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MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s GuidePart number: 8000003May, 2005

8000003, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 3ContentsPreface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Who Should Use this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5What You’ll Find in this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Typographic conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Support and Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7MediaFlex™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8BeamFlex™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Key Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Chapter 2: Installation and Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Packing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12LED Status Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Rear View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Placement Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Establishing a good general location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Using the Air Quality Indicator to fine-tune the placement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Connecting to the M2501 Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Manually Configuring an IP Address on Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Connecting a PC to the M2501 Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Accessing the Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Chapter 3: Using the Video54 Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Wireless Settings Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20M2501 Adapter Settings Worksheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Video54 Web Interface Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Common Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Air Quality Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Configuring the M2501 Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23System Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Customizing the System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Configuring the Wireless Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Advanced Wireless Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Configuring WEP Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Configuring WPA PSK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Viewing System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Viewing Wireless Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

4 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 8000003, May, 2005Viewing Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Viewing LAN Interface Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Viewing Wireless Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Viewing Remote AP Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Updating the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Performing a Web Download. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44TFTP or FTP Download. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Rebooting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Taking a System Support Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Appendix A: Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Performance and Supported Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Traffic Management and QoS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

8000003, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 5Who Should Use this GuidePrefaceThis MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide will help you understand the MediaFlex2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter, how to install it, and configure it using the Video54 Web Interface.Who Should Use this GuideThis User’s Guide assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. All thebasic computer networking, Internet, and other information required to configure this device is providedherein.What You’ll Find in this GuideThe following topics are covered:•Chapter 1: “Introduction”•Chapter 2: “Installation and Setup”•Chapter 3: “Using the Video54 Web Interface”•Appendix A: “Technical Specifications”Typographic conventionsThis User’s Guide uses the following typographic conventions:Table 1—Typographic conventionsTypeface or Symbol Meaning Exampleitalics Emphasis, book titles, CD names, special terms. Also used to denote optional input if surrounded by <brackets>Read your User’s Guide thoroughly.Enter an address in the range 192.168.0.<2-253>bold System menu names, user input Open the Control Panel.fixed Screen text, URLs, IP addresses Browse to the following IP address: http://192.168.0.254

6 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 8000003, May, 2005System RequirementsSystem RequirementsThe MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter is compatible with most contemporary personalcomputers and operating systems that are configured for Internet and wireless networking. The M2501 Adapter is accessed and configured via a Web browser interface. Any of the following Webbrowsers are supported:• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 and higher• Netscape version 6.0 and higher• Apple Safari 1.0 and higher• Mozilla Firefox version 1.0 and higherSupport and Warranty InformationSee the Warranty and Support card for detailed information about contacting Technical Support, and theWarranty terms for your MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter.

8000003, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 7Chapter 1: Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter (M2501 Adapter).The M2501 Adapter is a device that enables wireless multimedia networking for video, voice and data,without replacing existing routers, network adapters and media receivers.A typical installation consists of a Video54, Inc. MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter connectedto a set top box. The M2501 Adapter receives wireless signals from a MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia AccessPoint or other remote AP that is connected to a DSL router or cable modem. Video, data and voice trafficare distributed amongst TV, video appliances, and other wireless-enabled home entertainment appliances.Figure 1—The MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter in a Typical Home Network InternetCable Modem or DSL RouterSet-Top BoxMediaFlex 2900Multimedia Access PointMediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless AdapterEthernet Ethernet

8 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 8000003, May, 2005MediaFlex™MediaFlex™MediaFlex™ is Video54, Inc.’s family of purpose-built, multimedia WiFi appliances that enable reliablewireless distribution of entertainment-quality, real-time media applications throughout the home. Mediaapplications require consistent and uninterrupted bandwidth; however most wireless LANs (WLANs)cannot provide consistent service because of the variable nature of the wireless medium. Video54, Inc.’s new, patent-pending Multicast TV-over-WLAN (TVoWLAN) technology differentiatesmulticast video frames from general multicast and broadcast traffic to provide robust wireless transport forIPTV streams—from the broadband gateway to the set top boxes. To mitigate the performance impact of concurrent applications and interfering devices in a shared mediumnetwork, MediaFlex integrates Video54’s new, patent-pending Media Quality of Service (QoS) technologyto automatically classify video traffic and prioritize transmissions among applications. BeamFlex™ BeamFlex™ is Video54, Inc.’s patent-pending antenna technology that allows wireless signals to navigatearound interference, extend wireless signal range, and increase speeds and capacity for 802.11b/g wirelessnetworks. The BeamFlex™ antenna system consists of an array of six high-gain directional antennaelements, that allow the M2501 Adapter to find quality signal paths in a changing environment, and sustainthe baseline performance required for supporting data, audio and video applications. Key FeaturesBeamFlex™ Smart MIMO Antenna Maximizes Wireless Range and Performance• Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) technology supports real time learning of Radio Frequency, station, network and application conditions.• On-the-fly adaptation to each receiving device in response to environmental changes such as interference to maximize signal quality, data rate and minimize packet errors and retransmissions.• Internal driver software controls an antenna array with 6 high-gain, directional antenna elements and 63 unique antenna combinations. • Expert system 802.11 driver controls data rate and retransmission policies on a per-packet basis.Media QoS Ensures Highest Video Quality• Automatic traffic classification and Type-of-Service (TOS) tagging eliminates complex QoS configurations. • Priority queuing for voice, video, best-effort and background traffic, per WiFi Alliance WiFi Multimedia (WMM) specifications.• Strict priority with short (2 frames) hardware queue depth to ensure rapid feedback from the remote AP.

