HP x5404 Setup Poster
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1. you can use to improve wireless video quality To use the Network Performance Tuner go to your MCPC DEC click Start All Programs Accessories Media Center and then click Media Center Extender Network Performance Tuner Important the connection from your MCPC or DEC to the access point router needs to be wired 100 Mbps Ethernet DSL or cable Wireless 80 modem Internet ra Second PC MCPC DEC Wireless Media Center Extender C Setting up and Troubleshooting the Media Center Extender on a Wireless Network When setting up a Media Center Extender on a wireless network or troubleshooting problems with a Media Center Extender on a wireless network follow these guidelines 1 Select and set up the access point or router e Use a recommended dual 802 11a 802 11g A G access point or router or an 802 11a access point or router e When using a dual A G access point or router make sure the 802 11a and 802 11g networks have different unique network names SSIDs e When you first set up the access point or router make sure the external antennas are oriented vertically 2 Locate and position the Extender access point and router e Before you position the Extender imagine a straight line between the Extender and the access point Locate the Extender and access point or router so there are as few obstructions as possible along the straight line Obstructions include such items as TVs cabinets other electronics and furni2. Networking o To provide Media Center experiences you connect the Media Center Extender to an HP Media Center PC MCPC or HP Digital Entertainment Center DEC using either a wired Ethernet or wireless network For more information on networking the Extender visit http www microsoft com mcx A Wired Network Connections Internet ire Second PC MCPC DEC Wired Media Center Extender In a wired network all PC components and devices are connected to the network using RJ 45 Ethernet cables In this configuration the MCPC DEC and Media Center Extender are connected directly using Ethernet cables e Make sure to use an Ethernet switch that supports 100 megabits per second Mbps e Depending on the capabilities of the MCPC DEC this configuration supports up to five Extenders 802 11a Good 802 11g Fair B Wireless Network Connections ess point router In this configuration only the Media Center Extender is wireless All other devices are connected to the network using Ethernet cables and an 802 11a or 802 11g wireless router e One wireless Extender and four additional wired Extenders can be supported depending on your MCPC DEC hardware capability e 802 11a networks are the least likely to experience interference from other devices e Media Center Extender supports Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA e The Media Center Extender Network Performance Tuner is a tool
3. ia Center Extender ooint router MCPC DEC with cless adapter Wireless a Dojak i Die This Two wireless links Do not connect a MCPC DEC to a wireless router and a Media Center Extender to a wireless router at the same time Most home networks do not have the capacity to support video transmitted across such a wireless connection DSL or cable modem 2 Home Office PC Media Center Extender
4. ture There should be no more than two walls or two floors between the wireless antenna and the access point for optimal performance DontDo 4 This dl 802 11b network 5991 1354 ewlett Packard Development Company L P 3 Connect the Extender to the 802 11a network e Use the Media Center Extender Quick Setup Guide to set up the Extender hardware and cables Then use the Windows Media Center Extender Setup Wizard on the MCPC DEC to install the software and make sure the Extender and network are working 4 Try the following if the Extender experiences pauses in TV viewing e When connecting the MCPC DEC to an 802 11 A G access point or router use 802 11a for the MCPC DEC Use 802 11g for other wireless devices such as laptops e To help you improve video quality use the Media Center Extender Network Performance Tuner To use the Extender Network Performance Tuner see section B above e The following devices can cause interference with 802 11g networks Adjusting them might reduce interference e 802 11b wireless networking devices e Microwave ovens 2 4 GHz cordless phones 2 4 GHz baby monitors etc e Other wireless networks for example those from neighboring houses MCPC DEC Media Center Extender Good Performance Poor Performance too many obstructions 2 4 GHz interference Wireless 802 11a g DSL or cable modem MCPC DEC Second PC MCPC DEC edia Center TV Extender Med
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