Microsoft MN-820 manual Using a Printer over a Network

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To copy a file or folder from a network computer to your local computer

1.Use the preceding steps to browse to the shared file or folder that you want to copy.

2.On the File menu, point to Explorer Bar, and then click Folders. The Folders bar appears in the left pane.

You can now see the hierarchical structure of drives, folders, and files on your computer and on the other computers that are part of your network.

3.Drag the file or folder that you want to copy from the right pane to a local drive or folder in the Folders bar.

Note If the shared network folder has read-write access, you can also copy files from your local computer into this shared folder.

Using a Printer over a Network

Before you can use a printer that is attached to another computer on your network, you will need to do the following:

OMake the printer available to other computers (this is also known as “sharing” a printer). Sharing must be configured on the computer to which the printer is attached.

ORun the Add Printer Wizard to install printer drivers on each computer that you want to print from.

Note Some printer drivers are not designed for sharing printers. For more information, see the documentation that came with your printer, or see if additional drivers are available on the printer manufacturer’s Web site.

The procedures for sharing a printer and installing drivers differ depending on your version of the Windows operating system. For more detailed instructions, look up “sharing printers” in Windows Help.

To access a shared printer from another computer on the network, use the following procedure.

To print to a shared printer that is attached to another computer on the network

1.Open the document that you want to print, such as a document in Microsoft Word.

2.On the File menu, click Print.

3.In the Print dialog box, select the shared printer from the list of printers, and then click OK.

Note The computer that is connected to the printer must be turned on for the other computers on the network to use the printer.

34Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide

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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 Using the Base Station Stand Resetting the Base StationTo attach the stand To detach the standRestoring Factory Default Settings Your Wireless Notebook AdapterTo restore the base station to factory default settings Adapter Status Lights CardBus TechnologyWindows XP or Windows 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 Using the Broadband Network Utility To start the Broadband Network UtilityTo refresh the Network Devices list To remove an inactive device from the Network Devices listUsing Files and Folders over a Network Make your files and folders available to the networkTo share a folder or drive on your computer in Windows XP 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 Monitoring Your Network View StatusView Network Devices To refresh the network device listView Adapter Settings To view adapter settingsTo upgrade software, drivers, or firmware 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 ProblemsSetup does not recognize my wireless base station Setup does not recognize my wireless notebook adapterIf your base station is connected wirelessly 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 providesGeneral Internet Settings Dynamic IP Dhcp SettingsTo locate your Internet 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