8000003, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 9Key FeaturesMultiple Concurrent Video Streams with Simultaneous Data Traffic• Delivers 15-20 Mbps of bandwidth at 99.9% availability throughout a typical 2500ft2 (300m2) home.• Supports one MPEG-4/WMV stream, one DVD-quality MPEG-2 streams, or one 10Mbps+ high definition video stream at 50ft (18m), with simultaneous data traffic.Simple Configuration and Installation• Simple Web-based user interface for easy configuration and customization of features such as SSID, WEP or WPA key, statistics monitoring and software upgrade.Standards-based Solution Protects User Investment, Minimizes Replacement Cost• Compliant with 802.11b and 802.11g: supports 802.11g wireless networking at up to 108 Mbps; and can interoperate in 802.11g-only or mixed networks.• Compliant with 802.1x (WEP and WPA with TKIP) and Wi-Fi Alliance WMM specifications.• Supports Wi-Fi Protected Access-Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK) data encryption. WPA provides strong data encryption and authentication based on a pre-shared key.• Supports 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security. WEP keys can be generated manually or by passphrase.• Attaches to television set-top box via Ethernet to optimize the reception of quality internet video over the WLAN.• Forward compatible with the emerging 802.11n WLAN standard.

10 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 8000003, May, 2005Key Features

8000003, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 11Chapter 2: Installation and SetupThis chapter describes how to install your MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter, and how to set upyour PC to connect to the Video54 Web Interface.Topics covered in this chapter include:•“Packing List” on page 12•“MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter” on page 12•“LED Status Lights” on page 13•“Placement Guidelines” on page 15•“Connecting to the M2501 Adapter” on page 16•“Accessing the Web Interface” on page 18

12 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 8000003, May, 2005Packing ListPacking List1. MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter2. AC power adapter3. Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet Cable4. MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter Quick Setup GuideMediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless AdapterFront ViewFigure 2— “Front View of the MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter” shows the front view M2501Adapter, with the LED indicators numbered. The numbers correspond to the labels describing LED behaviorin Table 2— “LED Indicators and Meanings” on page 13.Figure 2—Front View of the MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter12345

8000003, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 13LED Status LightsLED Status LightsTable 2— “LED Indicators and Meanings” describes the LED lights on the front of the M2501 Adapter. Table 2—LED Indicators and Meanings Label LED Activity Description1Antenna All LEDs On Green SolidGreen Flashing randomlyThe M2501 Adapter is booting.The lit LEDs indicate which antennae are active.2Power GreenOffPower is supplied to the M2501 Adapter.Power is not supplied to the M2501 Adapter.3LAN Green SteadyOffThe M2501 Adapter has link.The M2501 Adapter has no link.4Wireless Green FlashingGreen SteadyThe M2501 Adapter is transmitting data. The faster the flashing, the more data is being transmitted or received.The Wireless port is initialized and enabled.5Air Quality Green SteadyGreen FlashingGreen intermittent Flashing Good Air Quality: A steady Green LED indicates that the current environment will support quality video streaming. Maybe Acceptable Air Quality: a flashing Green LED (on for 0.25 second, off 0.25 second) indicates that the current environment does not always meet the video standard. While video streaming is possible, the quality will vary. Bad Air Quality: A briefly flashing Green LED (on for 0.03 second and off for 1 second) indicates that video streaming is not possible in the current environment. The brief flash also indicates that the device is still functioning.

14 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 8000003, May, 2005LED Status LightsRear ViewFigure 3—Rear View of the M2501 AdapterTable 3—Rear Ports and AdaptersLabel Description6AC Power Adapter (Input: DC 5V 2A)710/100 Mbps Auto-sensing, autonegotiating RJ-45 network port8Reset button. Used only if you need to reset the M2501 Adapter to its factory default settings. Insert the end of a paper clip or pin into the hole and hold it in for at least 4 seconds.678

8000003, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 15Placement GuidelinesPlacement GuidelinesYou or your service provider or installer can determine the best placement for the M2501 Adapter by usingthe following guidelines. Establishing a good general location Your M2501 Adapter should be placed:• On a shelf or other elevated location away from any physical obstructions.• Away from other sources of electromagnetic interference (for example, microwave ovens, and cordless phones).• Away from large metal surfaces, pictures or mirrors.• Away from large furniture or other physical obstructions.!CAUTION:—Never connect the M2501 Adapter to a router, switch, or hub. Only connect it to another PCor a set top box.Using the Air Quality Indicator to fine-tune the placementWireless environments are sensitive to the physical arrangement of both electronic devices and furniture ina room. You or your installer can observe the Air Quality Indicator LED to determine the best location. TheAir Quality indicator LED is described in Table 2— “LED Indicators and Meanings” on page 13.Your service provider or installer can guide you through a self-help troubleshooting session if video qualitydeteriorates after an installation. Or, you may be able to determine a solution to the problem on your own. If “Bad” or “Maybe Acceptable,” air quality is indicated, you can adjust the location of the M2501 Adapterand other devices until a steady green LED indicates “good” air quality.

