RE: Linksys MCE will not connect
From: Terry (Terry_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 03/25/05
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Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2005 05:05:04 -0800
List night I tried:
- using a different router (SoHoware NBG800)
- installing the Linksys Rollup
- disabled all Symantec virus programs in MSconfig
- crippling my wireless router by changing WPA to WEP (in case the MCX was
still trying to use the wirelesss connection)
- Installed KB 888316 - Resolves issues that might occur with the Electronic
Program Guide (someone else posted a message that they thought it helped them)
IT IS STILL NOT WORKING!
I have the firewall turned off, but I am not sure if the ports 3776 5555 and
7777 are open (it shouldn't matter if the firewall is turned off but I am
grasping at straws at this point). Also, should these ports be opened for
TCP or UDP?
These are the last entry in my c:\windows\DvcConn.log
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Thursday, 24 March 2005 20:59:48
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8:59:48 PM : Checking only instance of installer.
8:59:48 PM : CmdLine: Connection Wizard.
8:59:48 PM : CmdLine: DvcConn launched from DvcSetup.
8:59:48 PM : CmdLine: Security code passed in via cmdline: 7704-7687
8:59:48 PM : CmdLine: Skipping Pre-Run Checks.
8:59:48 PM : Verifying EULA is present.
8:59:48 PM : Verifying Privacy Policy is present.
8:59:48 PM : Start conditions met.
8:59:48 PM : Searching device table for unaffiliated bobsleds.
8:59:48 PM : Found 1 matching device(s).
8:59:48 PM : Removing device from device table. ID =
{00000000-0000-0010-8000-000F66FE0E33}
8:59:48 PM : Matching device not found: Entering 15 second wait.
9:00:03 PM : Re-Searching device table for unaffiliated bobsleds.
9:00:04 PM : Found a device matching the security code. DVCID =
{00000000-0000-0010-8000-000F66FE0E33}
9:00:05 PM : Sanity Check : Making sure device is not already affiliated
with this PC.
9:00:05 PM : Starting affiliation.
9:00:10 PM : Waiting for visibility status.
9:00:11 PM : Waiting for security codes exchange status.
9:00:13 PM : Verifying MCRD users group exists.
9:00:13 PM : Creating MCRD user account.
9:00:15 PM : Configuring user profile.
9:00:22 PM : Updating device table with account settings.
9:00:22 PM : Saving user account info in device table.
9:00:22 PM : Affiliation complete.
9:00:28 PM : Launching NTW /register.
9:00:29 PM : Checking for cancelled affiliation...
9:00:29 PM : Turning off the InOOBE flag.
9:00:29 PM : Exiting
This is the last entry in my c:\windows\DvcSetup.log
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Thursday, 24 March 2005 20:52:16
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8:52:16 PM : Checking only instance of installer.
8:52:16 PM : CmdLine: Installing.
8:52:16 PM : CmdLine: SKU type passed in via cmdline: SubDesktop
8:52:16 PM : Verifying EULA is present.
8:52:16 PM : Verifying Privacy Policy is present.
8:52:16 PM : Verifying user is Administrator.
8:52:17 PM : Verifying MCE version.
8:52:17 PM : Verifying NIC is present.
8:52:17 PM : Checking if Media Center First Run has been completed.
8:52:17 PM : Start conditions met.
8:52:29 PM : Loading EULA from: F:\MCRDInstaller\..\Eula.txt
8:52:33 PM : Stopping MCRD service.
8:52:37 PM : MCRD service has been stopped.
8:52:37 PM : Checking available disk space.
8:52:40 PM : Disk space verification succeeded.
8:52:40 PM : Starting install.
8:52:40 PM : Starting MSIExec to do install: /I "F:\MCRDInstaller\ehd.msi"
/q /L*v+ "C:\WINDOWS\ehd_msi.log"
8:53:04 PM : MSI install succeeded: No reboot required.
8:53:04 PM : Starting the MCRD service.
8:53:06 PM : Updating TS Event Log.
8:53:06 PM : Setting the MAX supported bitrate to 6MB.
8:53:06 PM : Detecting configured tuners...
8:53:06 PM : Found 1 tuners.
8:53:06 PM : Determining if tuner is in use...
8:53:06 PM : Getting tuner ID...
8:53:06 PM : Tuner aca5044a-31e0-4424-bc03-2c787f830f05 is FREE.
8:53:06 PM : Acquiring tuner.
8:53:06 PM : Tuner acquired.
