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4 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Using the Base Station Stand You can position the base station horizontally

Chapter 1: Introduction 5 To restore the base station to factory default settings 1. Use a pointed object to press and hold the Reset button o

6 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide OAvoid placing wireless components next to large metal objects such as compu

Chapter 1: Introduction 7 About Wired (Ethernet) Connections Ethernet is the most commonly used wired network protocol, with data transfer rat

8 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Straight-Through Ethernet Cable In a straight-through Ethernet cable, the or

setup Using the Setup Wizard This chapter will guide you through the setup process for your Microsoft® Broadband Networking Wireless Base Statio

10 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Typical Setup The steps in this section correspond to the steps that you wi

Chapter 2: Setup 11 2. Take the following items to the computer that is currently connected to your broadband modem. If this computer does not

12 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Step 3: Connect the Base Station 1. When the Setup Wizard prompts you to co

Chapter 2: Setup 13 Step 4: Configure the Base Station 1. Continue following the instructions in the Setup Wizard to: OSelect wireless securit

Important Do not plug a phone jack (RJ-11) into any Ethernet (RJ-45) port on your device. Doing so may damage the device. You must use twi

14 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Setting Up the Base Station Wirelessly It is possible to set up the base st

custom setup Configuring the Base Station Manually The Base Station Management Tool is a Web-based utility that you can use to configure your ba

16 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Base Station Setup To complete this setup procedure, you must have a comput

Chapter 3: Custom Setup 17 4. In the Retype new password box, type the new password. 5. To save the new password, click Apply. Be sure to st

18 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Step 5: Establish Your Wireless Settings The wireless settings of all the d

Chapter 3: Custom Setup 19 Step 7: Customize Network Settings You can customize network settings from the Base Station Management Tool. For ex

20 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide To configure the TCP/IP properties of a computer running Windows XP operati

network activities Sharing and Accessing Network Resources After setting up your wireless network, you can perform common network tasks, such as

22 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Logging on to Your Network After starting your computer, you must always lo

Chapter 4: Network Activities 23 Using the Broadband Network Utility The Microsoft Broadband Network Utility is automatically installed on you

0703 Part No. X09-64192 contents 1 | Introduction: Welcome to Wireless-B ...

24 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Using Files and Folders over a Network This section explains how you can ma

Chapter 4: Network Activities 25 To share a folder or drive on your computer (in Windows 2000) 1. Enable file sharing on your computer if you

26 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Step 2: Access shared files To access shared files and folders, you can use

Chapter 4: Network Activities 27 To access a shared printer from another computer on the network, use the following procedure. To print to a s

28 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Playing Games on Your Network and on the Internet Many of the most popular

network management Understanding Network Maintenance and Security Now that you have a wireless network, it is a good idea to familiarize yourse

30 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Updating Software, Drivers, and Firmware Occasionally, Microsoft may provid

Chapter 5: Network Management 31 Help Protect Your Network from Hackers The Microsoft Wireless Base Station provides network address translat

troubleshooting Finding Answers to Common Problems This chapter will help you solve the most common installation and setup problems that you may

ii Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Using Files and Folders over a Network ...

34 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Setup does not recognize my wireless base station. The following troublesho

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 35 Setup can’t detect the Internet after I connect my new base station to a broadband modem. The following trouble

36 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide After I install a new base station on my network, my Internet connection no

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 37 I am having problems upgrading or restoring my base station firmware. Firmware is the software that is loaded i

38 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Network and Internet Problems This section will help you solve common probl

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 39 OCheck for range or interference issues. You might be out of range of the wireless base station or access point.

40 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide I can’t access the Internet from a computer connected to my network with an

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 41 You can check your network settings by clicking the Network icon in Control Panel. Verify that you are using the

42 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide My network is slow. If networked programs are running slowly, or you are ex

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 43 Several troubleshooting steps addressing these issues are listed below, with solutions to the most common proble

Contents iii Appendix A: Locating Your Internet and Network Settings... 49 Internet Connection Type...

44 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide OIf you are using a wireless connection, check for range and interference i

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 45 Printing and File Sharing Issues This section will help you solve problems that you might encounter while printi

46 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide I cannot access a shared file or folder from a computer on my network. File

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 47 Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, and Windows Me 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Do

48 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide I can open shared files or folders, but cannot write to or delete them. The

appendixes Appendix A: Locating Your Internet and Network Settings If the Setup Wizard cannot detect your settings, or if you are setting up a p

50 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide General Internet Settings If you have not set up a base station, gateway, o

Appendixes 51 You can find the MAC address for your Microsoft adapters printed on the label. You can find the base station MAC address on the

52 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide To locate your static IP address settings (Windows Me, Windows 98, and Wind

Appendixes 53 To determine your workgroup name in Windows Me and Windows 98 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2

54 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Appendix B: Support and Technical Information This appendix contains the f

Appendixes 55 Regulatory Information United States Radio and TV Interference Regulations This device complies with Part 15 of the U.S. Federal

56 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Technical Specifications Base Station Standards IEEE 802.11b, Wi-Fi certi

Appendixes 57 System Requirements To use the Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station (MN-500), you need: OComputer to configure b

58 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT SOFTWARE IMPORTANT—READ CAREFULLY:

Appendixes 59 O Support Services. Microsoft may provide You with support services related to the SOFTWARE and/or Hardware Device (“Support Ser

60 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide LIMITED WARRANTY A. WARRANTIES. Express Warranty. Subject to the terms and

Appendixes 61 CONTRAT DE LICENCE UTILISATEUR FINAL POUR LOGICIEL MICROSOFT IMPORTANT : À LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT : Veuillez lire attentivement et v

62 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide O Résiliation. Sans porter préjudice à d’autres droits, Microsoft peut révo

Appendixes 63 GARANTIE LIMITÉE A. GARANTIES. Garantie expresse. Sous réserve des modalités de la présente garantie limitée, Microsoft garanti

introduction Welcome to Wireless-B Thank you for purchasing the Microsoft® Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station. This chapter describes yo

glossary This glossary contains common terms for wired and wireless networking. There is a more complete list of terms in Broadband Network Uti

66 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide computer-to- A network configuration in which any computer can connect d

Glossary 67 hub A device that has multiple ports and that serves as a connection point for Ethernet cables on a network. When data arrives

68 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide network adapter A computer circuit board, card, or other device used to

Glossary 69 PPPoE Acronym for “Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet.” A specification for connecting users on a network to the Internet by

70 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide UPnP UPnP™ standards are defined by the Universal Plug and Play Forum. T

index 802.11 protocol, 5, 6 802.1x authentication, 38 access point setup, 14 administrative privileges, 10 antenna, adjusting, 6 antivirus so

72 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Explorer, versions supported, 57 factory default settings, restoring, 4 FC

Index 73 printers, sharing, 26, 45 programs, sharing, 24 radio wave transmission, 5, 6 range specifications, 56 regulatory information, 55 requ

2 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide UPnP Standards and Your Wireless Base Station The Microsoft Wireless Base St

74 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Typical Setup base station, 9 preparing for, 10 unauthorized access, preve

My Network Settings Use this page to record your network settings. Workgroup or domain name: ______________________________________ Base Statio

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Chapter 1: Introduction 3 Power, Modem, andWireless lightsEthernet port lights, which correspond to the Ethernet ports on the back of the ba