Media Center Extender help and hell!

  Help!!! I recently bought a Dell Media Center PC with the XPMCE2005. I have
an xbox  and bought the extender kit. I have been going through heck trying
to set it up for the last week. I have been on hold for hours on end with
Microsoft, transferred to countless departments, disconnected or hung up on,
called back many times just to hear they are closed now or transferred some
more. Then the final person tried to convince me that Media Extender was
Dell's problem since it talked with XP Media Center Edition which came with
the computer. Then a few other people I had to spend time explaining to them
what a Media  Extender even is or what XP Media Center Edition can do for
you.

Anyways so my deal is I cannot install the extender. I have researched
heavily on all the forums and done all the things. The wireless connection is
fine. I have uninstalled, reinstalled many times. I am just using McAfee
Viruscan Enterprise 8.0f and whatever comes with Windows. DOn't use MS
anitspyware at all. Xbox config says wireless conneciton is excellent. BUt I
can only get past verifying the 8digit product key and then it tries to talk
but can't. PC says can't detect Extender and Extender says can't connect or
communicate with PC. I tried everything. Here is the DvcConn and DvcSetup:



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Wednesday, 17 August 2005 19:55:29
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7:55:29 PM : Checking only instance of installer.

7:55:29 PM : CmdLine: Installing.

7:55:29 PM : CmdLine: SKU type passed in via cmdline: SubDesktop

7:55:29 PM : Verifying EULA is present.

7:55:29 PM : Verifying Privacy Policy is present.

7:55:29 PM : Verifying user is Administrator.

7:55:29 PM : Verifying MCE version.

7:55:29 PM : Verifying NIC is present.

7:55:29 PM : Checking if Media Center First Run has been completed.

7:55:29 PM : Start conditions met.

7:55:29 PM : Checking for MCE Rollup 1 presence

7:55:29 PM : MCX Software is not installed

7:55:34 PM : Loading EULA from: D:\MCRDInstaller\..\Eula.txt

7:55:38 PM : Stopping MCRD service.

7:55:38 PM : MCRD service has been stopped.

7:55:39 PM : Checking available disk space.

7:55:39 PM : Disk space verification succeeded.

7:55:39 PM : Starting install.

7:55:39 PM : Stopping Media Center Receiver Service.

7:55:40 PM : Stopped Media Center Receiver Service.

7:55:40 PM : Stopping Media Center Scheduler Service.

7:55:40 PM : Stopped Media Center Scheduler Service.

7:55:40 PM : Stopped mcmon Service.

7:55:40 PM : Stopped mcperfmon Service.

7:55:40 PM : Starting encdec package to do install:
D:\MCRDInstaller\kb890943.exe

7:56:54 PM : Starting Media Center Receiver Service back up.

7:56:54 PM : Starting Media Center Scheduler Service back up.

7:56:54 PM : StartService("Media Center Scheduler Service") skipping
already-running service.

7:56:54 PM : Starting MSIExec to do install: /I "D:\MCRDInstaller\ehd.msi"
/q /L*v+ "C:\WINDOWS\ehd_msi.log"

7:57:03 PM : MSI install succeeded: No reboot required.

7:57:03 PM : Starting the MCRD service.

7:57:04 PM : Updating TS Event Log.

7:57:04 PM : Setting the MAX supported bitrate to 6MB.

7:57:04 PM : Detecting configured tuners...

7:57:04 PM : Found 2 tuners.

7:57:04 PM : Determining if tuner is in use...

WARNING: Cannot determine if tuner is in use.  Error =
System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an
object.
   at MCRDConn.ProgressPage.Install()

7:57:04 PM : Acquiring tuner.

WARNING: Unable to acquire tuner : IRecorderInfo is null!

7:57:04 PM : Determining if tuner is in use...

WARNING: Cannot determine if tuner is in use.  Error =
System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an
object.
   at MCRDConn.ProgressPage.Install()

7:57:04 PM : Acquiring tuner.

WARNING: Unable to acquire tuner : IRecorderInfo is null!

