Microsoft MN-500 manual About Wireless Radio Connections, Placement of Wireless Components

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To restore the base station to factory default settings

1.Use a pointed object to press and hold the Reset button on the back of the base station.

2.When the Power light on the front begins to blink green and orange, release the Reset button.

The Power light first turns solid orange. When it turns solid green, the restoration is complete. This process takes about a minute.

Power light

About Wireless (Radio) Connections

Your base station communicates by radio transmission. Radio waves travel in all directions, and can be transmitted through walls and floors. This section on wireless connections provides important information about wireless performance.

Placement of Wireless Components

The following placement recommendations will help you achieve the best wireless range, coverage, security, and connection speed from your wireless devices:

OPlace the base station near the center of your intended wireless network area. This will minimize the possibility of eavesdropping by neighboring wireless networks.

OPlace wireless components in direct line of sight to one another, if possible.

OPlace wireless components on desks or shelves when possible (instead of on the floor) to avoid obstacles and achieve better reception on upper stories of buildings.

OAvoid placing wireless components in a way such that large, solid objects block the direct path between them. Building components, such as fireplaces, concrete or masonry walls and floors, metal framing, UV window film, and metallic paint will reduce radio signal strength.

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Contents Page Avertissement Contents View Status View Network Devices Contents Page Introduction About Your Wireless Base StationBase Station Ports, Status Lights, and the Reset Button UPnP Standards and Your Wireless Base StationIntroduction Restoring Factory Default Settings Using the Base Station StandResetting the Base Station Placement of Wireless Components About Wireless Radio ConnectionsUnderstanding Wireless Transmission Standards Adjusting the AntennaEthernet Cables About Wired Ethernet ConnectionsCrossover Ethernet Cable Which Cable Should You Use?Straight-Through Ethernet Cable Setup Gather Components, Tools, and Information Typical SetupThis User’s Guide Run the Setup WizardConnect the Base Station What’s Next? Configure the Base StationTest Your Network To set up the base station wirelessly Setting Up the Base Station WirelesslyCustom setup Open the Base Station Management Tool Base Station SetupEstablish the Base Station Password Establish Your Internet Settings Establish Your Wireless Security Settings Establish Your Wireless SettingsConfigure Your Computer Customize Network SettingsTest Your Internet Connection Network activities To log off and log back on to your network Using an Internet Connection over a NetworkLogging on to Your Network To remove an inactive device from the Network Devices list Using the Broadband Network UtilityTo start the Broadband Network Utility To refresh the Network Devices listTo share a folder or drive on your computer in Windows XP Using Files and Folders over a NetworkMake your files and folders available to the network To share a folder or drive on your computer in Windows To access shared files on other computers Using a Printer over a NetworkAccess shared files About Reading E-Mail Messages on a Network Using Other Peripheral Devices over a NetworkPlaying Games on Your Network and on the Internet To refresh the network device list Monitoring Your NetworkView Status View Network DevicesHelp Protect Your Network from Computer Viruses To upgrade software, drivers, or firmwareUpdating Software, Drivers, and Firmware Making Your Network More SecureHelp Protect Your Network from Hackers Help Protect Your Network from Unauthorized AccessPage Setup and Hardware Problems TroubleshootingIf your base station is connected with an Ethernet cable Setup does not recognize my wireless base stationIf your base station is connected wirelessly Troubleshooting To clone a MAC address Troubleshooting To disable 802.1x authentication in Windows XP Network and Internet ProblemsCan’t stay connected to my wireless network Troubleshooting Page Troubleshooting My network is slow Troubleshooting Page Cant print to a networked printer Printing and File Sharing IssuesPage Troubleshooting Click OK to save the changes To determine which connection type your ISP provides Internet Connection TypeHost Name General Internet SettingsDynamic IP Dhcp Settings To locate your Internet settingsTo locate your static IP address settings Windows Static IP SettingsTo locate your static IP address settings Windows XP To determine your workgroup name in Windows XP or Windows PPPoE SettingsWorkgroup Name To determine your workgroup name in Windows Me and Windows Wireless Network NameWireless Security Settings Technical Support Options Getting HelpCanadian Radiocommunication Regulations Regulatory InformationUnited States Radio and TV Interference Regulations Base Station Technical SpecificationsSystem Requirements END-USER License Agreement for Microsoft Software General Provisions Limited Warranty Contrat DE Licence Utilisateur Final Pour Logiciel Microsoft Dispositions Générales Garantie Limitée Page Glossary Page Glossary Page Glossary Page Index Interference Index Typical Setup base station, 9 preparing for My Network Settings