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Linksys WMA11B

April 16th, 2004 | by Jeff Fila

Features and Design

The Wireless-B Media Adapter is a 6.30-inch by 7.48-inch by 1.97-inch silver and black box that can be oriented vertically or horizontally and should fit in most home theater arrangements. It features an eight-inch antenna for connecting to your 802.11b or 802.11g network and an Ethernet jack for a wired connection.

Only Windows 2000 and XP are capable of interfacing with the Media Adapter, and Windows 2000 can only connect to it with a wired Ethernet connection. Since the software relies on the Microsoft .NET Framework, that package (included with the Media Adapter) will need to be installed before use.

There are only a few connections on the back of the unit to hook up — a DC power input for the power transformer, an Ethernet port for optional wired networking, a composite video output, a left and right RCA jack output and an S-Video output.

The rear of the WMA11B features minimal connections to your TV and stereo

On the front panel of the WMA11B is the power button, the infrared sensor and three status LEDs: Ready, Wireless and Ethernet. The Wireless and Ethernet LEDs illuminate when there is a network connection and flash when there is network activity.

Included in the retail package is the Media Adapter itself, a “cable hood” to route the cables, a base stand for vertical mounting, an S-Video cable, an audio/video cable with three RCA connectors, an infrared remote control with batteries, an Ethernet cable, the power adapter, a software CD and product literature.