Index | Microsoft MN-820 guide

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802.11protocol, 7, 9

802.1x authentication, 48 access point

Base Station Management Tool, 25 settings, 26

setup, 25, 27

ad hoc networks, 7, 36 adapter, Wireless Notebook

CardBus support, 5, 6 connecting, 15 indicator lights, 6 modes, 7

settings, 16 settings, viewing, 40 specifications, 67 system requirements, 69 troubleshooting, 44 Typical Setup, 15

administrative privileges, 12 antennas

adapter, 5

base station, adjusting, 9 antivirus software, 41 applications, sharing, 32 base station

antennas, adjusting, 9 configuring with Base Station

Management Tool, 19 connecting, 13 Ethernet connections, 10 indicator lights, 2, 3 modes, wireless network, 7 password, 20, 26

ports, 2 positioning, 4, 8 resetting, 4 Restore button, 3

restoring factory default settings, 5 security, 42

settings, 14 Setup Wizard, 11 specifications, 66

stand, setting up, 4 system requirements, 69 troubleshooting setup, 44 Typical Setup, 11

UPnP Standards, 2

wireless access point setup, 25, 27 wireless setup, 17

Base Station Management Tool about, 19

access point setup, 25, 27 connection status, 24 Internet settings, 21 network settings, 23 opening, 20, 25 password, changing, 20, 26 security settings, 22, 27 setting up, 20

TCP/IP properties, configuring, 23 wireless access point settings, 26 wireless settings, 22

box contents, 1

broadband modems, troubleshooting, 45 Broadband Network Utility

adapter settings, 40

devices, viewing connected, 31, 39 opening, 31

status, connection, 39 system requirements, 69 upgrading software or firmware, 40

browsers supported, 20 cables, Ethernet

troubleshooting, 50 types of, 10

CardBus cards, 5, 6 CD-ROM drives, sharing, 35 computers

connecting base station for access point setup, 25

TCP/IP properties, 23 connection status, 39 connectors, Ethernet cables, 10 copying files and folders, 34

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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 To restore the base station to factory default settings Your Wireless Notebook AdapterRestoring 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 What’s Next? Configure Your AdapterTest Your Network To set up the base station wirelessly Setting Up the Base Station WirelesslyPage 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 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 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 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 Playing Games on Your Network and on the Internet Using Other Peripheral Devices over a NetworkAbout Reading E-Mail Messages on a Network 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 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 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 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 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