16 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 8000003, May, 2005Connecting to the M2501 AdapterConnecting to the M2501 AdapterBefore using the M2501 Adapter, you have to configure it to work within your home network. Your serviceprovider or installer will likely perform all installation tasks for you, or you may read the following sectionto understand how to configure it manually.The default IP address of the MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter is 192.168.0.254.To gain administrative control of the unit, set your PC or laptop network IP address to an address within the same network as the M2501 Adapter’s default IP address. Then, connect your PC to the M2501 Adapter using the provided Ethernet cable.You can set your PC’s IP address to an address within the network 192.168.0.<2-253> (Example: 192.168.0.100).Manually Configuring an IP Address on Your PC1. Windows 2000: Start>Settings>Network and Dial-up Connections Windows XP: Start>Settings>Control Panel>Network Connections2. Double-click the icon for the Local Area Connection designated for your home network, then click theProperties button at the bottom of the screen. (This is not the same icon as your home wireless network.) 3. In the Local Area Connection Properties window, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Propertiesbutton.Figure 4—Internet Protocol (TCP/IP Properties)

8000003, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 17Connecting to the M2501 Adapter4. Select the Use the following IP address button, and enter an IP address within the network as noted above.5. Hit the Tab key and allow the Subnet mask address to auto-fill to 255.255.255.0.6. Click OK to exit the TCP/IP Properties window.7. Click OK to exit the Local Area Connection Properties window.Connecting a PC to the M2501 AdapterThe following steps will guide you through connecting to your M2501 Adapter.1. Remove the M2501 Adapter from the packaging and place it next to your PC or laptop.2. Connect the AC Power Supply to the M2501 Adapter and plug into a power outlet.3. Connect your PC or laptop to the Ethernet port on the M2501 Adapter using the supplied Ethernet cable.4. On your PC, open a browser window. Enter the address http://192.168.0.254. 5. When the login screen appears, enter the username admin and leave the password field blank. Then click theLogon button.!CAUTION:—Make sure to write down the new IP address, username, password and SSID. If you change theM2501 Adapter’s default IP address to one outside the current address range of your PC, you will not be ableto connect to the device after reboot until you reset your computer’s IP address to be within the same networkas the M2501 Adapter. See Table 5, “Wireless Network Settings Worksheet,” on page 20 and Table 6, “M2501Adapter Default and User Settings Worksheet,” on page 21 for more information.You should now be able to find the default SSID “V54” of your M2501 Adapter over your wirelessconnection:Table 4—Default Wireless SettingsWireless Feature SettingNetwork Name (SSID) V54Security Disabled

18 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 8000003, May, 2005Accessing the Web InterfaceAccessing the Web InterfaceThe M2501 Adapter provides a Web-based user interface for configuration and monitoring. For informationabout using the Video54 Web Interface, read the next chapter.To access the Video54 Web Interface, launch a Web browser and enter the M2501 Adapter’s IP address. Ifthis is the first time the access point is being configured, enter the default IP address: 192.168.0.254A login screen will appear. Use the default login information below for logging in:Username: adminPassword: <blank>After logging in, you will see the main information page. On the information page, there are two panes. Thepane on the left shows major information or configuration points. Each major information or configurationarea has a number of sub-menus. Clicking on the relevant menu will bring the relevant page onto the screen.The system monitors the activities on the Web user interface. If you do not use the Web interface for morethan five minutes, the system will time out, and you will be logged out automatically. You need to re-log into access the interface.!CAUTION:—Any configuration changes will be lost unless you use the Update button. It is recommendedthat after each configuration screen you modify, you click the Update button.

8000003, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 19Chapter 3: Using the Video54 Web InterfaceThis chapter describes the tasks you need to do to customize the M2501 Adapter to run on your wirelessnetwork. Topics covered in this chapter include:•“Wireless Settings Worksheet” on page 20•“M2501 Adapter Settings Worksheet” on page 21•“Video54 Web Interface Menus” on page 22•“Air Quality Indicator” on page 22•“Configuring the M2501 Adapter ” on page 23•“Viewing System Information ” on page 34•“Viewing Wireless Information” on page 36•“Viewing Statistics ” on page 38•“Rebooting the System” on page 47•“Taking a System Support Snapshot” on page 49

20 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 8000003, May, 2005Wireless Settings WorksheetWireless Settings WorksheetBefore you modify any wireless settings on the M2501 Adapter, print Table 5— “Wireless Network SettingsWorksheet” and record the following information about your wireless network. Your ISP or networkadministrator may provide you with this information. The wireless information recorded in this worksheetshould be used to configure the M2501 Adapter’s wireless settings.Table 5—Wireless Network Settings WorksheetItem Description and Your Network SettingM2501 Adapter SSID The M2501 Adapter will not provide Internet access like a home router or gateway. The SSID identifies the remote AP. Make sure to specify the SSID of the remote AP. Do not specify a unique SSID for the M2501 Adapter. You can use up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The SSID is case sensitive. Security If using WEP, circle the method used: Open System Shared Key AutoCircle the type of Shared key: 64-bit 128 bitPassphrase method• If using 64-bit WEP: use 10 hex digits (any combination of 0-9 or a-f) or 5 ascii characters• If using 128-bit WEP, use 26 hex digits or 13 ascii charactersThe WEP key values are not case-sensitive.Key 1 ______________________________________________Key 2 ______________________________________________Key 3 ______________________________________________Key 4 ______________________________________________If using WPA-PSK, write down the passphrase. The WPA-PSK passphrase is case-sensitive.WPA passphrase: ________________________________

