New York Citys Wi-Fi hotspots, 309 news feature of SmartWatch, 328, 330 Nextel, 288, 343, MHz cordless telephones, 354355, MHz digital unlicensed radio spectrum, for IMfree instant messaging, 431 NodeDB.com hotspot Web site, 304 Notebook Solar Laptop Computer Charger, 257258

obstacles and interference considerations. See also troubleshooting wireless networks baby monitors, 357 causing intermittent connection issues, 128129 cordless telephones, 29, 229, 352, 353, 354, 355, 357, 456 IMfree instant messaging, 431433 line-of-sight considerations for LMDS (local multipoint distribution system), 22 for satellite service Internet access, 18 Logitech Cordless RumblePad, 370 microwave ovens, 357, 456 TiVo units, 456 of wireless networks, 2729, 125, 229 octets in IP addresses, 75 Omni hotels with Wi-Fi hotspots, 308 omnidirectional antennae, 45
Omnifi DMP1 mobile digital media player (Rockford), 407 Omnifi DMS1 Digital Media Streamer (Rockford), 405 One-way Instant Messaging feature of SmartWatch, 329 online auction sites, 32, 40 online stores, 32 operating systems other than Windows XP Bluetooth offering interoperability, 377 timing of installing wireless network client software, 89, 94 timing of wireless network hardware installation, 96 upgrading to XP recommended, 146 USB wireless network adapters, 101 Optical Mouse, 366 Optical Mouse for Notebooks, 367 Outlook e-mail client feature software, 336338
packet data networks. See cellular-based packet data networks packets, 242 pairing of Bluetooth devices, 379 Palm PDAs. See also Pocket PCs advantages, 261 configuring, 267268 configuring for VPN, 270271 confirming settings, 269270 connecting to GPS with Bluetooth, 373 connecting to VPN, 272 making connection, 270 synchronizing with desktop with HotSync, 276279 synchronizing information with Bluetooth, 388 Palm Tungsten C, 267 PANs (personal area networks), 372
paper distances, 375 passwords for access points, 6364 for routers, 5152, 5354 for Windows XP, 214217 PC cards for Bluetooth, 373 described, 31, 32, 33 PCI (peripheral component interconnect) adapters. See also wireless network adapters compared to adapter-style cards, 86 described, 31, 33 installing, 8689 installing adapter utilities, 9496 installing client software prior to physically installing card, 9496 installing drivers, 8993 troubleshooting, 130 two styles of, 86, 87 PCs. See also Windows XP moving outside without wires, 10 taking case off, 85, 87 Wi-Fi standard, 13 wireless peripherals for, 363370 PDAs (personal digital assistants). See also Palm PDAs; Pocket PCs advantages, 261262 for sending and receiving text messages, 14 usefulness prediction, 22, 261 PDOP (Position Dilution Of Precision), 498 peer-to-peer (ad-hoc mode or computerto-computer) networks, 114, 147148, 156, 254 performance considerations DirecWay satellite service Internet access, 21 eliminating PC bottlenecks by sharing printers, 65
LMDS (local multipoint distribution system), 22 StarBand satellite service Internet access, 1819 WiMax, 2122 peripheral component interconnect (PCI) adapters, 31, 33 peripherals, wireless. See also accessories advantages, 11 base stations, USB ports and cables, 363 Bluetooth-enabled, 376377 described, 363 game controllers and joysticks, 369370 IntelliMouse Explorer, 365366 keyboards, 368369 Logitechs success, 364 MX 700 Cordless Optical Mouse, 366367 Optical Mouse, 366 Optical Mouse for Notebooks, 367 Presenter (for remote control of presentations), 367 shared printers, 65, 165170 Tilt Wheel Technology for optical mice, 366 trackballs, 368 personal area networks (PANs), 372 personal digital recorders (PVRs), 448 Peugeot Quark fuel cell-powered concept vehicle, 410 phones. See also cell phones; cordless telephones advantages of conventional wired units in power outages, 12 photo organizers, 399400 photos, through media servers, 410 photos, sending to PC with Bluetooth, 389391 Photoshop Album (Adobe), 400

