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  • Page 1 ® Microsoft Broadband Networking PCI Adapter | MN-130...
  • Page 2 Microsoft may have patents, patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights covering subject matter in this document. Except as expressly provided in any written license agreement from Microsoft, the furnishing of this document does not give you any license to these patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    contents. Introduction ..................1 Do You Have Everything You Need to Add a Computer to Your Network? ..................1 Your Adapter and Its Connections ............2 About Your PCI Adapter ................ 3 Wake-On-LAN Capability ............... 4 About Ethernet Connections ..............5 Straight-Through and Crossover Cables ..........
  • Page 4 Monitoring ..................31 View the Status of Your Computer ............ 32 View the Status of Your Network Connection ........32 View the Status of Your Broadband Internet Connection ....33 View the Status of Other Network Devices ........33 View and Change Network Settings ..........33 Customize the Broadband Network Utility ........

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introducing the Broadband Networking PCI Adapter ® Congratulations on your purchase of the Microsoft Broadband Networking PCI Adapter. You can use the adapter to connect any personal computer with an available PCI card slot to a new or existing Ethernet network.

  • Page 6: Your Adapter And Its Connections

    (Router or Gateway) Computer with PCI Adapter There are also other ways to set up your adapter. For an overview of common setup scenarios, see Chapter 2. For detailed setup instructions, see Chapter 3. 2 Microsoft Broadband Networking PCI Adapter User’s Guide...

  • Page 7: About Your Pci Adapter

    About Your PCI Adapter Your PCI adapter is installed in a standard PCI slot inside your computer, secured by a metal mounting bracket. The following diagram shows the layout of the adapter and the location of the Ethernet port, status indicator light, and Wake-On-LAN connector. Mounting Bracket Wake-On-LAN Connector...

  • Page 8: Wake-On-Lan Capability

    Blinking green Activity detected over the 100base-T network. Wake-On-LAN Capability The Microsoft Broadband Networking PCI Adapter includes a Wake- On-LAN (WOL) feature. WOL technology enables each networked computer to be “awakened” from a sleep or powered-down state, allowing it to be accessed from another computer connected to your local area network (LAN).

  • Page 9: About Ethernet Connections

    Use Ethernet cables to connect your adapter to devices on your network. Any Ethernet-compatible network device will have one or more Ethernet ports. Some examples of network devices are: Routers, gateways, or base stations, such as the Microsoft Broadband Networking Wired Base Station Broadband modems...

  • Page 10: Straight-Through And Crossover Cables

    Many modems use a crossover cable to connect to the network. If you are unsure about the type of Ethernet cable to use, see the documentation for your broadband modem. 6 Microsoft Broadband Networking PCI Adapter User’s Guide...

  • Page 11: Planning

    Planning Your Network ® You can use your Microsoft Broadband Networking Ethernet adapter within an existing network or to create a new network. This chapter will help you locate setup instructions for your network configuration. Which Setup Option Best Matches Your Network? The following options describe common ways to use your Ethernet adapter.

  • Page 12: I Want To Connect Two Computers Directly To Each Other

    Internet Connection Firewall that comes with Windows XP, to help protect your network from unwanted intrusions. If your network is not connected to the Internet, you do not need to worry about protecting your network from Internet intrusions. 8 Microsoft Broadband Networking PCI Adapter User’s Guide...

  • Page 13: I Want To Connect Three Or More Computers By Using A Switch Or Hub

    Option C: I want to connect three or more computers by using a switch or hub. You can also create a computer-to-computer network of more than two computers by connecting them through a switch or hub. If your computers meet all of the following conditions, use the Computer-to-Computer Setup method in Chapter 3.

  • Page 14: I Want To Connect Another Computer To A Home Phone Line

    (PLC) Network. To add a computer to a HomePNA or PLC network by using a Microsoft Broadband Networking Ethernet adapter, you need to purchase a HomePNA-to-Ethernet or PLC-to-Ethernet adapter. For more information about connecting to this kind of network, see the documentation for your HomePNA or PLC network or contact the manufacturer’s support services.

