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Half Duplex - Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line, but only one direction at a time.

Hardware - The physical aspect of computers, telecommunications, and other information technology devices.

HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) - The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World

Wide Web.

Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point.

IP (Internet Protocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network.

IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network.

IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device.

IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer.

ISM band - Radio bandwidth utilized in wireless transmissions.

ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet.

LAN - The computers and networking products that make up your local network.

LEAP (Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A mutual authentication method that uses a username and password system.

MAC (Media Access Control) Address - The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device.

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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 FiguresWelcome IntroductionWhat’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