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Recommended home network hardware locations

The following tables list hardware and additional items needed to set up a new home network using an Intel® Viiv™ technology-based PC and Intel Viiv technology verified devices. The tables also provide suggestions on where to place the hardware.

Personal Computer and Peripherals
Hardware Suggested Placement
Intel Viiv technology-based PC Office or family room
Remote control and IR controller (optional) Office or family room
Speakers (optional) Office and/or family room

Connectivity and Networking
Hardware Suggested Placement
Broadband Modem Near the Intel Viiv technology-based PC
Router Near the Intel Viiv technology-based PC
or
Combined Router/Modem Near the Intel Viiv technology-based PC

Networked Media Device
Hardware Suggested Placement
Digital Media Adapter Next to your television
Television Your favorite viewing area

Additional Items

  • Broadband Internet Service Provider
  • Microsoft* Windows* XP Media Center Edition 2005 Update Rollup 2 (use with Intel® Viiv™ Software version 1.0 and 1.5)
    Microsoft Windows Vista* Home Premium and Ultimate (32-bit) (use with Intel Viiv Software version 1.6)

This applies to:
Intel® Core™2 Processor with Viiv™ Technology



Solution ID: CS-022700
Date Created: 10-May-2006
Last Modified: 18-Jan-2008
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