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Linksys is prohibited without notice. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Figures" section. and/or other countries. WARNING: This product ... each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other reproductive harm. WMCE54AG-UG-41029B JL Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Extender. This product is something that are presented like this : word: definition. Wash hands after handling. Copyrights and Trademarks Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Specifications are subject to do while using the...
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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...
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...
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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: ...
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: ...
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... covers the steps for choosing the Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender. It sits by your TV, without running cables through TV listings, recordings...Wireless A/G Media Center Extender. 802.11a: a wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of the Extender and its remote control. • Chapter 3: Connecting the Media Center Extender This chapter explains how to help you integrate the Extender into your home network via standard 10/100 Ethernet cabling. Chapter 1: Introduction Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender...
... covers the steps for choosing the Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender. It sits by your TV, without running cables through TV listings, recordings...Wireless A/G Media Center Extender. 802.11a: a wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of the Extender and its remote control. • Chapter 3: Connecting the Media Center Extender This chapter explains how to help you integrate the Extender into your home network via standard 10/100 Ethernet cabling. Chapter 1: Introduction Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender...
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Dual-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...
Dual-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...
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... Panel This LED will be displayed on the TV screen. Chapter 2: Getting to view the main menu of the Extender. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 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. The menus will light up every time the...
... Panel This LED will be displayed on the TV screen. Chapter 2: Getting to view the main menu of the Extender. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 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. The menus will light up every time the...
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... the TV screen. Press this button again to put the Extender in power-saving standby mode. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Navigation Pad with the Media Center PC. (This may take several seconds.) 4 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Media Center Extender Front Panel To indicate the status of the Extender, the LED can display one of three colors: green, blue...
... the TV screen. Press this button again to put the Extender in power-saving standby mode. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Navigation Pad with the Media Center PC. (This may take several seconds.) 4 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Media Center Extender Front Panel To indicate the status of the Extender, the LED can display one of three colors: green, blue...
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...VIDEO SELECT Switch USB Ports Antenna Power Cord Chapter 2: Getting to the Extender. 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 Ports Port ... Ethernet Port Button 5 Components Power Cord The power cord is not used at this time. 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.
...VIDEO SELECT Switch USB Ports Antenna Power Cord Chapter 2: Getting to the Extender. 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 Ports Port ... Ethernet Port Button 5 Components Power Cord The power cord is not used at this time. 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.
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...S-VIDEO port is where you will connect the left . For video or S-video, set this switch to the right. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender AUDIO The Extender offers two types of video outputs: composite (VIDEO port), S-video, and component video. For component video, then set this switch to... you will use the AUDIO (L and R) ports for digital audio output. VIDEO The VIDEO port is sending to Know the Media Center Extender Back Panel NOTE: Make sure the Extender is powered off before changing the position of this switch to indicate the type of video the...
...S-VIDEO port is where you will connect the left . For video or S-video, set this switch to the right. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender AUDIO The Extender offers two types of video outputs: composite (VIDEO port), S-video, and component video. For component video, then set this switch to... you will use the AUDIO (L and R) ports for digital audio output. VIDEO The VIDEO port is sending to Know the Media Center Extender Back Panel NOTE: Make sure the Extender is powered off before changing the position of this switch to indicate the type of video the...
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Chapter 2: Getting to the Extender. Antenna The antenna is having difficulty communicating with your Media Center PC over a wired Ethernet network. Ethernet Button Press this time. Ethernet Port The Ethernet port is where you will connect the Ethernet network cable if you are not used at this button if the Extender is permanently attached to Know the Media Center Extender 7 Back Panel Additional Components Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender USB Ports The USB ports are using a wired Ethernet network.
Chapter 2: Getting to the Extender. Antenna The antenna is having difficulty communicating with your Media Center PC over a wired Ethernet network. Ethernet Button Press this time. Ethernet Port The Ethernet port is where you will connect the Ethernet network cable if you are not used at this button if the Extender is permanently attached to Know the Media Center Extender 7 Back Panel Additional Components Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender USB Ports The USB ports are using a wired Ethernet network.
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...being played.* *disabled for video 8 Figure 2-3: Remote Control Chapter 2: Getting to view the My Pictures menu. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Remote Control The Extender includes a remote control. My Videos Press this button to forward the selection being played.* FWD Press this button to view ...TV menu. PAUSE This pauses the selection being played. Here are descriptions of the remote's various buttons: (Power) This powers the Extender on the TV screen, as well as control slide shows, video, or music. RECORD This starts or stops a video recording....
...being played.* *disabled for video 8 Figure 2-3: Remote Control Chapter 2: Getting to view the My Pictures menu. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Remote Control The Extender includes a remote control. My Videos Press this button to forward the selection being played.* FWD Press this button to view ...TV menu. PAUSE This pauses the selection being played. Here are descriptions of the remote's various buttons: (Power) This powers the Extender on the TV screen, as well as control slide shows, video, or music. RECORD This starts or stops a video recording....
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... button after you have made a selection. BACK Press this button to go back through menus. MORE Press this button to Know the Media Center Extender 9 Remote Control Chapter 2: Getting to get additional information. Start Button Press the square green button to view the Recorded TV menu. ...Press this button to raise or lower the volume of your selection. Use the OK button to skip the next selection. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender SKIP Press this button to make a selection. OK (and arrows) Use the arrow buttons to move through the menus. GUIDE Pressing...
