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Microsoft MN-730 User Manual

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  • 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 1 | Introduction: Welcome to Wireless-G ..................1 About Your Wireless PCI Adapter................... 1 About Wireless (Radio) Connections ................3 Types of Wireless Networks..................3 Placement of Wireless Components................4 Adjusting the Antenna....................5 Understanding Wireless Transmission Standards ............ 5 2 | Setup: Using the Setup Wizard .....................7 Step 1: Gather Components, Tools, and Information ..........
  • Page 4 Dynamic IP (DHCP) Settings ..................40 Host name......................... 40 MAC Address......................40 Static IP Settings ......................41 PPPoE Settings......................42 Workgroup Name ......................42 Wireless Network Name ....................43 Wireless Security Settings ................... 43 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Guide...
  • Page 5 Appendix B: Support and Technical Information ............44 Getting Help ........................44 Visit Us on the Web ....................44 Click Help in the Broadband Network Utility............44 Technical Support Options ..................44 Regulatory Information....................45 United States Radio and TV Interference Regulations ...........45 Canadian Radiocommunication Regulations ............45 Technical Specifications ....................46 System Requirements ....................47 End-User License Agreement..................48...

  • Page 7: Introduction: Welcome To Wireless-G

    Start Here Guide (MN-730) The Microsoft Wireless PCI adapter is installed in a PCI slot inside your computer, and is secured by a metal mounting bracket and screw. The following illustration shows the location of the status light and antenna on the adapter.
  • Page 8 Blinking quickly Data is being sent or received wirelessly. Blinking slowly The adapter is trying to establish communication with a wireless network. The adapter is not receiving power, is not recognized by Microsoft Windows ® , or is disabled. Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Guide...

  • Page 9: About Wireless (Radio) Connections

    There are two types of wireless networks: infrastructure and ad hoc. In an infrastructure network, a wireless adapter connects to a wireless network through a central wireless access point, gateway, or router, such as a Microsoft Wireless Base Station. This type of network is often used when a broadband Internet connection will be shared among computers, or when there are more than two computers or devices on a wireless network.

  • Page 10: Placement Of Wireless Components

    The Microsoft wireless PCI adapter is very versatile. You can use it to join a network that has a non-Microsoft router, gateway, or wireless access point. You can also establish ad hoc connections to non-Microsoft adapters.

  • Page 11: Adjusting The Antenna

    Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for wireless local area networks. Currently, four specifications make up the 802.11 series: 802.11, 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g. Your Microsoft Wireless PCI Adapter conforms to the latest specification, 802.11g. The main features that distinguish these specifications are connection speed and radio frequency.

  • Page 13: Setup: Using The Setup Wizard

    Using the Setup Wizard This chapter will guide you through the setup process for your Microsoft Broadband ® Networking Wireless PCI Adapter. To set up your adapter, you need a computer that: Is running Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 2000 ®...

  • Page 14: Step 2: Run The Setup Wizard

    If you need to cancel setup before it is complete, you can rerun the wizard. When the Setup Wizard restarts, click Set Up a Product. 7. When the wizard prompts you to install the PCI adapter on your computer, click Next and then shut down your computer. Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Guide...

  • Page 15: Step 3: Install The Adapter In Your Computer

    Step 3: Install the Adapter in Your Computer 1. After your computer shuts down completely, unplug the power cord from the back of the computer to prevent electric shock. 2. Remove the cover from your computer. For instructions, see your computer documentation.

  • Page 16: Step 4: Configure The Adapter

    Windows XP, be sure to use other measures to help provide a security layer between your network and the Internet. For more information about security, see “Making Your Network More Secure” in Chapter 4. Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Guide...

  • Page 17: Step 5: Test Your Network Connections

    Broadband Network Utility, see Chapter 3. 2. If you are sharing an Internet connection on your network, test your Internet connection by opening your Web browser and visiting a Web site, such as www.microsoft.com. Chapter 2: Setup...

