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DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) - Allows the hosting of a website, FTP server, or e-mail server with a fixed domain name (e.g., www.xyz.com) and a dynamic IP address.

Default Gateway - A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A networking protocol that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by “leasing” an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time, instead of assigning permanent IP addresses.

DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be “seen” from the Internet.

DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses.

Domain - A specific name for a network of computers.

Download - To receive a file transmitted over a network.

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - An always-on broadband connection over traditional phone lines.

DSSS (Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum) - Frequency transmission with a redundant bit pattern resulting in a lower probability of information being lost in transit.

DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency.

Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server.

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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 FiguresWhat’s in this Guide? IntroductionWelcome 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 Help Appendix 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