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Appendix A
4.
Try to ping the device from your Vista computer.
Problem: Can find the device, but it fails to associate/setup in Vista.
Suggested actions:
1.
Ensure that you have installed the patches that came on the
installation CD and that you have rebooted your Vista computer after
the patch installation.
2.
You can only have the Extender associated to one computer at a
time; ensure that it has been removed from any previous computers
that are in the home.
3.
Sometimes rebooting everything really is the best solution. Shut off
the device. Restart the computer and wait for it to fully start; make
sure Media Center has started as well. Then turn back on the device
and try association again.
Problem: Can't see my files on the Vista Media Center or Media Center
Extender:
Check that the files are in a watched folder. If they aren't, add the
folder containing the files by selecting Tasks>settings>Library
Setup>Add Folders.
Problem: Want to add a Linksys NAS (network storage) device
1.
Make sure that the NAS is connected to the same router as the Media
Center computer and Media Center Extender.
2.
Go to Tasks>settings>Library Setup>Add Folders.
3.
Select "add folder to watch".
4.
Select "add shared folders from another computer" then select the
NAS device you want to add.
Problem: Can't see the Linksys NAS.
1.
Make sure you followed the steps to add a NAS.
2.
Make sure that you can see the NAS on the Media Center computer.
3.
Check that your router has UpNp enabled.
Problem: A burned DVD doesn't work
1.
Only DVD-Video is supported.
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Media Center Extender
Media Center Extender
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