  • Page 19: Network Activities: Sharing Resources And Joining Other Networks

    network 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. You can also use the same Internet connection from multiple computers on your network.

  • Page 20: Logging On To Your Network

    Log Off is selected in the drop-down box, and then click OK.) 3. Log on to your network. After you log on to your network, you can perform certain network functions, such as opening shared files. Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Guide...

  • Page 21: Using An Internet Connection Over A Network

    Using an Internet Connection over a Network If you have the Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station and a broadband connection to the Internet, the other computers on your network can share the original Internet connection. Internet sharing is automatically configured by the Setup Wizard when you install the base station.

  • Page 22: Using Files And Folders Over A Network

    To start the Broadband Network Utility Click Start, point to Programs, and then click Microsoft Broadband Network Utility. -or- Double-click the Broadband Network Utility icon in the notification area at the far right of the Windows taskbar. Information about your computer...

  • Page 23: Step 1: Make Your Files And Folders Available To The Network

    Kids folder. Important Although you can share files, printers, and other devices on your network, you cannot share software programs, such as Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel. To share a folder or drive on your computer (in Windows XP) 1.

  • Page 24: Step 2: Access Shared Files

    3. Use the window that appears to browse the shared folders on that computer and locate the file. Note If the shared files on the other computer do not appear, you might need to first restart the computer you are using. Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Guide...

  • Page 25: Using A Printer Over A Network

    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 File menu, click Print. 3. In the Print dialog box, select the shared printer from the list of printers, and then click OK.

  • Page 26: Using Other Peripheral Devices Over A Network

    If you are playing an Internet-based game, you might also be required to pay user fees or download game files to your computer. Be sure to follow the directions provided on the game’s Web site. Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Guide...

  • Page 27: Creating A Computer-To-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network

    If you have problems connecting to an Internet-based game, you might need to configure your base station to work with your game. If you have a Microsoft base station, see the MN-500: Base Station Configuration Guide or MN-700: Base Station Configuration Guide on the Setup CD.

  • Page 28: Joining An Available Wireless Network

    To join an available network (in Windows XP) 1. Start the Broadband Network Utility. 2. On the Tools menu, click Adapter Settings. 3. In the Wireless Adapter drop-down list, make sure that a Microsoft wireless adapter is selected. 4. Click Available Networks.

  • Page 29: Network Management: Understanding Network Maintenance And Security

    Note You can also view information about the status of your network connection by resting the pointer on the Broadband Network Utility icon in the notification area at the far right of the Microsoft Windows ® taskbar. View Network Devices The right pane of the Broadband Network Utility displays information about the computers, base stations, and other devices connected to your network.

  • Page 30: View Adapter Settings

    Broadband Network Utility Update Service will automatically notify you, unless you turn the update service off. After you log on to a networked computer, a message will appear in the notification area of the Windows taskbar with a link to the Microsoft Broadband Networking Web site.

  • Page 31: Help Protect Your Network From Hackers

    Help Protect Your Network from Hackers If you have not already done so, consider purchasing the Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station (sold separately) to establish a security layer between your networked computers and the Internet. The Microsoft Wireless Base Station provides network address translation (NAT) and a firewall to help secure your system from hacker attacks over the Internet.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting: Finding Answers To Common 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 Hardware Web site at www.microsoft.com/hardware. If you have finished Setup, you can start the Broadband Network Utility by double-clicking the icon in your Microsoft Windows taskbar.

  • Page 34: Setup Does Not Recognize My Wireless Pci Adapter

    Troubleshoot conflicts among your device resources. Resolve any device conflicts in the Microsoft Windows operating system. You can use Windows Troubleshooting to ensure that your PCI adapter is not trying to use computer resources already being used by another piece of hardware.

  • Page 35: Network And Internet Problems

    Network and Internet Problems This section will help you solve common issues 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 running the Windows XP operating system with Service Pack 1 (SP1), you might lose connection to your wireless network every 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Page 36 You can update your base station firmware by downloading it from the Internet and installing it on your base station. If you are using a Microsoft base station, make sure that you are using the latest firmware version.

