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Windows Media Center Extender

Applies To: Windows Vista

Windows Media Center Extender is a network-attached device that enables you to bring the Windows Media Center experience into any room of the house.

Aspects

The following is a list of all aspects that are part of this managed entity:

Name Description

Windows Media Center Extender Connectivity

The Windows Media Center Extender connects to the Windows Media Center PC using UDP and TCP protocols.

Windows Media Center Extender Management

A Windows Media Center Extender can be uninstalled from the Windows Media Center PC if the Extender needs to be moved to a new Windows Media Center PC or to reset the Extender to the original default settings.

Disabling an Extender prevents it from connecting to the Windows Media Center PC, but maintains the association so that the Extender can be re-enabled and reconnected.

Enabling a disabled Extender allows it to reconnect to the Windows Media Center PC.

Windows Media Center Extender Media Library Setup

During setup, the Windows Media Center Extender is configured to use the same media files that are used on the Windows Media Center PC.

Windows Media Center Extender Security Negotiation

Certificates are exchanged between the Extender and the Windows Media Center PC to enable a secure connection.

Windows Media Center Extender Setup and Configuration

The Windows Media Center PC added and configured the Windows Media Center Extender.

Windows Media Center Extender Software

The Windows Media Center PC sends software to the Xbox 360 to enable Windows Media Center features.

Windows Media Center Extender TV Playback

The Windows Media Center Extender TV features are enabled by streaming content from the Windows Media Center PC.

Windows Media Center Extender User Account Creation

A Windows user account is created during setup and is used for each connection of the Windows Media Center Extender.

Windows Media Center Extender Validation

Digital Rights Management (DRM) is used on the Extender to control usage rights of protected content.

Windows Media Center PC Setup and Configuration

To set up the Windows Media Center PC to work with a Media Center Extender, the PC must be configured and services must be started.

Windows Media Center Extender