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802.11a - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz.

802.11b - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

802.11g - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices.

Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless network.

Adapter - A device that adds network functionality to your PC.

Ad-hoc - A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other (peer-to-peer) without the use of an access point.

AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) - A security method that uses symmetric 128-bit block data encryption.

Backbone - The part of a network that connects most of the systems and networks together, and handles the most data.

Bandwidth - The transmission capacity of a given device or network.

Beacon Interval - Data transmitted on your wireless network that keeps the network synchronized.

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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