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... Setup Wizard 11 Step 3: Connect the Base Station 11 Step 4: Configure the Base Station 12 Step 5: Test Your Network 13 What's Next? ...13 Setting Up the Base Station Wirelessly 13 3 | Custom Setup: Configuring the Base Station Manually 15 Base Station Setup...16 Step 1: Connect the Base Station 16 Step 2: Open the Base Station Management Tool 16 Step 3: Establish the Base Station Password 16 Step 4: Establish Your Internet...
... Setup Wizard 11 Step 3: Connect the Base Station 11 Step 4: Configure the Base Station 12 Step 5: Test Your Network 13 What's Next? ...13 Setting Up the Base Station Wirelessly 13 3 | Custom Setup: Configuring the Base Station Manually 15 Base Station Setup...16 Step 1: Connect the Base Station 16 Step 2: Open the Base Station Management Tool 16 Step 3: Establish the Base Station Password 16 Step 4: Establish Your Internet...
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...when I run it on my computer........... 37 Setup does not recognize my wireless base station 38 Setup can't detect the Internet after I connect my new base station to a broadband modem 39 After I install a new base station on my network, my Internet connection no longer works...40 I am ...my wireless network 42 I can't access the Internet from a computer connected to my network with an Ethernet cable...44 My network is slow 46 I am having problems running a networked program or multiplayer game on my network or the Internet 46 ii Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User...
...when I run it on my computer........... 37 Setup does not recognize my wireless base station 38 Setup can't detect the Internet after I connect my new base station to a broadband modem 39 After I install a new base station on my network, my Internet connection no longer works...40 I am ...my wireless network 42 I can't access the Internet from a computer connected to my network with an Ethernet cable...44 My network is slow 46 I am having problems running a networked program or multiplayer game on my network or the Internet 46 ii Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User...
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... Settings 54 Dynamic IP (DHCP) Settings 54 Host name ...54 MAC Address ...54 Static IP Settings ...55 PPPoE Settings ...56 Workgroup Name...56 Wireless Network Name 57 Wireless Security Settings 57 Appendix B: Support and Technical Information 58 Getting Help ...58 Visit Us on the Web 58 Click Help in the Broadband Network...
... Settings 54 Dynamic IP (DHCP) Settings 54 Host name ...54 MAC Address ...54 Static IP Settings ...55 PPPoE Settings ...56 Workgroup Name...56 Wireless Network Name 57 Wireless Security Settings 57 Appendix B: Support and Technical Information 58 Getting Help ...58 Visit Us on the Web 58 Click Help in the Broadband Network...
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... has an available Ethernet port or a wireless adapter (that is compatible with 802.11b or 802.11g Wi-Fi® networks). Besides adding computers to Wireless-G Thank you for purchasing the Microsoft® Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station. Wireless Base Station (MN-700) Base Station Stand (Detachable) Blank Floppy Disk Wireless Kit MN-7M0icr0os/ofMt BNro-a7db2an0d Networking Wireless Kit Microsoft Broadband Networking MN-700/MN-720...
... has an available Ethernet port or a wireless adapter (that is compatible with 802.11b or 802.11g Wi-Fi® networks). Besides adding computers to Wireless-G Thank you for purchasing the Microsoft® Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station. Wireless Base Station (MN-700) Base Station Stand (Detachable) Blank Floppy Disk Wireless Kit MN-7M0icr0os/ofMt BNro-a7db2an0d Networking Wireless Kit Microsoft Broadband Networking MN-700/MN-720...
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... Lights, and the Restore Button The following illustrations show the locations of the base station, you to the base station by the Universal Plug and Play Forum. UPnP Standards and Your Wireless Base Station The Microsoft Wireless Base Station adheres to the UPnP™ standards that are defined by using a common vocabulary. UPnP standards also allow devices on the network to...
... Lights, and the Restore Button The following illustrations show the locations of the base station, you to the base station by the Universal Plug and Play Forum. UPnP Standards and Your Wireless Base Station The Microsoft Wireless Base Station adheres to the UPnP™ standards that are defined by using a common vocabulary. UPnP standards also allow devices on the network to...
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... or received through the modem Wireless Radio enabled Radio disabled Data being sent or received wirelessly Ethernet port (4) Ethernet device connected and on the back of the base station Optional stand The front of each light. Antenna Power, Modem, and Wireless lights Ethernet port lights, which... correspond to the Ethernet ports on Ethernet device off Data being sent or received or not connected over Ethernet connection *If the Power light is blinking, reset the base station by using the procedure described ...
... or received through the modem Wireless Radio enabled Radio disabled Data being sent or received wirelessly Ethernet port (4) Ethernet device connected and on the back of the base station Optional stand The front of each light. Antenna Power, Modem, and Wireless lights Ethernet port lights, which... correspond to the Ethernet ports on Ethernet device off Data being sent or received or not connected over Ethernet connection *If the Power light is blinking, reset the base station by using the procedure described ...
