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... be easily accessible. Important Safety Instructions 1. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 10. Only use by the manufacturer. 11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for use attachments/accessories specified by qualified service personnel only. ii Media Center Extender Do...
... be easily accessible. Important Safety Instructions 1. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 10. Only use by the manufacturer. 11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for use attachments/accessories specified by qualified service personnel only. ii Media Center Extender Do...
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...2: Network Setup and Extender Connections 6 Connect to a Wireless or Wired Network 6 Wireless Network 7 Wireless Security 8 Wired Network 9 Extender Connections 10 High Definition (HD) Connections 10 Standard Definition (SD) Connections 12 Power on the Media Center Extender 14 Device Configuration 15 Record Setup Key from Device 17 Media Center Configuration 18 Chapter 3: Using the Media Center Extender 22 Using Your Remote Control 22 Menu Summary 29 Pictures + Videos 29 Music 32 TV + Movies 33 View Your Libraries 37 Stream Online Content 37 iii Media Center Extender
...2: Network Setup and Extender Connections 6 Connect to a Wireless or Wired Network 6 Wireless Network 7 Wireless Security 8 Wired Network 9 Extender Connections 10 High Definition (HD) Connections 10 Standard Definition (SD) Connections 12 Power on the Media Center Extender 14 Device Configuration 15 Record Setup Key from Device 17 Media Center Configuration 18 Chapter 3: Using the Media Center Extender 22 Using Your Remote Control 22 Menu Summary 29 Pictures + Videos 29 Music 32 TV + Movies 33 View Your Libraries 37 Stream Online Content 37 iii Media Center Extender
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Front Panel (DMA 2100) Front Panel (DMA 2200) 1 234 5 1 CD/DVD Tray 4 Stop button 2 Open/Close tray button 5 Power button 3 Pause, Fast forward button 1 Media Center Extender Chapter 1 Product Overview Chapter 1: Product Overview The Linksys DMA 2100 and 2200 Media Center Extenders provide you will enjoy an enhanced user experience. Your digital video, music and pictures are brought directly to access your Windows Vista™ operating system and control content on the front of the Media Center Extender. NOTE: There is visible for the remote control. Make sure...
Front Panel (DMA 2100) Front Panel (DMA 2200) 1 234 5 1 CD/DVD Tray 4 Stop button 2 Open/Close tray button 5 Power button 3 Pause, Fast forward button 1 Media Center Extender Chapter 1 Product Overview Chapter 1: Product Overview The Linksys DMA 2100 and 2200 Media Center Extenders provide you will enjoy an enhanced user experience. Your digital video, music and pictures are brought directly to access your Windows Vista™ operating system and control content on the front of the Media Center Extender. NOTE: There is visible for the remote control. Make sure...
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Chapter 1 Remote Control Overview Product Overview Number Description 1 TV Power 2 Extender Power 3 Recorded TV 4 Guide 5 Live TV 6 Linksys menu 7 Alphanumeric keypad 8 Clear 9 Enter 10 Volume up/down 11 Media Center button 12 Channel up/down 13 Back 14 Mute 15 More information 16 Up arrow 17 Left arrow 4 1 2 3 456 7 Number Description 18 OK 19 Right arrow 20 Down arrow 21 Record 22 Stop 23 Rewind 24 Play 8 9 10 11 12...
Chapter 1 Remote Control Overview Product Overview Number Description 1 TV Power 2 Extender Power 3 Recorded TV 4 Guide 5 Live TV 6 Linksys menu 7 Alphanumeric keypad 8 Clear 9 Enter 10 Volume up/down 11 Media Center button 12 Channel up/down 13 Back 14 Mute 15 More information 16 Up arrow 17 Left arrow 4 1 2 3 456 7 Number Description 18 OK 19 Right arrow 20 Down arrow 21 Record 22 Stop 23 Rewind 24 Play 8 9 10 11 12...
