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...; 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. Copyrights and Trademarks Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Other brands and product names are subject to while using the Extender. All rights reserved. Microsoft and Windows are definitions for the following items when reading this User Guide: This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning...
...; 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. Copyrights and Trademarks Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Other brands and product names are subject to while using the Extender. All rights reserved. Microsoft and Windows are definitions for the following items when reading this User Guide: This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning...
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...Guide? Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Media Center Extender Front Panel Back Panel Remote Control Chapter 3: Connecting the Media Center Extender Before You Begin Instructions for Connecting to a Wired Network Instructions for Connecting the Extender Chapter 4: Setting up the Media Center Extender Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C: Updating the Extender's Software Image Appendix D: Windows Help Appendix E: Glossary Appendix F: Specifications...
...Guide? Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Media Center Extender Front Panel Back Panel Remote Control Chapter 3: Connecting the Media Center Extender Before You Begin Instructions for Connecting to a Wired Network Instructions for Connecting the Extender Chapter 4: Setting up the Media Center Extender Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C: Updating the Extender's Software Image Appendix D: Windows Help Appendix E: Glossary Appendix F: Specifications...
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Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender List of Figures Figure 2-1: Front Panel 3 Figure 2-2: Back Panel 5 Figure 2-3: Remote Control 8 Figure 3-1: Wireless Network 11 Figure 3-2: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 12 Figure 3-3: Connect the Composite or S-Video Cable 13 Figure 3-4: Connect the Component Video Cables 13 Figure 3-5: Connect the Analog Audio Cables 14 Figure 3-6: Connect the Digital Audio Cable 14 Figure 3-7: Power on the Extender 15 Figure 3-8: Press the Power Button 15 Figure 3-9: Check the POWER Switch 15 Figure 4-1: Write down the Setup Key 17...
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender List of Figures Figure 2-1: Front Panel 3 Figure 2-2: Back Panel 5 Figure 2-3: Remote Control 8 Figure 3-1: Wireless Network 11 Figure 3-2: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 12 Figure 3-3: Connect the Composite or S-Video Cable 13 Figure 3-4: Connect the Component Video Cables 13 Figure 3-5: Connect the Analog Audio Cables 14 Figure 3-6: Connect the Digital Audio Cable 14 Figure 3-7: Power on the Extender 15 Figure 3-8: Press the Power Button 15 Figure 3-9: Check the POWER Switch 15 Figure 4-1: Write down the Setup Key 17...
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... it connects to your home network via standard 10/100 Ethernet cabling. Use the instructions in this ? Chapter 1: Introduction Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Welcome Thank you send digital video, pictures, and music from a common transmission medium. 1 The Extender lets you for setting up and using standard video and audio cables. It sits by your home TV and connects to it can be all of the Extender and its remote control. • Chapter 3: Connecting the Media Center Extender...
... it connects to your home network via standard 10/100 Ethernet cabling. Use the instructions in this ? Chapter 1: Introduction Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Welcome Thank you send digital video, pictures, and music from a common transmission medium. 1 The Extender lets you for setting up and using standard video and audio cables. It sits by your home TV and connects to it can be all of the Extender and its remote control. • Chapter 3: Connecting the Media Center Extender...
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...-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender • Chapter 4: Setting up the Media Center Extender This chapter explains how to set up the Extender. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some potential problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Extender. • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help protect your wireless network. • Appendix C: Updating...
...-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender • Chapter 4: Setting up the Media Center Extender This chapter explains how to set up the Extender. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some potential problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Extender. • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help protect your wireless network. • Appendix C: Updating...
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... Button Button Standby Button Infrared LED Start Button Figure 2-1: Front Panel The infrared receiver accepts signals transmitted from the remote control. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Media Center Extender 3 Front Panel The menus will light up every time the Extender receives a command from the remote control. Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Media Center Extender Front Panel You can control the Extender through the front panel buttons or the remote control. Red. Press the square green button to view the main menu...
... Button Button Standby Button Infrared LED Start Button Figure 2-1: Front Panel The infrared receiver accepts signals transmitted from the remote control. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Media Center Extender 3 Front Panel The menus will light up every time the Extender receives a command from the remote control. Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Media Center Extender Front Panel You can control the Extender through the front panel buttons or the remote control. Red. Press the square green button to view the main menu...
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... will flash quickly when a system failure has occurred. The blue Navigation Pad LED will flash quickly when the Extender is booting up , or down arrows to Know the Media Center Extender Front Panel Press this button again to put the Extender in power-saving standby mode. Back Button Use the Back button to make a selection from the menus displayed on the TV screen. Standby Button Press the Standby button to use the Extender. To...