  • Page 37: My Network Is Slow

    Internet connection speed, try decreasing the number of computers or programs that are simultaneously accessing your network. Note Programs that do not use network resources, for example Microsoft Word when it is editing a local document, will not interfere with the speed of your network. Only programs that must constantly use your network connection to function will be affected.
  • Page 38 ISP, and that any wireless settings are correctly configured to allow all wireless computers to communicate. If you are using a Microsoft base station, you can use the Broadband Network Utility and the Base Station Management Tool to check and manually configure your network settings.
  • Page 39 You can update your base station firmware by downloading it from the Internet and installing it on your base station. If you are using a Microsoft base station, make sure that you are using the latest firmware version.

  • Page 40: Printing And File Sharing Issues

    Panel in Windows XP, or through the Add Printer feature in Control Panel on other Windows operating systems. If Windows prompts you for a driver disk, use the driver disk that came with your printer. Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Guide...

  • Page 41: I Cannot Access A Shared File Or Folder From A Computer On My Network

    For more information, see Windows Help. If the computer is using a Microsoft Broadband Networking adapter, you can check which workgroup your computer belongs to on the main screen of the Broadband Networking Utility.
  • Page 42 (recommended), click the Security tab to check and modify permissions for each user accessing the folder. Note Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition uses only Simple File Sharing. Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition uses both Simple File Sharing and standard, permissions-based file sharing.

  • Page 43: I Can Open Shared Files Or Folders, But Cannot Write To Or Delete Them

    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. Check to see if the file is read-only. “Read-only” is a file attribute that prevents anyone from writing to the file or otherwise making alterations.

  • Page 45: Appendix A: Locating Your Internet And Network Settings

    Station Management Tool. Click Wide Area Network and view the settings under Internet Connection Type. If you have a broadband modem that came with a configuration utility, try using this utility. If you have a non-Microsoft base station, gateway, or router, try using the utility that came with your base station.

  • Page 46: General Internet Settings

    MAC address of the modem or adapter you’re using when you sign up for the service. To determine whether your Internet connection requires a MAC address, see the information provided by your ISP. Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Guide...

  • Page 47: Static Ip Settings

    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).

  • Page 48: Pppoe Settings

    If you have an existing base station, gateway, or router and are replacing it with a Microsoft base station, you can use your existing network configuration utility. If you are replacing an existing Microsoft base station, you can use the Base Station Management Tool. Click Wide Area Network.

  • Page 49: Wireless Network Name

    If you have the Broadband Network Utility installed on a computer on your network, you can use it to identify your wireless network name. If you have a Microsoft wireless base station, you can use the Base Station Management Tool. On the home page, click Wireless.

  • Page 50: Appendix B: Support And Technical Information

    Click Help in the Broadband Network Utility Go to the Help menu in the Microsoft Broadband Network Utility for extensive information about our products and for detailed troubleshooting information to help you identify and solve common networking problems.

  • Page 51: Regulatory Information

    There is, however, no guarantee that 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 52: Technical Specifications

    10 to 85 percent non-condensing Emissions FCC Part 15 Class B; Canada RSS-210 Safety Physical Dimensions 4.7" x 5.2" x 0.8" (119.4 X 132.1 X 20.3 mm) Weight 3.17 oz (98.7 g) Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Guide...

  • Page 53: System Requirements

    Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station or other Wi-Fi access point ® PC with an available PCI slot; PC drivers are included for Microsoft Windows Windows 98 SE, Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me), Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional, and Windows XP Home Edition operating...

  • Page 54: End-User License Agreement

    This EULA is a legal agreement between You (either an individual or a single legal entity who will be refered to in this EULA as “You” and “Your”) and Microsoft Corporation and includes the Software Product License for the software portion of this Hardware Device, which includes the accompanying computer software, and may include associated media, printed materials and any “online”...
  • Page 55 ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THE SOFTWARE OR HARDWARE DEVICE. THE FOREGOING APPLIES EVEN IF MICROSOFT OR ANY SUPPLIER OR AGENT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSSES OR DAMAGES; EVEN IN THE EVENT OF FAULT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT OR PRODUCT LIABILITY, MISREPRESENTATION OR OTHER REASON;...