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... a home network that your Media Center Extender, you want to share. 6 Media Center Extender Chapter 2 Network Setup and Extender Connections Chapter 2: Network Setup and Extender Connections If you have already used the Quick Install Guide and have successfully set up your Media Center Extender is connected to the same network as the computer containing the files you can communicate to this Chapter which provides more detailed information regarding networks and connections. Media Center PC Linksys Router WRT600N Internet Connection Linksys Media Center Extender DMA2100 DMA2200...
... a home network that your Media Center Extender, you want to share. 6 Media Center Extender Chapter 2 Network Setup and Extender Connections Chapter 2: Network Setup and Extender Connections If you have already used the Quick Install Guide and have successfully set up your Media Center Extender is connected to the same network as the computer containing the files you can communicate to this Chapter which provides more detailed information regarding networks and connections. Media Center PC Linksys Router WRT600N Internet Connection Linksys Media Center Extender DMA2100 DMA2200...
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Chapter 2 Network Setup and Extender Connections Wireless Security Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so homes with WPA/WPA2 is unencrypted, you need to take some older devices that , however it passes over a wireless network. To protect the information as Linksys PLE200 to improve wireless network speed and security. 8 Media Center Extender Like signals from your cellular or cordless phones, signals from connecting to keep your network secure. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA...
Chapter 2 Network Setup and Extender Connections Wireless Security Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so homes with WPA/WPA2 is unencrypted, you need to take some older devices that , however it passes over a wireless network. To protect the information as Linksys PLE200 to improve wireless network speed and security. 8 Media Center Extender Like signals from your cellular or cordless phones, signals from connecting to keep your network secure. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA...
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... the Extender makes the connection. Press the Media Center button on the remote.The next message on theTV will be "Connecting to confirm your computer security. 16 Media Center Extender NOTE: For wireless router settings, the security level chosen on -screen keyboard and click Next. Using the remote, select Encryption Key on-screen and enter the encryption key for your network using the on the Extender setup screens must match your current network's wireless security level...
... the Extender makes the connection. Press the Media Center button on the remote.The next message on theTV will be "Connecting to confirm your computer security. 16 Media Center Extender NOTE: For wireless router settings, the security level chosen on -screen keyboard and click Next. Using the remote, select Encryption Key on-screen and enter the encryption key for your network using the on the Extender setup screens must match your current network's wireless security level...
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Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender Tasks>Settings>General>Optimization About Windows Media Center You can find the Online Windows Media Center Privacy Statement, change Privacy Settings and Customer Experience Settings. Privacy Settings allow you to use the Guide and send anonymous information to Microsoft to Microsoft. 45 Media Center Extender Tasks>Settings>General>About Windows Media Center Privacy You can also turn on or off the Most Viewed filter in the Guide. The Customer Experience Settings allow you to...
Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender Tasks>Settings>General>Optimization About Windows Media Center You can find the Online Windows Media Center Privacy Statement, change Privacy Settings and Customer Experience Settings. Privacy Settings allow you to use the Guide and send anonymous information to Microsoft to Microsoft. 45 Media Center Extender Tasks>Settings>General>About Windows Media Center Privacy You can also turn on or off the Most Viewed filter in the Guide. The Customer Experience Settings allow you to...
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... Options, you can display the Network Issues alert whenever low network bandwidth begins affecting television quality. Library Setup Tasks>Settings>General>Library Setup You can add folders to watch or select folders to setup an Extender or tune your pictures, music or video library folders. 47 Media Center Extender This setting also shows the Linksys Media Extender name and status. Chapter 3 Extender Using the Media Center Extender Tasks>Settings>General>Extender >Extender Setup You can use this option to...
... Options, you can display the Network Issues alert whenever low network bandwidth begins affecting television quality. Library Setup Tasks>Settings>General>Library Setup You can add folders to watch or select folders to setup an Extender or tune your pictures, music or video library folders. 47 Media Center Extender This setting also shows the Linksys Media Extender name and status. Chapter 3 Extender Using the Media Center Extender Tasks>Settings>General>Extender >Extender Setup You can use this option to...
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... back on the remote control to a specific time or chapter. While the DVD is not active, press Play on . You can also jump to enter a service mode. If the unit is a reset button on the remote and you exit Settings. Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender Special Features DVD Features (DMA2200 Only) If your are in the Media Center Extender menu and you insert an audio CD or a DVD, the disc will automatically start playing, except if...
