Microsoft MN-500 manual System Requirements

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System Requirements

To use the Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station (MN-500), you need:

OComputer to configure base station

OExternal broadband modem (DSL, cable, or other) with Ethernet-to-computer capability

OMicrosoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 or Netscape Navigator version 6.0, or later; to view and use base station HTML configuration screens

OAvailable AC power outlet

To use the Microsoft Broadband Networking Setup Wizard and Broadband Network Utility, you need:

OPC running Microsoft Windows 98®, Windows 98 SE, Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me), Windows 2000* Professional, Windows XP Professional, or Windows XP Home Edition operating system

OMicrosoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 or later; setup will install Internet Explorer 6.0 browser components if needed, but will not displace your primary browser

O132 MB of available hard-disk space if you are installing Internet Explorer

for the first time; 40 MB of available hard-disk space if you already have Internet Explorer 5.5 or 6.0 installed

O4x CD-ROM drive

OVGA or higher resolution monitor; Super VGA recommended

Recommended:

OPersonal computer with Ethernet network adapter for easiest base station setup

OMicrosoft Mouse or compatible pointing device

O3.5" high-density disk drive or other removable media to share network settings between PCs

Not all ISPs allow you to share a broadband connection. Please check with your ISP.

*Features and functionality are limited on Windows 2000.

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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 remove an inactive device from the Network Devices list Using the Broadband Network UtilityTo start the Broadband Network Utility To refresh 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 To refresh the network device list Monitoring Your NetworkView Status View Network DevicesHelp Protect Your Network from Computer Viruses To upgrade software, drivers, or firmwareUpdating Software, Drivers, and Firmware Making Your Network More SecureHelp 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 TypeHost Name General Internet SettingsDynamic IP Dhcp Settings To locate your Internet settingsStatic 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