Microsoft MN-500 - Manual

10 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Typical Setup The steps in this section correspond to the steps that you will go through in the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD. If possible, you should use the Setup Wizard whenever you set up a Microsoft Broadband Networking product...

14 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Setting Up the Base Station Wirelessly It is possible to set up the base station wirelessly by using a Microsoft wireless adapter. Use this setup method only if none of your computers has an Ethernet port. Important Setting up the ...

custom setup 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 for setup only in the following situations: O The computer where you will conf...

16 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Base Station Setup To complete this setup procedure, you must have a computer with an Ethernet port and an external, broadband modem with an Ethernet port. Step 1: Connect the Base Station 1. Position the base station close to your...

network activities Sharing and Accessing Network Resources After setting up your wireless network, you can perform common network tasks, such as making files and printers available to other computers (a process called “sharing”), and then accessing these shared resources. You can also use the same I...

22 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Logging on to Your Network After starting your computer, you must always log on to your network to access files, printers, and other resources that have been shared. If you have Microsoft ® Windows ® 98 or Windows Millennium Editio...

Chapter 4: Network Activities 23 Using the Broadband Network Utility The Microsoft Broadband Network Utility is automatically installed on your computer when you run the Setup Wizard. You can use the Broadband Network Utility to view other computers on the network and access shared files on those co...

24 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Using Files and Folders over a Network This section explains how you can make files and folders available on one computer (a process called “file and folder sharing”) and then access those files and folders from other computers on ...

26 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Step 2: Access shared files To access shared files and folders, you can use the Broadband Network Utility and My Computer. Note If you want to work with shared files on a computer that does not have the Broadband Network Utility in...

Chapter 4: Network Activities 27 To access a shared printer from another computer on the network, use the following procedure. To print to a shared printer that is attached to another computer on the network 1. Open the document that you want to print, such as a document in Microsoft Word. 2. On the...

28 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Playing Games on Your Network and on the Internet Many of the most popular games now have multiplayer capability, allowing two or more players to compete by using a local network. With network-enabled games, you can use your networ...

network management Understanding Network Maintenance and Security Now that you have a wireless network, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with some important network management tasks. This chapter describes how to monitor network performance, update network software, and improve network secu...

30 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Updating Software, Drivers, and Firmware Occasionally, Microsoft may provide upgrades to the Broadband Network Utility software, network drivers, or firmware. When an upgrade is available on the Microsoft Broadband Networking Web s...

troubleshooting Finding Answers to Common Problems This chapter will help you solve the most common installation and setup problems that you may have with your Microsoft ® Broadband Networking components. The following types of issues are covered: O Setup and Hardware Problems O Network and Internet...

38 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Network and Internet Problems This section will help you solve common problems that might occur while you are using your local area network (LAN) or Internet connection. I can’t stay connected to my wireless network. If you are run...

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 45 Printing and File Sharing Issues This section will help you solve problems that you might encounter while printing over your network or accessing shared files and folders. I can't print to a networked printer. The following troubleshooting steps will help you track down...

appendixes Appendix A: Locating Your Internet and Network Settings If the Setup Wizard cannot detect your settings, or if you are setting up a product without using the Setup Wizard, you will need to enter your Internet and local area network (LAN) settings manually. The following instructions will ...

50 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide General Internet Settings If you have not set up a base station, gateway, or router, and you have an adapter that is currently configured correctly for your ISP, you can use the following procedure to locate most of the Internet se...

Appendixes 51 You can find the MAC address for your Microsoft adapters printed on the label. You can find the base station MAC address on the side of the base station (or on the underside if the base station is positioned vertically). Note For information about cloning a MAC address, so that the set...

52 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide To locate your static IP address settings (Windows Me, Windows 98, and Windows 98 SE) 1. Click Start , point to Settings , click Control Panel , and then double-click Network . Note If you do not see the Network item in Control Pan...

Appendixes 53 To determine your workgroup name in Windows Me and Windows 98 1. Click Start , point to Settings , and then click Control Panel . 2. Double-click Network , and then click the Identification tab. Your workgroup name appears in the Workgroup box. Wireless Network Name Your wireless netwo...

54 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Appendix B: Support and Technical Information This appendix contains the following reference information for your Broadband Networking products: O Getting Help O Regulatory Information O Technical Specifications O System Requiremen...

Appendixes 55 Regulatory Information United States Radio and TV Interference Regulations This device complies with Part 15 of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this...

56 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Technical Specifications Base Station Standards IEEE 802.11b, Wi-Fi certified, TCP/IP, NAT, DHCP, UDP, FTP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, HTTP, DNS, IPSec/VPN Pass through Ports LAN: O Four 10/100 Mbps Switched Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 ports O RJ-...

Appendixes 57 System Requirements To use the Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station (MN-500), you need: O Computer to configure base station O External broadband modem (DSL, cable, or other) with Ethernet-to-computer capability O Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 or Netscape Navi...

58 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT SOFTWARE IMPORTANT—READ CAREFULLY: Be sure to carefully read and understand all of the rights and restrictions described in this Microsoft End-User License Agreement (“EULA”), which includes...

60 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide LIMITED WARRANTY A. WARRANTIES. Express Warranty . Subject to the terms and conditions of this Limited Warranty, Microsoft warrants that under normal use and service on the day You receive and for the next 90 days for the SOFTWARE ...

Appendixes 63 GARANTIE LIMITÉE A. GARANTIES. Garantie expresse. Sous réserve des modalités de la présente garantie limitée, Microsoft garantit que dans des conditions normales d’utilisation et d’entretien pendant 90 jours à compter du jour où vous recevez le LOGICIEL et pendant deux (2) ans à compte...

glossary This glossary contains common terms for wired and wireless networking. There is a more complete list of terms in Broadband Network Utility Help. 802.11b A wireless networking standard that transmits wireless data at speeds up to 11 megabits per second (Mbps). 802.11g A wireless networking s...

index 802.11 protocol, 5, 6 802.1x authentication, 38 access point setup, 14 administrative privileges, 10 antenna, adjusting, 6 antivirus software, 30 applications, sharing, 24 base station antenna, adjusting, 6 connecting to computer, 12 Ethernet connections, 7 features, 1 indicator lights, 2, 3 p...

My Network Settings Use this page to record your network settings. Workgroup or domain name: ______________________________________ Base Station password: __________________________________________ ( Default= admin) Wireless Settings Record the information used to configure a computer for wireless a...