Thread: How to use Xbox 360 as Media Center Extender
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Old 04-24-2010, 03:20 AM
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Re: How to use Xbox 360 as Media Center Extender

Troubleshooting steps:
  • Verify that both the Extender and PC are turned on. Also, make sure that the computer is not in Hibernate or Sleep mode.
  • If you are using a wired connection, make sure that the Ethernet cable is plugged into the Ethernet port on the Extender.
  • If the Extender is connected to the network using a wireless connection:
    • Make sure the Extender is within range of the wireless access point or router with as few obstructions as possible between the Extender and the access point.
    • Make sure that both the computer and Extender are connected to the same router.
    • If your wireless network uses a security key, verify that you have the correct network security key for the type of wireless network security method that your network uses.
  • Try re-starting the PC running Windows Media Center computer, the Extender, and your network hub, router, or switch.
  • You can try to determine where the problem is occurring by connecting your Xbox 360 directly to your Windows Media Center computer by using a regular Ethernet cable.

    If Xbox 360 can connect to your PC, then the problem might be occurring with the router, hub, or switch and the settings on them. However, if your Xbox 360 and PC still cannot connect, the problem might be associated with a setting on your router, hub, or switch alone or in conjunction with a firewall setting.
  • Make sure that you know the user name and password for an account that has administrative privileges on your PC running Windows Media Center. You must be able to provide this information when prompted for Extender Setup.
  • If you are using a fingerprint reader or another security program on your computer, you might need to change the program's settings before an Extender can be connected to the computer. If the security program does not include a setting that resolves connection issues, you'll need to uninstall the program to use an Extender.
  • If you have Windows Live OneCare installed on your computer, select the Connect my Xbox 360 or “Media Center Extender to my Media Center PC” check box in the Windows Live OneCare Firewall Connection Tool.
  • Make sure that your PC is not joined to a domain. If your computer is connected to a domain, remove the computer from the domain, and then go through Extender Setup again.
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