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SMCWAA-G

EZ-StreamTM 802.11g Wireless Audio Adapter

OVERVIEW

The EZ-Stream Wireless Audio Adapter is an innovative solution from SMC for your Home Entertainment Center. The new EZ-Stream 802.11g Wireless Audio Adapter is UPnP-compliant, fast and easy to install, and instantly connects to your existing 802.11b or 802.11g wireless network. The SMCWAA-G features a large flip-up LCD Matrix display and an infrared remote control for quickly selecting the audio tracks or Internet music station you want. The SMCWAA-G gives you the freedom to play the MP3, WMA (unprotected/ protected) music files stored on your PC to any room of your home. You can specify audio tracks or Internet radio stations as Favorites by the click of a button, so with one menu you have quick and easy access to the songs or stations you listen to most. In addition, support for RHAPSODY Digital Music Server gives you access to ever growing collection of music album and song tracks. The SMCWAA-Gs UPnP functionality gives you the option to setup multiple SMCWAA-Gs in each room of your home and everyone will enjoy the freedom of listening to the content of their choice from one PC! Simply connect the SMCWAA-G to your stereo system via standard audio cables, load the Musicmatch Software from the EZ Installation CD-ROM and add your audio content to the music library. The Musicmatch Software is very easy to use and gives you the tools necessary to fully manage, create, and play your audio files. It has a built-in UPnP server which allows music to stream from your networked PC to the SMCWAA-G for listening on your stereo system. You can also set up more than one profile on the SMCWAA-G, thus giving you the flexibility of connecting to different 802.11b or 802.11g wireless networks. For XP users, streaming your audio files from your PC is made easier with Windows Media Connect. Just download Windows Media Connect and enable the folder with audio files stored on your PC to share and you can start enjoying your music. If you have already installed Musicmatch software, simply enable the UPnP Server option on the Musicmatch and plug in your SMCWAA-G. Then sit back, relax, and enjoy digital, high-quality sound virtually anywhere in your home through your stereo system.

FEATURES

High speed wireless operation up to 54Mbps in 802.11g User-friendly Web-based status and management via Flip-up LCD user interface or SMCWAA-G Installer

BENEFITS

Connects to 802.11b or 802.11g wireless networks Simple configuration of Wireless Audio Adapter using the intuitive LCD user interface and built-in web server allows you to view the current status of your device. You can also configure the device entirely from your PC with the Wireless Audio Adapter Installer Enjoy your favorite MP3 and WMA songs or Internet Radio on your stereo system Relax, sit-back, and listen to Internet Radio stations 64/ 128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Wireless Protected Access (WPA) supported Allows you to display all the details of the songs on the LCD display Support for RHAPSODY brings you unlimited access to thousands of albums and songs (US only) Allows you to play and create audio content on your PC and even tag your audio tracks! Use MUSICMATCH to share your audio content to EZ-Stream 802.11g Wireless Audio Adapters Allows up to 3 network connection profiles so you can connect to 3 different wireless networks
Easily access music and Internet Radio from PC or Internet and play on your home entertainment center Playback MP3 and WMA songs stored on your computer Support Secure Wireless Connections ID3 tagging 30-day free trial of RHAPSODY Digital Music Service included (US only)

Musicmatch

Multiple Profiles

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
STANDARDS IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) MODULATION TYPE DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK WIRELESS OPERATING CHANNELS 11 Channels (US, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe) 14 Channels (Japan) RADIO TECHNOLOGY Direct Sequencing Spread Spectrum SECURITY 64-bit/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) WPA-TKIP (Wi-Fi Protected Access) DATA RATES 1/ 2/ 5.5/ 54Mbps OUTPUT POWER 15dBm +/- 1dBm RECEIVE SENSITIVITY 802.11b - 1Mbps @-92dBm 802.11b - 2Mbps @-89dBm 802.11b - 5.5Mbps @-85dBm 802.11b - 11Mbps @-82dBm 802.11g - 6Mbps @-82dBm 802.11g - 9Mbps @-81dBm 802.11g - 12Mbps @-79dBm 802.11g - 18Mbps @-77dBm 802.11g - 24Mbps @-74dBm 802.11g - 36Mbps @-70dBm 802.11g - 48Mbps @-66dBm 802.11g - 54Mbps @-65dBm INTERFACE Network: 802.11g Network: 10/100 RJ-45 Dual RCA audio L/R LCD matrix: 2.89 x 1.46 in/ 7.35 x 3.7cm FILE FORMATS MP3: Up to 320kbps (CBR or VBR) WMA9 WAV

User Guide

Copyright
Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of SMC. SMC reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice.
Copyright 2005 by SMC Networks, Inc. 38 Tesla Irvine, California 92618

Trademarks

SMC is a registered trademark; and EZ-Stream, EZ Connect, Barricade and EZ Hub are trademarks of SMC Networks, Inc. Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Rhapsody is a registered trademark of Listen.com, Inc. Musicmatch is a registered trademark of Yahoo! Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/ or other countries.

