Which Cable Should You Use? | Microsoft MN-500 guide

Straight-Through Ethernet Cable

In a straight-through Ethernet cable, the order of the colored wires is the same at both ends, as shown in the following illustration. The blue cable that comes with your base station is a straight-through Ethernet cable.

The numbers represent wire colors.

Crossover Ethernet Cable

In a crossover Ethernet cable, the order of the colored wires is different at both ends, as shown in the following illustration.

The numbers represent wire colors.

Which Cable Should You Use?

To connect your base station to a broadband modem, you should use either the cable that came with your modem or the same type of cable that came with your modem, straight-through or crossover. If you are unsure about the type of Ethernet cable to use, see the documentation for your broadband modem.

To connect your base station to one or more computers, you should use straight- through Ethernet cables. If the blue cable provided with your base station is not long enough for your needs, you can use any straight-through cable.

8Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide

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Microsoft MN-500 manual Which Cable Should You Use?, Straight-Through Ethernet Cable, Crossover Ethernet Cable

Contents

Page Avertissement Contents View Status View Network Devices Contents Page About Your Wireless Base Station Introduction UPnP Standards and Your Wireless Base Station Base Station Ports, Status Lights, and the Reset Button Introduction Restoring Factory Default Settings Using the Base Station StandResetting the Base Station About Wireless Radio Connections Placement of Wireless Components Adjusting the Antenna Understanding Wireless Transmission Standards About Wired Ethernet Connections Ethernet Cables Crossover Ethernet Cable Which Cable Should You Use?Straight-Through Ethernet Cable Setup Typical Setup Gather Components, Tools, and Information Run the Setup Wizard This User’s Guide Connect the Base Station What’s Next? Configure the Base StationTest Your Network Setting Up the Base Station Wirelessly To set up the base station wirelessly 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 Settings Customize Network Settings Configure Your Computer Test Your Internet Connection Network activities To log off and log back on to your network Using an Internet Connection over a NetworkLogging on to Your Network To refresh the Network Devices list Using the Broadband Network UtilityTo start the Broadband Network Utility To remove an inactive device from the Network Devices list To share a folder or drive on your computer in Windows XP Using Files and Folders over a NetworkMake your files and folders available to the network To share a folder or drive on your computer in Windows To access shared files on other computers Using a Printer over a NetworkAccess shared files Using Other Peripheral Devices over a Network About Reading E-Mail Messages on a Network Playing Games on Your Network and on the Internet View Network Devices Monitoring Your NetworkView Status To refresh the network device list Making Your Network More Secure To upgrade software, drivers, or firmwareUpdating Software, Drivers, and Firmware Help Protect Your Network from Computer Viruses Help Protect Your Network from Unauthorized Access Help Protect Your Network from HackersPage Troubleshooting Setup and Hardware Problems If your base station is connected with an Ethernet cable Setup does not recognize my wireless base stationIf your base station is connected wirelessly Troubleshooting 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 Cant print to a networked printerPage Troubleshooting Click OK to save the changes Internet Connection Type To determine which connection type your ISP provides To locate your Internet settings General Internet SettingsDynamic IP Dhcp Settings Host Name To 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 Options Canadian Radiocommunication Regulations Regulatory InformationUnited States Radio and TV Interference Regulations Technical Specifications Base Station 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 Interference Index Typical Setup base station, 9 preparing for My Network Settings