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contents 1 | Introduction: Welcome to Wireless-G ..................1 About Your Wireless Notebook Kit ................1 Your Wireless Base Station ..................1 Your Wireless Notebook Adapter ................5 About Wireless (Radio) Connections ................7 Types of Wireless Networks..................7 Placement of Wireless Components................8 Adjusting the Base Station Antenna ................
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....................45 After I install a new base station on my network, my Internet connection no longer works......................46 I am having problems upgrading or restoring my base station firmware..... 47 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide...
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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....48 I can’t access the Internet from a computer connected to my network with an Ethernet cable....................50 My network is slow.
Ethernet port or a wireless adapter (that is compatible with 802.11b or 802.11g Wi-Fi ® networks). For example, you can connect a game console (such as a Microsoft Xbox ® video game system), a Pocket PC, a home security or automation device, a digital audio controller, or even some newer televisions to your network.
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Most people enable all of this functionality, as described in Chapter 2. UPnP Standards and Your Wireless Base Station The Microsoft Wireless Base Station adheres to the UPnP™ standards that are defined by the Universal Plug and Play Forum. UPnP standards allow devices on the network to communicate their capabilities to the base station by using a common vocabulary.
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Antenna Power, Modem, and Wireless lights Ethernet port lights, which correspond to the Ethernet ports on the back of the base station Optional stand The front of the base station has seven status lights. The following table describes the behavior of each light. Status light Blinking Power...
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You can reset the base station to correct connectivity problems. Simply unplug the base station power cord and then plug it back in again. The Power light will turn orange and then turn green when the reset is complete. Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide...
Power light Your Wireless Notebook Adapter The Wireless Notebook Kit contains a Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Adapter that fits into a CardBus PC Card slot on a laptop or other computer. The adapter contains two status lights and two internal antennas.
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CardBus Technology The Microsoft Wireless Notebook Adapter uses new CardBus technology. CardBus PC Cards look like earlier PC Cards (16-bit PC Cards), but CardBus PC Cards support faster data transfer and use less power. CardBus PC Cards work only on computers that have CardBus PC Card slots.
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.
The Microsoft wireless notebook 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.
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. The Microsoft Wireless Base Station and Notebook Adapter in this kit conform to the latest specification, 802.11g. The main features that distinguish these specifications are connection speed and radio frequency.
Note There are two types of Ethernet cable, “straight-through” and “crossover”. You can use either type when you connect devices to the Microsoft base station. For other Ethernet connections that you establish on your network, a specific type of Ethernet cable might be required.
Microsoft Broadband Networking products. If you have other Microsoft Broadband Networking products on your network, you do not need to keep multiple copies of this CD and you can discard earlier versions of this CD.
Power supply (Use only the AC adapter included in the box.) Blank floppy disk from your kit This User’s Guide Installation CD for your Windows operating system if your computer is running Windows Me, Windows 98, or Windows 98 SE Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide...
Base station. 5. When the wizard asks which base station you are setting up, click Wireless-G Base Station (MN-700, MN-820). 6. Continue following the instructions in the Setup Wizard. If you have a question, click a Help link on the screen for more information.
Ethernet cable between the base station and the computer, leaving the modem connected to the base station. Then continue following these steps to set up the adapter on this computer instead of on a second computer. Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide...
Network adapter. 6. When the wizard asks which network adapter you are setting up, click Wireless-G Notebook Adapter (MN-720, MN-820). Step 6: Insert the Adapter into Your Computer When the software instructs you to connect your wireless adapter, insert it into the CardBus PC Card slot on your computer.
Broadband Network Utility, see Chapter 4. 2. Open your Web browser and try accessing a Web site such as www.microsoft.com. If your network is working properly, you will be able to access the Internet from the computers that you just set up.
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.
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 to configure your base station for setup only in the following situations: Your computer is not running Microsoft ® Windows ®...
You can open the Base Station Management Tool directly from a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or later, or Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later. 1. From the computer connected to the base station, open your Web browser, and then type the Internet protocol (IP) address of the base station in the address field.
ISP requires it. Specify the DNS primary and secondary addresses, if your ISP provided you with this information. If you are replacing an existing base station, router, or gateway with the Microsoft base station, specify the media access control (MAC) address of that device in the MAC Address box, and then click Clone MAC Address.
WPA on your base station, see Broadband Network Utility Help. The following procedure describes how to enable 128-bit WEP encryption. Any computer that meets the system requirements for Microsoft Broadband Networking products can use WEP. 1. From the Base Station Management Tool Security menu, click Wireless Security.
If you are using a Microsoft adapter, the correct settings are established automatically when you run the Setup Wizard. If you are using a non-Microsoft adapter, or if you do not want to run the Setup Wizard, you can configure the TCP/IP properties from Windows.
Renew if you have a dynamic or static IP connection, or Connect if you have a PPPoE connection. If the status is still Disconnected, confirm your Internet settings with your ISP, and then try to configure the base station again. Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide...