Warranty Limitations

The information provided herein may change with product qualification. SMC Networks, Inc. assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies, errors, or omissions. SMC Networks, Inc. assumes no responsibility for the use of this information, and all use of such information shall be entirely at the users own risk. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at SMCs website: http://www.smc.com.
SMCWAA-G EZ-Stream 802.11g Wireless Audio Adapter Table of Contents
About the SMCWAA-G EZ-Stream 802.11g Wireless Audio Adapter.1 Before You Start....1
PC Requirements....1 Audio System Requirements....1 Network Requirements....2 Contents of the Box...3
Using the Remote Control...4 Understanding the Operating Modes and Screen Displays..5
Operating Modes...5 Browse Mode (Home Menu)...5 Play Mode....5 Configuration Mode....5 Screen Layouts....5 Select Screens (Home Menu)...5 Play Screens....6 Configuration Screens...7 Edit Screens....8 Other Screens....8
Installing the SMCWAA-G...8
Essential Information and System Setup...8 Connecting the SMCWAA-G to the Network...9 Installing the Music Library Software...9 Installing Musicmatch...9 Installing Rhapsody.... 10 Music Server Connection Problems... 10 Configuring the SMCWAA-G... 10 Language Selection.... 10 Using the Configuration Wizard (basic setup only).. 11 Standby and Restart.... 11

Using the SMCWAA-G...11

Listening to Music.... 12 Selecting and Playing Music... 12 Setting up a Musicmatch Library on your PC... 12 Listening to Internet Radio Stations... 12 Using Presets and Favorites... 13 Saving a Track to a Preset Number... 13 Playing a Preset Item.... 13 Saving a Track to the Dynamic Playlist... 13 Selecting and Playing Favorites from the Dynamic Playlist.. 13 Replacing Favorites on the Dynamic Playlist... 13
Advanced Configuration Management... 14
Method 1: Using the Remote Control...14 Select Language....14 Advanced Settings....14 Configure Date/Time...15 Select Profile....15 Device Status...15 Internet Radio....15 Configuration Wizard...15 Network Information Needed by the Configuration Wizard..15 Configuration Wizard Menu....15 Changing Network Settings....16 Method 2: Using the SMCWAA-G PC Utility...17 Installing the Utility....17 Starting the SMCWAA-G PC Utility...17 Managing Profiles Using the SMCWAA-G PC Utility...17 Uploading New Software to the SMCWAA-G...18 Performing a Hard Reset to Factory Settings...19
Firewall Settings... 19 Troubleshooting.... 20
Troubleshooting Chart....20 Error Codes.....21
Menu Tree Diagrams.... 22
Top Level Menus....22 Configuration Mode Menus....23 Configuration Wizard Menus...24 Wireless LAN Configuration Wizard...24 Wired Ethernet Configuration Wizard...25 Music Track Menus...26 Internet Radio Menus....27
Technical Specifications.... 28 Standards Compliance.... 30
FCC - Class B....30 Caution Statement...30 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement...30 Industry Canada Class B...31 EC Conformance Declaration...31 Safety Compliance....31

Glossary of Terms... 33

SMCWAA-G EZ-Stream 802.11g Wireless Audio Adapter About the SMCWAA-G EZ-Stream 802.11g Wireless Audio Adapter
With the SMCWAA-G EZ-Stream 802.11g Wireless Audio Adapter (SMCWAA-G) you are able to break away from your computer and enjoy digital music anywhere in your home. The SMCWAA-G plugs into an audio system and connects, using a wireless or wired Ethernet link to a personal computer (PC), or directly to the Internet via an Access Point (AP) or wireless router. Using the SMCWAA-Gs remote control and LCD display,you can browse and play tracks stored on your PC, or listen to Internet Radio stations or music tracks available online. The SMCWAA-G is easy to set up on a wireless or wired Ethernet network. The Musicmatch Jukebox program, running on any PC on the network, enables the SMCWAA-G to browse audio files on the PC and play them back over the audio system. The SMCWAA-G is a complete package that allows you to enjoy the digital music experience within minutes, out-of the box.