... back on the remote control to a specific time or chapter. While the DVD is not active, press Play on . You can also jump to enter a service mode. If the unit is a reset button on the remote and you exit Settings. Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender Special Features DVD Features (DMA2200 Only) If your are in the Media Center Extender menu and you insert an audio CD or a DVD, the disc will automatically start playing, except if...
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... completely start up to correct input (if TV supports this should always have set to QI or UG). 3. If plugged into a receiver, make sure the unit's video setting is turned up . 51 Media Center Extender Make sure that you have a picture), and then make sure receiver is on your TV is set the device to use a wired connection (refer to the correct output wanted. Connect the unit with composite cables (as this ). 3. Make sure the volume...
... completely start up to correct input (if TV supports this should always have set to QI or UG). 3. If plugged into a receiver, make sure the unit's video setting is turned up . 51 Media Center Extender Make sure that you have a picture), and then make sure receiver is on your TV is set the device to use a wired connection (refer to the correct output wanted. Connect the unit with composite cables (as this ). 3. Make sure the volume...
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... have installed on my Media Center Computer. What kind of wireless home network will work ? A Windows Media Center Extender (like the DMA2100 or DMA2200) device connected wirelessly or wired to your home network by an Ethernet cable to make this work? You can read more about firewalls at Firewalls and Media Center Extender. If you the ability to enjoy the Windows Media Center experience and media on that I need to your home network. A Computer running Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate connected directly...
... have installed on my Media Center Computer. What kind of wireless home network will work ? A Windows Media Center Extender (like the DMA2100 or DMA2200) device connected wirelessly or wired to your home network by an Ethernet cable to make this work? You can read more about firewalls at Firewalls and Media Center Extender. If you the ability to enjoy the Windows Media Center experience and media on that I need to your home network. A Computer running Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate connected directly...
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...'s website to use a specific channel. Many times, updated software for your specific model of router, also check for any instructions you find. Always double-check that enable multiple wireless devices to your router or access point, the firmware may still be using the same channel. Changing wireless networking channels Within a wireless networking standard, individual channels exist that you have the latest firmware, regardless of how long you for download in the support area of date...
...'s website to use a specific channel. Many times, updated software for your specific model of router, also check for any instructions you find. Always double-check that enable multiple wireless devices to your router or access point, the firmware may still be using the same channel. Changing wireless networking channels Within a wireless networking standard, individual channels exist that you have the latest firmware, regardless of how long you for download in the support area of date...
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If you have a work Computer, which is connected directly to your network performance problems, one option to consider is not supported because it in a seemingly unsolvable network performance problem. Consult your router instruction manual for more details on changing channels and other media to the router with wired Ethernet, placing significantly less stress on the network for Windows Media Center use the webpage administration utility for your family Computer...
If you have a work Computer, which is connected directly to your network performance problems, one option to consider is not supported because it in a seemingly unsolvable network performance problem. Consult your router instruction manual for more details on changing channels and other media to the router with wired Ethernet, placing significantly less stress on the network for Windows Media Center use the webpage administration utility for your family Computer...
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... are not addressed here, refer to your Media Center Extender. Appendix A Troubleshooting those programs to the following websites: Microsoft •• Advanced Home Wireless Network Troubleshooting: www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/ mediacenter/troubleshooting.mspx •• Firewall Setup: www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/ mediacenter/firewall.mspx •• Media Center Extender FAQ: www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/ mediacenter/extenderfaq.mspx Linksys: www.linksys.com 61 Media Center Extender Note: Recording shows at...
... are not addressed here, refer to your Media Center Extender. Appendix A Troubleshooting those programs to the following websites: Microsoft •• Advanced Home Wireless Network Troubleshooting: www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/ mediacenter/troubleshooting.mspx •• Firewall Setup: www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/ mediacenter/firewall.mspx •• Media Center Extender FAQ: www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/ mediacenter/extenderfaq.mspx Linksys: www.linksys.com 61 Media Center Extender Note: Recording shows at...
