Microsoft MN-500 manual Contents

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Appendix A: Locating Your Internet and Network Settings	49
Internet Connection Type	49
General Internet Settings	50
Dynamic IP (DHCP) Settings	50
Host name	50
MAC Address	50
Static IP Settings	51
PPPoE Settings	52
Workgroup Name	52
Wireless Network Name	53
Wireless Security Settings	53
Appendix B: Support and Technical Information	54
Getting Help	54
Visit Us on the Web	54
Click Help in the Broadband Network Utility	54
Technical Support Options	54
Regulatory Information	55
United States Radio and TV Interference Regulations	55
Canadian Radiocommunication Regulations	55
Technical Specifications	56
System Requirements	57
END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT SOFTWARE	58
LIMITED WARRANTY	60
Glossary	65
Index	71

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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 Restoring Factory Default Settings Using the Base Station StandResetting the Base Station Placement of Wireless Components About Wireless Radio ConnectionsUnderstanding Wireless Transmission Standards Adjusting the AntennaEthernet Cables About Wired Ethernet ConnectionsCrossover Ethernet Cable Which Cable Should You Use?Straight-Through Ethernet Cable Setup Gather Components, Tools, and Information Typical SetupThis User’s Guide Run the Setup WizardConnect the Base Station What’s Next? Configure the Base StationTest Your Network To set up the base station wirelessly Setting 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 Security Settings Establish Your Wireless SettingsConfigure Your Computer Customize Network SettingsTest 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 start the Broadband Network Utility Using 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 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 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 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 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 Technical Support Options Getting HelpCanadian Radiocommunication Regulations Regulatory InformationUnited States Radio and TV Interference 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