8000003, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 21M2501 Adapter Settings WorksheetM2501 Adapter Settings WorksheetPrint Table 6, and record your personalized settings for configuring the M2501 Adapter. Enter the securitysettings you recorded in Table 5, “Wireless Network Settings Worksheet,” on page 20. Remember—If the M2501 Adapter’s device settings do not match the remote AP settings, the M2501 Adapterwill not be able to find your network.Store this information in a safe place.Table 6—M2501 Adapter Default and User Settings WorksheetItem Default Setting Your SettingUser Name admin _______________________________Password <none> _______________________________IP Address 192.168.0.254 _______________________________Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 _______________________________SSID V54 _______________________________Wireless Mode 802.11g&b _______________________________Security Disabled _______________________________

22 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 8000003, May, 2005Video54 Web Interface MenusVideo54 Web Interface MenusThe Video54 Web Interface menus are located on the left-hand navigation pane. To select a particular menu,simply click on the menu link. Common ButtonsThe following buttons are commonly found in the Video54 Web Interface screens:Air Quality IndicatorThe Air Quality indicator icon depicts the current state of your Wireless connection. Air Quality is measuredby the Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) value, which is a measurement of the wireless signalstrength. A high RSSI value usually means that the wireless connection is stable, and quality video data canbe transferred.The Air Quality Indicator assesses the environment that surrounds a Video54, Inc. M2501 Adapter, anddetermines the amount of interference in the infrastructure. The Radio Frequency (RF) side of a wirelessdevice is a combination of a receiver and a transmitter. Both receiver and transmitter provide feedback asthey operate. The Air Quality indicator bases its evaluation on the Received Signal Strength Indication(RSSI) that is returned as part of the 802.11 transmission acknowledgement. As the adapter receives an802.11 packet, it sends the RSSI value to the remote AP.Logout Logs out the current session.Restore Restores the original configuration.Update Saves the new configuration.Next Progresses to the next menu. Only found in the Configuration menus.Back Reverts to the previous menu. Only found in the Configuration menus.Thumb Up: Good air quality. The environment supports a quality video viewingexperience.Thumb sideways: Maybe good video signal strength. The current environment maysupport video viewing, but it is also possible that the video may be flawed.NOTE – Thumb down: Bad video signal strength. The current environment does not sup-port quality video viewing.

8000003, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 23Configuring the M2501 Adapter Configuring the M2501 Adapter This section describes the tasks and screens used to customize the M2501 Adapter configuration to run onyour wireless network.Review the following topics before you change any system configuration settings:•“Connecting to the M2501 Adapter” on page 16•“Accessing the Web Interface” on page 18.”System ConfigurationTable 6, “M2501 Adapter Default and User Settings Worksheet,” on page 21 shows the default settings usedto login to the device.A minimum set of configurations is required to put the M2501 Adapter into operational mode. The systemprovides the default settings for these configuration items. You should change the default settings wherenecessary to match your own wireless network’s configuration, and to protect your privacy.A system reboot is required for configuration changes to take effect. Follow the following steps to configurethe M2501 Adapter: 1. Enter your configuration changes in the appropriate fields.2. Click the Next button to go to the next configuration screen.3. Click the Update button to save your settings.!CAUTION:—You must click the Update button to save any configuration changes. TheVideo54 Web Interface will timeout after 5 minutes of inactivity. If you let the system time out before clickingthe Update button, any changes you made will be lost.4. Click the Restore button to cancel configuration changes.5. Go to the Boot menu and click the Reboot button to reboot the device for configuration changes to take effect.!CAUTION:—If, after having changed any default settings, you have forgotten what the new settings are, youmay not be able to login to the M2501 Adapter. To regain access to the M2501 Adapter, you must reset thedevice to its factory default settings. Do this by inserting the end of a paper clip into the Reset Button.

24 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 8000003, May, 2005Configuring the M2501 Adapter Customizing the System ConfigurationIt is recommended that you customize the username and password so that you can control who can gainadministrative access to the M2501 Adapter. You may also wish to change the default IP address if itconflicts with another device in your wireless network. Refer to Table 7 for details on each field.Figure 5—System Configuration Table 7—System ConfigurationField DescriptionIP Address The IP address of the M2501 Adapter. This IP address is used only when you need to access the Video54 Web Interface to change configuration or view information about the M2501 Adapter. Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the M2501 Adapter. The default is 255.255.255.0. Changing the Subnet Mask field is not recommended for most installations.Default Gateway Address The IP address of default gateway. The default is 0.0.0.0.

8000003, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 25Configuring the M2501 Adapter Configuring the Wireless Interface It is recommended that you consult with your service provider to understand the wireless settings. Beforechanging any settings in the Wireless configuration menu, make sure you have recorded and verified theinformation in the following worksheets:•“Wireless Network Settings Worksheet” on page 20 •“M2501 Adapter Default and User Settings Worksheet” on page 21.Figure 6—Wireless Interface ConfigurationUser Name The user name. The default user name is admin. If you change the user name, make sure to write it down for future reference.Password / Confirm The user password. The default is no password. If you change the password, make sure to write it down for future reference. Table 7—System Configuration (Continued)Field Description

