MSI US54G manual Checking the Network Elements, Client for Microsoft Network

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Networking Basics

This chapter describes how to prepare for connection to net- work and some basic outline of networking basics, including sharing files, printing from a computer on the network, or ac- cessing the Internet on multiple computers with one connection.

>>> 5.1 Checking the Network Elements

The following elements are required for all computers if you want to connect to a network:

-Client for Microsoft Network

-TCP/IP

-File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks

To check the required elements are installed in the system, you can:

1.Click Start and choose Control Panel to open the Control Panel window.

2.Double-click the Network Connection icon to open the Network Connection window.

3.Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon and click Properties from the shortcut menu.

4.The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears to show the current network settings of the system.

Your Wireless LAN adapter model

Check the required elements from this field.

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Contents MSI US54G MS-6861 Wireless 11g USB 2.0 Stick Revision History Important Safety Precautions How to Use This Guide Table of Contents Introduction US54G Wireless 11g USB 2.0 StickUS54G How US54G WorksWireless 11g USB 2.0 Stick Specifications System Requirements Package ContentsLED Green Product ViewConnecting US54G Hardware InstallationRemoving US54G Software Installation Click MSI Wireless LAN icon Introduction MSI Wireless LAN iconLanguage Switch to AP Mode optionalSwitch to Gateway Mode optional View Available Wireless NetworksTo change the control setting Changing the Control Setting for Windows XP onlyUncheck this option Click Networking Connecting to the Access PointIf you want to configure the network settings Connected To configure the settings Ad-hoc ModeClick Select Click Radio StatusChannel SpeedPreamble Type Power saveFragmentation Threshold RTS ThresholdAuthentication type AuthenticationProfile Information Client for Microsoft Network Checking the Network ElementsFile and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks System Properties window appears choose Computer Name tab Computer IdentificationClick OK to save changes Configuring a Dynamic/Fixed IP Address Click OK to complete the configuration Go to Start Run Checking TCP/IP AddressChecking Connection by Pinging Click the File and Print Sharing option Sharing FilesCheck this Click Share Name Access TypeComment Password