Page 5 - Table of Contents
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this Guide? 1 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Media Center Extender 3 Front Panel 3 Back Panel 5 Remote Control 8 Chapter 3: Connecting the Media Center Extender 11 Before You Begin 11 Instruc...
Page 6 - List of Figures
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...
Page 7 - Chapter 1: Introduction; Welcome
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 1 Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcome Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender. The Extender lets you send digital video, pictures, and music from your Media Center PC to your TV, without running c...
Page 9 - Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Media Center Extender; Front Panel
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 3 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Media Center ExtenderFront Panel 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 be displayed on the TV sc...
Page 11 - Back Panel
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 5 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Media Center ExtenderBack Panel Back Panel 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 c...
Page 14 - Remote Control
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 8 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Media Center Extender Remote Control Remote Control The Extender includes a remote control. When you first want to use the remote, insert the included AA batteries into the battery compartment. Then use the remote to navig...
Page 17 - Chapter 3: Connecting the Media Center Extender; Before You Begin
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 11 Chapter 3: Connecting the Media Center ExtenderBefore You Begin 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 •...
Page 18 - Instructions for Connecting to a Wired Network
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 12 Chapter 3: Connecting the Media Center Extender Instructions for Connecting to a Wired Network Instructions for Connecting to a Wired Network 1. Connect the included Ethernet network cable from the Extender’s Ethernet port to an Ethernet network port o...
Page 19 - Instructions for Connecting the Extender; OR
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 13 Chapter 3: Connecting the Media Center ExtenderInstructions for Connecting the Extender Instructions for Connecting the Extender 1. If you are using composite or S-video, connect the video cable from the Extender’s VIDEO output to your TV’s VIDEO input...
Page 23 - Chapter 4: Setting up the Media Center Extender
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 17 Chapter 4: Setting up the Media Center Extender Chapter 4: Setting up the Media Center Extender 1. Power on your TV, and select the video input that displays the Extender’s Setup Key Screen (press the INPUT , SOURCE , or TV/VIDEO button on your TV’s re...
Page 25 - Appendix A: Troubleshooting; Common Problems and Solutions
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 19 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Extender. Read the description below to solve your problems. I...
Page 28 - Frequently Asked Questions
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 22 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions What version of Windows XP Media Center do I need? You must use Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. The Extender does not support previous versions. I don’t have Window...
Page 31 - Appendix B: Wireless Security; Security Precautions
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 25 Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but th...
Page 32 - Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 26 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless networks are easy to find. Hackers know that in order to join a wireless network, wireless networking products first listen for “...
Page 35 - Appendix C: Updating the Extender’s Software Image
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 29 Appendix C: Updating the Extender’s Software Image Appendix C: Updating the Extender’s Software Image You can update the Extender’s software image; however, if you do so, you will lose the custom settings you may have configured on the Extender. Before...
Page 37 - Appendix D: Windows Help
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 31 Appendix D: Windows Help Appendix D: Windows Help Almost all Linksys products require Microsoft ® Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be acces...
Page 49 - Appendix F: Specifications
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 43 Appendix F: Specifications Appendix F: Specifications Model WMCE54G Standards 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.3u Ports Ethernet, USB, Video Out (Composite, S-Video, Component), Audio Out (Analog R/L, SPDIF Optical), IR Out Buttons Power, Standby, MDI/MDI-X, Vide...
Page 51 - Appendix G: Warranty Information
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 45 Appendix G: Warranty Information Appendix G: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of one year (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship u...
Page 53 - Appendix H: Regulatory Information
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 47 Appendix H: Regulatory Information Appendix H: Regulatory Information FCC STATEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provi...
Page 55 - Appendix I: Contact Information
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 49 Appendix I: Contact Information Appendix I: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys?Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com Can't find information ab...