Microsoft MN-500 manual Run the Setup Wizard, This User’s Guide

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2.Take the following items to the computer that is currently connected to your broadband modem. If this computer does not meet the base station setup requirements, you can use any other computer that does. However, you will need to enter your Internet settings manually.

O Setup and Network Utility CD

O Microsoft Wireless Base Station

O Blue Ethernet cable included in the box

O Power supply (Use only the AC adapter included in the box.) O Blank floppy disk included in the box

O This User’s Guide

O Installation CD for your Windows operating system if your computer is running Windows Me, Windows 98, or Windows 98 SE

Step 2: Run the Setup Wizard

1.Insert the Setup CD into the CD drive. If the Setup Wizard does not start automatically after a few seconds, open My Computer, double-click the CD icon, and then double-click Setup or Setup.exe.

Note During setup, you may be prompted to restart your computer or insert your Windows operating system CD. You may also need to specify the location of the required setup files on the Windows CD. Do this by typing the drive letter of your CD drive and the appropriate directory (for example, D:\win98).

2.On the first screen that appears, click Set Up a Product.

The wizard will detect any components that are missing on your computer and specify which of these components are required for setup and which are optional.

3.Continue following the instructions in the wizard to install missing components (as necessary).

4.When the wizard asks whether you are setting up a base station or an adapter, click Base station.

5.When the wizard asks which base station you are setting up, click Wireless-B Base Station (MN-500, MN-610, MN-620).

6.Continue following the instructions in the Setup Wizard. If you have a question, click a Help link on the screen for more information.

If you need to cancel setup before it is complete, you can rerun the Setup Wizard. When the Setup Wizard restarts, click Set Up a Product.

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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 start the Broadband Network Utility Using the Broadband Network UtilityTo refresh the Network Devices list To remove an inactive device from 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 View Status Monitoring Your NetworkView Network Devices To refresh the network device listUpdating Software, Drivers, and Firmware To upgrade software, drivers, or firmwareMaking Your Network More Secure Help Protect Your Network from Computer VirusesHelp 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 TypeDynamic IP Dhcp Settings General Internet SettingsTo locate your Internet settings Host NameTo 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