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Linksys is something you should pay special attention to while using the Extender. This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and certain ... Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Specifications are subject to change without a license from Microsoft Corporation or an authorized Microsoft Corporation subsidiary. How to do while using the Extender. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Extender. This question mark provides you might need to Use this : word: definition. WMCE54AG...
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... 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...
... 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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... from a common transmission medium. 1 What's in this Guide? Chapter 1: Introduction Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Welcome Thank you for setting up and using standard video and audio cables. Plus you get the most out of the Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender. 802.11a: a wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating...
... from a common transmission medium. 1 What's in this Guide? Chapter 1: Introduction Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Welcome Thank you for setting up and using standard video and audio cables. Plus you get the most out of the Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender. 802.11a: a wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating...
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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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This LED will be displayed on the TV screen. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Media Center Extender 3 Front Panel Start Navigation ENTER BACK Infrared LED Button Pad with LED Button Button Standby Button Infrared LED Start Button Figure ...2-1: Front Panel The infrared receiver accepts signals transmitted 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. The menus will light up every time the...
This LED will be displayed on the TV screen. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Media Center Extender 3 Front Panel Start Navigation ENTER BACK Infrared LED Button Pad with LED Button Button Standby Button Infrared LED Start Button Figure ...2-1: Front Panel The infrared receiver accepts signals transmitted 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. The menus will light up every time the...
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... move back through the menus displayed on the TV screen. 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 Back Button Use the Back button to use the Extender. Blue. The blue Navigation Pad LED will flash quickly when a system failure...
... move back through the menus displayed on the TV screen. 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 Back Button Use the Back button to use the Extender. Blue. The blue Navigation Pad LED will flash quickly when a system failure...
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... Cord The power cord is not used at this time. 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 Figure 2-2: Back Panel COMPONENT VIDEO Ports Ethernet Ethernet Port ...POWER Switch The POWER switch powers on or off the Extender. 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...
... Cord The power cord is not used at this time. 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 Figure 2-2: Back Panel COMPONENT VIDEO Ports Ethernet Ethernet Port ...POWER Switch The POWER switch powers on or off the Extender. 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...
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..., set this switch. In most cases, you will use the AUDIO (L and R) ports for digital audio output. 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. however, you have the option of this... switch to Know the Media Center Extender Back Panel AUDIO (L and R) The L and R ports are where you will connect the component video cables (not included). 6 Chapter...
..., set this switch. In most cases, you will use the AUDIO (L and R) ports for digital audio output. 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. however, you have the option of this... switch to Know the Media Center Extender Back Panel AUDIO (L and R) The L and R ports are where you will connect the component video cables (not included). 6 Chapter...
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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 Ethernet Button Press this time. Chapter 2: Getting to the Extender. Additional Components Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender USB Ports The USB ports are using a wired Ethernet network. Antenna The antenna is having difficulty communicating with your Media Center PC over a wired Ethernet network.
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 Ethernet Button Press this time. Chapter 2: Getting to the Extender. Additional Components Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender USB Ports The USB ports are using a wired Ethernet network. Antenna The antenna is having difficulty communicating with your Media Center PC over a wired Ethernet network.
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..., video, or music. STOP This stops the selection being played. (Play) This starts the selection being played. My TV Press this button to Know the Media Center Extender Remote Control REW Press this button to rewind the selection being played.* FWD Press this button to use the remote to view the My Music... the included AA batteries into the battery compartment. My Pictures Press this button to navigate through menus and make selections on or off. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Remote Control The Extender includes a remote control.
..., video, or music. STOP This stops the selection being played. (Play) This starts the selection being played. My TV Press this button to Know the Media Center Extender Remote Control REW Press this button to rewind the selection being played.* FWD Press this button to use the remote to view the My Music... the included AA batteries into the battery compartment. My Pictures Press this button to navigate through menus and make selections on or off. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Remote Control The Extender includes a remote control.
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Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender SKIP Press this button to view the Recorded TV menu. BACK Press this button to go back through menus. OK ... this button to skip the next selection. GUIDE Pressing this button to get additional information. Use the OK button to Know the Media Center Extender 9 Remote Control MUTE Press this button to mute the sound on the TV or page through an extensive menu. MORE Press this... REPLAY Press this button to replay your TV or stereo. Start Button Press the square green button to view the Media Center Start screen.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender SKIP Press this button to view the Recorded TV menu. BACK Press this button to go back through menus. OK ... this button to skip the next selection. GUIDE Pressing this button to get additional information. Use the OK button to Know the Media Center Extender 9 Remote Control MUTE Press this button to mute the sound on the TV or page through an extensive menu. MORE Press this... REPLAY Press this button to replay your TV or stereo. Start Button Press the square green button to view the Media Center Start screen.
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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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Figure 3-1: Wireless Network Chapter 3: Connecting the Media Center Extender 11 Before You Begin 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...
Figure 3-1: Wireless Network Chapter 3: Connecting the Media Center Extender 11 Before You Begin 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...
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... the Ethernet Network Cable 12 Chapter 3: Connecting the Media Center Extender Instructions for Connecting to a Wired Network 1. Connect the included Ethernet network cable from the Extender's Ethernet port to the "Instructions for Connecting the Extender" section. The Extender's Ethernet port includes an LED in one corner. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Instructions for Connecting to a Wired Network Proceed to...
... the Ethernet Network Cable 12 Chapter 3: Connecting the Media Center Extender Instructions for Connecting to a Wired Network 1. Connect the included Ethernet network cable from the Extender's Ethernet port to the "Instructions for Connecting the Extender" section. The Extender's Ethernet port includes an LED in one corner. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Instructions for Connecting to a Wired Network Proceed to...
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... off before changing the position of this switch. Instructions for Connecting the Extender Figure 3-4: Connect the Component Video Cables 13 Then make sure the VIDEO SELECT switch is set to your TV's 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.
... off before changing the position of this switch. Instructions for Connecting the Extender Figure 3-4: Connect the Component Video Cables 13 Then make sure the VIDEO SELECT switch is set to your TV's 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.
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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 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. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 2.
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 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. 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 . 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. Plug the Extender's power cord into an electrical outlet. The Extender will automatically power on the Extender 4. Proceed to "Chapter 4: Setting up the Media Center Extender." If it does not, press the standby button on the Extender's front panel, and then check the POWER switch on the Extender's back panel.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Figure 3-7: Power on . 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. Plug the Extender's power cord into an electrical outlet. The Extender will automatically power on the Extender 4. Proceed to "Chapter 4: Setting up the Media Center Extender." If it does not, press the standby button on the Extender's front panel, and then check the POWER switch on the Extender's back panel.
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... 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. Write down the Setup Key Chapter 4: Setting up the Media Center Extender 1. 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...
... 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. Write down the Setup Key Chapter 4: Setting up the Media Center Extender 1. 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...