Microsoft MN-500 General Internet Settings, Dynamic IP Dhcp Settings, Host Name, MAC Address

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General Internet Settings

If you have not set up a base station, gateway, or router, and you have an adapter that is currently configured correctly for your ISP, you can use the following procedure to locate most of the Internet settings you need.

To locate your Internet settings

1.On the Start menu, click Run.

2.Do one of the following:

O If you have Microsoft Windows® XP or Windows 2000, type cmd

O If you have Windows Me, Windows 98, or Windows 98 SE, type command

3.At the command prompt, type ipconfig /all

Dynamic IP (DHCP) Settings

When you set up a base station to have a dynamic IP address, the ISP will sometimes require a host name or a MAC address.

Host Name

Some ISPs record your computer name (also known as your host name) when you set up your ISP account. You might need to find your computer’s name when you set up a base station.

Note For information about changing your computer name, see Help in the Broadband Network Utility.

To determine your computer name in Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000 operating system

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

2.Do one of the following:

O If you have Windows XP, click the Computer Name tab.

O If you have Windows 2000, click the Network Identification tab.

To determine your computer name in Windows Me, Windows 98, and Windows 98 SE

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

2.Double-click Network, and then click the Identification tab. Your computer name appears in the Computer name box.

MAC Address

A media access control (MAC) address is a unique alphanumeric identifier that is printed or stamped on every networking device by the manufacturer. A MAC address looks something like the following: 0050F2731958. Some Internet service providers record the MAC address of the modem or adapter you’re using when you sign up for the service. To determine whether your Internet connection requires a MAC address, see the information provided by your ISP.

50Microsoft 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