Microsoft MN-500 manual Connect the Base Station

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Step 3: Connect the Base Station

1.When the Setup Wizard prompts you to connect your base station, place the base station close to your modem and computer, and near the center of your intended network. If you want to position the base station vertically, attach the provided stand. For more information about optimal placement of your base station, see “Placement of Wireless Components” in Chapter 1.

Note Do not turn off your computer while you connect your base station.

2.Disconnect the modem Ethernet cable from the back of your computer, and then connect it to the To Modem port on the back of the base station.

Important Use the modem’s original Ethernet cable or one of the same type (straight- through or crossover) to connect the modem to the base station. For more information, see “Ethernet Cables” in Chapter 1.

3.Connect one end of the blue Ethernet cable that came with your base station to one of the Ethernet ports on the back of the base station, and then connect the other end to an Ethernet port on your computer.

4.Plug one end of the power supply that came with your base station into the Power port on the back of the base station, and then plug the other end into an electrical outlet. The Power light on the front of the base station will turn orange. Wait for the Power light to turn green.

Your connections should now resemble those in the following illustration.

First computer

Wireless

Base Station

Existing broadband modem

Existing

Ethernet

cable

Power port

Blue Ethernet cable	To power
(included in box)	supply

5.Return to the Setup Wizard and click Next.

12Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide

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Contents Page Avertissement Contents View Status View Network Devices Contents Page About Your Wireless Base Station IntroductionUPnP Standards and Your Wireless Base Station Base Station Ports, Status Lights, and the Reset ButtonIntroduction Using the Base Station Stand Resetting the Base StationRestoring Factory Default Settings About Wireless Radio Connections Placement of Wireless ComponentsAdjusting the Antenna Understanding Wireless Transmission StandardsAbout Wired Ethernet Connections Ethernet CablesWhich Cable Should You Use? Straight-Through Ethernet CableCrossover Ethernet Cable Setup Typical Setup Gather Components, Tools, and InformationRun the Setup Wizard This User’s GuideConnect the Base Station Configure the Base Station Test Your NetworkWhat’s Next? Setting Up the Base Station Wirelessly To set up the base station wirelesslyCustom setup Base Station Setup Establish the Base Station PasswordOpen the Base Station Management Tool Establish Your Internet Settings Establish Your Wireless Settings Establish Your Wireless Security SettingsCustomize Network Settings Configure Your ComputerTest Your Internet Connection Network activities Using an Internet Connection over a Network Logging on to Your NetworkTo log off and log back on to your network To refresh the Network Devices list Using the Broadband Network UtilityTo start the Broadband Network Utility To remove an inactive device from the Network Devices listUsing Files and Folders over a Network Make your files and folders available to the networkTo share a folder or drive on your computer in Windows XP To share a folder or drive on your computer in Windows Using a Printer over a Network Access shared filesTo access shared files on other computers Using Other Peripheral Devices over a Network About Reading E-Mail Messages on a NetworkPlaying Games on Your Network and on the Internet View Network Devices Monitoring Your NetworkView Status To refresh the network device listMaking Your Network More Secure To upgrade software, drivers, or firmwareUpdating Software, Drivers, and Firmware Help Protect Your Network from Computer VirusesHelp Protect Your Network from Unauthorized Access Help Protect Your Network from HackersPage Troubleshooting Setup and Hardware ProblemsSetup does not recognize my wireless base station If your base station is connected wirelesslyIf your base station is connected with an Ethernet cable Troubleshooting To clone a MAC address Troubleshooting Network and Internet Problems Can’t stay connected to my wireless networkTo disable 802.1x authentication in Windows XP Troubleshooting Page Troubleshooting My network is slow Troubleshooting Page Printing and File Sharing Issues Cant print to a networked printerPage Troubleshooting Click OK to save the changes Internet Connection Type To determine which connection type your ISP providesTo locate your Internet settings General Internet SettingsDynamic IP Dhcp Settings Host NameStatic IP Settings To locate your static IP address settings Windows XPTo locate your static IP address settings Windows PPPoE Settings Workgroup NameTo determine your workgroup name in Windows XP or Windows Wireless Network Name Wireless Security SettingsTo determine your workgroup name in Windows Me and Windows Getting Help Technical Support OptionsRegulatory Information United States Radio and TV Interference RegulationsCanadian Radiocommunication Regulations Technical Specifications Base StationSystem 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