You may have to wait five minutes or longer for Media Center Extender to connect to Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (897088)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Media Center Extender for Windows XP Media Center
  • Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

SYMPTOMS

You try to connect Microsoft Media Center Extender for Windows XP Media Center to a Media Center PC that is running Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. In this scenario, the "connecting" message may remain on the screen for more than five minutes.

CAUSE

This problem may occur if the following conditions are true:
  • You are using a wireless home network.
  • An Xbox console connects to the network by using its Xbox wireless network adaptor.
In this scenario, the adaptor sends Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) "host response not reachable" packets. When the Media Center Remote Device (MCRD) service receives these ICMP packets, the MCRD service resets the discovery and provisioning processes. This reset operation may take five minutes or longer.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, disconnect the Xbox wireless network adaptor from the network before you connect Media Center Extender to the Media Center PC.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/2/2005
Keywords:kbprb KB897088 kbAudEndUser
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