INTELLINET NETWORK 525282 iStream HD Wireless Media Adapter User Manual User Manual
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RJ45 Network Port
The iStream adapter is equipped with a high-speed network port, which is
designed to connect your Internet-ready TV, Blu-ray player or gaming console to
the iStream adapter. You can use the included network cable for that purpose. Of
course, should you require a longer connection between the iStream adapter and
your device, it is no problem to use any standard Ethernet network cable that
meets or exceeds the Cat5 specification. If you are not sure about this, don’t
worry. Any standard network cable purchased from various retailers or online
shops will work just fine.
WPS Push-Button
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a computing standard that attempts to allow easy
establishment of secure wireless home-network connections. Created by the Wi-Fi
Alliance and introduced in 2007, the goal of the protocol is to allow home users
who know little of wireless security and may be intimidated by the available
security options to set up the encryption method WPA2, as well as making it easy
to add new devices to an existing network without entering long passphrases.
So, what does this all mean for you? If your wireless router is a newer device,
there is a good chance that it is equipped with a WPS push-button, in which case
you are in luck, because adding the iStream adapter to your network will just be a
matter of a couple of minutes. If the router is a little bit older and does not
support WPS, it will take a little bit longer.
Power On / Off Switch
When it’s not in use, you can power down the iStream adapter to save energy.
Since the connection to your wireless network is re-established in less than a
minute after startup, there are no downsides to powering down the iStream
adapter when it is not used.
Power Outlet Connector
The iStream adapter plugs directly into a power wall outlet. It supports 110V 60
Hz for U.S. and 230V 50 Hz for European power outlets. The plug type will vary,
depending on your location. The illustration above depicts the U.S. version of the
iStream adapter.