Chapter 2
Network Setup and Extender Connections
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Media Center Extender
6
Media Center Extender
Chapter 2:
Network Setup and Extender
Connections
If you have already used the Quick Install Guide and have successfully set
up your Media Center Extender, you can skip this Chapter which provides
more detailed information regarding networks and connections.
Connect to a Wireless or Wired Network
The following diagram shows a home network that is configured cor-
rectly, using a wireless connection. The PC is connected to the router
using an Ethernet connection and the Extender is connected to this
same router using a wireless connection. In this case both can connect
to the internet and can communicate to each other.
Linksys Router
WRT600N
Media Center PC
Linksys Media
Center Extender
DMA2100
DMA2200 (shown)
Internet
Connection
Home Network
NOTE:
It is very important that your Media Center Extender is
connected to the same network as the computer containing
the files you want to share.
