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Important Do not plug a phone jack (RJ-11) in to any Ethernet (RJ-45) port on yo ur device. Doing so may damage the device. You must use twisted pair cables with RJ- 45 connectors that conform to FCC standards in the device’s Ethernet ports. Important Ne branchez pas une ligne téléphonique dans aucuns des port de réseau (RJ45 ).
0703 Part No. X09-47124 -0 3 cont ents 1 | Introduction: Welcome to Wireless-G .................................................................................. 1 About Your Wireless Notebook Ki t .....................................................
ii Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide Access Point Setup ...................................................................................................... 25 Step 1: Connect the Base Station to a Computer ........
Contents iii Network and Internet Problems................................................................................... 48 I can’t stay connected to my wireless network. ......................................................48 I can’t access the Internet from a computer on my wireless network.
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introduction Welcome to Wireless-G Thank you for purchasing the Microsoft ® Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit. The products in this kit are up to five times faster than 802.11b devices. This chapter describes the kit components and explains wireless (radio) and wired (Ethernet) connections.
2 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide O It enables wireless connectivity for computers within its range. O It helps provide security for your wireless transmissions, using Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA).
Chapter 1: Introduction 3 Power , Modem, and Wireless lights Ethernet port lights, which correspond to the Ethernet ports on the back of the base station Optional stand Antenna The front of the base station has seven status lights. The following table describes the behavior of each light.
4 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide Using the Base Station Stand You can position the base station horizontally or vertically. To position it vertically, use the detachable stand that is included in the box. To attach the stand 1.
Chapter 1: Introduction 5 Restoring Factory Default Settings You can restore the factory default settings to the base station if, for example, you forget your base station password. Restoring the base station erases all your current base station settings and returns the password to the default, admin .
6 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide Adapter Status Lights The following table describes the behavior of the adapter’s two status lights. When the Power light is… And the Wireless light is… This means… On On The adapter has established communication with a wireless network.
Chapter 1: Introduction 7 3. Click the Device Manager tab. 4. Click the plus sign to expand the PCMCIA Adapters item. If CardBus technology is supported, it will be listed here. About Wireless (Radio) Connections Your base station and adapter communicate by radio transmission.
8 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide In an ad hoc network, a wireless adapter connects directly to wireless adapters that are installed in other computers.
Chapter 1: Introduction 9 O Avoid placing wireless components close to electro-magnetic devices, especially those with frequencies in the 2.4-gigahertz (GHz) range. Devices such as cordless phones, microwave ovens, radios, and televisions can interfere with wireless transmission.
10 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide About Wired (Ethernet) Connections Ethernet is the most commonly used wired network protocol, with data transfer rates of 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or higher.
setup Using the Setup Wizard This chapter will guide you through the setup process for your Microsoft ® Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit. The procedures described in the Typical Setup section of this chapter will help you set up your base station and adapter by using the wizard on the Setup CD.
12 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide Step 1: Gather Components, Tools, and Information 1. Check if any of the following special situations apply to you. If… Do this first… You haven’t yet set up your broadband Internet connection Set up your broadband Internet connection and make sure that it works.
Chapter 2: Setup 13 Step 2: Run the Setup Wizard to Set Up the Base Station 1. Insert the Setup CD into the CD drive. If the Setup Wizard does not start automatically after a few seconds, open My Computer , double-click the CD icon, and then double-click Setup or Setup.
14 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide Your connections should now resemble those in the following illustration. Computer Wireless Base Station Existing broadband modem Existing Ethernet cable Power port Blue Ethernet cable (included in box) T o pow er supply 5.
Chapter 2: Setup 15 Your base station setup is now complete. In Step 5, you will go to the next computer to set up the adapter. Step 5: Run the Setup Wizard to Set Up the Adapter on the Next Computer 1.
16 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide Step 7: Configure Your Adapter 1. Continue following the instructions in the Setup Wizard to configure your adapter. 2. When the wizard asks what type of network you have, click My current network already includes a Microsoft base station .
Chapter 2: Setup 17 ---- Setting Up the Base Station Wirelessly It is possible to set up the base station wirelessly by using the Microsoft wireless adapter that came with your kit. Use this setup method only if none of your computers has an Ethernet port.
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cus tom 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.
20 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit 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.
Chapter 3: Custom Setup 21 4. In the Confirm new password box, retype the new password. 5. To save the new password, click Apply . Be sure to store your password in a safe place.
22 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide Step 5: Establish Your Wireless Settings The wireless settings of all the devices on your network must match the wireless settings you provide for the base station.
Chapter 3: Custom Setup 23 Step 7: Customize Network Settings You can customize network settings from the Base Station Management Tool. For example, you can perform the following tasks: O Block or permit specific Web sites or Web content by using parental controls.
24 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide To configure the TCP/IP properties on a computer running Windows XP operating system 1.
