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Configuring the Base Station Manually

The Base Station Management Tool is a Web-based utility that you can use to configure your base station for initial setup.

You should use the Base Station Management Tool to configure your base station for setup only in the following situations:

OYour computer is not running Microsoft® Windows® operating system.

OYou want to use the base station as an access point only.

OYou are an advanced user and you do not want to use the Setup Wizard.

In all other situations, you should run the Setup Wizard to configure your base station. The Setup Wizard automatically configures the base station with your Internet and other network settings. For information about configuring the base station by using the Setup Wizard, see Chapter 2, “Setup.”

There are two options for configuring your base station from the Base Station Management Tool.

Follow the Base Station Setup if you want to share a broadband Internet connection on your network by using the wireless base station in this kit.

Follow the Access Point Setup if you already have a network with a base station, router, or gateway, and you want to add wireless connectivity or extend the wireless range of your network.

In addition to configuring your base station for initial setup, you can also use the Base Station Management Tool to manage your network settings, customize security options, and establish special network requirements such as a Web server. For information about these options, see the MN-700: Base Station Configuration Guide. You can find this guide on the Setup CD that came with your network products.

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Contents

Page Avertissement Contents Using an Internet Connection over a Network Contents Page Your Wireless Base Station About Your Wireless Notebook Kit Base Station Ports, Status Lights, and the Restore Button UPnP Standards and Your Wireless Base Station Introduction Resetting the Base Station Using the Base Station StandTo attach the stand To detach the stand Restoring Factory Default Settings Your Wireless Notebook AdapterTo restore the base station to factory default settings CardBus Technology Adapter Status LightsWindows XP or Windows Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, and Windows Me Types of Wireless Networks About Wireless Radio Connections Placement of Wireless Components Understanding Wireless Transmission Standards Adjusting the Base Station Antenna Ethernet Cables About Wired Ethernet Connections Typical Setup Setup If… Do this first… Gather Components, Tools, and Information Connect the Base Station Run the Setup Wizard to Set Up the Base Station Configure the Base Station Insert the Adapter into Your Computer Test Your Network Configure Your AdapterWhat’s Next? To set up the base station wirelessly Setting Up the Base Station WirelesslyPage Custom setup Establish the Base Station Password Base Station SetupOpen the Base Station Management Tool Establish Your Internet Settings Establish Your Wireless Security Settings Establish Your Wireless Settings Configure Your Computer Customize Network Settings Test your Internet Connection Connect the Base Station to a Computer Access Point Setup Establish the Base Station Password Set the Base Station to Access Point Mode Page Network activities Logging on to Your Network Using an Internet Connection over a NetworkTo log off and log back 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 Make your files and folders available to the network Using Files and Folders over a NetworkTo share a folder or drive on your computer in Windows XP To share a folder or drive on your computer in Windows To access shared files on other computers Access shared files Using a Printer over a Network About Reading E-Mail Messages on a Network Using Other Peripheral Devices over a NetworkPlaying Games on Your Network and on the Internet Creating a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Network To set up an ad hoc network in Windows XP To join an available network in Windows XP Joining an Available Wireless NetworkPage View Status Monitoring Your NetworkView Network Devices To refresh the network device list To view adapter settings View Adapter SettingsTo upgrade software, drivers, or firmware Updating Software, Drivers, and Firmware Help Protect Your Network from Hackers Help Protect Your Network from Computer Viruses Help Protect Your Network from Unauthorized Access Setup and Hardware Problems Troubleshooting Setup does not recognize my wireless notebook adapter Setup does not recognize my wireless base stationIf your base station is connected wirelessly If your base station is connected with an Ethernet cable Troubleshooting To clone a MAC address Troubleshooting Can’t stay connected to my wireless network Network and Internet ProblemsTo disable 802.1x authentication in Windows XP Troubleshooting Page Troubleshooting My network is slow Troubleshooting Page Can’t print to a networked printer Printing and File Sharing IssuesPage Troubleshooting Click OK to save the changes If the file is stored on a Windows XP-based computer 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 XP Static IP SettingsTo locate your static IP address settings Windows Workgroup Name PPPoE SettingsTo determine your workgroup name in Windows XP or Windows Wireless Security Settings Wireless Network NameTo determine your workgroup name in Windows Me and Windows Technical Support Options Getting Help United States Radio and TV Interference Regulations Regulatory InformationCanadian Radiocommunication Regulations Base Station Technical Specifications To +40 deg C To +35 deg C 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 Page Index Typical Setup base station, 11 preparing for My Network Settings