26 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 8000003, May, 2005Configuring the M2501 Adapter Table 8—Wireless Interface configuration Field DescriptionSSID The SSID (Service Set IDentifier) is the name of the wireless network. The default SSID is V54, but it is strongly recommended that you change your SSID. If there are other wireless networks in your area, you should give your wireless network a unique name. The SSID can consist of up to 32 characters.Wireless mode The wireless mode options are:•2.4GHz 54Mbps (802.11g&b) - allows both 802.11g- and 802.11b-compliant devices to join the network. This is the default setting. Country Code Sets your country or region code. Selecting the incorrect country or region may result in violation of applicable law. The selectable countries or regions are United States, Europe, Hong Kong, and Japan.NOTE – For M2501 Adapters shipped in the United States, the country code cannot be modified. The country code is pre-defined for United States only.Advanced Setting This button provides access to the advanced wireless settings. Advanced wireless settings are for advanced configuration or testing purposes only.Changing the advanced settings may negatively affect the operation of the M2501 Adapter and is not recommended. Security The wireless security options are:•Disabled: This setting disables all encryption, so traffic is sent in the clear. This setting is not recommended.•WEP: This setting enables Wired Equivalent Privacy. WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption provides sufficient security in most cases.•WPA-PSK: Wi-Fi Protected Access, Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK). Each packet of information is encrypted with a different key. Provides very strong security, but may not be supported on older systems. Edit Security Setting Click this button to edit the security setting of WEP keys or the WPA-PSK passphrase.

8000003, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 27Configuring the M2501 Adapter Advanced Wireless Configuration The Advanced Wireless Configuration menu is preconfigured with the optimum settings. Changing theadvanced settings may negatively affect the M2501 Adapter’s operation, or completely disable it. For bestresults, leave the Advanced settings at their default values and do not change these settings unless directedby your technical support personnel.NOTE – If you have modified the advanced settings and wish to revert to the original settings, you can restore the set-tings by clicking the Restore button, as long as you have not already clicked the Update Button.Figure 7—Advanced Wireless Configuration

28 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 8000003, May, 2005Configuring the M2501 Adapter Table 9—Advanced Wireless Configuration ParametersField DescriptionWireless Mode Sets the wireless mode for the M2501 Adapter. The wireless mode determines the wireless speed of devices that are allowed to associate to the M2501 Adapter. Options are:• 802.11g&b: stations running at either 802.11g (2.4GHz, 54Mbps) or 802.11b (2.4GHz 11Mbps) can associate to the M2501 Adapter. This is the default setting.• 2.4GHz 54Mbps (802.11g only)• 2.4GHz Auto 108Mbps (802.11g Turbo)• 2.4GHz Only 108Mbps (802.11g Turbo)Super G This check box is used to enable the Super G mode, which engages advanced mechanisms when extra bandwidth is available and or required. By default, this option is not checked.Data Rate Select the desired data rate from the drop-down menu. The default is Best, which means the system will adjust the data rate automatically.Transmit Power Select the desired Adapter transmit power from the drop-down menu. In cases where you might want to limit your signal coverage range, such as in a small apartment or room, you can select a lower transmit power.The options are: •Full• Half (-3 dB)• Quarter (-6 dB)• Eighth (-9 dB)• MinimumThe default is Full.

8000003, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 29Configuring the M2501 Adapter Fragment length The fragment length. The range is between 256 and 2346 bytes. The default is 2346.The M2501 Adapter uses fragmentation to divide 802.11 frames into smaller fragments which are sent separately to the destination. Only unicast frames can be fragmented. The fragment length can be between 256-2346 bytes. If the data that the M2501 Adapter is transmitting is larger than the threshold, it will trigger the fragmentation function. If the packet size is equal to or less than the threshold, the access point will not use fragmentation. In a good wireless environment, the larger the fragment, the more efficient the network operates. In a noisy environment, the fragment length should be adjusted to a smaller size to minimize retransmission and increase the reliability of the transmission.RTS/CTS Threshold The RTS-CTS threshold range. The range is between 256 and 2346. The default is 2346.The RTS-CTS threshold is a value that determines at what frame length the request-to-send/clear-to-send (RTS-CTS) function is triggered. By default, this threshold is set at its highest value. A lower threshold value means that the RTS-CTS function is triggered for smaller frame lengths. A lower threshold may be necessary in environments with excessive signal noise or hidden nodes; but this may result in some performance degradation.Table 9—Advanced Wireless Configuration Parameters (Continued)Field Description

30 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 8000003, May, 2005Configuring the M2501 Adapter Configuring WEP Security1. Click the Configuration ->Wireless link in the left-hand navigation pane.2. Select WEP in the Security drop-down menu.3. Click the Edit Security Settings button.4. In the Configuration->Security (WEP) menu, select open system, shared key, or Auto. See Authenticationbelow for more information.5. Select the Key Entry Method: Hexadecimal or Ascii Text.6. Select the Key length: 40 bit WEP or 128 bit WEP.7. If your M2501 Adapter will be used with an M2900 AP, you may use the same passphrase to generate fourunique keys. Enter a passphrase and press the Generate button. If using a remote AP from anothermanufacturer, you should manually enter the four WEP keys in the same order. 8. Click the Update button to save your settings.AuthenticationWEP allows three authentication options: open system, shared key, or automatic selection ofauthentication method. Under an open system, a shared key is not required for the adapter to authenticate to a remote AP such asthe Video54, Inc. M2900 AP. However, a shared key must still be used to encrypt and decrypt data betweenthe M2501 Adapter and the remote AP.Shared key authentication adds another layer of security by requiring that the M2501 Adapter supply ashared key first to authenticate to the remote AP, and then supply the same shared key for encrypting anddecrypting data.Using a passphrase to generate keysThe M2501 Adapter supports automatic generation of four keys from a passphrase.Make sure that thepassphrase is the same as the passphrase used on the remote AP. 1. Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button. Thepassphrase is case sensitive; e.g. MediaFlex is not the same as MEDIAFLEX. The four key boxes will beautomatically populated with key values.2. Click the Update button to save your settings.