  • Page 15: Setting Up

    Before You Begin Before you install your PCI adapter, make sure that you have the following items at the computer: Included in the Box: Microsoft Broadband Networking PCI Adapter User’s Guide Setup CD-ROM Also Required (but not included in the box): Ethernet cable System documentation from your computer’s manufacturer...

  • Page 16: Typical Setup

    After you set up your adapter, your network will resemble the following diagram. Active Internet Connection Broadband Modem (DSL or Cable) Base Station (Gateway or Router) Computer with PCI Adapter Installing the software on this computer configures the adapter. 12 Microsoft Broadband Networking PCI Adapter User’s Guide...
  • Page 17 Step 1: Install the Software 1. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the computer that you want to connect to your network. If the Setup Wizard does not start automatically after a few seconds, double-click My Computer, double-click the drive that contains your Setup CD-ROM, and then double-click Setup or Setup.exe.
  • Page 18 2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to an available Ethernet port on your existing router, hub, switch, or broadband modem. 3. Reconnect the power cord to the computer, and make sure no other cables have come loose during installation. 14 Microsoft Broadband Networking PCI Adapter User’s Guide...
  • Page 19 If your network has Internet access, test the connection by opening your Web browser and visiting a Web site, such as www.microsoft.com. If you are having network problems or you cannot connect to the Internet through your broadband modem, see “Network and Internet Problems”...

  • Page 20: Computer-To-Computer Setup

    You want to connect two or more computers directly to each other or indirectly through a hub or switch. You want to connect a Microsoft Broadband Networking adapter to the first computer. All other computers to be networked have an installed Ethernet adapter or a built-in Ethernet port.
  • Page 21 Workgroup names are used Chapter 4. to group networked computers in Windows Network 3. To quit Setup and start the Microsoft Broadband Network Utility, Neighborhood or My Network click Finish. Places (depending on your 4. Remove the Setup CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive and store it operating system).
  • Page 22 4. In the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click the IP Address tab. 5. In the IP Address field, type the new IP address for this computer. 6. Click Apply to save your changes, and then click OK. 7. When prompted, restart your computer. 18 Microsoft Broadband Networking PCI Adapter User’s Guide...

  • Page 23: Setting Up An Adapter By Using Plug And Play

    After Windows starts, try testing your network again by using the instructions in “Step 5: Test Your Network,” above. If you are still having problems connecting to your network, see “Network and Internet Problems” in Chapter 6. Setting Up an Adapter by Using Plug and Play Most Windows-based computers recognize when a new hardware device has been installed and immediately try to configure it.
  • Page 24 If you are not successful with either of the previous tests, see the troubleshooting topics in Chapter 6. For more information about Plug and Play, see Windows Help. 20 Microsoft Broadband Networking PCI Adapter User’s Guide...

  • Page 25: Network Tasks

    When you need to check network settings or monitor devices connected to your ® network, you can use the Microsoft Broadband Network Utility. This chapter describes how to: Log on to your workgroup.

  • Page 26: Perform Common Networking Tasks

    To log off and log back on to your network 1. Click Start. 2. Click Log Off. (Or, in Microsoft Windows 2000, click Shut Down, make sure “Log Off” appears on the menu, and then click OK.) 3. Log on to your network.

  • Page 27: Allowing Access To Files And Folders

    To access the Internet from each computer on a network If you have Microsoft Windows 1. Make sure that you have a Web browser (such as Microsoft 2000 or Windows XP, you Internet Explorer) installed on each computer that is connected...
  • Page 28 Although you can share files, printers, and other devices on your network, you cannot share software programs, such as Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel. If each computer on the network has those programs installed, you can share the files that you create within those programs.
  • Page 29 For example, if you want to open a file whose file name extension is .xls, you must have Microsoft Excel on your computer. 1. Open My Network Places or Network Neighborhood. (See the earlier instructions on how to open these windows.)

  • Page 30: Allowing Access To Printers

    1. Open the document that you want to print, such as a document in Microsoft Word. 2. On the File menu, click Print. 3. In the Print dialog box, select the shared printer from the list of printers. 4. Click OK. 26 Microsoft Broadband Networking PCI Adapter User’s Guide...