Chapter 3: Custom Setup 25 Access Point Setup When you set up the base station as an access point, you disable its router capabilities, including network address translation (NAT). With the router capabilities disabled, you cannot use the base station to share one Internet connection with multiple computers.
26 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide Step 3: Establish the Base Station Password Access to the Base Station Management Tool is password protected to help ensure that only users who know the base station password can change your network configuration.
Chapter 3: Custom Setup 27 Step 5: Establish Your Wireless Security Settings The base station uses Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA) to help prevent unauthorized users from joining your network or accessing data that is being transmitted over the network.
28 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide 6. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the base station port, and reconnect it to your existing base station, router, or gateway. 7. Connect one end of the blue Ethernet cable that came with your base station to one of the ports of your existing base station, router, or gateway.
netw or k activities Sharing Resources and Joining Other Networks 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.
30 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit 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.
Chapter 4: Network Activities 31 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, access shared files on those computers, and join other wireless networks.
32 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit 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 your network.
Chapter 4: Network Activities 33 3. Browse to the drive or folder that you want to make available to other computers on your network, and then select it. 4. On the File menu, click Sharing . 5. Click Share this folder . By default, the folder is made available to all of the other computers on your network, and everyone has read-write access.
34 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide To copy a file or folder from a network computer to your local computer 1. Use the preceding steps to browse to the shared file or folder that you want to copy. 2. On the File menu, point to Explorer Bar , and then click Folders .
Chapter 4: Network Activities 35 Using Other Peripheral Devices over a Network In addition to using most printers over a network, you can use other peripheral devices—such as hard drives, CD drives, and Zip drives—over your network. Some peripheral devices (such as some scanners) cannot be shared with other computers on your network.
36 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide O If you have problems connecting to an Internet-based game, you might need to configure your base station to work with your game. For instructions about how to do this, see the MN-700: Base Station Configuration Guide on the Setup CD.
Chapter 4: Network Activities 37 Joining an Available Wireless Network By using the Broadband Network Utility, you can view any network that is within range and broadcasting its wireless network name (SSID).
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netw or k manag ement 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, view adapter settings, update network software, and improve network security.
40 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide View Adapter Settings You can view the settings for your Microsoft wireless adapter from the Broadband Network Utility. These settings include the IP address, wireless network name (also known as Service Set Identifier, or SSID), and wireless channel.
Chapter 5: Network Management 41 Help Protect Your Network from Computer Viruses To avoid having a problem with viruses on your network, consider the following suggestions: O Install an antivirus program on each computer on your network and use it regularly to check your computers for viruses.
42 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide x Help Protect Your Network from Unauthorized Access Because wireless networks use radio signals, it is possible for other wireless network devices outside your immediate area to pick up the signals and either connect to your network or capture the network traffic.
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.
44 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide Setup does not recognize my wireless base station. The following troubleshooting steps will help you track down and solve this problem. O Verify that all status lights are illuminated.
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 45 Setup can’t detect the Internet after I connect my new base station to a broadband modem. The following troubleshooting steps will help you track down and solve the problem. O Make sure that all cables are securely connected.
46 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide After I install a new base station on my network, my Internet connection no longer works. Some ISPs record the MAC address of the network adapter or router that you used when you first connected to the Internet.
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 47 I am having problems upgrading or restoring my base station firmware. Firmware is the software that is loaded into your base station to control its basic operations. If you have a problem upgrading or restoring your base station firmware, try the following troubleshooting steps to track down and solve the problem.
48 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide Network and Internet Problems This section will help you solve common issues that might occur while using your local area network (LAN) or Internet connection. I can’t stay connected to my wireless network.
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 49 O Check for range or interference issues. You might be out of range of the wireless base station or access point. Place the computer with the wireless adapter in the same room as your base station and try connecting again.
50 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide I can’t access the Internet from a computer connected to my network with an Ethernet cable. If this is the first time you have used this adapter, you should follow the instructions in the User’s Guide to run the Setup Wizard.
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 51 For example, if your base station is configured to use a Dynamic IP (DHCP) connection, make sure that all computers on your network are set to “Obtain an IP address Automatically” under the TCP/IP settings in the Network section of Control Panel.
52 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide My network is slow. If networked programs are running slowly, or you are experiencing large slowdowns in your Internet connection speed, try decreasing the number of computers or programs that are simultaneously accessing your network.
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 53 Several troubleshooting steps addressing these issues are listed below, with solutions to the most common problems listed first. O Make sure that the rest of your network is functioning correctly. Verify that you can access the Internet from other computers on your network.
54 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide O If you are using a wireless connection, check for range and interference issues. You might be out of range of the wireless base station, gateway, or router. Position the computer with the wireless adapter in the same room as your base station and try connecting again.
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 55 Printing and File Sharing Issues This section will help you solve problems 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 and solve the problem.
56 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide I cannot access a shared file or folder from a computer on my network. Files and folders are “shared” when they are made available to other users on your network from the computer on which they reside.
