Microsoft MN-820 manual Configure Your Adapter, Test Your Network, What’s Next?

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Step 7: Configure Your Adapter

1.Continue following the instructions in the Setup Wizard to configure your adapter.

2.When the wizard asks what type of network you have, click My current network already includes a Microsoft base station.

When the wizard prompts you for your wireless network settings, you can insert the floppy disk of network settings that you saved from the setup of your base station. If you saved the settings to a file on a different storage medium, you can browse to the file containing the settings. If you did not save your network settings electronically, you may need to specify your wireless network name (also known as Service Set Identifier, or SSID) and WEP key.

3.When the wizard asks if you want to set up your computer for file and printer sharing, specify whether you want to make files on your computer available to other computers on your network.

Note If your computer is a member of a domain, the Setup Wizard detects this and skips the file and printer sharing part of setup. You will not be able to share files and printers with other computers on your network. For information about switching between a workgroup and a domain, see Broadband Network Utility Help.

4.When you reach the end of the Setup Wizard, click Finish to exit the wizard. By default, the Broadband Network Utility starts automatically.

5.Remove the Setup CD from the CD drive and the floppy disk (if used) from the floppy disk drive. Keep your network settings handy for setting up additional computers on your network.

It is recommended that you install the software on all computers on your network, so that you can use the Broadband Network Utility from all of your computers. If you want to do this, run the Setup Wizard on each of your computers and when the Setup Wizard starts, click Install Software Only. (If the computer already has a version of this software installed, this option is called Update Software Only or Reinstall Software Only.)

Step 8: Test Your Network

1.View the status of your network in the Broadband Network Utility. Make sure that the other computers on your network appear under Network Devices. For more information about using the Broadband Network Utility, see Chapter 4.

2.Open your Web browser and try accessing a Web site such as www.microsoft.com. If your network is working properly, you will be able to access the Internet from the computers that you just set up.

What’s Next?

Your base station and adapter are now both set up.

OIf your network is working properly, you can proceed to Chapter 4, “Network Activities.”

OIf you are having network problems or you cannot connect to the Internet through your broadband modem, see “Network and Internet Problems” in Chapter 6.

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Contents Page Avertissement Contents Using an Internet Connection over a Network Contents Page About Your Wireless Notebook Kit Your Wireless Base StationUPnP Standards and Your Wireless Base Station Base Station Ports, Status Lights, and the Restore ButtonIntroduction To attach the stand Using the Base Station StandResetting the Base Station To detach the standRestoring Factory Default Settings Your Wireless Notebook AdapterTo restore the base station to factory default settings Windows XP or Windows Adapter Status LightsCardBus Technology Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, and Windows MeAbout Wireless Radio Connections Types of Wireless NetworksPlacement of Wireless Components Adjusting the Base Station Antenna Understanding Wireless Transmission StandardsAbout Wired Ethernet Connections Ethernet CablesSetup Typical SetupGather Components, Tools, and Information If… Do this first…Run the Setup Wizard to Set Up the Base Station Connect the Base StationConfigure the Base Station Insert the Adapter into Your Computer Test Your Network Configure Your AdapterWhat’s Next? Setting Up the Base Station Wirelessly To set up the base station wirelesslyPage Custom setup Establish the Base Station Password Base Station SetupOpen the Base Station Management Tool Establish Your Internet Settings Establish Your Wireless Settings Establish Your Wireless Security SettingsCustomize Network Settings Configure Your ComputerTest your Internet Connection Access Point Setup Connect the Base Station to a ComputerEstablish the Base Station Password Set the Base Station to Access Point Mode Page Network activities Logging on to Your Network Using an Internet Connection over a NetworkTo log off and log back on to your network To refresh the Network Devices list Using the Broadband Network UtilityTo start the Broadband Network Utility 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 WindowsAccess shared files To access shared files on other computersUsing a Printer over a Network About Reading E-Mail Messages on a Network Using Other Peripheral Devices over a NetworkPlaying Games on Your Network and on the Internet To set up an ad hoc network in Windows XP Creating a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc NetworkJoining an Available Wireless Network To join an available network in Windows XPPage View Network Devices Monitoring Your NetworkView Status To refresh the network device listTo upgrade software, drivers, or firmware View Adapter SettingsTo view adapter settings Updating Software, Drivers, and FirmwareHelp Protect Your Network from Computer Viruses Help Protect Your Network from HackersHelp Protect Your Network from Unauthorized Access Troubleshooting Setup and Hardware ProblemsIf your base station is connected wirelessly Setup does not recognize my wireless base stationSetup does not recognize my wireless notebook adapter If your base station is connected with an Ethernet cableTroubleshooting To clone a MAC address Troubleshooting Can’t stay connected to my wireless network Network and Internet ProblemsTo disable 802.1x authentication in Windows XP Troubleshooting Page Troubleshooting My network is slow Troubleshooting Page Printing and File Sharing Issues Can’t print to a networked printerPage Troubleshooting If the file is stored on a Windows XP-based computer Click OK to save the changesInternet Connection Type To determine which connection type your ISP providesTo locate your Internet settings General Internet SettingsDynamic IP Dhcp Settings Host NameTo locate your static IP address settings Windows XP Static IP SettingsTo locate your static IP address settings Windows Workgroup Name PPPoE SettingsTo determine your workgroup name in Windows XP or Windows Wireless Security Settings Wireless Network NameTo determine your workgroup name in Windows Me and Windows Getting Help Technical Support OptionsUnited States Radio and TV Interference Regulations Regulatory InformationCanadian Radiocommunication Regulations Technical Specifications Base StationTo +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
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