Microsoft MN-820 manual Access Point Setup, Connect the Base Station to a Computer

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Access Point Setup

When you set up the base station as an access point, you disable its router capabilities, including network address translation (NAT). With the router capabilities disabled, you cannot use the base station to share one Internet connection with multiple computers.

You should only set up the base station as an access point if you already have a base station, gateway, or router connected to an existing network, and this device provides NAT and a DHCP server.

Step 1: Connect the Base Station to a Computer

To set up the base station as an access point, you must connect it directly to the computer where you will configure it, and this computer must be disconnected from your existing network. The following procedure describes how to configure the base station from the computer that is connected to your current base station, router, or gateway.

1.Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on your existing base station, gateway, or router, and connect it to the Ethernet port on the base station that you want to use as an access point.

Note If your current base station, router, or gateway provides wireless connectivity, be sure to write down its IP address and wireless settings, including the wireless network name (SSID), WEP or WPA settings, and wireless channel, before you disconnect it. You will need these settings when you establish the wireless settings for your access point.

2.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 will turn orange. Wait for the Power light to 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 to which the base station is connected, open your Web browser, and then type the 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.

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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 To detach the stand Using the Base Station StandResetting the Base Station To attach the standRestoring Factory Default Settings Your Wireless Notebook AdapterTo restore the base station to factory default settings Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, and Windows Me Adapter Status LightsCardBus Technology Windows XP or WindowsTypes 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 Test Your Network Configure Your AdapterWhat’s Next? To set up the base station wirelessly Setting 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 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 Logging on to Your Network Using an Internet Connection over a 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 listTo share a folder or drive on your computer in Windows 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 Windows XPTo access shared files on other computers Access shared filesUsing 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 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 To refresh the network device list Monitoring Your NetworkView Status View Network DevicesUpdating Software, Drivers, and Firmware View Adapter SettingsTo view adapter settings To upgrade software, drivers, or firmwareHelp Protect Your Network from Hackers Help Protect Your Network from Computer VirusesHelp Protect Your Network from Unauthorized Access Setup and Hardware Problems TroubleshootingIf your base station is connected with an Ethernet cable Setup does not recognize my wireless base stationSetup does not recognize my wireless notebook adapter If your base station is connected wirelesslyTroubleshooting 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 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 TypeHost Name General Internet SettingsDynamic IP Dhcp Settings To locate your Internet settingsTo 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 Technical Support Options Getting HelpUnited States Radio and TV Interference Regulations Regulatory InformationCanadian 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