7:57:04 PM : SetMaxBitRateLimit : 6000000

7:57:04 PM : MAX supported bitrate has been set to 6MB.

7:57:04 PM : Turning on the InOOBE flag.

7:57:04 PM : Loading Privacy Policy from: D:\MCRDInstaller\..\Privacy.txt

7:57:35 PM : Validating product key.

7:57:39 PM : Checking for valid internet connection for MPA.

7:57:39 PM : Internet connection is valid.

7:57:42 PM : Preparing for Internet Activation.

7:57:44 PM : Starting Internet Activation.

8:00:56 PM : Preparing for Internet Activation.

8:01:04 PM : Starting Internet Activation.

8:01:36 PM : Product sucessfully activated.

8:01:36 PM : Enabling MultiSession.

8:01:51 PM : Verifying security codes.

8:01:51 PM : Security Code: 1056-9801

8:01:51 PM : Configuring Terminal Services policy.

8:01:51 PM : Checking Fast-User Switching and Remote Connections settings.

8:01:51 PM : RDP is NOT enabled.

8:01:51 PM : FUS enabled.

8:01:51 PM : Checking if MCX ports are open in ICF.

8:01:51 PM : MCX ports are NOT open.

8:01:53 PM : Enabling Remote Connections and Fast-User Switching.

8:01:53 PM : Opening ports in the Windows firewall.

8:01:53 PM : Power management IS NOT enabled.

8:02:03 PM : Creating MCRD users group.

8:02:04 PM : Enabling read/write access to user content for MCRD users group.

8:02:04 PM : MCRD users group granted access to content.

8:02:06 PM : Saving Media Discovery folders.

8:02:06 PM : Media Discovery folders saved.

8:02:11 PM : Launching Connection Wizard with cmdline: /skipchecks
/connectwiz /frominstall /SECURITYCODE:1056-9801

8:02:12 PM : Turning off the InOOBE flag.

8:02:12 PM : Exiting

******



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Wednesday, 17 August 2005 20:02:11
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8:02:11 PM : Checking only instance of installer.

8:02:11 PM : CmdLine: Connection Wizard.

8:02:11 PM : CmdLine: DvcConn launched from DvcSetup.

8:02:11 PM : CmdLine: Security code passed in via cmdline: 1056-9801

8:02:11 PM : CmdLine: Skipping Pre-Run Checks.

8:02:11 PM : Verifying EULA is present.

8:02:11 PM : Verifying Privacy Policy is present.

8:02:11 PM : Start conditions met.

8:02:12 PM : Searching device table for unaffiliated bobsleds.

8:02:12 PM : Found 1 matching device(s).

8:02:12 PM : Removing device from device table.  ID =


8:02:12 PM : Matching device not found: Entering 15 second wait.

8:02:27 PM : Re-Searching device table for unaffiliated bobsleds.

8:02:27 PM : Found a device matching the security code.  DVCID =


8:02:28 PM : Sanity Check : Making sure device is not already affiliated
with this PC.

8:02:28 PM : Starting affiliation.

8:02:30 PM : Waiting for visibility status.

8:02:31 PM : Waiting for security codes exchange status.

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ERROR
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Security code exchange timed out.

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Any body know what the security code exchange thing is b/c it looks like
that is the issue.

HELPPPP PLEASE!!! NO more transfers or on holds!

Thanks,
Robert

 Few questions:
- What does your home network look like? Specifically, how are your PC and
Xbox connected? (wired/wireless, what make/model hub/router/switch, etc.)
- What are the IP addresses of your Xbox and your PC?
- Are you running a third-party firewall? (e.g. Norton, ZoneAlarm, etc.)