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... stand 1. You can position the base station horizontally or vertically. Restoring the base station erases all your base station, you restore your current base station settings and returns the password to reconfigure the base station settings. Using the Base Station Stand You can do this by running the Setup Wizard and clicking Set Up a Product. 4 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User's Guide To position it...
... stand 1. You can position the base station horizontally or vertically. Restoring the base station erases all your base station, you restore your current base station settings and returns the password to reconfigure the base station settings. Using the Base Station Stand You can do this by running the Setup Wizard and clicking Set Up a Product. 4 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User's Guide To position it...
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... radio transmission. Chapter 1: Introduction 5 The Power light turns solid orange. This process takes about wireless performance. Placement of Wireless Components The following placement recommendations will reduce radio signal strength. Power light About Wireless (Radio) Connections Your base station communicates by neighboring wireless networks. Building components, such as fireplaces, concrete or masonry walls and floors, metal framing...
... radio transmission. Chapter 1: Introduction 5 The Power light turns solid orange. This process takes about wireless performance. Placement of Wireless Components The following placement recommendations will reduce radio signal strength. Power light About Wireless (Radio) Connections Your base station communicates by neighboring wireless networks. Building components, such as fireplaces, concrete or masonry walls and floors, metal framing...
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..., when you can interfere with 802.11b devices on the network. Understanding Wireless Transmission Standards 802.11 is not compatible with frequencies in the 802.11 series. Your Microsoft Wireless Base Station conforms to the latest specification, 802.11g. Because 802.11b and 802.11g use the same radio frequency band, this wireless base station is susceptible to interference from neighboring wireless networks and devices. The main...
..., when you can interfere with 802.11b devices on the network. Understanding Wireless Transmission Standards 802.11 is not compatible with frequencies in the 802.11 series. Your Microsoft Wireless Base Station conforms to the latest specification, 802.11g. Because 802.11b and 802.11g use the same radio frequency band, this wireless base station is susceptible to interference from neighboring wireless networks and devices. The main...
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... Network Utility (v.2.0) CD that comes with a base station, gateway, or router and you want to use this wireless base station to add wireless connectivity or extend your network's wireless range. The procedures described in the Typical Setup section of this chapter will go through the setup process for your Microsoft® Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station. O You don't have an existing network...
... Network Utility (v.2.0) CD that comes with a base station, gateway, or router and you want to use this wireless base station to add wireless connectivity or extend your network's wireless range. The procedures described in the Typical Setup section of this chapter will go through the setup process for your Microsoft® Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station. O You don't have an existing network...
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...modem. For information about how to do so by the Setup Wizard. For information about how to enter this base station to replace an existing base station, gateway, or router Your computer currently connects to locate and enter them , see Appendix A, "Locating Your Internet and Network Settings."...ALT+DELETE. Disable or uninstall any firewall or Internet connection sharing software on the computer you . O Setup and Network Utility CD O Microsoft Wireless Base Station O Blue Ethernet cable included in the box O Power supply (Use only the AC adapter included in the box.) O Blank floppy ...
...modem. For information about how to do so by the Setup Wizard. For information about how to enter this base station to replace an existing base station, gateway, or router Your computer currently connects to locate and enter them , see Appendix A, "Locating Your Internet and Network Settings."...ALT+DELETE. Disable or uninstall any firewall or Internet connection sharing software on the computer you . O Setup and Network Utility CD O Microsoft Wireless Base Station O Blue Ethernet cable included in the box O Power supply (Use only the AC adapter included in the box.) O Blank floppy ...
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...My Computer, double-click the CD icon, and then double-click Setup or Setup.exe. Note During setup, you are setting up , click Wireless-G Base Station (MN-700, MN-820). 6. The wizard will turn orange. Continue following the instructions in the Setup Wizard. Continue following the instructions in...the CD drive. When the Setup Wizard prompts you are setting up a base station or an adapter, click Base station. 5. Note Do not turn green. Connect one of the Ethernet ports on the back of Wireless Components" in the wizard to restart your computer or insert your Windows operating...
...My Computer, double-click the CD icon, and then double-click Setup or Setup.exe. Note During setup, you are setting up , click Wireless-G Base Station (MN-700, MN-820). 6. The wizard will turn orange. Continue following the instructions in the Setup Wizard. Continue following the instructions in...the CD drive. When the Setup Wizard prompts you are setting up a base station or an adapter, click Base station. 5. Note Do not turn green. Connect one of the Ethernet ports on the back of Wireless Components" in the wizard to restart your computer or insert your Windows operating...
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... Setup Wizard and click Next. Step 4: Configure the Base Station 1. Continue following illustration. Note If your computer is a member of a domain, the Setup Wizard detects this . Computer Existing broadband modem Wireless Base Station Existing Ethernet cable Power port Blue Ethernet cable (included ...your computer. When you reach the end of setup. 2. By default, the Broadband Network Utility starts automatically. 12 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User's Guide You can use the provided floppy disk for this and skips the file and printer sharing part of ...
