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08-12-08, 11:51 PM
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Hi
I would like to run windows media center extender set top box, but I need to run one on XP. What Software and what set top box do I need to get started. Also it would be nice if i could run it on my network 801.11B Thanks for the help Frank |
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#2
08-13-08, 04:59 AM
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I'm not clear on what you want to do.
A Media Center Extenders is a separate device (either a purpose-built device or an xBox) that allow you connect to a Media Center computer. It allows you to have most of the function of the Media Center PC at a remote location; it is not software that "runs" on a PC (XP or otherwise). |
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#3
08-13-08, 09:44 AM
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802.11b won't work with extenders/MCE. you need at least 802.11g.
what do you mean by run on XP? what version of windows/mce do you have? On Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:51:01 -0700, Fran99 <Fran99> wrote: [..] |
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#4
08-13-08, 02:06 PM
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As stated you need an extender or an Xbox, neither XP nor MCE can act as an
extender. |
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#5
08-13-08, 06:20 PM
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Thanks for the help Jaime
I Have a PC Running Xp Pro that has a lot of movies on it. It is also on a network with a wireless access port. what I would like to do is to access my moves from my tv set by a remote. I look at a media extenter from linksys model Dma2100 but it said only works with windows vista thats what I dont understand. How does the extender work with the pc over the network Thanks for your help Frank "Jaime" wrote: [..] |
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#6
08-13-08, 09:15 PM
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A true "Media Center" Extender (one that is designed for the Windows Media
Center OS in XP or flavors of Vista) will only link to a Windows Media Center system such as XP MCE 2005 or Vista Premium/Ultimate, not plain XP. There are design to work with the unique capabilities of Microsoft Media Center (like watch Recorded or Live TV at a remote location). However, there are various devices that have similar functions that will work with XP. The are called Media Extenders/Media Servers/Media Players/Media Hubs/etc. Here's a couple device at Circuit City: http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/HP-Me...oductDetail.do http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/D-Lin...ilar+Items+Mod Most seemed to be either G or Draft N if you want to do wireless however. |
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#7
08-14-08, 02:20 AM
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Jaime Thank you for taking the time to help me with my understanding of how
media extenders work. I now think I understand what I need and want to do. Thanks Again Frank "Jaime" wrote: [..] |
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#8
08-14-08, 09:22 AM
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see
http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.c...280n/#more-243 for some of my thoughts on the HP device. they have a pretty good interface for their own mode - On Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:20:01 -0700, Fran99 <Fran99> wrote: [..] |
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#9
08-18-08, 12:13 AM
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At the risk of appearing rude and hijacking this thread, perhaps this
is the place somebody can answer my question. Must you have Windows MCE to run a DMA2100 (or even the older Kiss1600 variant)? I have Vista Business and fear it won't run this device. Although ideally I want to stream everything from a NAS box anyway via Upnp |
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#10
08-18-08, 12:18 PM
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I don't know what the Kiss1600 is you refer to. Some extenders, HP
and DLink, have a second proprietary interface that works with Windows Media Sharing. Officially, I don't believe Windows Media Sharing works with Business. On Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:13:28 -0700 (PDT), nmorson wrote: [..] |
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08-19-08, 12:28 AM
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On Aug 18, 12:18 pm, Barb Bowman <b> wrote:
> I don't know what the Kiss1600 is you refer to. Some extenders, HP > and DLink, have a second proprietary interface that works with > Windows Media Sharing. Officially, I don't believe Windows Media > Sharing works with Business. Ok thanks for the advice - I was under the impression that the DMA2100 supported Upnp and would see a NAS box. Was hoping it would see the device without the pc needing to be turned on but it's sounds otherwise |
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#12
08-19-08, 09:20 AM
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The Linksys extenders do not have a secondary interface for Windows
Media Streaming which would enable this. The D-Link and the HP extenders do have this. On Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:28:17 -0700 (PDT), nmorson wrote: |
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