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-Dell 8400 XPMCE2005 w/ 2 tuners
-Linksys wireless router WRT55AG w/ 802.11a/g
-XBOX and MCX rollup 1.01
-D-Link DGL-3420 wireless gaming adapter
-McAfee Viruscan enterprise 8.0f
-Windows Firewall

The PC is connected to the router by wire and the XBOX is connected to
internet by the wireless adapter. All DHCP and using WEP 128bit. There is
also a laptop connected wirelessly but I am connecting that via 802.11g and
the XBOX is connected 802.11a as recommended. I have no idea if the McAfee
Viruscan has a built in firewall in the program but I can't find where to get
at its configuration if there is. And then perhaps the router has a firewall?

PC IP: 192.168.1.103
XBOX IP: 192.168.1.117

From my internet research on this issue, I've come across your name many
times - seems you da man so I am crossing my fingers to be yet another one
saved.

Thanks!
-Robert

"Todd Bowra [MSFT]" wrote:

 Robert,

Your addresses look good, so this doesn't appear to be an IP connectivity
issue.  Can you check the Application, System, Security, and Media Center
Event Viewer logs (right click My Computer --> Manage) for any errors
corresponding to the time that you tried to set up your MCX then post them
here?  Also, would it be possible to temporarily wire your Xbox directly to
your router to bypass the wireless hop?

Couple other misc. questions:
- Are you running the latest Linksys (not third-party) firmware on your
router?
- Do you have any Xbox-branded wireless bridges on your home network?

thanks,
Todd

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This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.



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I did what you said to do in one of the other forums: create a start from
scratch - so I uninstalled all mcx stuff and removed from xbox memory and pc.
rebooted all.

Redid the setup and no error messages in any of the event viewers - they are
all information messages saying successful whatevers.

DvConn shows error in timeout of security code exchange:
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Friday, 19 August 2005 21:31:51
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9:31:51 PM : Checking only instance of installer.

9:31:51 PM : CmdLine: Connection Wizard.

9:31:51 PM : CmdLine: DvcConn launched from DvcSetup.

9:31:51 PM : CmdLine: Security code passed in via cmdline: 4556-9807

9:31:51 PM : CmdLine: Skipping Pre-Run Checks.

9:31:51 PM : Verifying EULA is present.

9:31:51 PM : Verifying Privacy Policy is present.

9:31:51 PM : Start conditions met.

9:31:51 PM : Searching device table for unaffiliated bobsleds.

9:31:51 PM : Found 1 matching device(s).

9:31:51 PM : Removing device from device table.  ID =


9:31:51 PM : Matching device not found: Entering 15 second wait.

9:32:06 PM : Re-Searching device table for unaffiliated bobsleds.

9:32:06 PM : Found a device matching the security code.  DVCID =


9:32:07 PM : Sanity Check : Making sure device is not already affiliated
with this PC.

9:32:07 PM : Starting affiliation.

9:32:12 PM : Waiting for visibility status.

9:32:14 PM : Waiting for security codes exchange status.

***********************************************************
ERROR
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Security code exchange timed out.

9:33:20 PM : Cancel confirmed by user.

9:33:20 PM : Removing entry from device table.

9:33:20 PM : Turning off the InOOBE flag.

9:33:20 PM : Exiting

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DvcSetup is fine but nonetheless below:
***********************************************************
Friday, 19 August 2005 21:28:50
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9:28:50 PM : Checking only instance of installer.

9:28:50 PM : CmdLine: Installing.

9:28:50 PM : CmdLine: SKU type passed in via cmdline: SubDesktop

9:28:50 PM : Verifying EULA is present.

9:28:50 PM : Verifying Privacy Policy is present.

9:28:50 PM : Verifying user is Administrator.

9:28:50 PM : Verifying MCE version.

9:28:50 PM : Verifying NIC is present.

9:28:50 PM : Checking if Media Center First Run has been completed.

9:28:50 PM : Start conditions met.

9:28:50 PM : Checking for MCE Rollup 1 presence

9:28:50 PM : MCX Software is not installed

9:28:56 PM : Loading EULA from: D:\MCRDInstaller\..\Eula.txt

9:29:03 PM : Stopping MCRD service.

9:29:04 PM : MCRD service has been stopped.

9:29:04 PM : Checking available disk space.

9:29:05 PM : Disk space verification succeeded.