8000003, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 31Configuring the M2501 Adapter Figure 8—WEP ConfigurationTable 10—WEP ConfigurationOpen System No authentication is enforced.Shared Key Authentication using a shared key. Shared Key authentication encrypts the SSID and data.Auto Automatically selects the authentication mode depending on the method used by the remote AP.Key Entry Method The key entry method options are:•Hexadecimal: Accept entering encryption key with hexadecimal (0-9, A-F).•Ascii Text: Accept entering encryption key with ASCII characters.

32 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 8000003, May, 2005Configuring the M2501 Adapter Configuring WPA PSK WPA PSK configuration menu allows automatic key generation based on a single passphrase. WPA PSKprovides very strong security, but may not be supported on older systems.If you configure the M2501 Adapter with WPA-PSK, the other devices in the network will not connectunless they, too are set to WPA-PSK, and are configured with the same passphrase.1. Click the Configuration -Wireless link in the left-hand navigation pane.2. Select WPA-PSK in the Security drop-down menu.3. Click the Edit Security Settings button.4. In the Configuration ->Security (WPA-PSK) menu, enter a passphrase and enter it again in the Confirmfield. 5. Click the Update button to save your settings.Key Length The valid key length options are: •None: No key.•40 bit WEP: Key with 10 hexadecimal digits or 5 ASCII characters.•128 bit WEP: Key with 26 hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII characters.PassPhrase This allows automatic key generation. Enter the desired passphrase and click on the Generate button. The system will generate all four WEP keys automatically.Default Shared Key The default share key number. There are four shared keys; select one of these keys as the default. Make sure your M2501 Adapter uses the same default shared key as the remote AP.Encryption Keys These fields auto-fill if you use a passphrase to generate keys. If your network doesn’t use Video54, Inc. APs or adapters, enter each key manually according to the Key Entry Methods and Key Length settings. You may specify up to four different keys and select the desired default shared key.Table 10—WEP Configuration (Continued)

8000003, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 33Configuring the M2501 Adapter Figure 9—WPA ConfigurationTable 11—WPA ConfigurationPassPhrase / Confirm Enter a passphrase and enter it again in the Confirm field.

34 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 8000003, May, 2005Viewing System Information Viewing System Information The Information Screens provide information the M2501 Adapter settings.System InformationThe System Information screen is the first screen to appear once you login to the M2501 Adapter.Figure 10—System InformationTable 12—System InformationField DescriptionSystem Name The local name for the M2501 Adapter.MAC Address The MAC address of the M2501 Adapter, or the station behind the adapter.IP Address The IP address of the M2501 Adapter.Uptime The system uptime since last reboot, displayed in HH:MM:SS (hours, minutes, seconds).

8000003, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 35Viewing System Information H/W Version The hardware revision.S/W Version The firmware version that is currently operating.Creation Date The date/time that the firmware was created.Table 12—System Information (Continued)Field Description

36 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 8000003, May, 2005Viewing Wireless InformationViewing Wireless InformationThe Wireless information menu shows the current wireless configurations for the M2501 Adapter.Figure 11—Wireless InformationTable 13—Wireless InformationField DescriptionSSID The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of the wireless network. BSSID The BSSID is the MAC address of the remote AP that the M2501 Adapter associated to.Wireless Mode The wireless mode, such as 2.4 GHz 54Mbps (802.11b/g)Channel The wireless channel number and operating frequency in MHz.

8000003, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 37Viewing Wireless InformationCountry code The country in which the M2501 Adapter is operating.The country code will automatically select the Channels available for that country.Encryption Describes the encryption type currently in use. The encryption types are WEP, WPA-PSK, or disabled. For more information about each type of encryption, see Table 8— “Wireless Interface configuration” on page 26.Table 13—Wireless InformationField Description

38 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 8000003, May, 2005Viewing Statistics Viewing Statistics The Statistics Screens provide statistics for a Local Area Network (LAN) interface, the wireless interfaceand wireless stations.Viewing LAN Interface StatisticsThe LAN Interface statistics screens show information about packets traversing the LAN connected to theM2501 Adapter.Figure 12—LAN statisticsTable 14—LAN Statistics Field DescriptionUnicast Packets The total number of unicast packets received or transmitted by the interface.Multicast Packets The total number of multicast packets received or transmitted by the interface.Discard Packets The total number of received packets that were discarded by the interface.Error Packets The total number of error packets received or transmitted by the interface.

8000003, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 39Viewing Statistics Viewing Wireless StatisticsThe Wireless statistics menu shows the link, traffic, and security settings for the M2501 Adapter.At the top of this menu, M2501 Adapter’s MAC address will display as either joined or disconnected to theremote AP.Click the Auto Update button to receive periodic updates to these statistics. The button will then display asStop Update. Click the Stop Update button if you do not wish to receive periodic updates.Rx No Resource The number of received packets that are discarded by the interface due to no system resources.Rx Error Drop The number of received packets that are discarded by the interface due to a hardware error.Rx Unknown Protocols The number of received packets that are discarded by the interface due to an unknown protocol.RX No Desc Interrupts The number of received packets that are discarded by the interface due to no descriptor interrupt.RX Stopped Interrupts The number of received packets that are discarded by the interface due to stopped interrupts.BUS Error The number of received packets that are discarded by the interface due to a BUS error.Table 14—LAN Statistics (Continued)Field Description

40 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 8000003, May, 2005Viewing Statistics Figure 13—Wireless StatisticsTable 15—Wireless Statistics Field DescriptionThroughput (bps) The average receive or transmit throughput in bits-per-second.Maximum Throughput The high water mark receive or transmit throughput in bits-per-second.Good Packets The total number of good packets received or transmitted by the interface.Bad Packets The total number of good packets received or transmitted by the interface.Authentication Type The authentication type configured on the M2501 Adapter.

