Linksys WMCE54AG manual Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender

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Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) - One million bits per second; a unit of measurement for data transmission.

mIRC - An Internet Relay Chat program that runs under Windows.

Multicasting - Sending data to a group of destinations at once.

NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet.

Network - A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users.

NNTP (Network News Transfer Protocol) - The protocol used to connect to Usenet groups on the Internet.

Node - A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work station.

OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) - Frequency transmission that separates the data stream into a number of lower-speed data streams, which are then transmitted in parallel to prevent information from being lost in transit.

Packet - A unit of data sent over a network.

Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products.

Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online.

POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) - A standard mail server commonly used on the Internet.

Port - The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters.

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Contents Wireless A/ G Page Copyrights and Trademarks Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Table of Contents List of Figures Front PanelWhat’s in this Guide? IntroductionWelcome What’s in this Guide? Getting to Know the Media Center Extender Front PanelDual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Navigation Pad Back Panel ComponentsAudio Additional Components Remote Control FWDReplay Getting to Know the Media Center Extender Connecting the Media Center Extender Before You BeginInstructions for Connecting to a Wired Network Connect the Ethernet Network CableInstructions for Connecting the Extender Connect the Composite or S-Video CableConnect the Analog Audio Cables Plug the Extender’s power cord into an electrical outlet Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Setting up the Media Center Extender Insert the Setup CDSetting up the Media Center Extender Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsNeed to restore the Extender’s software image Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Frequently Asked Questions What version of Windows XP Media Center do I need?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What is infrastructure mode? Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity 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 Appendix D Windows Help TCP/IPAppendix 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 Appendix F Specifications WMCE54GFCC, UL Appendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix G Warranty Information Appendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementAppendix H Regulatory Information Appendix I Contact Information Appendix I Contact Information