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4.When I use the Extender on my wireless network, I see choppy video and dropped frames, or I hear choppy audio and distorted sounds.

Follow these instructions until your problem is solved:

A.You may be using a Wireless-B (802.11b) network, which is not supported by the Extender. Make sure the Extender is connected to a Wireless-A (802.11a) or Wireless-G (802.11g) network. (A Wireless-A network is recommended.)

B.If you are using a Wireless-G network, your network may be experiencing interference caused by a microwave or 2.4 GHz cordless phones. If possible, move the wireless router away from your microwave or 2.4GHz cordless phones. (If your 2.4GHz cordless phones cause interference, you may want to switch to 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phones.)

C.You may be using a “double hop” wireless network, which is not supported by the Extender. (A “double hop network” is a network in which both the Media Center PC and Extender communicate with the wireless router via wireless.) Make sure at least one of the devices, the Extender or the Media Center PC, is connected to the wireless router using an Ethernet network cable.

D.Check the Media Center PC to see if it has sufficient system resources available for use by the Extender. If you need more information, refer to the documentation for the Media Center PC.

E.Change the channel that your wireless network uses. For instructions on how to change the channel setting, refer to the documentation for the wireless router.

F.If your wireless network is still experiencing performance and interference problems, visit http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/evaluation/devices/networkperf.mspx for Microsoft’s suggestions about maximizing wireless network performance.

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

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Common Problems and Solutions

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Contents Wireless A/ G Page Copyrights and Trademarks Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Table of Contents Front Panel List of FiguresIntroduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? What’s in this Guide? Front Panel Getting to Know the Media Center ExtenderDual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Navigation Pad Components Back PanelAudio Additional Components FWD Remote ControlReplay Getting to Know the Media Center Extender Before You Begin Connecting the Media Center ExtenderConnect the Ethernet Network Cable Instructions for Connecting to a Wired NetworkConnect the Composite or S-Video Cable Instructions for Connecting the ExtenderConnect the Analog Audio Cables Plug the Extender’s power cord into an electrical outlet Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Insert the Setup CD Setting up the Media Center ExtenderSetting up the Media Center Extender Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed to restore the Extender’s software image Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender What version of Windows XP Media Center do I need? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What is infrastructure mode? Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Appendix C Updating the Extender’s Software Image Appendix C Updating the Extender’s Software Image TCP/IP Appendix D Windows HelpAppendix D Windows Help Appendix E Glossary Appendix E Glossary Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender WMCE54G Appendix F SpecificationsFCC, UL Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationAppendix G Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationAppendix H Regulatory Information Appendix I Contact Information Appendix I Contact Information