Microsoft MN-820 manual

Contents

Main Important My Network Settings Wireless Settings Wide Area Network Settings Dynamic IP (DHCP) Settings Static IP Address Settings contents Page Page Page introduction Welcome to Wireless-G About Your Wireless Notebook Kit Your Wireless Base Station Page Page Page Your Wireless Notebook Adapter Page About Wireless (Radio) Connections Types of Wireless Networks Placement of Wireless Components Adjusting the Base Station Antenna Understanding Wireless Transmission Standards About Wired (Ethernet) Connections Ethernet Cables setup 2 Using the Setup Wizard Typical Setup Step 1: Gather Components, Tools, and Information Step 2: Run the Setup Wizard to Set Up the Base Station Step 3: Connect the Base Station Step 4: Configure the Base Station Step 5: Run the Setup Wizard to Set Up the Adapter on the Next Computer Step 6: Insert the Adapter into Your Computer Step 7: Configure Your Adapter Step 8: Test Your Network Whats Next? Setting Up the Base Station Wirelessly Page custom setup 3 Configuring the Base Station Manually Base Station Setup Step 1: Connect the Base Station Step 2: Open the Base Station Management Tool Step 3: Establish the Base Station Password Step 4: Establish Your Internet Settings Step 5: Establish Your Wireless Settings Step 6: Establish Your Wireless Security Settings Step 7: Customize Network Settings Step 8: Configure Your Computer Step 9: Test your Internet Connection Access Point Setup Step 1: Connect the Base Station to a Computer Step 2: Open the Base Station Management Tool Step 3: Establish the Base Station Password Step 4: Establish Your Wireless Settings Step 5: Establish Your Wireless Security Settings Step 6: Set the Base Station to Access Point Mode Page network activities 4 Sharing Resources and Joining Other Networks Logging on to Your Network Using an Internet Connection over a Network Using the Broadband Network Utility Using Files and Folders over a Network Step 1: Make your files and folders available to the network Step 2: Access shared files Using a Printer over a Network Using Other Peripheral Devices over a Network About Reading E-Mail Messages on a Network Playing Games on Your Network and on the Internet Creating a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Joining an Available Wireless Network Page network management 5 Understanding Network Maintenance and Security Monitoring Your Network View Status Updating Software, Drivers, and Firmware Making Your Network More Secure Help Protect Your Network from Computer Viruses Help Protect Your Network from Hackers Help Protect Your Network from Unauthorized Access troubleshooting 6 Finding Answers to Common Problems Setup and Hardware Problems The Setup Wizard will not start or locks up when I run it on my computer. Setup does not recognize my wireless base station. Setup does not recognize my wireless notebook adapter. Setup cant detect the Internet after I connect my new base station to a broadband modem. After I install a new base station on my network, my Internet connection no longer works. I am having problems upgrading or restoring my base station firmware. Network and Internet Problems I cant stay connected to my wireless network. I cant access the Internet from a computer on my wireless network. Page I cant access the Internet from a computer connected to my network with an Ethernet cable. Page My network is slow. Page Page Printing and File Sharing Issues I cant print to a networked printer. I cannot access a shared file or folder from a computer on my network. Page I can open shared files or folders, but cannot write to or delete them. I can only access shared resources from certain computers or user accounts on my network. appendixes Appendix A: Locating Your Internet and Network Settings Internet Connection Type General Internet Settings Dynamic IP (DHCP) Settings Host Name MAC Address Static IP Settings PPPoE Settings Workgroup Name Wireless Network Name Wireless Security Settings Appendix B: Support and Technical Information Getting Help Visit Us on the Web Click Help in the Broadband Network Utility Technical Support Options Regulatory Information United States Radio and TV Interference Regulations Note Canadian Radiocommunication Regulations Technical Specifications Page Page System Requirements 70 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit Users Guide END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT SOFTWARE SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE Appendixes 71 GENERAL PROVISIONS 72 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit Users Guide LIMITED WARRANTY Appendixes 73 CONTRAT DE LICENCE UTILISATEUR FINAL POUR LOGICIEL MICROSOFT LICENCE DUTILISATION DU LOGICIEL 74 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit Users Guide DISPOSITIONS GNRALES Appendixes 75 GARANTIE LIMITE Page glossary Page Page Page Page Page index Page Page Page Important Caution Avertissement My Network Settings Wireless Settings Wide Area Network Settings Dynamic IP (DHCP) Settings Static IP Address Settings