Microsoft MN-500 manual Static IP Settings, To locate your static IP address settings Windows XP

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You can find the MAC address for your Microsoft adapters printed on the label. You can find the base station MAC address on the side of the base station (or on the underside if the base station is positioned vertically).

Note For information about cloning a MAC address, so that the setting conforms to the MAC address on record with your ISP, see Help in the Broadband Network Utility.

Static IP Settings

When you set up the base station to use a static IP address, you will need the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. You might also need primary and secondary Domain Name Server (DNS) settings.

Use any of the following methods to determine these settings:

OSee the documentation provided by your Internet service provider or contact your ISP.

OUse one of the following procedures, depending on your version of the Windows operating system.

Note For information about configuring a static IP address on an adapter, see Help in the Broadband Network Utility.

To locate your static IP address settings (Windows XP)

1.Do one of the following:

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

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

2.In the Network Connections window, right-click your Internet connection, and then click Properties.

3.Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties.

4.Under Use the following IP Address, note the settings for IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway name.

5.Note whether your connection obtains a DNS server address automatically, or whether it uses a specific address or addresses.

To locate your static IP address settings (Windows 2000)

1.Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections.

2.In the Network and Dial-Up Connections window, right-click your Internet connection, and then click Properties.

3.On the General tab, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties.

4.On the General tab, under Use the following IP address, note the IP addresses.

5.Click Advanced to see the gateway information.

6.On the DNS Configuration tab, note the DNS addresses.

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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 Using the Base Station Stand Resetting the Base StationRestoring Factory Default Settings Placement of Wireless Components About Wireless Radio ConnectionsUnderstanding Wireless Transmission Standards Adjusting the AntennaEthernet Cables About Wired Ethernet ConnectionsWhich Cable Should You Use? Straight-Through Ethernet CableCrossover Ethernet Cable Setup Gather Components, Tools, and Information Typical SetupThis User’s Guide Run the Setup WizardConnect the Base Station Configure the Base Station Test Your NetworkWhat’s Next? To set up the base station wirelessly Setting 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 Security Settings Establish Your Wireless SettingsConfigure Your Computer Customize Network SettingsTest 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 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 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 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 TroubleshootingSetup 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 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 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 Technical Support Options Getting HelpRegulatory Information United States Radio and TV Interference RegulationsCanadian 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