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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc . ® WIRELESS Model No . Media Center Extender Wir eless A / G WMCE54A G User Guide GHz 2.4 802.11g GHz 802.11a 5 Dual-Band Dual-Band.
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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 P.
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 Eth.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 1 Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Chapter 1: Introduction W elcome Thank you for choosing the Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender . The Extend er lets you send digital video, pictures, and music from your Media Center PC to your TV , without running ca bles through the house .
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 2 Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this Guide? • Chapter 4: Setting up the Media Center Extender This chapter explains how to set up the Extender .
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 3 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Media Center Extender Front Panel Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Media Center Extender Front P anel Y ou can control the Extender thr ough the front panel buttons or the remote co ntrol.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 4 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Media Center Extender Front Panel Navigati on P ad with LED Press the left, right, up, or down arrows to navigate through the menus displayed on the TV screen. T o indicate the status of the Extender , the LE D can display one of three colors: green, blue , and red.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 5 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Media Center Extender Back Panel Back P anel On the Media Center Extender’s back panel, you have an attached power cord, switches, various ports, an attached antenna, and an Ethernet button.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 6 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Media Center Extender Back Panel AUDIO The Extender offers two t ypes of audi o outputs, digital and analog . In most cases, you will use the AUDIO (L and R) ports for analog audio; howe ver , you have the option of digital a udio i f your TV offers a digital input.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 7 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Media Center Extender Back Panel Additional Components USB Ports The USB ports are not used at this time . Ethernet P ort The Ether net port is where you will connect the Ethe r net network cable if you are using a wired Ethernet network.
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 w ant to use the remote , insert the included AA batteries into the battery compa rtment.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 9 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Media Center Extender Remote Control REPLA Y Press this button to re play your selection. SKIP Press this button to skip the next selection. BACK Press this button to go back through the menus.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 10 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Media Center Extender Remote Control.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 11 Chapter 3: Connecting the Media Center Extender Before You B egin Chapter 3: Connecting the Media Center Extender Before Y ou Begin For the Extender to .
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 12 Chapter 3: Connecting the Media Center Extender Instructions for Connecting to a Wired Networ k Instructions for Connect ing to a Wired Network 1. Connect the included Ethernet network cable from the Exte nder’s Ethernet port to an Ethernet network port on your Me dia Center PC, router , or switch.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 13 Chapter 3: Connecting the Media Center Extender Instructions 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.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 14 Chapter 3: Connecting the Media Center Extender Instructions for Connecting the Extender 2. If you are using analog audio, connect the RCA audio cable from the Extender ’ s left and right AUDIO outputs to your TV’ s AUDIO inputs.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 15 Chapter 3: Connecting the Media Center Extender Instructions for Connecting the Extender 3. Plug the Extender’s power cor d into an electri cal outlet.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 16 Chapter 3: Connecting the Media Center Extender Instructions for Connecting the 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 vi deo input that displays the Extender ’ s Setup Key Screen (p ress the INPUT , SOURCE , or TV/VIDEO button on your TV’ s remote control).
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 18 Chapter 4: Setting up the Media Center Extender 4. The Media Center Extender Setup wiza rd will automatically run. When the Media Center PC asks you for the Setup Key , enter the Setup Ke y you previously wrote down.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 19 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Appendix A: T roubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Extender . Read the description below to solve your problem s.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 20 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions 2. I need to restor e the Extender’ s software image. Y ou can restor e the Extender’s software im age to its factory defaults; however , if you do so, you will lose any custom settings you may have confi gured.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 21 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions 4. When I use the Extender on my wireless network, I see chop py video and dr opped frames, or I hear choppy audio and disto rted sounds. Follow these instructions until your pro blem is solved: A.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 22 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Ask ed Questions What version of Windows XP Media Center do I ne ed? Y ou must use Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. The Extender does not support previous versions.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 23 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions What is the IEEE 802.11g standar d? It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networ ks. The 802.11g standard allows wire less networking hardware from different m anufacturers to communicate , provided that the hardw are complies with the 802.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 24 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions What is ad-hoc mode? When a wireless network is set to ad-hoc mode , the wireless-equipped computers are configured to communicate dir ectly with eac h other .