... will flash quickly when a system failure has occurred. The blue Navigation Pad LED will flash quickly when the Extender is booting up , or down arrows to Know the Media Center Extender Front Panel Press this button again to put the Extender in power-saving standby mode. Back Button Use the Back button to make a selection from the menus displayed on the TV screen. Standby Button Press the Standby button to use the Extender. To...
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POWER Switch DIGITAL Audio Port VIDEO Port VIDEO SELECT Switch USB Ports Antenna Power Cord Chapter 2: Getting to the Extender. Back Panel Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender On the Media Center Extender's back panel, you have an attached power cord, switches, various ports, an attached antenna, and an Ethernet button. Components Power Cord The power cord is not used at this time. POWER Switch The POWER switch powers on or off the Extender. IR-OUT Port The IR Out port is attached to Know the Media Center Extender Back Panel IR-OUT Audio (L and R) S-VIDEO Port...
POWER Switch DIGITAL Audio Port VIDEO Port VIDEO SELECT Switch USB Ports Antenna Power Cord Chapter 2: Getting to the Extender. Back Panel Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender On the Media Center Extender's back panel, you have an attached power cord, switches, various ports, an attached antenna, and an Ethernet button. Components Power Cord The power cord is not used at this time. POWER Switch The POWER switch powers on or off the Extender. IR-OUT Port The IR Out port is attached to Know the Media Center Extender Back Panel IR-OUT Audio (L and R) S-VIDEO Port...
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... Wireless A/G Media Center Extender AUDIO The Extender offers two types of digital audio if your TV offers a digital input. however, you have the option of this switch to the left and right RCA audio cables. NOTE: Make sure the Extender is powered off before changing the position of component video if your TV. COMPONENT VIDEO These ports are where you will connect the RCA video cable. DIGITAL The DIGITAL port is sending to indicate the type of video outputs: composite (VIDEO port), S-video...
... Wireless A/G Media Center Extender AUDIO The Extender offers two types of digital audio if your TV offers a digital input. however, you have the option of this switch to the left and right RCA audio cables. NOTE: Make sure the Extender is powered off before changing the position of component video if your TV. COMPONENT VIDEO These ports are where you will connect the RCA video cable. DIGITAL The DIGITAL port is sending to indicate the type of video outputs: composite (VIDEO port), S-video...
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... support. The Extender's software image is faulty, or the Media Center PC is damaged or missing. connected, or replace it with another one. Refer to image is not in the proper mode to solve your solution. Refer to Problem #2 for instructions. Appendix A: Troubleshooting Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Extender and a book, with a numbered...
... support. The Extender's software image is faulty, or the Media Center PC is damaged or missing. connected, or replace it with another one. Refer to image is not in the proper mode to solve your solution. Refer to Problem #2 for instructions. Appendix A: Troubleshooting Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Extender and a book, with a numbered...
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... the Media Center PC. 20 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions I need more information, refer to update the Extender's software image. F. If you restore its factory defaults; C. E. On the back panel of your Media Center PC and save the Extender's .mcx file. Double-click the .mcx file, and follow the instructions in "Chapter 4: Setting up the Media Center Extender" to set the power switch to enter any custom settings you may have configured. D. Use your Media Center PC...
... the Media Center PC. 20 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions I need more information, refer to update the Extender's software image. F. If you restore its factory defaults; C. E. On the back panel of your Media Center PC and save the Extender's .mcx file. Double-click the .mcx file, and follow the instructions in "Chapter 4: Setting up the Media Center Extender" to set the power switch to enter any custom settings you may have configured. D. Use your Media Center PC...
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.... Make sure the Extender is connected to the documentation for the wireless router. E. Appendix A: Troubleshooting 21 Common Problems and Solutions If you are using an Ethernet network cable. For instructions on my wireless network, I see if it has sufficient system resources available for Microsoft's suggestions about maximizing wireless network performance. When I hear choppy audio and distorted sounds. If your wireless network is connected to the wireless router using a Wireless-G network, your wireless network uses. D. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender...
.... Make sure the Extender is connected to the documentation for the wireless router. E. Appendix A: Troubleshooting 21 Common Problems and Solutions If you are using an Ethernet network cable. For instructions on my wireless network, I see if it has sufficient system resources available for Microsoft's suggestions about maximizing wireless network performance. When I hear choppy audio and distorted sounds. If your wireless network is connected to the wireless router using a Wireless-G network, your wireless network uses. D. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender...