  • Page 31: Sharing Other Peripheral Devices

    Sharing Other Peripheral Devices In addition to sharing most printers, you can share storage devices—such as hard drives, CD-ROM drives, and Zip drives—on your network. In general, any kind of drive represented by a drive letter (such as D:\) can be shared. Storage devices that are not assigned a drive letter (such as tape drives) cannot be shared.

  • Page 32: Playing Games On Your Network And On The Internet

    For more information, see “Port Forwarding” in Chapter 6. For information about playing games on the Internet, and for other game-related information, visit http://www.microsoft.com/broadbandnetworking/. 28 Microsoft Broadband Networking PCI Adapter User’s Guide...

  • Page 33: Secure Your Network

    Secure Your Network Protecting the data and programs on your network computers from security threats, such as computer viruses and hackers, is very important. The following sections provide general information about steps you can take to protect your network. Protect Your Network from Computer Viruses Important Because Windows XP Internet Even with a base station (gateway or router) installed, your network...

  • Page 34: Protect Your Network From Hackers

    Protect Your Network from Hackers If you have not already done so, consider purchasing the Microsoft Broadband Networking Wired Base Station to establish a security layer between your network computers and the Internet. The security mechanisms provided by the base station include a firewall and Network Address Translation (NAT).

  • Page 35: Monitoring

    To open the Broadband Network Utility, do one of the following: Double-click the Broadband Network Utility icon in the Windows notification area of the tray. Click Start, point to Programs, and then click Microsoft Broadband Network Utility. Your Computer Status Your Network Status...

  • Page 36: View The Status Of Your Computer

    Broadband Network Utility Help. To Open Broadband Network Utility Help 1. Open the Broadband Network Utility. 2. On the Help menu, click Microsoft Broadband Network Utility Help. View the Status of Your Computer This area of the Broadband Network Utility displays information about the computer that you are currently using.

  • Page 37: View The Status Of Your Broadband Internet Connection

    View and Change Network Settings You can view and change your adapter settings from the Broadband Network Utility. If you have a Microsoft base station, you can also use the Broadband Network Utility to view and change your base station settings.

  • Page 38: Update Software, Drivers, And Firmware

    After you log on to a networked computer, a message will appear in the notification area of your desktop with a link to the Microsoft Broadband Networking Web site. To update network software, drivers, or firmware 1.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    File and Printer Sharing Problems If the problem you are experiencing is not covered in this chapter, you can find more troubleshooting information in Broadband Network Utility Help, or on the Microsoft Broadband Networking Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/broadbandnetworking/. Setup and Hardware Problems This section will help you solve problems you might encounter while running the Setup Wizard or connecting your new adapter.

  • Page 40: Network And Internet Problems

    Setup Wizard will not correctly configure your network settings. If you replaced your previous network adapter with a Microsoft adapter, make sure that you disabled all of your previous network settings and removed all unnecessary cabling. When possible, use the same cables to reconnect your computer to the network.
  • Page 41 My computer recognizes my network, but it is not working correctly. Verify that you have the correct network settings. Incorrect network settings will prevent networked computers from communicating properly. For example, a computer might try to detect a network by using the wrong name or by using a different communication protocol than that of all of the other computers on the network.
  • Page 42 Consult the documentation for the base station, hub, or switch for troubleshooting steps particular to that hardware. 38 Microsoft Broadband Networking PCI Adapter User’s Guide...
  • Page 43 Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) connections PPPoE is a connection type used by some DSL modems to access the Internet through an ISP. If you use a PPPoE connection to connect to the Internet, your ISP should have provided you with special access software.
  • Page 44 8. Click Apply or OK to save your changes, and then click OK to quit the TCP/IP Properties window. If prompted, restart your computer. 9. After Windows starts, try testing your Internet connection by opening a Web page in your browser. 40 Microsoft Broadband Networking PCI Adapter User’s Guide...

  • Page 45: File And Printer Sharing Problems

    File and Printer Sharing Problems This section will help you solve common installation and setup problems with sharing files and printers on your network. If you installed your network hardware by using the Setup Wizard, file and printer sharing might have automatically been configured for you, depending upon your network configuration.
  • Page 46 If the printer self-test does not work, see your printer troubleshooting documentation for more information. If the printer self-test works correctly, the problem might be with your network connection or with your printer drivers. 42 Microsoft Broadband Networking PCI Adapter User’s Guide...
  • Page 47 Check to make sure that all computers on the network have the proper printer driver installed. You can install the printer driver by opening the Printers page in the Control Panel. If Windows prompts you for a driver disk, use the driver that came with your printer.

