Index | Microsoft MN-500 specification

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802.11protocol, 5, 6

802.1x authentication, 38 access point setup, 14 administrative privileges, 10 antenna, adjusting, 6 antivirus software, 30 applications, sharing, 24 base station

antenna, adjusting, 6 connecting to computer, 12 Ethernet connections, 7 features, 1

indicator lights, 2, 3 password, 16 ports, 2 positioning, 4, 5 resetting, 4

restoring factory default settings, 4 security, 31

settings, 13 Setup Wizard, 10 specifications, 56 stand, setting up, 4 system requirements, 57 troubleshooting setup, 34 Typical Setup, 9

UPnP Standards, 2

wireless access point setup, 14 Base Station Management Tool

about, 15

connection status, 20 Internet settings, 17 network settings, 19 opening, 16 password, changing, 16 setting up, 16

TCP/IP properties, configuring, 19 wireless settings, 18

box, contents, 1

broadband modems, troubleshooting, 35 Broadband Network Utility

devices, viewing connected, 23, 29 opening, 23

status, connection, 29 system requirements, 57 upgrading software or firmware, 30

browsers supported, 57 cables, Ethernet

connecting, 12 troubleshooting, 40 types of, 7 wireless setup, 14

CD-ROM drives, sharing, 27 computers

connecting base station, 12 TCP/IP properties, 19

connecting base station to computer, 12 connection status, 20, 29 connectors, Ethernet cables, 7 copying files and folders, 26 crossover Ethernet cables, 7 customer support, 54

data rate specifications, 56 default settings, restoring, 4 devices, viewing connected, 23, 29 drivers, upgrading, 30

drives, sharing, 27 dynamic IP addresses, 50 e-mail, accessing, 27 encryption settings, 31 Ethernet cables

connecting, 12 troubleshooting, 40 types of, 7 wireless setup, 14

Ethernet status light, base station, 3

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Microsoft MN-500 manual Index

Contents

Page Avertissement Contents View Status View Network Devices Contents Page Introduction About Your Wireless Base Station Base Station Ports, Status Lights, and the Reset Button UPnP Standards and Your Wireless Base Station Introduction Restoring Factory Default Settings Using the Base Station StandResetting the Base Station Placement of Wireless Components About Wireless Radio Connections Understanding Wireless Transmission Standards Adjusting the Antenna Ethernet Cables About Wired Ethernet Connections Crossover Ethernet Cable Which Cable Should You Use?Straight-Through Ethernet Cable Setup Gather Components, Tools, and Information Typical Setup This User’s Guide Run the Setup Wizard Connect the Base Station What’s Next? Configure the Base StationTest Your Network To set up the base station wirelessly Setting 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 Security Settings Establish Your Wireless Settings Configure Your Computer Customize Network Settings 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 start the Broadband Network Utility Using the Broadband Network UtilityTo refresh the Network Devices list 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 About Reading E-Mail Messages on a Network Using Other Peripheral Devices over a Network Playing Games on Your Network and on the Internet View Status Monitoring Your NetworkView Network Devices To refresh the network device list Updating Software, Drivers, and Firmware To upgrade software, drivers, or firmwareMaking Your Network More Secure Help Protect Your Network from Computer Viruses Help Protect Your Network from Hackers Help Protect Your Network from Unauthorized AccessPage Setup and Hardware Problems Troubleshooting 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 Cant print to a networked printer Printing and File Sharing IssuesPage Troubleshooting Click OK to save the changes To determine which connection type your ISP provides Internet Connection Type Dynamic IP Dhcp Settings General Internet SettingsTo locate your Internet 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 Technical Support Options Getting Help Canadian Radiocommunication Regulations Regulatory InformationUnited States Radio and TV Interference Regulations Base Station Technical Specifications 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