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Step 1 Connect the Base Station to a Computer
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I can’t stay connected to my wireless network
Contents
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About Your Wireless Notebook Kit
Welcome to Wireless-G
Your Wireless Base Station
introduction
Base Station Ports, Status Lights, and the Restore Button
UPnP Standards and Your Wireless Base Station
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O It enables wireless connectivity for computers within its range
Blinking
Status light
Chapter 1 Introduction
Power
Resetting the Base Station
Using the Base Station Stand
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To attach the stand
Restoring Factory Default Settings
Your Wireless Notebook Adapter
To restore the base station to factory default settings
Chapter 1 Introduction
And the Wireless
When the Power
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Adapter Status Lights
About Wireless Radio Connections
Types of Wireless Networks
Chapter 1 Introduction
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Placement of Wireless Components
Understanding Wireless Transmission Standards
Adjusting the Base Station Antenna
Specification
Connection speed
About Wired Ethernet Connections
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Ethernet Cables
setup
Using the Setup Wizard
Typical Setup
Step 1 Gather Components, Tools, and Information
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Do this first…
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Step 2 Run the Setup Wizard to Set Up the Base Station
Chapter 2 Setup
Step 3 Connect the Base Station
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Step 4 Configure the Base Station
This User’s Guide
Step 6 Insert the Adapter into Your Computer
Chapter 2 Setup
O O O
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Step 7 Configure Your Adapter
Step 8 Test Your Network
What’s Next?
Setting Up the Base Station Wirelessly
To set up the base station wirelessly
Chapter 2 Setup
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Configuring the Base Station Manually
custom setup
Step 3 Establish the Base Station Password
Base Station Setup
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Step 1 Connect the Base Station
Chapter 3 Custom Setup
Step 4 Establish Your Internet Settings
Step 5 Establish Your Wireless Settings
Step 6 Establish Your Wireless Security Settings
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Step 7 Customize Network Settings
Step 8 Configure Your Computer
Chapter 3 Custom Setup
Step 9 Test your Internet Connection
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Step 1 Connect the Base Station to a Computer
Access Point Setup
Chapter 3 Custom Setup
Step 2 Open the Base Station Management Tool
Step 4 Establish Your Wireless Settings
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Step 3 Establish the Base Station Password
Step 5 Establish Your Wireless Security Settings
Step 6 Set the Base Station to Access Point Mode
Chapter 3 Custom Setup
Your network should now resemble the following illustration
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Sharing Resources and Joining Other Networks
network activities
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Using an Internet Connection over a Network
Logging on to Your Network
To log off and log back on to your network
To start the Broadband Network Utility
Using the Broadband Network Utility
To refresh the Network Devices list
To remove an inactive device from the Network Devices list
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Using Files and Folders over a Network
Step 1 Make your files and folders available to the network
To share a folder or drive on your computer in Windows XP
Step 2 Access shared files
To access shared files on other computers
Chapter 4 Network Activities
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Using a Printer over a Network
About Reading E-Mail Messages on a Network
Using Other Peripheral Devices over a Network
Playing Games on Your Network and on the Internet
Chapter 4 Network Activities
To set up an ad hoc network in Windows XP
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Creating a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Network
Joining an Available Wireless Network
To join an available network in Windows XP
Chapter 4 Network Activities
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Monitoring Your Network
Understanding Network Maintenance and Security
View Status
View Network Devices
To view adapter settings
View Adapter Settings
To upgrade software, drivers, or firmware
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Help Protect Your Network from Computer Viruses
Help Protect Your Network from Hackers
Chapter 5 Network Management
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Help Protect Your Network from Unauthorized Access
troubleshooting
Finding Answers to Common Problems
Setup and Hardware Problems
Setup does not recognize my wireless notebook adapter
Setup does not recognize my wireless base station
If your base station is connected wirelessly
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
To clone a MAC address
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
I am having problems upgrading or restoring my base station firmware
I can’t stay connected to my wireless network
Network and Internet Problems
I can’t access the Internet from a computer on my wireless network
To disable 802.1x authentication in Windows XP
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
To update Microsoft base station firmware
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
To check your Ethernet settings by using the Broadband Network Utility
My network is slow
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Several troubleshooting steps addressing these issues are listed below, with solutions to the most common problems listed first
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Printing and File Sharing Issues
I can’t print to a networked printer
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
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I cannot access a shared file or folder from a computer on my network
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
If the file is stored on a Windows XP-based computer
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appendixes
Appendix A Locating Your Internet and Network Settings
Internet Connection Type
To determine which connection type your ISP provides
Dynamic IP DHCP Settings
General Internet Settings
To locate your Internet settings
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To locate your static IP address settings Windows XP
Static IP Settings
To locate your static IP address settings Windows
Appendixes
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PPPoE Settings
Workgroup Name
To determine your workgroup name in Windows XP or Windows
Wireless Security Settings
Wireless Network Name
To determine your workgroup name in Windows Me and Windows
Appendixes
Appendix B Support and Technical Information
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Getting Help
Visit Us on the Web
United States Radio and TV Interference Regulations
Regulatory Information
Canadian Radiocommunication Regulations
Appendixes
Indicators
Technical Specifications
Wireless Status LED including Activity indication
Power Power/Reset Dual Color LED
Base Station, continued
0 to +40 deg C
Appendixes
Notebook Adapter
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Appendixes
System Requirements
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END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT SOFTWARE
SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE
Appendixes
GENERAL PROVISIONS
iCONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES
iiiINDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
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LIMITED WARRANTY
CONTRAT DE LICENCE UTILISATEUR FINAL POUR LOGICIEL MICROSOFT
LICENCE D’UTILISATION DU LOGICIEL
Appendixes
DISPOSITIONS GÉNÉRALES
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Appendixes
GARANTIE LIMITÉE
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glossary
network.” crossover cable See “Ethernet cable.”
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base station gateway or router. Contrast with “ad hoc network.”
Glossary
port This term has several meanings 1 A physical connection through
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Glossary
router See “base station.”
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a popular term for certain wireless networks
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index
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system requirements, 69 troubleshooting, 43
wireless access point setup, 25, 27 wireless base station setup
Index
printers, 34, 55 troubleshooting, 56 size specifications, 67
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Static IP Address Settings
Dynamic IP DHCP Settings
PPPoE Settings
My Network Settings
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