System Requirements

To use the Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station (MN-700), 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 Wireless Notebook Adapter (MN-720), you need:

OPC with an available Type II PC Card Cardbus 3 Volt slot; drivers are included for Microsoft Windows® 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me), Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional, and Windows XP Home Edition operating systems

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

6.0browser 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

5.5or 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.

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