  • Page 49: Reference

    Broadband Networking PCI Adapter Support Information Online: http://support.microsoft.com/directory/productsupportoption.asp In Canada, visit http://www.microsoft.ca/support/ Online Support: Work with a Microsoft Support Professional over the Internet. Submit your issue online: http://support.microsoft.com/directory/onlinesr.asp Phone Support: Toll-free support for U.S. customers: (800) 936-3900. For customers in Canada: (800) 668-7975. These numbers are only for support of Microsoft Broadband Networking products.

  • Page 50: Regulatory Information

    RF interference will not occur in a particular installation. Your Microsoft hardware device has been tested, and it complies with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful RF interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 51: Limited Warranty

    In the event that the Hardware Device fails to comply with this Guarantee, Microsoft shall either, at Microsoft’s option, (a) repair or replace the Hardware Device or (b) return the price you paid for the Hardware Device (if any), provided that you return the Hardware Device to Microsoft with a copy of your receipt of purchase.
  • Page 52 Dispositif matériel. GARANTIE MICROSOFT. Microsoft garantit (la « Garantie ») que pour une période de 2 ans à compter de la date de réception : (a) le Dispositif matériel sera, pour l’essentiel, exempt de vices matériels et de fabrication ; et (b) tout service d’assistance fourni par Microsoft sera, pour l’essentiel, conforme à...

  • Page 53: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications PCI Adapter Standards IEEE 802.3 Ethernet; IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet; IEEE 802.3x 100BASE-TX Flow Control; IEEE 802.1 p/Q Quality of Service; PCI Bus 2.2 ACPI; OnNow/PC 98, PC 99; DMI 2.0, Wired for Management 2.0 Host Interface PCI Bus compliant to PCI spec 2.2; 32-bit Network Interface Ethernet IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u CSMA/CD;...

  • Page 54: System Requirements

    Additional requirements for using the Microsoft Broadband Networking setup wizard and Network Utility: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later; setup will install Internet Explorer 6.0 browser components if needed, but will not displace your primary browser. 28MB of available hard-disk space if you already have Internet Explorer 5.5 or 6.0; 132 MB of available hard-disk space if you are installing Internet Explorer for the first time.

  • Page 55: Glossary

    A device (also known as a router or gateway) that acts as a central point for networked devices, receives transmitted messages, and forwards them. Microsoft Broadband Networking base stations can link many computers on a single network, and can share a secure Internet connection with wired and wireless devices.
  • Page 56 Acronym for “Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.” A TCP/IP protocol that automatically assigns temporary IP addresses to computers on a local area network. Microsoft Broadband Networking base stations support the use of DHCP which, combined with ICS, allows you to share one Internet connection with multiple computers on a network.
  • Page 57 Acronym for “Internet Connection Sharing.” A software feature in Microsoft Windows that allows computers on a network to access online services through a single Internet connection. Microsoft Broadband Networking hardware replaces software ICS.
  • Page 58 IP addresses used within a private network and Internet IP addresses. NAT enables all of the computers on a network to share one IP address. The Microsoft Broadband Networking Base Station supports NAT, which provides an extra layer of network security by masking the actual IP addresses of the computers using a base station.
  • Page 59 Acronym for “Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet.” A specification for connecting users on an Ethernet network to the Internet by using a broadband connection (typically through a DSL modem). Microsoft Broadband Networking hardware supports PPPoE for connections that require it. protocol A set of rules that computers use to communicate with each other over a network.
  • Page 60 Acronym for “universal serial bus.” A hardware standard for easily connecting peripherals to a computer system. USB adapter A device that connects to a USB port; the Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless USB Adapter is a type of USB adapter. USB connector The end of the USB cable that is plugged into a USB port.
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  • Page 63 My Network Settings Use this page to record your network settings. Workgroup or domain name: Base station password (if applicable): Wide Area Network (WAN) Settings Complete this section only if your network has a base station (gateway or router). You can obtain this information from your Internet service provider (ISP).
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