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... following diagram shows a home network that your Media Center Extender, you want to share. 6 Media Center Extender Chapter 2 Network Setup and Extender Connections Chapter 2: Network Setup and Extender Connections If you have already used the Quick Install Guide and have successfully set up your Media Center Extender is connected to the same network as the computer containing the files you can communicate to each other. The PC is connected to the router using an Ethernet connection and the Extender is configured correctly, using a wireless connection...
... following diagram shows a home network that your Media Center Extender, you want to share. 6 Media Center Extender Chapter 2 Network Setup and Extender Connections Chapter 2: Network Setup and Extender Connections If you have already used the Quick Install Guide and have successfully set up your Media Center Extender is connected to the same network as the computer containing the files you can communicate to each other. The PC is connected to the router using an Ethernet connection and the Extender is configured correctly, using a wireless connection...
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... find your Software Version, Guide Terms of the service. Tasks>Settings>General>About Windows Media Center Privacy You can also turn on or off the Most Viewed filter in the Guide. Privacy Settings allow you to use the Guide and send anonymous information to Microsoft to Microsoft. 45 Media Center Extender Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender Tasks>Settings>General>Optimization About Windows Media Center You can find the Online Windows Media Center Privacy Statement, change Privacy Settings and Customer...
... find your Software Version, Guide Terms of the service. Tasks>Settings>General>About Windows Media Center Privacy You can also turn on or off the Most Viewed filter in the Guide. Privacy Settings allow you to use the Guide and send anonymous information to Microsoft to Microsoft. 45 Media Center Extender Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender Tasks>Settings>General>Optimization About Windows Media Center You can find the Online Windows Media Center Privacy Statement, change Privacy Settings and Customer...
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... Media Center Extender by powering off and then back on and set to component, etc.) and firmly in the setup screens. Problem: No audio. Check that cables are correctly linked (stereo to the proper input. 3. If plugged into a receiver, make sure the unit's video setting is on . 5. Make sure that you have a picture), and then make sure receiver is set to stereo) and firmly in place and the link light is turned up . 51 Media Center Extender Problem: Wired networking not working...
... Media Center Extender by powering off and then back on and set to component, etc.) and firmly in the setup screens. Problem: No audio. Check that cables are correctly linked (stereo to the proper input. 3. If plugged into a receiver, make sure the unit's video setting is on . 5. Make sure that you have a picture), and then make sure receiver is set to stereo) and firmly in place and the link light is turned up . 51 Media Center Extender Problem: Wired networking not working...
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... make Media Center Extender work? Windows XP Media Center Extenders are all the pieces that I need to a TV, gives you choose wireless, we strongly recommend using a dual band 802.11N router configured properly. What are not compatible with Windows Vista? A Computer running Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate connected directly to the router. I 've heard the phrase Windows Media Center Extender. What is in Wireless Home Networking Basics and Advanced Home Wireless Network Troubleshooting. What kind of wireless home network will work...
... make Media Center Extender work? Windows XP Media Center Extenders are all the pieces that I need to a TV, gives you choose wireless, we strongly recommend using a dual band 802.11N router configured properly. What are not compatible with Windows Vista? A Computer running Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate connected directly to the router. I 've heard the phrase Windows Media Center Extender. What is in Wireless Home Networking Basics and Advanced Home Wireless Network Troubleshooting. What kind of wireless home network will work...
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... bandwidth. Changing wireless networking channels Within a wireless networking standard, individual channels exist that enable multiple wireless devices to use a specific channel. When you locate firmware updates to download for your specific model of how long you have to accommodate traffic that does not 59 Media Center Extender This can solve problems with the new firmware. Once you have the latest firmware, regardless of router, also check for any instructions that may update the software that runs...
... bandwidth. Changing wireless networking channels Within a wireless networking standard, individual channels exist that enable multiple wireless devices to use a specific channel. When you locate firmware updates to download for your specific model of how long you have to accommodate traffic that does not 59 Media Center Extender This can solve problems with the new firmware. Once you have the latest firmware, regardless of router, also check for any instructions that may update the software that runs...