Two typical network configurations are shown below: Wireless LAN Connection
Notes: 1. In the wireless mode, the SMCWAA-G must communicate with an Access Point (AP) or wireless router in Infrastructure Mode. Please consult your AP/Router documentation for information on system setup. The AP may also integrate Network Router and/or DSL/Cable Modem functions.
SMCWAA-G EZ-Stream 802.11g Wireless Audio Adapter
Wired Ethernet Connection

Contents of the Box

Check that the box contains all the following items: 1 SMCWAA-G wireless audio adapter 1 SMCWAA-G EZ-Stream 802.11g Wireless Audio Adapter Quick Install Guide 1 audio connector cable (twin RCA connectors at both ends) 1 Ethernet cable 1 power supply unit with integrated cable 1 infra-red remote control, plus two AAA batteries An installation CD, which you can use to install: the Musicmatch PC jukebox the Rhapsody online music service Acrobat Reader (needed to view the User Guide on-screen) the SMCWAA-G PC Utility and this User Guide, in PDF format.

Using the Remote Control

The table below describes the functions of all the keys on the remote control in all three operating modes:Key Select and Play Modes Configuration & Edit Modes
Standby on/off (short press). Restart SMCWAA-G (press and hold) Information button (see Note 1): switch between Play and Select screens
Hotkeys for selecting stored favorites 0 - 9
Enter numbers and text: Repeated presses of the 2 key will scroll through 2,a, b, c, A, B and C.
Store current station/track as a PRESET. Press, then press required number key
Inactive Toggle upper/lower case

Increase Volume

PLAYLIST: Open Select Menu for Dynamic Favorites list

Decrease Volume

Toggle Insert/Replace modes
Scroll Up / Down (see Note 2) to highlight previous/next menu item Press and hold for fast scroll Return to previous, higher level menu Go to Home Menu Select highlighted menu item Add or remove current station/track to/from the Dynamic Playlist) JUMP TO function - see page 6 Skip back through track, album or playlist Backspace (delete last character)
Play selected station/track, or Pause currently playing station/track Skip forward through track (press and hold), or skip tracks in album or playlist (press and release) Switch off sound. Press again to switch sound on again Stop Play REPEAT track (press once) Repeat all tracks in album or playlist (press twice)
Used to select an item (same function as

Open Configuration Menu

The SMCWAA-G Remote Control
SHUFFLE-play current album/playlist Note: Gray shading denotes key is inactive in Configuration Mode
Note 1) If pressed while editing, a screen appears asking if you want to Discard Changes. No returns to Edit mode,Yes performs the normal function of the button. Note 2) These keys can be used to scroll through all characters in Edit mode, but the keypad is usually a quicker method.

SMCWAA-G EZ-Stream 802.11g Wireless Audio Adapter Understanding the Operating Modes and Screen Displays
Your SMCWAA-G has three operating modes and four main LCD screen layouts, as follows:

Operating Modes

Browse Mode (Home Menu)
Browse Mode is the normal startup mode of the SMCWAA-G. Here, you can browse your locally stored tracks, as well as tracks and radio stations on the Internet, and select what you want to hear. Note: the SMCWAA-G will start in Configuration Mode (Configuration Wizard) if it has problems in connecting to the network.

Play Mode

The Play Mode has its own screen display, but the SMCWAA-G can carry on playing while you work in Browse Mode or Configuration Mode, to select your next track or to change system settings.

Configuration Mode

This mode must be used when you first install your SMCWAA-G, but you will only ever need it again if you want to change any of the stored system settings. Basic use of the Configuration Mode is described in Configuring the SMCWAA-G on page 10. For the full range of configuration capabilities, see Configuration Mode Menus on page 23.

Screen Layouts

Select Screens (Home Menu)
The SMCWAA-G normally starts in Browse Mode, showing the Home Menu, which is a Select Screen. To return to the Browse Mode at any time, simply press the HOME key ( ) once. A typical Home Menu may look like this:
SMCWAA-G Musicmatch (MyPC) Dynamic Playlist Internet Radio 2/5
At the top is the Screen Title. For the Home Menu, this is the Device Name, in this case SMCWAA-G. You can change this name in the Configuration Mode. Beneath the top line is a number of menu items. In the Home Menu, each item represents a different audio source. The Type Icons on the right, in this case , represent folders, each containing further items. If there are more than three menu items, you can scroll up or down to see the full list. The numbers in the center bottom of the display (2 / 5 in the example above) show the number of the highlighted item and the total number of items in the current menu. Note: Some item types, such as Musicmatch, Rhapsody and Windows Media Connect, may be available from more than one PC on the network. To avoid confusion, the Network Name of the PC is included with the item name. In this example, Musicmatch (MyPC) is a Musicmatch library stored the machine called MyPC. Note: The computer name can be changed using the Windows Control Panel. To select from any menu, press the screen means you can now press

