Microsoft MN-500 Setting Up the Base Station Wirelessly, To set up the base station wirelessly

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Setting Up the Base Station Wirelessly

It is possible to set up the base station wirelessly by using a Microsoft wireless adapter. Use this setup method only if none of your computers has an Ethernet port.

Important Setting up the base station wirelessly is not recommended, because your Internet and network settings are vulnerable to wireless eavesdropping during Setup.

To set up the base station wirelessly

1.Locate and write down your Internet settings. For instructions, see Appendix A, “Locating Your Internet and Network Settings.” For most Internet connections, you will need your host name and media access control (MAC) address. For a PPPoE connection, you will need your user name, password, and service name. For a static Internet protocol (IP) address, you will need your IP, subnet mask, and default gateway addresses.

2.Disconnect your modem from your computer, and turn off the modem (or unplug it).

3.On the computer that was connected to your modem, run the Setup Wizard.

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

The wizard will detect missing components and help you install them.

5.When the wizard asks what you want to install, click Base station.

If you have not yet installed your Microsoft wireless adapter, the wizard will alert you that you need to install an adapter. Continue following the steps in the wizard to set up the wireless adapter.

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

7.When the wizard asks what type of modem you have, click External broadband modem, connected with Ethernet cable. (Select this option even if your modem made a USB connection to your computer before you disconnected it in step 2.)

Because your modem is no longer connected to your computer, the Setup Wizard will alert you that it cannot detect your Internet connection.

8.Click Next to proceed without an Internet connection. Later, you will be able to enter the Internet settings you saved in step 1 of this procedure.

9.When the Setup Wizard prompts you to connect your base station, connect an Ethernet cable from your modem to the To Modem port of the base station, and then plug in the base station power cord. Your modem is now connected to the base station. Do not connect your computer to the base station.

10.Plug in and turn on your modem.

11.When the Setup Wizard asks you for your Internet settings, enter the Internet settings that you recorded in step 1 of this procedure.

12.Continue following the steps in the Setup Wizard to set up wireless security, to enable file and printer sharing, and to save your network settings.

14Microsoft 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 Restoring Factory Default Settings Using the Base Station StandResetting the Base Station About Wireless Radio Connections Placement of Wireless ComponentsAdjusting the Antenna Understanding Wireless Transmission StandardsAbout Wired Ethernet Connections Ethernet CablesCrossover Ethernet Cable Which Cable Should You Use?Straight-Through Ethernet Cable Setup Typical Setup Gather Components, Tools, and InformationRun the Setup Wizard This User’s GuideConnect the Base Station What’s Next? Configure the Base StationTest Your Network Setting Up the Base Station Wirelessly To set 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 Settings Establish Your Wireless Security SettingsCustomize Network Settings Configure Your ComputerTest 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 Using the Broadband Network Utility To start 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 Using Other Peripheral Devices over a Network About Reading E-Mail Messages on a NetworkPlaying Games on Your Network and on the Internet Monitoring Your Network View StatusView Network Devices To refresh the network device listTo upgrade software, drivers, or firmware Updating Software, Drivers, and FirmwareMaking Your Network More Secure Help Protect Your Network from Computer VirusesHelp Protect Your Network from Unauthorized Access Help Protect Your Network from HackersPage Troubleshooting Setup and Hardware ProblemsIf 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 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 providesGeneral Internet Settings Dynamic IP Dhcp 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 Getting Help Technical Support OptionsCanadian Radiocommunication Regulations Regulatory InformationUnited States Radio and TV Interference 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
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