Microsoft MN-820 manual Base Station Setup, Open the Base Station Management Tool

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Base Station Setup

To complete this setup procedure, you must have a computer with an Ethernet port and an external, broadband modem with an Ethernet port.

Step 1: Connect the Base Station

1.Position the base station close to your modem and computer, and then turn off your modem.

2.Disconnect your modem cable from the Ethernet port on the back of your computer. Leave the other end of the cable connected to the modem. Connect the cable to the port labeled To Modem on the back of the base station.

3.Connect one end of the blue Ethernet cable that came with your base station to the Ethernet port labeled 1 on the back of the base station and connect the other end to the Ethernet port on the back of your computer.

4.Plug one end of the power supply that came with your base station into the Power port on the back of the base station, and plug the other end into an electrical outlet. The Power light on the front of the base station should turn orange, and then

turn green.

Step 2: Open the Base Station Management Tool

You can open the Base Station Management Tool directly from a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or later, or Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later.

1.From the computer connected to the base station, open your Web browser, and then type the Internet protocol (IP) address of the base station in the address field. By default, this address is http://192.168.2.1. However, you can change this address in the Base Station Management Tool.

2.To log on, type the default base station password, admin.

Step 3: Establish the Base Station Password

Access to the Base Station Management Tool is password protected to help ensure that only users who know the base station password can change your network configuration. You can use the default password, admin, to access the base station the first time. You should, however, create a new password at the earliest opportunity.

Note It is a good idea to change your password every two to three months, or more frequently if you are concerned that an unauthorized person has administrative access to the base station.

1.From the Home page of the Base Station Management Tool, click Management, and then click Change Password.

2.In the Current password box, type your current password.

3.In the New password box, type a new password. Use a minimum of 3 characters, but no more than 16 characters. The base station password is case sensitive.

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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 standTo restore the base station to factory default settings Your Wireless Notebook AdapterRestoring 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 What’s Next? Configure Your AdapterTest Your Network Setting Up the Base Station Wirelessly To set up the base station wirelesslyPage Custom 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 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 To log off and log back on to your network Using an Internet Connection over a NetworkLogging 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 Playing Games on Your Network and on the Internet Using Other Peripheral Devices over a NetworkAbout Reading E-Mail Messages on a Network 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 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 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 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 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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