key to highlight the item you want. The to select the item.
icon at the bottom right of the
The name of the selected folder (in this case, Internet Radio) becomes the Screen Title of the next screen, which may look like this:
Internet Radio My Favorites Genres 2/2
This is almost the same as the Home Menu, but now the icon appears on the left, which means you can use the go back to the previous (in this case, Home) menu screen. key to
From this screen, if you choose Genre, then choose Big Band from the next screen, all the available Big Band stations will be listed and the Type Icon will change to the Radio Station/Playlist icon, , like this:
Big Band KCEA Radio Nostalgia Stay Tuned America 2/3
The new screen title is Big Band, there are now three stations to choose from and Radio Nostalgia is highlighted. If you now press the (Play/Pause) button, Radio Nostalgia will start playing.
You can use the same method to browse albums and tracks in Musicmatch, Rhapsody or Windows Media Connect. Notes: 1. 2. The Type Icon for a single track is like this:.
If the Type Icon appears, this means you are not allowed to use this audio source, and you will need a password to unlock it.
FINDING ITEMS IN LONG MENUS For faster scrolling through a long menu, press-and-hold the or key.
To search for items by initial letter, use the JUMP TO function. For example, to jump to the first item beginning with a b (or B), press , 2 , 2 , then
. Part or whole words can be entered before pressing

, to narrow the search.

Play Screens
While playing music, the screen shows the current date and time at the top, plus information about the music being played. Note: The Date, Time, Time Zone and Date/Time display formats can all be set in the Configuration Mode) When listening to an album track, the screen shows how long the track has been playing and its total length, both in minutes and seconds (e.g. 02:17 / 03:45). When listening to Internet Radio, only the connect time is displayed, in hours, minutes and seconds (e.g. 1:23:15).

Rhapsody is an online music service that gives you unlimited access to thousands of songs and albums, through the Internet browser on your PC. Rhapsody brings together a large legal collection of digital music, selected Internet Radio stations, flexible CD burning facilities, and detailed music information. To install Rhapsody: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Start the PC and log in as an Administrator, as above. Ensure you have an active Internet connection, as files will be downloaded in the next step. It may also be necessary to disable your firewall temporarily, to allow the download to take place. Insert the Installation CD and select the Install Rhapsody option in the window that appears on your desktop. If no window appears, browse the CD in Windows Explorer and double-click on smc.exe. Restart your PC, if requested. When installation is complete, you will find a Rhapsody folder in your Program list under the Windows Start Menu and the Rhapsody icon ( ) on your desktop. Start Rhapsody, by double-clicking the icon or selecting Rhapsody in the Start > All Programs > Rhapsody folder. Select Tools > Preferences, then highlight Rhapsody Server (UPnP) and check the Start UPnP Server once logged in box. finally, click OK. Rhapsody (MyPC) should now appear as one of the items in the Home Menu. Note: Rhapsody is a premium subscription service.
Music Server Connection Problems
If any of the expected music server items is not displayed on the Home Menu, consult the section on Troubleshooting on page 20 for possible causes and solutions.

Configuring the SMCWAA-G

For this procedure, you will need to use the Remote Control and the SMCWAA-Gs LCD display. Please read Using the Remote Control on page 4 and Understanding the Operating Modes and Screen Displays on page 5 before proceeding.

Language Selection

1. 2. 3. 4. When first connected, the SMCWAA-G will start in the Configuration Wizard. Unless you prefer to work in French, Italian, German or Spanish, skip to step 4 below, You can change the language (French, Italian, German or Spanish) using the menu item Select Language. Scroll up/ down to highlight your preferred language, then select it. All local screen messages will now be in the chosen language. Scroll up/down to Configuration Wizard and select it. The Wizard starts with the message:
Configuration Wizard The Wizard Guides you through the setup. To begin press

to start the Wizard.

Using the Configuration Wizard (basic setup only)
The Configuration Wizard will prompt you to edit the essential settings. SETTING UP A WIRELESS CONNECTION If the SMCWAA-G detects an active wired Ethernet connection, it will only operate in the Wired Ethernet mode (see below). If you want to use a wireless link, make sure the Ethernet cable is not connected before you apply power to the SMCWAA-G. The Wizard will then search for available wireless networks. If it does not find any networks, a message No Networks Found is displayed. Start your wireless network and press , then O K or , to rescan for networks. When at least one network has been found, the Configuration Wizard will ask you to enter the following details:. 1. Select Network The SSIDs (Service Set IDentifiers) of all wireless networks found at startup will be displayed in the Select Screen, together with options to Enter Network SSID and Rescan Network. For a basic setup, ignore these, and select the SSID you want to use. Enter Encryption Key If the SSID name you select included the word [encrypted], the next screen will prompt you to enter the key for your network. Otherwise you will go directly to the following prompt: Network IP Settings Choose Automatic (DHCP), unless you have a reason to assign a fixed IP address to your SMCWAA-G. If so, see Changing Network Settings on page 16. Enable Proxy Server Choose No if your network does not use a proxy server. Otherwise, choose Yes, and enter details under Edit Proxy Hostname and Edit Proxy Port. Apply Settings? When all settings have been made, the message Apply Settings? will be displayed. You can then save or discard all changes, using the (save) or (discard) buttons.

