Microsoft MN-500 manual System Requirements

System Requirements

To use the Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station (MN-500), you need:

OComputer to configure base station

OExternal broadband modem (DSL, cable, or other) with Ethernet-to-computer capability

OMicrosoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 or Netscape Navigator version 6.0, or later; to view and use base station HTML configuration screens

OAvailable AC power outlet

To use the Microsoft Broadband Networking Setup Wizard and Broadband Network Utility, you need:

OPC running Microsoft Windows 98®, Windows 98 SE, Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me), Windows 2000* Professional, Windows XP Professional, or Windows XP Home Edition operating system

OMicrosoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 or later; setup will install Internet Explorer 6.0 browser components if needed, but will not displace your primary browser

O132 MB of available hard-disk space if you are installing Internet Explorer

for the first time; 40 MB of available hard-disk space if you already have Internet Explorer 5.5 or 6.0 installed

O4x CD-ROM drive

OVGA or higher resolution monitor; Super VGA recommended

Recommended:

OPersonal computer with Ethernet network adapter for easiest base station setup

OMicrosoft Mouse or compatible pointing device

O3.5" high-density disk drive or other removable media to share network settings between PCs

Not all ISPs allow you to share a broadband connection. Please check with your ISP.

*Features and functionality are limited on Windows 2000.

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