Microsoft MN-820 manual

crossover Ethernet cables, 10 customer support, 64

data rate specifications, 66, 67 default settings, restoring, 5 devices, viewing connected, 31, 39 drivers, upgrading, 40

drives, sharing, 35 dynamic IP addresses, 60 e-mail, accessing, 35 encryption settings, 22, 27, 42 Ethernet cables

troubleshooting, 50 types of, 10

Ethernet status light, base station, 3 Explorer, versions supported, 20 factory default settings, restoring, 5 FCC regulations, 65

files copying, 34 sharing, 32

troubleshooting sharing, 56, 58 firewalls

about, 41 disabling, 12

firmware troubleshooting, 47 upgrading, 40

folders copying, 34 sharing, 32

troubleshooting sharing, 56, 58 games, multiplayer

setting up, 35 troubleshooting, 52

hackers, preventing, 41 hard drives, sharing, 35 help, 64

host name, 60 indicator lights

base station, 2, 3

Microsoft Wireless Notebook Adapter, 6 infrastructure networks, 7

installation

base station, 11

Base Station Management Tool, 19, 20 preparing for, 12

software, 13, 15

system requirements, 69 troubleshooting, 43, 44

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

interference, wireless transmission, 9 Internet connections

Base Station Management Tool settings, 21

settings, 60 sharing, 30

speed, troubleshooting, 52 status, checking, 24 status, viewing, 39 troubleshooting, 45, 46, 48, 50 types of, 59

Internet Explorer, versions supported, 20 IP addresses

dynamic, 60 hiding, 41 static, 61

jacks, base station, 2

joining wireless networks, 37 kit, contents, 1

lights

base station, 2, 3

Microsoft Wireless Notebook Adapter, 6 local printer, defined, 34

logging on

administrative privileges, 12 network, 30

MAC addresses locating, 60 troubleshooting, 46

Microsoft Wireless Notebook Adapter 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

Modem light, base station, 3 modems, troubleshooting, 45 modes, wireless network, 7 modulation specifications, 66, 67 multiplayer games

setting up, 35 troubleshooting, 52

84Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide

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Microsoft MN-820 manual

Contents

Page Avertissement Contents Using an Internet Connection over a Network Contents Page About Your Wireless Notebook Kit Your Wireless Base Station UPnP Standards and Your Wireless Base Station Base Station Ports, Status Lights, and the Restore Button Introduction To attach the stand Using the Base Station StandResetting the Base Station To detach the stand Your Wireless Notebook Adapter Restoring Factory Default SettingsTo restore the base station to factory default settings Windows XP or Windows Adapter Status LightsCardBus Technology Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, and Windows Me About Wireless Radio Connections Types of Wireless Networks Placement of Wireless Components Adjusting the Base Station Antenna Understanding Wireless Transmission Standards About Wired Ethernet Connections Ethernet Cables Setup Typical Setup Gather Components, Tools, and Information If… Do this first… Run the Setup Wizard to Set Up the Base Station Connect the Base Station Configure the Base Station Insert the Adapter into Your Computer Configure Your Adapter Test Your NetworkWhat’s Next? Setting Up the Base Station Wirelessly To set up the base station wirelesslyPage Custom setup Base Station Setup Establish the Base Station PasswordOpen the Base Station Management Tool Establish Your Internet Settings Establish Your Wireless Settings Establish Your Wireless Security Settings Customize Network Settings Configure Your Computer Test your Internet Connection Access Point Setup Connect the Base Station to a Computer Establish the Base Station Password Set the Base Station to Access Point Mode Page Network activities Using an Internet Connection over a Network Logging on to Your NetworkTo log off and log back on to your network To refresh the Network Devices list Using the Broadband Network UtilityTo start the Broadband Network Utility To remove an inactive device from the Network Devices list To share a folder or drive on your computer in Windows XP Using Files and Folders over a NetworkMake your files and folders available to the network To share a folder or drive on your computer in Windows Access shared files To access shared files on other computers Using a Printer over a Network Using Other Peripheral Devices over a Network About Reading E-Mail Messages on a NetworkPlaying Games on Your Network and on the Internet To set up an ad hoc network in Windows XP Creating a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Network Joining an Available Wireless Network To join an available network in Windows XPPage View Network Devices Monitoring Your NetworkView Status To refresh the network device list To upgrade software, drivers, or firmware View Adapter SettingsTo view adapter settings Updating Software, Drivers, and Firmware Help Protect Your Network from Computer Viruses Help Protect Your Network from Hackers Help Protect Your Network from Unauthorized Access Troubleshooting Setup 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 If your base station is connected with an Ethernet cable Troubleshooting To clone a MAC address Troubleshooting Network and Internet Problems Can’t stay connected to my wireless networkTo disable 802.1x authentication in Windows XP Troubleshooting Page Troubleshooting My network is slow Troubleshooting Page Printing and File Sharing Issues Can’t print to a networked printerPage Troubleshooting If the file is stored on a Windows XP-based computer Click OK to save the changes Internet Connection Type To determine which connection type your ISP provides To locate your Internet settings General Internet SettingsDynamic IP Dhcp Settings Host Name Static IP Settings To locate your static IP address settings Windows XPTo locate your static IP address settings Windows PPPoE Settings Workgroup NameTo determine your workgroup name in Windows XP or Windows Wireless Network Name Wireless Security SettingsTo determine your workgroup name in Windows Me and Windows Getting Help Technical Support Options Regulatory Information United States Radio and TV Interference RegulationsCanadian Radiocommunication Regulations Technical Specifications Base Station 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