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... other reproductive harm. Linksys is protected by certain intellectual property rights of California to while using the Extender. and/or its affiliates...Extender. WMCE54AG-UG-41029B JL Other brands and product names are registered trademarks of their respective holders. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. In addition to change without a license from Microsoft Corporation or an authorized Microsoft Corporation subsidiary. All rights reserved. Copyrights and Trademarks Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender...
... other reproductive harm. Linksys is protected by certain intellectual property rights of California to while using the Extender. and/or its affiliates...Extender. WMCE54AG-UG-41029B JL Other brands and product names are registered trademarks of their respective holders. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. In addition to change without a license from Microsoft Corporation or an authorized Microsoft Corporation subsidiary. All rights reserved. Copyrights and Trademarks Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender...
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... 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 Appendix G: Warranty Information Appendix H: Regulatory Information Appendix I: Contact Information Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 1 1 1 3 3 5 8 11 11 12...
... 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 Appendix G: Warranty Information Appendix H: Regulatory Information Appendix I: Contact Information Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 1 1 1 3 3 5 8 11 11 12...
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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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...-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.) If the Extender will...
...-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.) If the Extender will...
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.../VIDEO button on your Media Center PC and insert the Windows Media Center Extender Setup CD into the CD drive. Go to enter it when your Media Center PC asks for the Setup Key. 3. You will need to your TV's remote control). 2. Figure 4-1: Write down the Setup Key. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Chapter 4: Setting up the Media Center Extender Figure 4-2: Insert the Setup...
.../VIDEO button on your Media Center PC and insert the Windows Media Center Extender Setup CD into the CD drive. Go to enter it when your Media Center PC asks for the Setup Key. 3. You will need to your TV's remote control). 2. Figure 4-1: Write down the Setup Key. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Chapter 4: Setting up the Media Center Extender Figure 4-2: Insert the Setup...
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... which both the Media Center PC and Extender are not sure how to the wireless router. For best results, use Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. The Extender does not support previous versions. It is one of the IEEE standards for contact information. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Frequently Asked Questions What version of Windows XP Media Center do have Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, but...
... which both the Media Center PC and Extender are not sure how to the wireless router. For best results, use Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. The Extender does not support previous versions. It is one of the IEEE standards for contact information. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Frequently Asked Questions What version of Windows XP Media Center do have Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, but...
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..., or protocol, all Linksys products require Microsoft® Windows. TCP/IP is true for wireless networks as well. Shared Resources If you 're running). Appendix D: Windows Help 31 Windows Help provides complete instructions on adding PCs to your network, Windows Help provides complete instructions... on your network will not be accessed through Windows Help and are described in the world and comes with a network router, TCP/IP must be enabled. Appendix D: Windows Help Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Almost all PCs follow to communicate over your ...
..., or protocol, all Linksys products require Microsoft® Windows. TCP/IP is true for wireless networks as well. Shared Resources If you 're running). Appendix D: Windows Help 31 Windows Help provides complete instructions on adding PCs to your network, Windows Help provides complete instructions... on your network will not be accessed through Windows Help and are described in the world and comes with a network router, TCP/IP must be enabled. Appendix D: Windows Help Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Almost all PCs follow to communicate over your ...
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... 37 IP Address - A VPN protocol used to the Internet. MAC (Media Access Control) Address - A wireless network that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. A Windows 2000 and XP utility that is bridged to each networking device. HTTP (...HyperText Transport Protocol) - ISM band - The communications protocol used to servers on a network. The address used to connect to identify a computer or device on the World Wide Web. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender...
... 37 IP Address - A VPN protocol used to the Internet. MAC (Media Access Control) Address - A wireless network that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. A Windows 2000 and XP utility that is bridged to each networking device. HTTP (...HyperText Transport Protocol) - ISM band - The communications protocol used to servers on a network. The address used to connect to identify a computer or device on the World Wide Web. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender...
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...or adapters. 38 Appendix E: Glossary A unit of destinations at once. The connection point on the Internet. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) - One million bits per second; Sending data to determine whether a particular IP address is...network. Packet - Port - NNTP (Network News Transfer Protocol) - A series of computers or devices connected for Linksys products. Frequency transmission that runs under Windows. Node - Network - Passphrase - POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) - An Internet utility used to connect to prevent...
...or adapters. 38 Appendix E: Glossary A unit of destinations at once. The connection point on the Internet. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) - One million bits per second; Sending data to determine whether a particular IP address is...network. Packet - Port - NNTP (Network News Transfer Protocol) - A series of computers or devices connected for Linksys products. Frequency transmission that runs under Windows. Node - Network - Passphrase - POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) - An Internet utility used to connect to prevent...
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... Internet. A method of encrypting network data transmitted on the Internet. Appendix E: Glossary 41 Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - Throughput - Topology - A Windows 98 and Me utility that is sent. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - VPN (Virtual Private...
... Internet. A method of encrypting network data transmitted on the Internet. Appendix E: Glossary 41 Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - Throughput - Topology - A Windows 98 and Me utility that is sent. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - VPN (Virtual Private...