Microsoft MN-820 manual Insert the Adapter into Your Computer

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Your base station setup is now complete. In Step 5, you will go to the next computer to set up the adapter.

Step 5: Run the Setup Wizard to Set Up the Adapter on the Next Computer

1.Take the following items to the next computer to be networked:

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Setup and Network Utility CD

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OThe floppy disk, file, printout, or written record of network settings that you created during the setup of your base station

OInstallation CD for your Windows operating system if your computer is running Windows Me, Windows 98, or Windows 98 SE

2.Insert the Setup CD into your CD drive. If the Setup Wizard does not start automatically after a few seconds, open My Computer, double-click the CD icon, and then double-click Setup or Setup.exe.

3.On the first screen that appears, click Set Up a Product.

The wizard will detect any components that are missing on your computer and specify which of these components are required for setup and which are optional.

4.Continue following the instructions in the wizard to install missing components (as necessary).

5.When the wizard asks whether you are setting up a base station or an adapter, click Network adapter.

6.When the wizard asks which network adapter you are setting up, click Wireless-G Notebook Adapter (MN-720, MN-820).

Step 6: Insert the Adapter into Your Computer

When the software instructs you to connect your wireless adapter, insert it into the CardBus PC Card slot on your computer.

Note Leave your computer turned on while you insert your adapter.

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Contents Page Avertissement Contents Using an Internet Connection over a Network Contents Page Your Wireless Base Station About Your Wireless Notebook KitBase Station Ports, Status Lights, and the Restore Button UPnP Standards and Your Wireless Base StationIntroduction Resetting the Base Station Using the Base Station StandTo attach the stand To detach the standYour Wireless Notebook Adapter Restoring Factory Default SettingsTo restore the base station to factory default settings CardBus Technology Adapter Status LightsWindows XP or Windows Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, and Windows MeTypes of Wireless Networks About Wireless Radio ConnectionsPlacement of Wireless Components Understanding Wireless Transmission Standards Adjusting the Base Station AntennaEthernet Cables About Wired Ethernet ConnectionsTypical Setup SetupIf… Do this first… Gather Components, Tools, and InformationConnect the Base Station Run the Setup Wizard to Set Up the Base StationConfigure the Base Station Insert the Adapter into Your Computer Configure Your Adapter Test Your NetworkWhat’s Next? To set up the base station wirelessly Setting Up the Base Station WirelesslyPage Custom 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 Connect the Base Station to a Computer Access Point SetupEstablish the Base Station Password Set the Base Station to Access Point Mode Page 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 listMake your files and folders available to the network Using Files and Folders over a NetworkTo share a folder or drive on your computer in Windows XP To share a folder or drive on your computer in WindowsTo access shared files on other computers Access shared filesUsing a Printer over a Network Using Other Peripheral Devices over a Network About Reading E-Mail Messages on a NetworkPlaying Games on Your Network and on the Internet Creating a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Network To set up an ad hoc network in Windows XPTo join an available network in Windows XP Joining an Available Wireless NetworkPage View Status Monitoring Your NetworkView Network Devices To refresh the network device listTo view adapter settings View Adapter SettingsTo upgrade software, drivers, or firmware Updating Software, Drivers, and FirmwareHelp Protect Your Network from Hackers Help Protect Your Network from Computer VirusesHelp Protect Your Network from Unauthorized Access Setup and Hardware Problems TroubleshootingSetup does not recognize my wireless notebook adapter Setup does not recognize my wireless base stationIf your base station is connected wirelessly If your base station is connected with an Ethernet cableTroubleshooting 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 Can’t print to a networked printer Printing and File Sharing IssuesPage Troubleshooting Click OK to save the changes If the file is stored on a Windows XP-based computerTo 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 SpecificationsTo +40 deg C To +35 deg C System 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 Page Index Typical Setup base station, 11 preparing for My Network Settings