9:29:05 PM : Starting install.

9:29:05 PM : Stopping Media Center Receiver Service.

9:29:06 PM : Stopped Media Center Receiver Service.

9:29:06 PM : Stopping Media Center Scheduler Service.

9:29:06 PM : Stopped Media Center Scheduler Service.

9:29:06 PM : Stopped mcmon Service.

9:29:06 PM : Stopped mcperfmon Service.

9:29:06 PM : Starting encdec package to do install:
D:\MCRDInstaller\kb890943.exe

9:30:24 PM : Starting Media Center Receiver Service back up.

9:30:24 PM : StartService("Media Center Receiver Service") skipping
already-running service.

9:30:24 PM : Starting Media Center Scheduler Service back up.

9:30:24 PM : StartService("Media Center Scheduler Service") skipping
already-running service.

9:30:24 PM : Starting MSIExec to do install: /I "D:\MCRDInstaller\ehd.msi"
/q /L*v+ "C:\WINDOWS\ehd_msi.log"

9:30:35 PM : MSI install succeeded: No reboot required.

9:30:35 PM : Starting the MCRD service.

9:30:35 PM : Updating TS Event Log.

9:30:35 PM : Setting the MAX supported bitrate to 6MB.

9:30:35 PM : Detecting configured tuners...

9:30:35 PM : Found 2 tuners.

9:30:35 PM : Determining if tuner is in use...

9:30:35 PM : Getting tuner ID...

9:30:35 PM : Tuner 05be7149-542e-4c5a-bea9-da446b6bc44c is FREE.

9:30:35 PM : Acquiring tuner.

9:30:35 PM : Tuner acquired.

9:30:35 PM : Determining if tuner is in use...

9:30:35 PM : Getting tuner ID...

9:30:35 PM : Tuner 84d77c68-f423-4b9d-aef1-edd4a09f2b74 is FREE.

9:30:35 PM : Acquiring tuner.

9:30:35 PM : Tuner acquired.

9:30:35 PM : SetMaxBitRateLimit : 6000000

9:30:35 PM : MAX supported bitrate has been set to 6MB.

9:30:35 PM : Turning on the InOOBE flag.

9:30:35 PM : Loading Privacy Policy from: D:\MCRDInstaller\..\Privacy.txt

9:31:03 PM : Validating product key.

9:31:07 PM : Checking for valid internet connection for MPA.

9:31:08 PM : Internet connection is valid.

9:31:11 PM : Preparing for Internet Activation.

9:31:13 PM : Starting Internet Activation.

9:31:29 PM : Product sucessfully activated.

9:31:29 PM : Enabling MultiSession.

9:31:37 PM : Verifying security codes.

9:31:37 PM : Security Code: 4556-9807

9:31:37 PM : Configuring Terminal Services policy.

9:31:37 PM : Checking Fast-User Switching and Remote Connections settings.

9:31:37 PM : RDP is NOT enabled.

9:31:37 PM : FUS enabled.

9:31:37 PM : Checking if MCX ports are open in ICF.

9:31:37 PM : MCX ports are NOT open.

9:31:39 PM : Enabling Remote Connections and Fast-User Switching.

9:31:39 PM : Opening ports in the Windows firewall.

9:31:39 PM : Power management IS NOT enabled.

9:31:43 PM : Creating MCRD users group.

9:31:44 PM : Enabling read/write access to user content for MCRD users group.

9:31:44 PM : MCRD users group granted access to content.

9:31:46 PM : Saving Media Discovery folders.

9:31:46 PM : Media Discovery folders saved.

9:31:51 PM : Launching Connection Wizard with cmdline: /skipchecks
/connectwiz /frominstall /SECURITYCODE:4556-9807

9:31:52 PM : Turning off the InOOBE flag.

9:31:52 PM : Exiting

I have the latest linksys firmware and I do not have any other xbox branded
bridges although I have heard that the D-link DGL-3420 is essentially the old
msn gaming adapter?

"Todd Bowra [MSFT]" wrote: