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To locate your static IP address settings (Windows Me, Windows 98, and Windows 98 SE)

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

Note If you do not see the Network item in Control Panel, click View all control panel options on the left side of the screen.

2.On the Configuration tab, select TCP/IP, and then click Properties.

Note If there is more than one TCP/IP option listed, select the option for your Ethernet adapter, not your dial-up adapter.

3.On the IP Address tab, under Specify an IP Address, note the IP addresses.

4.On the Gateway tab, note the gateway information.

5.On the DNS Configuration tab, note the DNS addresses.

PPPoE Settings

To find your user name, password, and service name (if needed)

OSee the documentation provided by your Internet service provider or contact your ISP.

OIf your computer is running Windows XP, double-click the Network Connections icon in Control Panel. A PPPoE Internet connection typically appears under Broadband and includes the descriptor WAN Miniport (PPPOE). Double-click this icon for more information.

OIf your computer is running Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98, or Windows 98 SE, you installed access software when you set up the Internet connection. You can check this software for more information.

OIf you have an existing base station, gateway, or router and are replacing it with a Microsoft base station, you can use your existing network configuration utility.

OIf you are replacing an existing Microsoft base station, you can use the Base Station Management Tool. Click Wide Area Network.

Workgroup Name

If you want to add a computer to your workgroup, you need to know the workgroup name.

Note For information about changing your workgroup name, see Help in the Broadband Network Utility.

To determine your workgroup name in Windows XP or Windows 2000

1.Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click System.

2.Do one of the following:

O If you have Windows XP, click the Computer Name tab.

O If you have Windows 2000, click the Network Identification tab.

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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 standTo restore the base station to factory default settings Your Wireless Notebook AdapterRestoring 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 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 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 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 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 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 providesGeneral Internet Settings Dynamic IP Dhcp 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 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