Microsoft MN-500 manual Test Your Internet Connection

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To configure the TCP/IP properties of a computer running Windows XP operating system

1.Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Network Connections.

2.Double-click the icon for the connection you want to configure, and then, in the Connection Status dialog box, click Properties.

3.On the General tab, under This connection uses the following items, click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties.

4.Click Obtain IP address automatically, and then click Obtain DNS server address automatically.

5.Click OK to close the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, and then click OK to close the Connection Properties dialog box.

Step 9: Test Your Internet Connection

1.Turn on your broadband modem.

2.From the Home page of the Base Station Management Tool, under Wide Area Network (WAN) settings, check the status of the Broadband connection.

3.If the status is Connected, your setup is complete. If the status is Disconnected, click Renew if you have a dynamic or static IP connection, or Connect if you have a PPPoE connection. If the status is still Disconnected, confirm your Internet settings with your ISP, and then try to configure the base station again.

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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 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 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 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 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 providesTo locate your Internet settings General Internet SettingsDynamic IP Dhcp 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