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 25 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possibl e .
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 26 Appendix B: Wireless Sec urity Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Security Threats Facing Wir eless Networks Wireless netw orks are ea sy to find. Hack ers know that in order to join a wireless network, wireless networking products first listen for “beacon messa ges”.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 27 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Change your SSID regularly so that any hackers who have gained access to your wire less network w ill have to start from the beginning in trying to break in.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 28 Appendix B: Wireless Sec urity Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks between 0 and 99,999 seconds, which in structs the Router or other device how often it should change the encryption keys. WP A RADIUS .
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 Y ou can update the Extender ’ s softw are image; however , if you do so, you will lose the custom settings you may have configured on the Extender .
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 30 Appendix C: Updating the Extender’s Software Image.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 31 Appendix D: Windows Help Appendix D: Windows Help Almost all Linksys products require Microsoft ® Windows. Window s is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make ne tworking easier .
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 32 Appendix D: Windo ws Help.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 33 Appendix E: Glossary Appendix E: Glossar y 802.11a - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 34 Appendix E: Glossary Bit - A binary digit. Boot - T o start a device and cause it to start executing instructions. Bridge - A device that conne cts different networks. Broadband - An always-on, fast Internet connection.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 35 Appendix E: Glossary DDNS ( D ynamic D omain N ame S ystem) - Allows the hos ting of a website , FTP server , or e-mail se rver with a fixed domain name (e .g., www .xyz. com) and a dynamic IP address. Default Gateway - A device that forwards Internet tr affic from y our local area network.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 36 Appendix E: Glossary EAP ( E xtensible A uthentication P rotocol) - A general authentication protoc ol used to control network access.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 37 Appendix E: Glossary Half Duplex - Data transmission that can occur in two directio ns over a single line, but only one directio n at a time . Hardwar e - The physical aspect of comput ers, telecommunications, and othe r information technology devices.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 38 Appendix E: Glossary Mbps ( M ega B its P er S econd) - One million bits per second; a unit of meas urement for data transmission. mIRC - An Internet Relay Chat prog ram that runs under Windows. Multicasting - Sending data to a group of destinations at once.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 39 Appendix E: Glossary P ower o ver E ther net ( Po E ) - A technology enabling an Ether net netw ork cable to deliver both data and power .
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 40 Appendix E: Glossary Software - Instructions for the computer . A series of instruct ions that performs a part icular task is called a “program”. SOHO ( S mall O ffice/ H ome O ffice) - Mark et segment of prof essionals who wo rk at home or in sma ll offices.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 41 Appendix E: Glossary TFTP ( T rivial F ile T ransfer P rotocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP prot ocol that has no director y or password capability . Throughput - The amount of data moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 42 Appendix E: Glossary WLAN ( W ireless L ocal A rea N etwork) - A group of comput ers and associated devi ces that communicate wi th each other wirelessly .
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-Vi.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 44 Appendix F: Specifications Dimensions 17.00" x 2.00" x 12.25" (W x H x D) (431.8 mm x 50.8 mm x 311.2 mm) Unit Weight 5.71 oz. (2.59 kg) Power 100V~240V AC Certifications FCC , UL Operating T emp.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 45 Appendix G: Warranty Information Appendix G: W arranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to Y ou that, for a period of one year (the “W arranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially fr ee of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use .
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 46 Appendix G: Warranty Information IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT P AID BY Y OU FOR THE PRODUCT . The foregoing limitations will apply even i f any warranty or remedy provided under this Agr eement fails of its essential purpo se .
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 47 Appendix H: Regulatory Information Appendix H: Regulator y Information FCC ST A TEMENT This product has been tested an d complies wit h the specification s for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender 48 Appendix H: Regulatory 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 prod ucts and updates to your existing products at: http://www .linksys.
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