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 57 Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, and Windows Me 1. Click Start , point to Settings , and then click Control Panel . 2. Double-click Network , and then click the Identification tab. If you need to modify the workgroup name, click Change .
58 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide I can open shared files or folders, but cannot write to or delete them. The following troubleshooting steps will help you track down and solve the problem. O Check to see if the file is read-only.
appendix es Appendix A: Locating Y our Internet and Networ k 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.
60 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit 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 settings you need.
Appendixes 61 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).
62 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide To locate your static IP address settings (Windows Me, Windows 98, and Windows 98 SE) 1.
Appendixes 63 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.
64 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide Appendix B: Suppor t and T ec hnical Information This appendix contains the following reference information for your Broadband Ne.
Appendixes 65 Regulatory Information United States Radio and TV Interference Regulations This device complies with P art 15 of the U.S. Fed e ral Communications Commission (FCC) rules.
66 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wi reless Notebook Kit User’s Guide Technical Specifications Base Station Standards IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi certified, TCP/IP, NAT, DHCP, UDP, FTP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, HTTP, DNS, IPSec/VPN Pass through, WPA Ports LAN: O Four 10/100 Mbps Switched Ethernet/IEEE 802.
Appendixes 67 Base Station, continued Operating Temperature 0 to +40 deg C Storage Temperature -20 to +60 deg C Humidity 10 to 85 percent non-condensing Emissions FCC Part 15 Class B; Canada RSS-210 Safety UL Physical Dimensions 1.2" x 5.3" x 6.
68 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wi reless Notebook Kit User’s Guide Notebook Adapter Standards IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi certified Host Interface 32-bit Cardbus, 3.3 V Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps with Auto-fallback support Modulation CCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, OFDM Frequency Range ISM Band (2.
Appendixes 69 System Requirements To use the Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station (MN-700), 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.
70 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT SOFTWARE IMPORTANT—READ CAREFULLY: Be sure to carefully read and understand all of the.
Appendixes 71 O Support Services . Microsoft may provide You with support services related to the SOFTWARE and/or Hardware Device (“Support Services”). Use of Support Services is governed by the Microsoft policies and programs described in the user manual, in “online” documentation, and/or other Microsoft-provided materials.
72 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide LIMITED WARRANTY A. WARRANTIES. Express Warranty . Subject to the terms and conditions of this Limited Warranty, Microsoft warran.
Appendixes 73 CONTRAT DE LICENCE UTILISATEUR FINAL POUR LOGICIEL MICROSOFT À IMPORTANT--LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT : Veuillez lire attentivement et vous assurez de comprendre la totalité des droits et des r.
74 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide O Résiliation. Sans porter préjudice à d’autres droits, Microsoft peut révoquer les droits que le présent CLUF vous confère si vous omettez de vous conformer aux modalités du présent CLUF.
Appendixes 75 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 .
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glossar y 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).
78 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide computer-to- A network configuration in which any computer can connect directly computer network to any other computer on the network. Contrast with “client/server network.” crossover cable See “Ethernet cable.
Glossary 79 hub A device that has multiple ports and that serves as a connection point for Ethernet cables on a network. When data arrives at the hub from one computer, it is copied to the other ports to be transmitted to other computers. Unlike the more “intelligent” switch and router, the hub does not direct or control data flow.
80 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide network adapter A computer circuit board, card, or other device used to provide network access from a computer to other parts of the network – for example, to another computer, a printer, or a base station (gateway or router).
Glossary 81 PPPoE Acronym for “Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet.” A specification for connecting users on a network to the Internet by using a broadband connection (typically through a DSL modem). protocol A set of rules and conventions for sending information over a network.
82 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide UPnP UPnP™ standards are defined by the Universal Plug and Play Forum. They extend conventional Plug and Play (PnP) standards. When a UPnP device is plugged into a network, the other devices on the network automatically detect the new device.
inde x 802.11 protocol, 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 .
84 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide crossover Ethernet cables, 10 customer support, 64 data rate specifications, 66, 67 default settings, restoring, 5 devices, viewi.
Index 85 NAT (network address translation), 41 Netscape Navigator, versions supported, 20 network modes, 7 network address translation (NAT), 41 networks ad hoc, 36 devices, viewing connected, 31, 39 .
86 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide printers, 34, 55 troubleshooting, 56, 58 size specifications, 67, 68 slow networks, troubleshooting, 52 software antivirus, 41 installing, 13, 15 upgrading, 40 specifications, 66-68 speed 802.
Important Do not plug a phone jack (RJ-11) in to any Ethernet (RJ-45) port on yo ur device. Doing so may damage the device. You must use twisted pair cables with RJ- 45 connectors that conform to FCC standards in the device’s Ethernet ports. Important Ne branchez pas une ligne téléphonique dans aucuns des port de réseau (RJ45 ).
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Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Microsoft MN-820 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Microsoft MN-820 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Microsoft MN-820, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Microsoft MN-820 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
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