... Setup Wizard and click Next. Step 4: Configure the Base Station 1. Continue following illustration. Note If your computer is a member of a domain, the Setup Wizard detects this . Computer Existing broadband modem Wireless Base Station Existing Ethernet cable Power port Blue Ethernet cable (included ...your computer. When you reach the end of setup. 2. By default, the Broadband Network Utility starts automatically. 12 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User's Guide You can use the provided floppy disk for this and skips the file and printer sharing part of ...
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... Microsoft wireless adapter. If your host name and media access control (MAC) address. O If your network is possible to your computer, and turn off the modem (or unplug it). 3. Setting Up the Base Station Wirelessly It is working properly, you just set up the base station wirelessly ... computer already has a version of your network. From a computer with a wireless adapter, open your Internet settings. What's Next? For a static Internet protocol (IP) address, you install them. Your base station setup is called Update Software Only or Reinstall Software Only.) Step 5: Test Your...
... Microsoft wireless adapter. If your host name and media access control (MAC) address. O If your network is possible to your computer, and turn off the modem (or unplug it). 3. Setting Up the Base Station Wirelessly It is working properly, you just set up the base station wirelessly ... computer already has a version of your network. From a computer with a wireless adapter, open your Internet settings. What's Next? For a static Internet protocol (IP) address, you install them. Your base station setup is called Update Software Only or Reinstall Software Only.) Step 5: Test Your...
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..., MN-820). 7. Your modem is no longer connected to your computer, the Setup Wizard will alert you that you to your network settings. 14 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User's Guide Later, you will be able to enter the Internet settings you saved in step 2.) Because your modem is now connected to proceed...
..., MN-820). 7. Your modem is no longer connected to your computer, the Setup Wizard will alert you that you to your network settings. 14 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User's Guide Later, you will be able to enter the Internet settings you saved in step 2.) Because your modem is now connected to proceed...
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... custom setup Configuring the Base Station Manually The Base Station Management Tool is not running Microsoft® Windows® operating system. The Setup Wizard automatically configures the base station with a base station, router, or gateway, and you want to manage your base station for initial setup. O ...Setup CD that you should use the Base Station Management Tool to configure your base station from the Base Station Management Tool. Follow the Base Station Setup if you want to add wireless connectivity or extend the wireless range of your network products. Follow the...
... custom setup Configuring the Base Station Manually The Base Station Management Tool is not running Microsoft® Windows® operating system. The Setup Wizard automatically configures the base station with a base station, router, or gateway, and you want to manage your base station for initial setup. O ...Setup CD that you should use the Base Station Management Tool to configure your base station from the Base Station Management Tool. Follow the Base Station Setup if you want to add wireless connectivity or extend the wireless range of your network products. Follow the...
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... three months, or more than 16 characters. By default, this address is case sensitive. 16 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User's Guide You can change your Web browser, and then type the Internet protocol (IP) address of the base station. 3. In the New password box, type a new password. However, you can open your password every...
... three months, or more than 16 characters. By default, this address is case sensitive. 16 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User's Guide You can change your Web browser, and then type the Internet protocol (IP) address of the base station. 3. In the New password box, type a new password. However, you can open your password every...
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... 1. In the Encryption strength drop-down list box, select the wireless mode for the base station. WEP keys can use the IEEE 802.11g protocol. Step 6: Establish Your Wireless Security Settings The base station uses Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access™...the WEP key must match the wireless security settings you enter on your base station, see Broadband Network Utility Help. O Select disabled only when you configure wireless adapters or other network devices. 18 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User's Guide The following procedure ...
... 1. In the Encryption strength drop-down list box, select the wireless mode for the base station. WEP keys can use the IEEE 802.11g protocol. Step 6: Establish Your Wireless Security Settings The base station uses Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access™...the WEP key must match the wireless security settings you enter on your base station, see Broadband Network Utility Help. O Select disabled only when you configure wireless adapters or other network devices. 18 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User's Guide The following procedure ...
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..., click Renew if you have a dynamic or static IP connection, or Connect if you want to configure the base station again. 20 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User's Guide If the status is complete. On the General tab, under Wide Area Network (WAN) settings, ...check the status of the Base Station Management Tool, under This connection uses the following items, click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click...
..., click Renew if you have a dynamic or static IP connection, or Connect if you want to configure the base station again. 20 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User's Guide If the status is complete. On the General tab, under Wide Area Network (WAN) settings, ...check the status of the Base Station Management Tool, under This connection uses the following items, click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click...
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... change this address is http://192.168.2.1. Note If your base station into the Power port on the back of the base station in the Base Station Management Tool. 2. Plug one Internet connection with your current base station, router, or gateway provides wireless connectivity, be disconnected from a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or later, or Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later...
... change this address is http://192.168.2.1. Note If your base station into the Power port on the back of the base station in the Base Station Management Tool. 2. Plug one Internet connection with your current base station, router, or gateway provides wireless connectivity, be disconnected from a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or later, or Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later...