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...to do while using the Extender. WMCE54AG-UG-41029B JL All rights reserved. This product is something you might need to while using the Extender. WARNING: This product ...Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this Guide Your guide to the Media Center Extender has been designed to change without a license from Microsoft Corporation or an authorized Microsoft Corporation subsidiary. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other countries. Linksys...
...to do while using the Extender. WMCE54AG-UG-41029B JL All rights reserved. This product is something you might need to while using the Extender. WARNING: This product ...Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this Guide Your guide to the Media Center Extender has been designed to change without a license from Microsoft Corporation or an authorized Microsoft Corporation subsidiary. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other countries. Linksys...
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... 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...
... 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 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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... using standard video and audio cables. This user guide covers the steps for choosing the Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender. Using the Extender's remote control and the user-friendly TV menus, you can browse through the house. The Extender lets you prefer, it connects to your TV, without running cables through TV listings, recordings, digital...
... using standard video and audio cables. This user guide covers the steps for choosing the Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender. Using the Extender's remote control and the user-friendly TV menus, you can browse through the house. The Extender lets you prefer, it connects to your TV, without running cables through TV listings, recordings, digital...
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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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Red. This LED will be displayed on the TV screen. 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. 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...
Red. This LED will be displayed on the TV screen. 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. 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...
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... Button Press the Standby button to make a selection from 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 use the Extender. The Navigation Pad LED will flash quickly when a system failure has occurred. Back Button Use the Back...
... Button Press the Standby button to make a selection from 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 use the Extender. The Navigation Pad LED will flash quickly when a system failure has occurred. Back Button Use the Back...
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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 Button 5 Components ... Audio Port VIDEO Port 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. 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, ...
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 Button 5 Components ... Audio Port VIDEO Port 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. 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, ...
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...however, you will connect the S-video cable. VIDEO The VIDEO port is where you have the option of this switch to Know the Media Center Extender Back Panel For video or S-video, set this switch. COMPONENT VIDEO These ports are where you will connect the left . AUDIO (L ...AUDIO (L and R) ports for digital audio output. In most cases, you will use the VIDEO or S-VIDEO port; 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. VIDEO SELECT Use this switch to your TV...
...however, you will connect the S-video cable. VIDEO The VIDEO port is where you have the option of this switch to Know the Media Center Extender Back Panel For video or S-video, set this switch. COMPONENT VIDEO These ports are where you will connect the left . AUDIO (L ...AUDIO (L and R) ports for digital audio output. In most cases, you will use the VIDEO or S-VIDEO port; 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. VIDEO SELECT Use this switch to your TV...
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Chapter 2: Getting to the Extender. Ethernet Port The Ethernet port is permanently attached to Know the Media Center Extender 7 Back Panel Antenna The antenna is where you will connect the Ethernet network cable if you are not used at this button if the Extender is having difficulty communicating with your Media Center PC over a wired Ethernet network. Ethernet Button Press this time. 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. Ethernet Port The Ethernet port is permanently attached to Know the Media Center Extender 7 Back Panel Antenna The antenna is where you will connect the Ethernet network cable if you are not used at this button if the Extender is having difficulty communicating with your Media Center PC over a wired Ethernet network. Ethernet Button Press this time. 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.* FWD Press this button to view the My TV menu. My Pictures Press this button to Know the Media Center Extender Remote Control My Videos Press this button to view the My Videos menu. PAUSE This pauses the selection being played. ...the remote, insert the included AA batteries into the battery compartment. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Remote Control The Extender includes a remote control. 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...
... being played.* FWD Press this button to view the My TV menu. My Pictures Press this button to Know the Media Center Extender Remote Control My Videos Press this button to view the My Videos menu. PAUSE This pauses the selection being played. ...the remote, insert the included AA batteries into the battery compartment. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Remote Control The Extender includes a remote control. 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...
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...menu. VOL Press this button to go back through the menus. MUTE Press this button after you have made a selection. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender SKIP Press this button to clear a selection or entry you want to watch live TV. CLEAR Press this button to skip the next...this button to get additional information. MORE Press this button to view the Recorded TV menu. Use the OK button to Know the Media Center Extender 9 Remote Control Start Button Press the square green button to mute the sound on the TV or page through menus. RECORDED TV ...
...menu. VOL Press this button to go back through the menus. MUTE Press this button after you have made a selection. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender SKIP Press this button to clear a selection or entry you want to watch live TV. CLEAR Press this button to skip the next...this button to get additional information. MORE Press this button to view the Recorded TV menu. Use the OK button to Know the Media Center Extender 9 Remote Control Start Button Press the square green button to mute the sound on the TV or page through menus. RECORDED TV ...
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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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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.) If the...
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.) If the...
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... in one corner. If the LED does not light up when the Extender has successfully joined your Media Center PC, router, or switch. 2. Figure 3-2: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 12 Chapter 3: Connecting the Media Center Extender Instructions for Connecting to a Wired Network 1. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Instructions for Connecting to a Wired Network Proceed to the "Instructions for Connecting...
... in one corner. If the LED does not light up when the Extender has successfully joined your Media Center PC, router, or switch. 2. Figure 3-2: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 12 Chapter 3: Connecting the Media Center Extender Instructions for Connecting to a Wired Network 1. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Instructions for Connecting to a Wired Network Proceed to the "Instructions for Connecting...
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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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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. 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.
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Plug the Extender's power cord into an electrical outlet. Proceed to "Chapter 4: Setting up the Media Center Extender." The Extender will automatically power on the Extender's back panel. If it does not, press the standby button on the Extender's front panel, and then check the POWER switch on . Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Figure 3-7: Power on the Extender 4. 3. 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
Plug the Extender's power cord into an electrical outlet. Proceed to "Chapter 4: Setting up the Media Center Extender." The Extender will automatically power on the Extender's back panel. If it does not, press the standby button on the Extender's front panel, and then check the POWER switch on . Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Figure 3-7: Power on the Extender 4. 3. 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
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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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You will need to your Media Center PC and insert the Windows Media Center Extender Setup CD into the CD drive. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Chapter 4: Setting up the Media Center Extender Figure 4-2: Insert the Setup CD 17 Go to enter it when 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...
You will need to your Media Center PC and insert the Windows Media Center Extender Setup CD into the CD drive. Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Chapter 4: Setting up the Media Center Extender Figure 4-2: Insert the Setup CD 17 Go to enter it when 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...