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3setting up.

Installing, Connecting, and

Configuring Your Adapter

Your Microsoft® Broadband Networking Ethernet adapter can be set

up in various ways, depending on how your existing network is

configured. The instructions in this chapter will guide you through

the process of setting up your adapter.

Before You Begin

Before you install your PCI adapter, make sure that you have the

following items at the computer:

Included in the Box:

OMicrosoft Broadband Networking PCI Adapter

OUser’s Guide

OSetup CD-ROM

Also Required (but not included in the box):

OEthernet cable

OSystem documentation from your computer’s manufacturer

Optional:

ONetwork settings provided by your Internet service provider

(ISP). You might need this information during setup, depending

on how you install and configure your adapter.

OMicrosoft Windows® Setup CD-ROM. This might be necessary if

you need to install any additional Windows networking

components during setup and configuration.

OA Wake-On-LAN cable. This optional cable is purchased

separately and is necessary only if you want to use the Wake-

On-LAN feature on an older computer. For more information,

see Chapter 1.

Contents

Main Important Caution Avertissement contents. Page introduction. Introducing the Broadband Networking PCI Adapter Do You Have Everything You Need to Add a Computer to Your Network? Your Adapter and Its Connections About Your PCI Adapter Wake-On-LAN Capability About Ethernet Connections Straight-Through and Crossover Cables Connecting to Broadband Modems 2 planning. Planning Your Network Which Setup Option Best Matches Your Network? Option B: I want to connect two computers directly to each other. Option C: I want to connect three or more computers by using a switch or hub. Page 3setting up. Installing, Connecting, and Configuring Your Adapter Before You Begin Typical Setup Step 1: Install the Software Step 2: Install the Adapter in Your Computer Step 3: Connect Your PCI Adapter to the Network Step 4: Configure Your Adapter Step 5: Test Your Network Computer-to-Computer Setup Step 1: Install the Software Step 2: Install the Adapter in Your Computer Step 3: Connect Your Adapter to the Network Step 4: Configure Your Adapter Step 5: Test Your Network Page Setting Up an Adapter by Using Plug and Play Page 4 network task s. Using Your Network Log On to Your Workgroup Perform Common Networking Tasks Allowing Access to an Internet Connection Allowing Access to Files and Folders Page Page Allowing Access to Printers Sharing Other Peripheral Devices Reading E-Mail Messages Playing Games on Your Network and on the Internet Secure Your Network Protect Your Network from Computer Viruses Protect Your Network from Hackers 5 monitoring. The Broadband Network Utility View the Status of Your Computer View the Status of Your Network Connection View the Status of Your Broadband Internet Connection View the Status of Other Network Devices View and Change Network Settings Customize the Broadband Network Utility Update Software, Drivers, and Firmware 6troubleshooting. Basic Troubleshooting Setup and Hardware Problems Network and Internet Problems Page Page Page Page File and Printer Sharing Problems Page Page Page reference. Getting Help Visit Us on the Web Click Help in the Broadband Network Utility Technical Support Regulatory Information United States Radio and TV Interference Regulations Note Canadian Radiocommunication Regulations Reference 47 Limited Warranty 48 Microsoft Broadband Networking PCI Adapter Users Guide Limited Warranty Continued Technical Specifications PCI Adapter System Requirements glossary. Page Page Page Page Page Page Page My Network Settings Wide Area Network (WAN) Settings