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Step 9: Test your Internet Connection

To configure the TCP/IP properties on a computer running Windows XP operating system

1.Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Network Connections.

2.Double-click the icon for the connection you want to configure, and then, in the Connection Status dialog box, click Properties.

3.On the General tab, under This connection uses the following items, click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties.

4.Click Obtain IP address automatically, and then click Obtain DNS server address automatically.

5.Click OK to close the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, and then click OK to close the Connection Properties dialog box.

Step 9: Test your Internet Connection

1.Turn on your broadband modem.

2.From the Home page of the Base Station Management Tool, under Wide Area Network (WAN) settings, check the status of the Broadband connection.

3.If the status is Connected, your setup is complete. If the status is Disconnected, click Renew if you have a dynamic or static IP connection, or Connect if you have a PPPoE connection. If the status is still Disconnected, confirm your Internet settings with your ISP, and then try to configure the base station again.

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Page Avertissement contents Custom Setup Configuring the Base Station Manuallyii Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide Step 1 Connect the Base Station to a ComputerContents I can’t stay connected to my wireless networkPage Your Wireless Base Station Welcome to Wireless-GAbout Your Wireless Notebook Kit introduction2 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide UPnP Standards and Your Wireless Base StationBase Station Ports, Status Lights, and the Restore Button O It enables wireless connectivity for computers within its rangeChapter 1 Introduction Status lightBlinking Power4 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide Using the Base Station StandResetting the Base Station To attach the standTo restore the base station to factory default settings Your Wireless Notebook AdapterRestoring Factory Default Settings Chapter 1 Introduction6 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide When the PowerAnd the Wireless Adapter Status LightsAbout Wireless Radio Connections Types of Wireless NetworksChapter 1 Introduction Placement of Wireless Components 8 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s GuideSpecification Adjusting the Base Station AntennaUnderstanding Wireless Transmission Standards Connection speedAbout Wired Ethernet Connections 10 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s GuideEthernet Cables setup Using the Setup WizardTypical Setup Do this first… 12 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s GuideStep 1 Gather Components, Tools, and Information O This User’s GuideStep 2 Run the Setup Wizard to Set Up the Base Station Chapter 2 SetupStep 3 Connect the Base Station Step 4 Configure the Base Station 14 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s GuideChapter 2 Setup Step 6 Insert the Adapter into Your ComputerThis User’s Guide O O OStep 8 Test Your Network Step 7 Configure Your Adapter16 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide What’s Next?Setting Up the Base Station Wirelessly To set up the base station wirelesslyChapter 2 Setup Page custom setup Configuring the Base Station Manually20 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide Base Station SetupStep 3 Establish the Base Station Password Step 1 Connect the Base StationStep 4 Establish Your Internet Settings Chapter 3 Custom SetupStep 5 Establish Your Wireless Settings Step 6 Establish Your Wireless Security Settings22 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide Step 7 Customize Network Settings Step 8 Configure Your ComputerChapter 3 Custom Setup 24 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide Step 9 Test your Internet ConnectionChapter 3 Custom Setup Access Point SetupStep 1 Connect the Base Station to a Computer Step 2 Open the Base Station Management ToolStep 4 Establish Your Wireless Settings 26 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s GuideStep 3 Establish the Base Station Password Step 5 Establish Your Wireless Security Settings Step 6 Set the Base Station to Access Point ModeChapter 3 Custom Setup 28 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide Your network should now resemble the following illustrationnetwork activities Sharing Resources and Joining Other NetworksLogging on to Your Network Using an Internet Connection over a Network30 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide To log off and log back on to your networkTo refresh the Network Devices list Using the Broadband Network UtilityTo start the Broadband Network Utility To remove an inactive device from the Network Devices listStep 1 Make your files and folders available to the network Using Files and Folders over a Network32 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide To share a folder or drive on your computer in Windows XPStep 2 Access shared files To access shared files on other computersChapter 4 Network Activities Using a Printer over a Network 34 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s GuidePlaying Games on Your Network and on the Internet Using Other Peripheral Devices over a NetworkAbout Reading E-Mail Messages on a Network Chapter 4 Network ActivitiesTo set up an ad hoc network in Windows XP 36 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s GuideCreating a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Network Joining an Available Wireless Network To join an available network in Windows XPChapter 4 Network Activities Page View Status Understanding Network Maintenance and SecurityMonitoring Your Network View Network DevicesTo upgrade software, drivers, or firmware View Adapter SettingsTo view adapter settings 40 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s GuideHelp Protect Your Network from Computer Viruses Help Protect Your Network from HackersChapter 5 Network Management Help Protect Your Network from Unauthorized Access 42 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guidetroubleshooting Finding Answers to Common ProblemsSetup and Hardware Problems If your base station is connected wirelessly Setup does not recognize my wireless base stationSetup does not recognize my wireless notebook adapter 44 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s GuideChapter 6 Troubleshooting 46 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide To clone a MAC addressI am having problems upgrading or restoring my base station firmware Chapter 6 TroubleshootingI can’t access the Internet from a computer on my wireless network Network and Internet ProblemsI can’t stay connected to my wireless network To disable 802.1x authentication in Windows XPTo update Microsoft base station firmware Chapter 6 Troubleshooting50 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide To check your Ethernet settings by using the Broadband Network Utility Chapter 6 Troubleshooting52 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide My network is slowSeveral troubleshooting steps addressing these issues are listed below, with solutions to the most common problems listed first Chapter 6 Troubleshooting54 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide Printing and File Sharing Issues I can’t print to a networked printerChapter 6 Troubleshooting I cannot access a shared file or folder from a computer on my network 56 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s GuideChapter 6 Troubleshooting 58 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide If the file is stored on a Windows XP-based computerInternet Connection Type Appendix A Locating Your Internet and Network Settingsappendixes To determine which connection type your ISP providesTo locate your Internet settings General Internet SettingsDynamic IP DHCP Settings 60 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s GuideTo locate your static IP address settings Windows Static IP SettingsTo locate your static IP address settings Windows XP AppendixesWorkgroup Name PPPoE Settings62 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide To determine your workgroup name in Windows XP or WindowsTo determine your workgroup name in Windows Me and Windows Wireless Network NameWireless Security Settings AppendixesGetting Help 64 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s GuideAppendix B Support and Technical Information Visit Us on the WebCanadian Radiocommunication Regulations Regulatory InformationUnited States Radio and TV Interference Regulations AppendixesWireless Status LED including Activity indication Technical SpecificationsIndicators Power Power/Reset Dual Color LEDBase Station, continued 0 to +40 deg CAppendixes 68 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide Notebook AdapterSystem Requirements Appendixes70 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT SOFTWARESOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE iCONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES GENERAL PROVISIONSAppendixes iiiINDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGESLIMITED WARRANTY 72 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s GuideCONTRAT DE LICENCE UTILISATEUR FINAL POUR LOGICIEL MICROSOFT LICENCE D’UTILISATION DU LOGICIELAppendixes 74 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide DISPOSITIONS GÉNÉRALESGARANTIE LIMITÉE AppendixesPage glossary 78 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide network.” crossover cable See “Ethernet cable.”Glossary base station gateway or router. Contrast with “ad hoc network.”80 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide port This term has several meanings 1 A physical connection throughrouter See “base station.” Glossary82 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a popular term for certain wireless networksindex 84 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide system requirements, 69 troubleshooting, 43wireless access point setup, 25, 27 wireless base station setup Index 86 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide printers, 34, 55 troubleshooting, 56 size specifications, 67PPPoE Settings Dynamic IP DHCP SettingsStatic IP Address Settings My Network Settings0703 Part No