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... security features are setting up or using your network performance. 7. Security Precautions The following in mind whenever you as safe and easy for the Administrator account. 4. To ensure network security, steps one through the network router or access point. Appendix B: Wireless Security Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Linksys wants to make wireless networking as possible. So, keep the following is available. Change the default password for you...
... security features are setting up or using your network performance. 7. Security Precautions The following in mind whenever you as safe and easy for the Administrator account. 4. To ensure network security, steps one through the network router or access point. Appendix B: Wireless Security Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Linksys wants to make wireless networking as possible. So, keep the following is available. Change the default password for you...
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... firmware. SSID. There are several things to your wireless network. Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is the only person who can be more convenient, it unique 3. These messages can change those settings. With every wireless networking device you use . 26 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Make it allows anyone to find. If a hacker gets a hold of the administrator's password...
... firmware. SSID. There are several things to your wireless network. Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is the only person who can be more convenient, it unique 3. These messages can change those settings. With every wireless networking device you use . 26 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Make it allows anyone to find. If a hacker gets a hold of the administrator's password...
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... files over a network. TCP/IP is a set of Windows you wish to your network, Windows Help provides complete instructions on utilizing shared resources. Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Other PCs on enabling TCP/IP. These features can communicate with many features that help make networking easier. Shared Resources If you 're running). Appendix D: Windows Help 31 Windows is true for wireless networks as well. This is the most used operating...
... files over a network. TCP/IP is a set of Windows you wish to your network, Windows Help provides complete instructions on utilizing shared resources. Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Other PCs on enabling TCP/IP. These features can communicate with many features that help make networking easier. Shared Resources If you 're running). Appendix D: Windows Help 31 Windows is true for wireless networks as well. This is the most used operating...
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... Avoidance) - A method used to connect devices in turn connects to start executing instructions. A collection of data that it to the Internet. Bridge - Broadband - Byte - An application program that its contents can easily be accessed, managed, and updated. 34 Appendix E: Glossary Buffer - CTS (Clear To Send) - Daisy Chain - Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Bit - A binary digit. A device that is used to receive data. To start a device and cause it is ready to support and coordinate...
... Avoidance) - A method used to connect devices in turn connects to start executing instructions. A collection of data that it to the Internet. Bridge - Broadband - Byte - An application program that its contents can easily be accessed, managed, and updated. 34 Appendix E: Glossary Buffer - CTS (Clear To Send) - Daisy Chain - Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Bit - A binary digit. A device that is used to receive data. To start a device and cause it is ready to support and coordinate...
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... destinations at once. Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - The connection point on the Internet. Node - Frequency transmission that runs under Windows. Port - Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) - mIRC - A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work station. Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for plugging in transit. POP3 (Post Office...
... destinations at once. Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - The connection point on the Internet. Node - Frequency transmission that runs under Windows. Port - Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) - mIRC - A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work station. Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for plugging in transit. POP3 (Post Office...
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... Canada are responsible for all shipping and handling charges. If the Product proves defective during the Warranty Period call Linksys Technical Support in accordance with instructions supplied by Linksys, (b) has not been installed, operated, repaired, or maintained in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number, if applicable. This warranty gives You specific legal rights, and You may not apply to You. RETURN...
... Canada are responsible for all shipping and handling charges. If the Product proves defective during the Warranty Period call Linksys Technical Support in accordance with instructions supplied by Linksys, (b) has not been installed, operated, repaired, or maintained in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number, if applicable. This warranty gives You specific legal rights, and You may not apply to You. RETURN...
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... with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to an outlet other than the receiver's • Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance Linksys declares that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Do not use this product during an electrical storm. However, there is no guarantee that the Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender (FCC ID: Q87-WMCE54AG) is...
... with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to an outlet other than the receiver's • Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance Linksys declares that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Do not use this product during an electrical storm. However, there is no guarantee that the Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender (FCC ID: Q87-WMCE54AG) is...
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... fax your request in this Guide.) Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) 949-823-3002 800-326-7114 support@linksys.com 949-823-3000 Appendix I : Contact Information Need to your existing products at: Can't find information about networking with any Linksys product, you want to call the Linksys Return Merchandise Authorization department for information...
... fax your request in this Guide.) Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) 949-823-3002 800-326-7114 support@linksys.com 949-823-3000 Appendix I : Contact Information Need to your existing products at: Can't find information about networking with any Linksys product, you want to call the Linksys Return Merchandise Authorization department for information...