Microsoft MN-500 manual Updating Software, Drivers, and Firmware, Making Your Network More Secure

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Updating Software, Drivers, and Firmware

Occasionally, Microsoft may provide upgrades to the Broadband Network Utility software, network drivers, or firmware. When an upgrade is available on the Microsoft Broadband Networking Web site, the Broadband Network Utility Update Service will automatically notify you, unless you turn the update service off. After you log on to a networked computer, a message will appear in the notification area of the Windows taskbar with a link to the Microsoft Broadband Networking Web site.

If you turn the update service off, you can check for upgrades on the Web site from the Broadband Network Utility.

To upgrade software, drivers, or firmware

1.Start the Broadband Network Utility.

2.On the Help menu, click Check for Updates Online.

3.Follow the instructions on the Microsoft Broadband Networking Web site to download the latest software, drivers, and firmware.

Making Your Network More Secure

Protecting the data and programs on your network computers from security threats, such as computer viruses and hackers, is very important. The following sections provide general information about steps you can take to protect your network.

Help Protect Your Network from Computer Viruses

To avoid having a problem with viruses on your network, consider the following suggestions:

OInstall an antivirus program on each computer on your network and use it regularly to check your computers for viruses. Remember to update the antivirus program on a regular basis.

OLearn the common signs of viruses: unusual messages that appear on your screen, decreased system performance, missing data, and inability to access your hard drive. If you notice any of these problems on your computer, run your antivirus program immediately to minimize the chances of losing data.

OEducate yourself about how viruses are commonly spread so that you do not spread one yourself:

O Do not load a program from an untrusted source onto one of your network computers. Files from the Internet or online bulletin boards are particularly risky.

O Never open attachments to e-mail messages that you are not expecting.

O Use your antivirus software to scan all floppy disks before copying or opening files from them, or before starting your computer from them.

30Microsoft 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 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 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 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 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 providesGeneral Internet Settings Dynamic IP Dhcp SettingsTo locate your Internet 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