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Step 7: Customize Network Settings

You can customize network settings from the Base Station Management Tool. For example, you can perform the following tasks:

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Establish a Web or mail server on your network by using persistent port forwarding.

Control access to your network by using MAC filtering.

OControl what computers on your network can access the Internet by using client filtering.

OMap ports for specific Internet games by using application-triggered port forwarding.

For information about these options, consult Broadband Network Utility Help or the MN-500: Base Station Configuration Guide. You can find this guide on the Setup CD that came with your network products.

Step 8: Configure Your Computer

When you set up the base station by using the Base Station Management Tool, you must configure the TCP/IP properties of each computer that you connect to your network. If you are using a Microsoft adapter, the correct settings are established automatically when you run the Setup Wizard. If you are using a non-Microsoft adapter, or if you do not want to run the Setup Wizard, you can configure the TCP/IP properties from Windows.

In general, you should configure the computer to use the TCP/IP protocol and to obtain an IP address automatically. However, if you disable the DHCP server on the base station or if you want one or more of your networked computers to use a static IP address, you must configure the computer to use a static IP address. For information about how to establish a static IP address for a computer on your network, see Broadband Network Utility Help.

Note The TCP/IP properties you set are stored on the adapter connected to your networked computer. If you change adapters, you must reconfigure these settings for the computer.

To configure the TCP/IP properties of a computer running Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows Me operating systems

1.Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2.Double-click the Network icon.

3.In the Configuration dialog box, select the TCP/IP protocol line that is associated with your network adapter.

4.Click the Properties button, click the IP Address tab, and then select Obtain an IP address automatically.

5.Click the Gateway tab and make sure that all fields are empty, and then click OK. When the Network Properties dialog box appears, click OK again.

6.If you are prompted to supply the original Windows installation files, insert your Windows CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and then browse to the location of your CD-ROM drive.

7.When you are prompted to restart your computer, click OK.

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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 Resetting the Base Station Using the Base Station StandRestoring Factory Default Settings Placement of Wireless Components About Wireless Radio ConnectionsUnderstanding Wireless Transmission Standards Adjusting the AntennaEthernet Cables About Wired Ethernet ConnectionsStraight-Through Ethernet Cable Which Cable Should You Use?Crossover Ethernet Cable Setup Gather Components, Tools, and Information Typical SetupThis User’s Guide Run the Setup WizardConnect the Base Station Test Your Network Configure the Base StationWhat’s Next? To set up the base station wirelessly Setting Up the Base Station WirelesslyCustom setup Establish the Base Station Password Base Station SetupOpen the Base Station Management Tool Establish Your Internet Settings Establish Your Wireless Security Settings Establish Your Wireless SettingsConfigure Your Computer Customize Network SettingsTest Your Internet Connection Network activities Logging on to Your Network Using an Internet Connection over a NetworkTo log off and log back 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 listMake your files and folders available to the network Using Files and Folders over a NetworkTo share a folder or drive on your computer in Windows XP To share a folder or drive on your computer in Windows Access shared files Using a Printer over a NetworkTo access shared files on other computers 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 wirelessly Setup does not recognize my wireless base stationIf your base station is connected with an Ethernet cable Troubleshooting To clone a MAC address Troubleshooting Can’t stay connected to my wireless network Network and Internet ProblemsTo disable 802.1x authentication in Windows XP 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 XP Static IP SettingsTo locate your static IP address settings Windows Workgroup Name PPPoE SettingsTo determine your workgroup name in Windows XP or Windows Wireless Security Settings Wireless Network NameTo determine your workgroup name in Windows Me and Windows Technical Support Options Getting HelpUnited States Radio and TV Interference Regulations Regulatory InformationCanadian Radiocommunication 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
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