How The MP101 Media Player Normally Starts

After you plug in the MP101, the following occurs:

1. When power is first applied, verify that the NETGEAR splash screen is displayed.
2. After showing the firmware version, the network should be detected
   

   • If you are connecting to an Ethernet network, the display should show Connecting to Wired Network.
   • If you are connecting to a Wireless network, the display should show a message that indicates that wireless networks were found.

   Once a network has been chosen, a message will be displayed indicating that the MP101 is associating with the network.

3. An IP address should be displayed. This address will normally come from a DHCP server on your network. This server is usually part of a router or firewall that is connected to the internet. By default, NETGEAR routers assign an IP address in the 192.168.0.x range.
   If the MP101 is unable to get an IP address using DHCP, it will default to the 169.254.x.x range. This is called an Auto-IP address. An Auto-IP address will allow to computers to communicate in the absence of a DHCP server.
4. The message Searching for Servers should be displayed. You will then be able to choose which server to use from the list of servers found. If only one server is found, the MP101 will automatically connect to it.
   
5. Once a server is selected, the Home Menu should be displayed. Navigate through the Browse Music menus and select a song.
   

Doc: n101282.asp Feb. 11, 2004