Picasa photo organizer software (Google), 400 piconets in Bluetooth, 375 pilots use of GPS, 501 ping command, 242243 plasma HDTV sets, 463 Play@TV, 405 PLS music format, 399 Pocket PC For Dummies (Wiley Publishing), 264, 504 Pocket PCs. See also Palm PDAs advantages, 10, 261262 connecting to GPS with Bluetooth, 373, 503 connecting GPS units to, 504 connecting to wireless network, 262263 Dell Axim 30 model, 262266 Dell Site Monitor, 266 Dell WLAN utility, 265266 manually configuring settings, 263264 moving files and synchronizing information with Bluetooth, 385388 pocketWinc (Cirond utility), 267, 503504 synchronizing with desktop with Microsoft ActiveSync, 274275 pocketWinc (Cirond utility), 267, 503504 Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE), 55 Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP), 55, 237 police use of LocatePlus database with Blackberry, 299 portable printers, 258259 power outages, 12 power supply for laptops for mobile computing, 257 PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet), 55 PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol), 55, 237
preferred networks, 111113, 153155 Presenter (for remote control of presentations), 367 price, versus performance standards, 12 prime meridian, 509 print servers, wireless advantages, 6465 advantages of static IP address, 81 configuring changes through management interface, 72 configuring drivers, 7071 configuring via web browser, 7172 connecting, 6667 in routers, 43 running Setup Wizard, 6771 printers, portable, 258259 Printers and Faxes dialog box, 165170 printers, sharing adding printers connected to other PCs on network, 167169 advantages, 65 changing default printer, 169170 specifying printers for sharing, 165166 turning off sharing, 167 printing services, 259 PrintMe printing service, 259 PRISMIQ MediaPlayer, 403404, 411, 412416 problem solving. See troubleshooting wireless networks progressive scan in HDTV, 462 public radio, from Sirius and XM Radio satellite radio services, 467 PVRs (personal digital recorders), 448 PY Software, Active WebCam, 417
Quark fuel cell-powered concept car by Peugeot, 410 Quote of the Day feature of SmartWatch, 330
radio broadcasts to MSN Direct subscribers, 326327 Citizens Band Radio Services, 360, 362 Family Radio Service (FRS) two-way radios advantages, 10, 359 channels for geocachers, 521 combining with GPS, 362 comparison to cell phones, 360361 FCCs rules, 359, 360 GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service), 360, 361 range, 360 General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS), 360, 361 from Internet, 260, 398, 402, 411 satellite, 466467 through media servers, 411 two-way Family Radio Service (FRS), 10, 359362 wireless, 11 RADIUS servers, 199 range antennae adjustment or replacement, 44 Bluetooth-connected peripherals, 365, 375, 388 capacity, 484 comparison of FRS and GMRS radio, 361 cordless mice and Bluetooth peripherals, 364365 cordless telephones and frequencies, 352 for HDTV, 465 locating wireless networks, 44 Motorola Home Monitoring and Control System, 484

South Pole, live webcam view of the current conditions, 416 speakerphone feature on cordless telephones, 356 speakers, wireless, as sources of interference with wireless network signals, 29 speed. See also obstacles and interference considerations adjusting between router and wireless network adapters, 125 Bluetooth, 375 checking status for wireless network adapters, 121, 125 considerations for laptops for mobile computing, 250251 degradation with distance, 125 speed. See performance considerations Spokanes Wi-Fi hotspots, 309 sports broadcasts from Sirius satellite radio service, 467 sports feature of SmartWatch, 329 SPOT (Smart Personal Objects Technology), 326 Sprint airport hotspot sites, 307 national cell phone service provider, 343 PCS Network, 14 wireless network, 250 SSID (Service Set Identifier) described, 5960, 63, 111 disabled, 229 displayed in NetStumbler, 177 making invisible as security precaution, 186188 troubleshooting, 236, 238 St. Cloud, Floridas Wi-Fi hotspots, 309 StarBand satellite service Internet access, 1820 Starbucks as T-Mobile hotspot site, 305, 311
Start IP (DHCP setting on wireless router), 76 stateful firewalls, 42 static IP addresses, 75, 8183 steel, as obstacle for wireless networks signals, 29 stock quotes feature of SmartWatch, 329 streaming video, 400401 subnet masks, 75 Suuntro SmartWatches, 325, 326 switches (with commands from Command Prompt), 240
T-Mobile Blackberry carrier, 288 hotspot finder utility, 306 hotspot provider, 305 national cell phone service provider, 343 security cautions from, 312313 Task Manager, 174176 TCP/IP settings for access points, 64 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, 108109 for TiVo units, 452453 troubleshooting, 229232, 238 troubleshooting with ping command, 242243 Technical Stuff icon, 3, 5 telephones. See also cell phones; cordless telephones advantages of conventional wired units in power outages, 12 televisions. See TVs temperature sensors. See Motorola Home Monitoring and Control System; weather forecasting 1080i resolution on HDTV, 462

