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Step 7: Customize Network Settings

You can customize network settings from the Base Station Management Tool. For example, you can perform the following tasks:

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Block or permit specific Web sites or Web content by using parental controls.

Establish a Web or mail server on your network by using persistent port forwarding.

Control access to your network by using MAC filtering.

OControl what computers on your network can access the Internet by using client filtering.

OMap ports for specific Internet games by using application-triggered port forwarding.

For information about these options, consult Broadband Network Utility Help or the MN-700: Base Station Configuration Guide. You can find this guide on the Setup CD that came with your network products.

Step 8: Configure Your Computer

When you set up the base station by using the Base Station Management Tool, you must configure the TCP/IP properties of each computer that you connect to your network. If you are using a Microsoft adapter, the correct settings are established automatically when you run the Setup Wizard. If you are using a non-Microsoft adapter, or if you do not want to run the Setup Wizard, you can configure the TCP/IP properties from Windows.

In general, you should configure the computer to use the TCP/IP protocol and to obtain an IP address automatically. However, if you disable the DHCP server on the base station or if you want one or more of your networked computers to use a static IP address, you must configure the computer to use a static IP address. For information about how to establish a static IP address for a computer on your network, see Broadband Network Utility Help.

Note The TCP/IP properties you set are stored on the adapter connected to your networked computer. If you change adapters, you must reconfigure these settings for the computer.

To configure the TCP/IP properties of a computer running Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows Me operating system

1.Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2.Double-click the Network icon.

3.In the Configuration dialog box, select the TCP/IP protocol line that is associated with your network adapter.

4.Click the Properties button, click the IP Address tab, and then select Obtain an IP address automatically.

5.Click the Gateway tab and make sure that all fields are empty, and then click OK. When the Network Properties dialog box appears, click OK again.

6.If you are prompted to supply the original Windows installation files, insert your Windows CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and then browse to the location of your CD-ROM drive.

7.When you are prompted to restart your computer, click OK.

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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 standTo restore the base station to factory default settings Your Wireless Notebook AdapterRestoring 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 What’s Next? Configure Your AdapterTest Your Network To set up the base station wirelessly Setting 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 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 To log off and log back on to your network Using an Internet Connection over a NetworkLogging 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 Playing Games on Your Network and on the Internet Using Other Peripheral Devices over a NetworkAbout Reading E-Mail Messages on a Network 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 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 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 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 Technical Support Options Getting HelpCanadian Radiocommunication Regulations Regulatory InformationUnited States Radio and TV Interference 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
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