Select Profile

If Profile Management is enabled, the Select Profile item will be seen. It can be used to change the active Profile. The active profile is identified by an asterisk ( [*] ). To change profile, simply highlight the new profile and select it.The SMCWAAG will then display the message Restart Device while the new Profile is being activated.

Device Status

Select this useful item to scroll up/down through a list of all settings in the active Profile. This is pure information nothing can be changed while scrolling through this.

Internet Radio

Using an Internet login account, you can set up personalized radio favorite lists with your web browser and either have them downloaded daily to your SMCWAA-G automatically, or download manually, whenever you want. The three items in this menu allows you to: 1. 2. 3. Show the Radio List Version currently installed on the SMCWAA-G, Enable/Disable Automatic Update (using the [*] and [ ] icons) and Start a Manual Update immediately
Note: The Internet Radio options cannot be set using the SMCWAA-G PC Utility.

Configuration Wizard

The SMCWAA-G Configuration Wizard guides you through the process of configuring network profiles. It is used when you want to use the remote control to: Install the SMCWAA-G for the first time (see Configuring the SMCWAA-G on page 10) Make changes to your network profile settings or Explore the more advanced options offered by the SMCWAA-G.
Network Information Needed by the Configuration Wizard
The Configuration Wizard guides you through the setup process, prompting you to select or edit all the settings for any of the available SMCWAA-G Profiles. Notes: 1. 2. The SMCWAA-G determines some settings automatically during its search for available networks. Therefore it may not need to prompt you for all of settings during the process described below. You can leave the Configuration Wizard at any time by pressing want to exit the Wizard and discard all changes. again. You will then be asked to confirm that you
Configuration Wizard Menu
STARTING THE CONFIGURATION WIZARD The Configuration Wizard will start automatically the first time you power up your SMCWAA-G. To start the Configuration Wizard at a later time: 1. Press to display the Configuration menu.
Scroll up/down until Configuration Wizard is highlighted, and select it. When the introductory message appears (see page 10), press O K to go to the next screen and begin the setup process.

ENABLING A PROXY SERVER 1. If you see the Enable Proxy Server menu select No or Yes, depending on whether or not your network uses a proxy server. 2. If you choose Yes, you will be prompted to edit/confirm the Proxy Hostname (example: proxy.mycompany.com) and then the Proxy Port (example: 8080). Press O K after entering all Proxy settings
COMPLETING THE CONFIGURATION When all required settings have been entered, the Configuration Wizard will display the message:
Configuration Complete Apply Settings?
to save your changes. If Profile Management is enabled, the Save to Profile menu will appear.
Highlight the chosen profile and press O K to finish. The message Applying Settings will be briefly displayed, followed by Restart Device, if the active Profile has just been altered. The SMCWAA-G will display the Configuration Menu if an inactive profile was changed, or the Home Menu if it has been restarted. Note: If the message No Network Found or Network Error -> check config appears, the SMCWAA-G could not connect to any network: please refer to Troubleshooting on page 20.
Method 2: Using the SMCWAA-G PC Utility