Web sites (continued) Caffeinated and Unstrung (Seattle), 310 Caltrans, 416 Cell-Block-R, 409 Cirond, 267 Climate Monitoring and Diagnostics Laboratory, 416 Cobra GPS units, 502 Consumer Electronics Association, 462 Control Vision, 501 D-Link, 403 D-Link webcams, 417 DeLorme GPS receivers, 497 designed for small web browsers like Blackberry, 299 downloadable free cell phone ringtones, 346 eFax (Internet-based fax service), 260 FCC site on cell phone number portability, 348349 FCC wireless services sites, 360, 362 FDA site on safety of cell phones, 347 FedEx Kinkos print shops, 259 Forest Service webcam view of Mount St. Helens, 417 forums for users of SmartWatches, 326 Garmin GPS units, 496, 502 Gateway, 403 geocaching, 520 GeoGen Project, 523 Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) site, 525526 GPS manufacturers, 504 GPS precision information, 498 GPS Waypoint Registry, 517 Hawking Technology webcams, 417 Hawking Technology Wi-Fi Locator, 255256 HDTV, local antenna/range information, 465 Heavy Weather, 473, 474, 476
IEEE (Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers), 151 iGo Mobility Electronics, Inc., 257 Internet radio station, 398 Kenwood Entr Entertainment Hub, 411 letterboxing, 522 Linksys, 402 Linksys WMLS11B Wireless-B Music System, 411 Linksys WVC54G Wireless-G Internet Video Camera, 417 list of wireless networking utilities, 190 lists of Wi-Fi hotspots, 255 Logitech, 366 Logitech webcams, 417 Magellan GPS units, 502 Microsoft ActiveSync, 274 Microsoft Pocket PCs, 264 Mount St. Helens, Forest Service webcam view, 417 MSN Direct, 331 NetStumbler, 176 Nextel TeleNav GPS, 505 NOAA Climate Monitoring and Diagnostics Laboratory, 416 Omnifi Media, 405 online version of XPs Resource Kit, 132 Peugeot Quark fuel cell-powered concept vehicle, 410 Pharos GPS, 504 Picasa photo organizer software (Google), 400 PocketMapStore, 504 PrintMe printing service, 259 PRISMIQ, 403404, 411 Rockford Corp., 405 Roku Labs, 405 Rome, webcam view from Capitolium.org, 416 SanDisk, 259 Shell HomeGenie service, 485, 488

Shared Documents folder, 438 Task Manager, 174176 taskbar icon, Wireless Network Connection, 8183 tracert command, 244245 User Accounts, 207220 Wireless Network Detected message, 9293 Wireless Zero Configuration, 94, 103, 111 WPA support in Service Pack 2 (SP2), 195, 202 WINS server (DHCP setting on wireless router), 77 Wireless-B Internet Video Camera (Linksys), 406 Wireless-B Media Adapter (Linksys), 405 Wireless-B Music System (Linksys), 402, 411 Wireless Digital Music Player (Netgear), 402 Wireless-G Game Adapter (Linksys), 406 Wireless-G Internet Video Camera (Linksys), 417 wireless network adapters. See also PCI (peripheral component interconnect) adapters; USB wireless network adapters adding, removing, or selecting preferred networks, 111113 assigning IP addresses manually, 107109 automatically connecting to nonpreferred networks, 114115 checking connection status, 109, 120121 checking connection status with adapters utilities, 123124 configuring on operating systems other than Windows XP with adapters utilities, 116120
configuring on Windows XP manually with adapters utilities, 146 configuring on Windows XP systems, 103116 controlling types of wireless networks to attempt connecting to, 114115 disabling, 105 estimating range, 124125 repairing, restoring connectivity, 106 troubleshooting, 130133 upgrading drivers for WPA support, 195 viewing available wireless networks, 105, 111, 122 viewing IP address and assignment mode, 105106, 121 viewing name, connection speed, signal strength, and status, 104105, 120121, 131132 Wireless Network Connection dialog box, 9293, 228 Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box, 107109, 110115, 152153, 155157 Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box, 105106, 116, 120121, 172173, 229231 Wireless Network Detected message, 9293 wireless networking with Windows XP. See also file sharing with Windows XP; Windows XP advantages, 145 checking signal strength, 157158 configuring available networks, 152153 creating infrastructure mode type, 114, 147, 148 preferred networks, adding, removing, viewing properties of, or reordering, 153155 refreshing view of available wireless networks, 152
specifying type of networks to access (advanced options), 155157 viewing available wireless networks, 150151 wireless networks. See also obstacles and interference considerations; security considerations ad-hoc mode (computer-to-computer or peer-to-peer) type, 114, 147148, 156, 254 administration issues and users, 205220 advantages, 10, 25, 2627, 437 bridging multiple networks, 6162 cost considerations, 2932 importance of performance standards over price, 12 infrastructure mode type, 114, 147, 148, 156 monitoring activity, 173175 print servers, 6472 range, obstacles and interference considerations, 2729 sharing Internet access, printers, files and games, 26 Wi-Fi standard, 13 wireless print servers, 6472 wireless range extenders, 27, 32 wireless routers. See routers, wireless wireless technology. See also accessories; Bluetooth; media players; security considerations advantages, 1, 9 disadvantages, 1415 need to understand security measures, 15 peripherals for computers, 363370 Wireless Zero Configuration (Windows XP), 94, 103, 111 WMA music format, 399 WMLS11B Wireless-B Music System (Linksys), 411