... button after you have made a selection. BACK Press this button to go back through menus. MORE Press this button to Know the Media Center Extender 9 Remote Control Chapter 2: Getting to get additional information. Start Button Press the square green button to view the Recorded TV menu. ...Press this button to raise or lower the volume of your selection. Use the OK button to skip the next selection. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender SKIP Press this button to make a selection. OK (and arrows) Use the arrow buttons to move through the menus. GUIDE Pressing...
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Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 10 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Media Center Extender Remote Control
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... Extender" section. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Chapter 3: Connecting the Media Center Extender Before You Begin For the Extender to work properly, make sure you have the following: • A PC running Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 • A wired network OR a Wireless-A (802.11a), Wireless-G (802.11g), or Wireless A+G (802.11a + 802.11g) network (A Wireless-B (802.11b) network will not work with the Media Center Extender...
... Extender" section. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Chapter 3: Connecting the Media Center Extender Before You Begin For the Extender to work properly, make sure you have the following: • A PC running Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 • A wired network OR a Wireless-A (802.11a), Wireless-G (802.11g), or Wireless A+G (802.11a + 802.11g) network (A Wireless-B (802.11b) network will not work with the Media Center Extender...
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... does not light up when the Extender has successfully joined your Media Center PC, router, or switch. 2. Proceed to the "Instructions for Connecting to a Wired Network 1. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Instructions for Connecting the Extender" section. Connect the included Ethernet network cable from the Extender's Ethernet port to a Wired Network The Extender's Ethernet port includes an LED in...
... does not light up when the Extender has successfully joined your Media Center PC, router, or switch. 2. Proceed to the "Instructions for Connecting to a Wired Network 1. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Instructions for Connecting the Extender" section. Connect the included Ethernet network cable from the Extender's Ethernet port to a Wired Network The Extender's Ethernet port includes an LED in...
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...'s COMPONENT VIDEO input. OR Figure 3-3: Connect the Composite or S-Video Cable Chapter 3: Connecting the Media Center Extender Instructions for Connecting the Extender Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 1. If you are using component video, connect the component video cables (not included) from the Extender's VIDEO output to the left. Then make sure the VIDEO SELECT switch is powered off...
...'s COMPONENT VIDEO input. OR Figure 3-3: Connect the Composite or S-Video Cable Chapter 3: Connecting the Media Center Extender Instructions for Connecting the Extender Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 1. If you are using component video, connect the component video cables (not included) from the Extender's VIDEO output to the left. Then make sure the VIDEO SELECT switch is powered off...
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If you are using analog audio, connect the RCA audio cable from the Extender's SPDIF digital AUDIO output to your stereo's digital AUDIO input. If you are using a stereo with digital audio, connect the Toslink optical cable (not included) from the Extender's left and right AUDIO outputs to your TV's AUDIO inputs. OR Figure 3-5: Connect the Analog Audio Cables 14 Figure 3-6: Connect the Digital Audio Cable Chapter 3: Connecting the Media Center Extender Instructions for Connecting the Extender Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 2.
If you are using analog audio, connect the RCA audio cable from the Extender's SPDIF digital AUDIO output to your stereo's digital AUDIO input. If you are using a stereo with digital audio, connect the Toslink optical cable (not included) from the Extender's left and right AUDIO outputs to your TV's AUDIO inputs. OR Figure 3-5: Connect the Analog Audio Cables 14 Figure 3-6: Connect the Digital Audio Cable Chapter 3: Connecting the Media Center Extender Instructions for Connecting the Extender Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 2.
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Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Figure 3-7: Power on the Extender's back panel. Chapter 3: Connecting the Media Center Extender Instructions for Connecting the Extender Figure 3-8: Press the Power Button Figure 3-9: Check the POWER Switch 15 3. If it does not, press the standby button on the Extender's front panel, and then check the POWER switch on the Extender 4. Proceed to "Chapter 4: Setting up the Media Center Extender." Plug the Extender's power cord into an electrical outlet. The Extender will automatically power on.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Figure 3-7: Power on the Extender's back panel. Chapter 3: Connecting the Media Center Extender Instructions for Connecting the Extender Figure 3-8: Press the Power Button Figure 3-9: Check the POWER Switch 15 3. If it does not, press the standby button on the Extender's front panel, and then check the POWER switch on the Extender 4. Proceed to "Chapter 4: Setting up the Media Center Extender." Plug the Extender's power cord into an electrical outlet. The Extender will automatically power on.
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Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 16 Chapter 3: Connecting the Media Center Extender Instructions for Connecting the Extender
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Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Chapter 4: Setting up the Media Center Extender Figure 4-2: Insert the Setup CD 17 Write down the Setup Key Chapter 4: Setting up the Media Center Extender 1. You will need to your Media Center PC and insert the Windows Media Center Extender Setup CD into the CD drive. Power on your TV, and select the video input that displays the Extender's Setup Key...
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Chapter 4: Setting up the Media Center Extender Figure 4-2: Insert the Setup CD 17 Write down the Setup Key Chapter 4: Setting up the Media Center Extender 1. You will need to your Media Center PC and insert the Windows Media Center Extender Setup CD into the CD drive. Power on your TV, and select the video input that displays the Extender's Setup Key...