Installing the Utility

The SMCWAA-G PC Utility is a program that allows you to upload new software for your SMCWAA-G, but it can also be used to display and configure the user-definable Profiles. To install the Utility, insert the Installation CD and select the Install SMCWAA-G PC Utility option in the window that appears on your desktop. If no window appears, browse the CD in Explorer and double-click on smc.exe. When installation is complete, you will find the SMCWAA-G PC Utility in your Program list under the Windows Start Menu.
Starting the SMCWAA-G PC Utility
From the Start menu, choose All Programs, SMCWAA-G PC Utility When the application opens, it automatically attempts to locate all available SMCWAA-G EZ-Stream 802.11g Wireless Audio Adapter devices on your network, and displays those it finds in the Available SMCWAA-Gs list. Note: If no network adapters are found, the following message will be displayed instead: No Network Adapters Found If this occurs, please refer to Troubleshooting on page 20.
Managing Profiles Using the SMCWAA-G PC Utility
VIEWING EXISTING NETWORK PROFILES From the main SMCWAA-G PC Utility window, if more than one SMCWAA-G is in your network, click on its name to select the SMCWAA-G you wish to configure, then click the Profiles button. The Factory Default (Profile 0) profile is displayed.
Click on the other tabs to view settings for the other three profiles. The active profile has the Make Active button grayed out (disabled) and an Active Profile icon in the top right corner of the screen. ACTIVATING A DIFFERENT NETWORK PROFILE To activate a different profile for a SMCWAA-G, select the SMCWAA-G (as above), click on the required Profile tab and click the Make Active button for that profile. Click the Close button to return to the main window. EDITING A NETWORK PROFILE The Factory Defaults profile for a SMCWAA-G cannot be edited. However, the three other profiles can be edited to create different switchable setups. To change these settings, you will need to have some knowledge of your network setup. Note: The alternative profiles can be edited at any time, but any existing information in the selected profile will be overwritten once the profile has been edited and saved. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Display the profile to be edited (see Viewing Existing Network Profiles above). Enter a personalized Profile Name, instead of Audio Adapter. Enter the Service Set ID (SSID) for your wireless LAN. By default, the profile will use the Infrastructure network type (i.e. an Internet Access Point is available on the network). Note: The Ad-hoc network type is not currently supported. If you are using WEP encryption on the wireless network, click the WEP enabled checkbox and enter the appropriate WEP key and the Key index. If you are using a proxy server, check the Use Proxy Server checkbox. Enter the Proxy server as an IP address (example 192.167.0.10) or as a name (example my.proxy). The Proxy port number must be a numeric value (usually port 80 or 8080). To get a dynamic IP address automatically from a DHCP server for the SMCWAA-G, select the Use DHCP checkbox. If the SMCWAA-G needs a fixed IP address, leave the Use DHCP checkbox unchecked and enter the IP Address for the SMCWAA-G, as well as the Netmask (Subnet mask), and IP addresses for the Gateway, DNS Server 1 (i.e. preferred) and DNS Server 2 (alternate - optional). Click the Apply button to confirm the changes, or click the Refresh button to discard changes.

10. If you want to make this profile the active profile for the SMCWAA-G, click the Make Active button. Click the Close button to return to the main window. 11. Click the Discover button to verify that the SMCWAA-G can still be found on the network after you have made these changes. Note: This check is generally done automatically on saving changes. VERIFYING THAT A SMCWAA-G IS AVAILABLE ON THE NETWORK When you start the SMCWAA-G PC Utility, it performs an automatic discovery process to verify which SMCWAA-Gs are available on the network. It is recommended that you perform this discovery process manually after editing any network profiles, to ensure that your computer can still communicate with the SMCWAA-G. To verify that a SMCWAA-G is available on the network, from the main utility window, click the Discover button. A list of available SMCWAA-Gs will be displayed in the main window.
Uploading New Software to the SMCWAA-G
Check the SMC Website for new software versions. When new software becomes available, the Software Upload Wizard in the utility will help you to install it on your SMCWAA-G. 1. 2. Start the SMCWAA-G PC Utility (see Starting the SMCWAA-G PC Utility on page 17). From the main SMCWAA-G PC Utility window, highlight the SMCWAA-G to be upgraded and click the Upload Software. button.
3. 4. 5. The wizard displays details of the currently installed software for the SMCWAA-G and a warning notice. Click the Cancel button to cancel the upload or the Next button to proceed. Select a valid software file (.bcd file) and click the Open button. If the file selected is invalid, an error will be displayed. The wizard displays a warning and asks for confirmation. Click the Cancel button to cancel the upload or the Next button to proceed.
Note: This process may take a while and MUST NOT be interrupted. The current software is erased and the new software is uploaded to the SMCWAA-G. A message is displayed when the upload has been completed successfully. If an error message appears, or if you see the words Download mode in the Active Profile column instead, it means that the software upload has failed. Turn off and turn on power to the device before attempting the upload again.
Performing a Hard Reset to Factory Settings
If you wish to reset the SMCWAA-G to its factory settings, you should activate the Factory Default profile, using the SMCWAA-G PC Utility (see page 18). If this is not possible for any reason, you can also perform a hard reset on the device itself, as follows: 1. 2. 3. Ensure that the SMCWAA-G is turned ON Insert a straightened paperclip into the small hole on the rear of the device, between the ethernet and power connectors Press gently - you should feel the reset button clicking into action. Hold the reset down for 10 seconds, then remove the paperclip.

SMCWAA-G is not known to the network. Nothing appears on the display when the SMCWAA-G is switched on.

Internet unavailable.