8000003, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 41Viewing Statistics Encryption The state of encryption configured on the M2501 Adapter. Unicast Cipher The type of unicast cipher used.Multicast Cipher The type of multicast cipher used.Power Save The state of power save mode: on or off.MSDU The number of MSDU (Mag Service Data Unit) received or transmitted by the interface.Data The number of data packets received or transmitted by the interface.Multicast The number of multicast packets received or transmitted by the interface.Management The number of management packets received or transmitted by the interface.Control The number of control packets received or transmitted by the interface.Errors The total number of error packets received or transmitted by the interface.Signal Strength (RSSI) The RSSI value received or transmitted by the interface.Data Rate (Mbps) The data rate in Mbps received or transmitted by the interface.Receive Errors The total number of error packets received by the interface.Discarded Frames The number of received or transmitted packets that were discarded by the interface.Duplicate Frames The number of duplicate packets received or transmitted by the interface.CRC Errors The number of packets with CRC error received or transmitted by the interface.Decrypt Errors The number of packets with decryption error received or transmitted by the interface.PHY Errors The number of packets with PHY error received or transmitted by the interface.DMA Errors The number of packets with DMA error received or transmitted by the interface. Transmit Errors The total number of error packets transmitted by the interface.Discarded Frames The total number of frames discarded by the interfaceExcessive Retries The total number of retries that exceed the predefined threshold. DMA Errors The number of packets with DMA error received or transmitted by the interface.Table 15—Wireless Statistics (Continued)Field Description

42 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 8000003, May, 2005Viewing Statistics Viewing Remote AP StatisticsThe Remote AP statistics menu shows statistics specific to a remote AP to which the M2501 Adapter isassociated.Figure 14—Remote AP StatisticsTable 16—Remote AP StatisticsField DescriptionAuthentication Type The authentication type used by the remote AP.Encryption The state of encryption used by the remote AP.Cipher Advertised The cipher advertised by the remote AP. MSDU The number of MSDUs (Mag Service Data Units) received or transmitted by the remote AP.Data The number of data packets received or transmitted by the remote AP.Multicast The number of multicast packets received or transmitted by the remote AP.

8000003, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 43Viewing Statistics Management The number of management packets received or transmitted by the remote AP.Control The number of control packets received or transmitted by the remote AP.Errors The total number of error packets received or transmitted by the remote AP.Receive Errors The total number of error packets received or transmitted by the remote AP.Discarded Frames The number of received or transmitted packets that were discarded by the remote AP.Duplicate Frames The number of duplicate packets received or transmitted by the remote AP.CRC Errors The number of packets with CRC error received or transmitted by the remote AP.Decrypt Errors The number of packets with decryption error received or transmitted by the remote AP.PHY Errors The number of packets with phy error received or transmitted by the remote AP.DMA Errors The number of packets with DMA errors received or transmitted by the remote AP.Transmit Errors The number of packets with transmit errors received or transmitted by the remote AP.Discarded Frames The number of discarded frames received or transmitted by the remote AP.Excessive Retries The number of excessive retries received or transmitted by the remote AP.DMA Errors The number of packets with DMA errors received or transmitted by the remote AP.Table 16—Remote AP StatisticsField Description

44 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 8000003, May, 2005Updating the FirmwareUpdating the FirmwareThis menu provides a utility for updating the M2501 Adapter’s firmware. A firmware update may benecessary or desirable to add new features, important fixes or enhancements to the M2501 Adapter.Contact your service provider for more information about Web sites or TFTP/FTP sites used to storefirmware images for the M2501 Adapter.!CAUTION:—If you have recently made configuration changes to the M2501 Adapter, make sure to rebootthe system (see “Rebooting the System” on page 47) first so that your changes are preserved. Then update thefirmware.Performing a Web DownloadTo download a firmware image from a Web site and use it to update the firmware on the M2501 Adapter:1. Point your browser to the Web site where the M2501 Adapter’s firmware is stored, and download thefirmware image to a folder on your hard drive. Note the location of the downloaded image.2. In the Video54 Web Interface, click the Maintenance->Upgrade menu.3. Click the Browse... button to locate and select the firmware image. 4. Click the Update Firmware button to perform the update.5. If the firmware has updated successfully, a green check mark will appear. Click the Reboot button.6. If the firmware did not update, a Failed: file type error message will appear. A file type error indicates that the firmware image may be corrupt or invalid. Try downloading the firmware image again, and repeat the above steps.TFTP or FTP DownloadTo specify a specific trivial file transfer protocol (TFTP) or File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server from whichto download a firmware image:1. Choose the download method by selecting either the TFTP or FTP button.2. Enter the IP address or Hostname of the server.3. For FTP only: Enter the User Name and Password for the server.4. Enter the name of the firmware image.5. Click the Update Firmware button at the bottom of the screen to perform the upgrade. 6. If the firmware has updated successfully, a green check mark will appear. Click the Reboot button.7. If the firmware did not update, a Failed: file type error message will appear. A file type error indicates that the firmware image may be corrupt or invalid. Check the TFTP/FTP server address and the firmware image name. Then try downloading the firmware image again, and repeat the above steps.

