Xbox 360 can't find PC (WRT54G)

My PC (via windows media player 11) recognizes my xbox 360 on the network, and i've allowed it. However, when i try to connect to my PC from the xbox, it can't find it. I've tried everything suggested, such as changing port forwarding, giving my PC a static IP address, etc, and nothing works. What am I missing?

you have to download and install the Media centre extender software please goto the following site for instructions - http://www.xbox.com/en-US/pcsetup/alldownloads.htm thank you.

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