Wireless network incorrectly configured.
You are connected to a station that is running, but it is not currently broadcasting any music. The buffer is full (everything else seems normal). Station is not up. There is a VPN (Virtual Private Network) running on your PC. The Internet Access Point and the PC are not on the same subnet. Cannot connect to an Internet Radio station after pressing Play and an error is displayed/ The SMCWAA-G does not react to remote control commands and hangs in the UPnP Menu structure. The Internet Access Point has a MAC filter enabled.
Your PC is running a third party software firewall that is preventing access to Internet Radio.
Your PC is using the Microsoft built-in firewall.
Your PC uses a Microsoft packet filter. Your PC uses a static IP address and therefore does not access a DHCP server. This can be caused by network delays when sending out UPnP requests.
Problem Possible Cause No music files in the Musicmatch Music Library. Solution Build a library, following the instructions in Setting up a Musicmatch Library on your PC on page 12. If running Musicmatch, follow the instructions in item 4 of Installing Musicmatch on page 9. If the server is already running, try un-checking the Enable Music Server box (the Status: message will change to Not Running), then re-check it to re-start the server. If using a different media server, refer to the documentation for that server to start it.
Unable to browse music files.
UPnP server is not running.
After accessing an Internet Radio station, the device does not playback other Internet Radio stations. Presets do not work anymore after a new CD is ripped or a server is reset.
Turn off the SMCWAA-G and turn it on again.
There are limitations regarding the presets, depending on the PC Server tool used (e.g. Musicmatch, EZ Server, Intel, Mediabolic).
The PC server software may not be fully compatible with the UPnP specification. There is no workaround other than storing the presets again.

Error Codes

The SMCWAA-G LCD screen may display the following error codes in the event of a problem:
Error Code Update. Please wait. Favorites List full. Explanation The Internet Radio station list is updated automatically from the Internet on a regular basis or when you choose to do a manual update. Play mode is not accessible during this update. The Favorites list is limited to 20 items. Replace an existing item with the new item. See Using Presets and Favorites on page 13 for details.

Menu Tree Diagrams

Top Level Menus
Favorites < Radio Station 1 > < Radio Station 2 > Home Menu Press the Home button on the remote control at any time <Device Name> Favorites Musicmatch [PC Name] Rhapsody [PC Name] Internet Radio See Music Track Menu for more details < Album 1 > < Track 1 >

Internet Radio Genres Countries New Stations Popular Stations Help Configuration Device Status Internet Radio Configuration Wizard Select Language Advanced Settings Configure Date/Time Select Profile
See Internet Radio Menu for more details
Configuration Mode Press the SYSTEM key on the remote control at any time.
See Configuration Menu for more details
Key Menu Title: Menu Item: Playable Item : <text> <text> <text>

Configuration Mode Menus

Device Status Device Name Firmware Version Bootloader Version Hardware Version SSID Network Type Wired Ethernet or Infrastructure (wireless) Infrastructure (Infrastructure) (Enabled or Disabled)

Wired Ethernet

MAC Address DHCP IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway IP DNS Server Preferred Configuration Mode Press the SYSTEM key on the remote control at any time. DNS Server Alternate Proxy Server Proxy Hostname Proxy Port Internet Radio Radio List Version Configuration Device Status Internet Radio Configuration Wizard Select Language Advanced Settings Configure Date/Time Select Profile Select Language [*] English [ ] Francais [ ] Italiano [ ] Deutsch [ ] Espagol See Configuration Wizard menus for details Automatic Update [ ] Manual Update <Date> Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled
Network Type Encryption WiFi Signal Strength WiFi Channel
Yes [*] or No [ ] Highlight and select to change state Manual Update Start Update?
The active language is denoted by [*] Highlight & select a language to activate it
Advanced Settings Profile Management [ ] Key Management [ ] Edit Device Name On [*] or Off [ ]. On [*] or Off [ ] Edit Device Name <Device Name> Select Time Zone <Current Time Zone> Change Select Time Zone (GMT 12:00) Internatio. <List of 31 more zones> Daylight Savings Enabled (or Disabled) Change Daylight Savings [ ] Disabled [*] Enabled Select Time Format 06.01.05, 13:30 Change Select Time Format [*] 06.01.05, 13:30 Key Menu Title: Menu Item: <text> <text> Select Profile [*] Profile1 [ ] Profile2 [ ] Profile3 <List of 4 more formats> Highlight and select to change format The active profile is denoted by [*] Highlight & select a profile to activate it Highlight and select to change state Highlight and select to change zone Change Highlight and select to change state
Configuration Wizard Menus
Wireless LAN Configuration Wizard
Configuration Wizard If the device does not start in the Configuration Mode, press the SYSTEM key on the remote control at any time.
Note: Profile Management and Key Management are set on or off under the Advanced Settings menu
Configuration Device Status Internet Radio Configuration Wizard Select Language Advanced Settings Configure Date/Time Select Profile
Is Profile Management on?
Yes Load Profile Profile 1 Profile 2 Highlight and select the Profile to be edited Key Menu Title: Menu Item: <text> <text>

Profile 3

Select Network <Select from SSID List> Enter Network SSID Rescan the Network

Is SSID encrypted?