8000003, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 45Updating the FirmwareFigure 15—Updating the Firmware

46 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 8000003, May, 2005Updating the FirmwareTable 17—Updating the FirmwareField DescriptionWeb Download If you have downloaded a Firmware image from a Web site and stored it locally on your PC, you can click the Browse... button to select the image. The path to the image will appear in the Local File Name: field. Click the Update Firmware button located below Local File Name field.TFTP/FTP Download Allows you to use a TFTP or FTP server to download a firmware image. •Host Name: enter the IP address of the server.•User Name: enter the User Name that is used to access to the specified server. This is required only for an FTP server•Password: enter the Password that is used to access to the specified server. This is required only for an FTP server.•Image Name: enter the filename of the firmware image on the TFTP or FTP server.Click the Update Firmware button located below Image Name field.

8000003, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 47Rebooting the SystemRebooting the SystemYou must reboot the system if you want your configuration changes to take effect.Two types of reboot areprovided:1. Reboot button: re-starts the system. All the configurations that have been saved are preserved through thereboot. Rebooting is necessary in order to make your configuration changes permanent. • If the system times out and you have to re-login before setting the reboot, you configuration changes will be saved, as long as you have already clicked the Update button to save the current configuration.• If you have powered down or logged out of the M2501 Adapter before clicking the Update button and the Reboot button, your configuration changes will be lost. 2. Reboot to Factory Default button: restarts the system with the factory default configurations. All previousconfigurations will be lost. Figure 16—Reboot Menu

48 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 8000003, May, 2005Rebooting the SystemFigure 17—Reboot in ProcessDuring a reboot, the antenna LEDs on the top of the M2501 Adapter will momentarily go out, then light upagain. How to tell when the Wireless Adapter is ready?After about 18 seconds, the antenna LEDs will light up in solid green, followed by intermittent flashing. Thisindicates the M2501 Adapter is ready. The Click here when Wireless Adapter is ready link will open themain login page.NOTE – If you have modified the device IP address, and then rebooted the device to factory default configuration, the above link will not work. Instead, click the Logout button, and then point your browser to the default IP address for the device.

8000003, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 49Taking a System Support SnapshotTaking a System Support SnapshotThe Support menu enables you to take a system snapshot for further analysis and troubleshooting. Thesystem snapshot can be sent and saved to a TFTP or FTP server for analysis by a technical support engineer. If you have not yet configured the TFTP or FTP server, click the Maintenance->Update link. In theFirmware Update menu, enter the TFTP or FTP server information. The same server is used for bothupgrading the firmware and uploading the system snapshot.Your service provider or technical support contact should provide you with information for configuring theTFTP or FTP server.• Click on the Refresh button to get the current system snapshot.• Click on the Send To button to send the support.txt file to the TFTP or FTP server. You can set the address for the TFTP or FTP server in the Firmware Update menu.• Click the Upload link at the bottom of the page to upload to the specified server.Figure 18—Support Menu

50 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 8000003, May, 2005Taking a System Support SnapshotTable 18—Support MenuField DescriptionServer Type Select the server type: TFTP or FTP.File Name Specify the file name for the system snapshot that is to be saved on a TFTP or FTP server.

8000003, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 51Appendix A: Technical SpecificationsPhysical Characteristics Power requirements M2501 Adapter:5V-18V 10WbExternal power adapter:Input: 110-240V ACOutput: 5V DC, 2APhysical size 5.72 x 4.92 x 2.9 in (145 x 125 x 74 mm.)Weight 0.53 lbs (0.24 kg)Antenna Internal software-configurable antenna array with six directional, high-gain elements and 63 unique antenna patternsEthernet ports 1 auto MDX, auto sensing 10/100 Mbps, RJ45 portLED display AntennaPowerLANWireless Air QualityEnvironmental conditions Operating Temperature: 32oF – 104oF (0oC – 40oC)Operating Humidity: 15% - 95% non condensingElectromagnetic Emissions Meets requirements of FCC Part 15 Class BPerformance and Supported ConfigurationsTarget UDP throughput 15-20 Mbps sustainable throughout a typical 2500 ft2 (300 m2) homeVideo streams One MPEG-4/WMV stream, one DVD-quality MPEG-2 stream, or one 10Mbps+ high definition stream at 50ft (18m) with simultaneous background traffic

52 MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide 8000003, May, 2005Traffic Management and QoSVideo clients Video streaming to 802.11b clients not supportedTraffic Management and QoSClasses of service Voice, Video, Best Effort and BackgroundNumber of hardware queues 4Number of software queues 4ManagementConfiguration and monitoring interface Video54 Web User Interface (WebUI)Login Username: adminPassword: <blank>Auto configuration Not available in this releaseStatistics LAN, wireless and associated remote APsAccessible via Video54 Web Interface Software update Via FTP, TFTP, or Web downloadAccessible via Video54 Web InterfaceOther Utilities System Support SnapshotOthersStandards/Specifications 802.11 b/g802.11u802.11e,Wi-Fi Alliance WMM802.1x Channels US/Canada: 1-11Europe (ETSI X30): 1-13Japan X41: 1-13RF Power output 17 dBm for 802.11b 20 dBm for 802.11gCertifications FCC, IC-03, CEWireless Security 802.1x WEP/WPA

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