8:53:06 PM : SetMaxBitRateLimit : 6000000
8:53:06 PM : MAX supported bitrate has been set to 6MB.
8:53:07 PM : Turning on the InOOBE flag.
8:53:08 PM : Loading Privacy Policy from: F:\MCRDInstaller\..\Privacy.txt
8:53:43 PM : Validating product key.
8:53:48 PM : Checking for valid internet connection for MPA.
8:53:49 PM : Internet connection is valid.
8:53:52 PM : Preparing for Internet Activation.
8:53:54 PM : Starting Internet Activation.
8:53:57 PM : Product sucessfully activated.
8:53:57 PM : Enabling MultiSession.
8:54:15 PM : Verifying security codes.
8:54:15 PM : Security Code: 7704-7687
8:54:15 PM : Configuring Terminal Services policy.
8:54:16 PM : Checking Fast-User Switching and Remote Connections settings.
8:54:16 PM : RDP is NOT enabled.
8:54:16 PM : FUS enabled.
8:54:16 PM : Checking if MCX ports are open in ICF.
8:54:16 PM : MCX ports are NOT open.
8:54:19 PM : Enabling Remote Connections and Fast-User Switching.
8:54:19 PM : Opening ports in the Windows firewall.
8:54:19 PM : Power management IS NOT enabled.
8:54:28 PM : Creating MCRD users group.
8:54:31 PM : Enabling read/write access to user content for MCRD users group.
8:55:38 PM : MCRD users group granted access to content.
8:59:45 PM : Saving Media Discovery folders.
8:59:45 PM : Media Discovery folders saved.
8:59:47 PM : Launching Connection Wizard with cmdline: /skipchecks
/connectwiz /frominstall /SECURITYCODE:7704-7687
8:59:49 PM : Turning off the InOOBE flag.
8:59:49 PM : Exiting
SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME. IF I DON'T GET IT WORKING IN THE NEXT WEEK THE MCX
IS GOING BACK TO WHERE IT CAME FROM.
I don't consider re-installing Windows Media Centre 2005 an option. (I
would have to spend two days to rebuild this system).
"Terry" wrote:
> Every once in a while I can get my Linksys Media Centre extender to work, but
> if I touch anything (power off the MCX or reboot the PC) it dies (usually a
> 00020B08 followed by a 00000B08 error message).
>
> I have an HP 873n Media Centre PC running MCE 2005 (upgrade provided by HP)
> connected to a Linksys WRT54G (firmware v3.01.3) wireless router. At first, I
> conected the MCX via a wireless connection. On my original install, I had to
> remove Microsoft's antispyware and I turned off the Microsoft firewall, and
> after a few tries I got it working. However, it was short lived (I think I
> powered off the MCX when I went to bed and I couldn't get it to work after
> that. After many hours on the phone with Linksys tech support (we tried to
> re-install it several times, and upgraded the MCX firmware), they shipped me
> a replacement unit . I managed to get the new MCX to work (removing MCX
> software and re-installing it) but I believe it died when I powered off the
> MCX or rebooted my PC.
>
> Next I hard-wired the MCX into my WRT54G and tried a few installation
> attempts, normally resulting in 00020B08 followed by a 00000B08 error message
> or sometimes a 00020002 followed by a 00020B08. I have tried disabling
> several of the services at bootup using msconfig (doing this I got it to work
> once, but I think it was a fluke since I couldn't recreate it).
>
> random thoughts:
> I am not using PC Anywhere
> I do have a Maxtor One Touch drive attached to the 873n
> I have an HP 2510 all in one printer using a wireless connection that works
> all the time
> I have a Toshiba Tecra notebook that works on the wireless connection
> (sometimes it drops my WPA connection in favour of a neighbour's non
> encrypted link, I am still not sure why. I thought I solved this problem
> once when I removed the Authentication on the wireless card). Normally, I use
> my notebook at my desk in a docking station.
>
> I have a 900Mhz cordless Vtech phone.
> I have a microwave (not being used during these attempts)
>
> I looked in the Computer Management utility for clues, but I am not quite
> sure where I should be looking. I do not see any events that coincide with
> my installation/connection attempts in the System Tools/Application, Media
> Center, Security or System tabs.
>
> On one installation attemp I had disabled the Windows Firewall/Internet
> Connection Sharing service in MSConfig and the software would not install
> stating 'The curent configuration of the Windows Firewall is preventing a
> successful connection to the Media Centre extender'.
>
> I am stumped, it shouldn't be this hard! Any help would be appreciated.
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