  • Page 56: Limited Warranty

    SOFTWARE and Hardware Device to Your place of purchase or to Microsoft with a copy of Your receipt or other bona fide proof of purchase, Microsoft will, at its option and as your exclusive remedy for breach of this...
  • Page 57 Le présent CLUF constitue un contrat entre vous (un particulier ou une entité juridique désigné dans le présent CLUF par « vous », « votre » et « vos ») et Microsoft Corporation et comprend la licence d’utilisation du logiciel pour la partie logiciel de l’appareil, ce qui comprend le logiciel qui l’accompagne, et pourrait comprendre des supports,...
  • Page 58 « applets » intégrés dans le LOGICIEL), les documents imprimés qui l’accompagnent et toutes les copies du LOGICIEL appartiennent à Microsoft ou à ses fournisseurs. Tous les titres de propriété et les droits de propriété intellectuelle visant le contenu qui ne figure pas dans le LOGICIEL mais qui est accessible par l’utilisation du LOGICIEL appartiennent au propriétaire du contenu visé...
  • Page 59 LOGICIEL et l’appareil à l’endroit où vous les avez achetés ou à Microsoft accompagnés d’une copie de votre reçu ou d’une autre preuve d’achat, Microsoft prendra, à son gré, l’une des mesures suivantes qui constituera votre recours exclusif en cas de violation de la présente garantie limitée ou de toute garantie implicite : elle réparera ou remplacera un LOGICIEL ou un appareil défectueux;...

  • Page 61: Glossary

    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 standard that transmits wireless data at speeds up to 54 megabits per second (Mbps).
  • Page 62 Protocol (IP) addresses to computers. See “virtual DMZ.” Acronym for “Domain Name System.” A data query service used on the Internet for translating host names, such as www.microsoft.com, into Internet addresses that can be understood by computers. domain A collection of computers on a network that share a common user database and security policy.
  • Page 63 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.
  • Page 64 “forward” incoming data to other locations. Acronym for “Point-to-Point Protocol.” A widely used data link protocol for transmitting data packets over dial-up telephone connections, such as between a computer and the Internet. Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Guide...
  • Page 65 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.
  • Page 66 Microsoft wireless adapter, require high-powered ports to function correctly. virtual DMZ The Microsoft base stations support a variation of DMZ hosting capabilities, called a “virtual DMZ.” DMZ is an acronym for “demilitarized zone,” which refers to an area of your network that is outside of the firewall, and so is exposed to direct access from the Internet.

  • Page 67: Index

    index firewalls, 25 802.11 protocol, 3, 5 firmware, upgrading, 24 802.1x authentication, 29 folders ad hoc networks, 3, 21 copying, 19 adapter, Wireless PCI sharing, 16 antenna, adjusting, 5 troubleshooting sharing, 35, 37 components included, 1 games, multiplayer installing in PCI slot, 9 setting up, 20 network modes, 3 troubleshooting, 31...
  • Page 68 3 slow networks, troubleshooting, 31 settings, 10, 24 software specifications, 46 antivirus, 24 status light, 2 installing, 8 system requirements, 47 upgrading, 24 troubleshooting setup, 28 specifications, 46 Typical Setup, 7 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Guide...
  • Page 69 speed Web sites, support, 44 802.11 protocol specifications, 5 weight specifications, 46 specifications, 46 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) troubleshooting, 31 about, 25 wireless transmission, 3 settings, 43 SSID (wireless network name), 43 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), 43 static IP addresses, 41 Windows XP issues, 29 status, connection, 23 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)

  • Page 71: Wireless Settings

    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 access to your network here. All computers accessing your network with a wireless connection need to use the same wireless settings.
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