IP Address <nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn> Change Enter Network SSID: Subnet Mask <nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn> Change Network IP Settings Static IP Address Automatic (DHCP) Select Security Suite WEP DNS Server Preferred <nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn> Change WPA No No Is Key Management on? Yes Select Network Type Ad-hoc Gateway IP <nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn> Change Infrastructure Note: Do not use the Ad hoc mode ^ No (encrypted) appears after SSID name
DNS Server Alternate <nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn> Change
Edit Key1: ^ Select Key Index Exit Key Editing 1 (change) Edit Key<number> *************** ^ Enable Proxy Server Yes No 4 Highlight and select the Key to be edited
Proxy Hostname <Hostname> Change Highlight and select the Key to be made active Configuration Complete Apply Settings?
Select Active Key: This list will only contain the Keys that have been set
Proxy Port <Port Number> Change

Save to Profile

Profile 1 Profile 2 Profile 3 Highlight and select the Profile to be saved
No Applying Settings Applying Settings

Re-start Device

Re-start Device Note: The device will only re-start if the active profile has been changed.
Return to Configuration menu, or Home menu, if the device has been re-started.
Wired Ethernet Configuration Wizard
Configuration Wizard If the device does not start in the Configuration Mode, press the SYSTEM key on the remote control at any time. Note: Profile Management and Key Management are set on or off under the Advanced Settings menu
Configuration Device Status Internet Radio Configuration Wizard Select Language Advanced Settings Select Profile No
Yes Load Profile Profile 1 Profile 2 Profile 3 Highlight and select the Profile to be edited
Select Network IP Address <nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn> Change Network IP Settings Static IP Address Subnet Mask <nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn> Change Automatic (DHCP) Wired Ethernet Menu Title: Menu Item:
Key <text> <text>
Gateway IP <nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn> Change Enable Proxy Server DNS Server Preferred <nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn> Change Proxy Hostname <Hostname> Change Yes No
Profile 1 Profile 2 Profile 3
Highlight and select the Profile to be saved
No Save to active profile Applying Settings

Music Track Menus

15. Stellen Sie sicher, da die Stromversorgung dieses Gertes nach der EN 60950 geprft ist. Ausgangswerte der Stromversorgung sollten die Werte von AC 7,5-8V, 50-60Hz nicht ber oder unterschreiten sowie den minimalen Strom von 1A nicht unterschreiten. Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN Teil 1000 betrgt 70dB(A) oder weniger.
SMCWAA-G EZ-Stream 802.11g Wireless Audio Adapter Glossary of Terms
Term or Abbreviation AP CD-ROM DHCP DNS Digital Rights Management (DRM) Gateway IP Address Internet Radio Key Index ISP LCD MAC Address MP3 Proxy RCA SSID Subnet Mask UPnP WEP WiFi WMA WPA
Meaning Access Point. A device used to provide common wireless access to the Internet. Compact Disk - Read Only Memory. An optical disk used to store computer data. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. Used by a server to assign IP addresses to network devices. Domain Name Server. A server that converts domain names to IP addresses. Windows Media digital rights management is a proven platform to protect and securely deliver content for playback on a computer, portable device, or network device. The SMC SMCWAA-G supports DRM over a Windows Media Connect link. A device that connects two networks, for example a local area network to the Internet. Internet Protocol Address. A unique 32-bit logical number assigned to a device on the Internet. An IP address can be static (fixed) or dynamic (assigned by a DHCP server on connecting to the network). Radio services broadcast via the Internet. Number used to identify a particular encryption key in a list of several encryption keys supported by a wireless Network. Internet Service Provider. Company that provides the service that allows you to connect to the Internet. Liquid Crystal Display. A flat panel screen used to display characters. Media Access Control Address. A unique physical number assigned to device on a network, in the format of a 48-bit hexadecimal number. MPEG Audio Stream, Layer 3. An ISO/IEC standards-based audio file format developed by the Moving Pictures Experts Group (MPEG). A proxy server sits between the client and the Internet. It can retrieve requested files from its own cache or from a remote server. It is also used in conjunction with a firewall and gateway to enhance security on a network. A standard connector plug used to connect a device to an audio device. Service Set Identifier. A 32-character identifier attached to packet headers sent over a wireless Network that uniquely identifies the wireless LAN to which the device is attempting to connect. Sub-network mask. A subset of a network (that consists of multiple devices) that has its own unique subnet number. Universal Plug and Play. Allows automatic discovery and control of networked devices and services. Wired Equivalent Privacy. An encryption method that provides security for IEEE802.11 wireless Network systems using a 64 or 128 bit key. wireless Fidelity. Windows Media Audio. An audio file format developed by Microsoft. WiFi Protected Access. A new encryption method, developed principally for the IEEE802.11i WLAN standard.