You can open the Base Station Management Tool directly from a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or later, or Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later. 1. From the computer to which the base station is connected, open your Web browser, and then type the IP address of the base station in the address field.
4. From the Wireless channel number drop-down list, select a wireless channel. Be sure to select a different wireless channel from the one your existing base station, router, or gateway is using. 5. To apply these wireless settings, click Apply. Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide...
WPA on your base station, see Broadband Network Utility Help. The following procedure describes how to enable 128-bit WEP encryption. Any computer that meets the system requirements for Microsoft Broadband Networking products can use WEP. 1. From the Base Station Management Tool Security menu, click Wireless Security.
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Connect the other end to one of the ports of the base station you set to access point mode. Your network should now resemble the following illustration: 8. Turn on the base station. Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide...
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.
You can access the Internet from each computer in the way you are used to, for example, by simply starting your Web browser and visiting a Web site. Note that, to browse the Web, each computer must have its own Web browser (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer) installed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
To set up an ad hoc 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 Configure.
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.
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.
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. To view adapter settings From the Tools menu of the Broadband Network Utility, click Adapter Settings.
Help Protect Your Network from Hackers The Microsoft Wireless Base Station provides network address translation (NAT) and a firewall to help secure your system from hacker attacks over the Internet.
WEP or WPA. If you decide to enable WPA, make sure all the clients on your network meet the specified system requirements. For more information about WEP and WPA, see Broadband Network Utility Help. Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide...
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.
NAT. It is recommended that you use the NAT features of the Microsoft base station to help protect your network. For instructions about how to turn off NAT on your modem, see the modem documentation. Not all broadband modems have NAT capability.
Reset your base station. To reset the Microsoft base station, unplug the power adapter from the base station and then plug it back in. After the Microsoft base station has initialized completely and the lights are green, have the Setup Wizard try detecting the Internet again.
Note It is a good idea to record the MAC address of the adapter or router that you clone, so that, if you lose your settings or no longer have the device, you do not lose your ability to connect to the Internet. Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide...
To reset the Microsoft base station, unplug the power adapter from the base station and then plug it back in. After the Microsoft base station Power light turns green, you can try again to upgrade or restore firmware by using the Base Station Management Tool.
Check the cables between the base station and the broadband modem. Verify that you are using the correct cables, that all cables are firmly attached, and that all status lights on the network devices indicate that your connections are functioning properly. Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide...
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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.
Check the base station to make sure that it is receiving power by inspecting the appropriate status lights. If the power light is flashing, you may need to reset the base station. To reset the Microsoft base station, unplug the power adapter from the base station and then plug it back in.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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. Make sure that the printer is functioning properly.
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.
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(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.
To check permissions in Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, and Windows Me operating systems, right-click the file or folder in question and choose Sharing. For more information, search for “file and folder permissions” in Windows Help. Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide...
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.
Note For information about changing your computer name, see Help in the Broadband Network Utility. To determine your computer name in Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click System. 2. Do one of the following: If you have Windows XP, click the Computer Name tab.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wireless Security WEP: Off, 64-bit, and 128-bit WPA: 256-bit Indicators LAN (1-4): Link/Activity LED for each port To Modem: Link/Activity LED Wireless: Status LED including Activity indication Power: Power/Reset Dual Color LED Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide...
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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 Physical Dimensions 1.2" x 5.3" x 6.8" (30.5 X 134.6 X 172.7 mm) Weight 10.97 oz (311 g) without power adapter Appendixes...
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10 to 85 percent non-condensing Emissions FCC Part 15 Class B; Canada RSS-210 Safety Physical Dimensions 2.1" x 4.5" x 0.3" (53.3 X 114.3 X 7.6 mm) Weight 3.5 oz (98.7 g) Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide...
Computer to configure base station External broadband modem (DSL, cable, or other) with Ethernet-to-computer capability Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 or Netscape Navigator version 6.0, or later; to view and use base station HTML configuration screens Available AC power outlet...
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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).
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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.
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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.
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“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 Notebook Kit User’s Guide...
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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.
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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.
index stand, setting up, 4 802.11 protocol, 7, 9 system requirements, 69 802.1x authentication, 48 troubleshooting setup, 44 access point Typical Setup, 11 Base Station Management Tool, 25 UPnP Standards, 2 settings, 26 wireless access point setup, 25, 27 setup, 25, 27 wireless setup, 17 ad hoc networks, 7, 36 Base Station Management Tool...
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7 Base Station Management Tool, 19, 20 modulation specifications, 66, 67 preparing for, 12 multiplayer games software, 13, 15 setting up, 35 system requirements, 69 troubleshooting, 52 troubleshooting, 43, 44 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide...
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4, 8 Base Station Management Tool, compared to, 19 Power light preparing, 12 base station, 3 system requirements, 69 Microsoft Wireless Notebook Adapter, 6 troubleshooting, 43, 44 Power port, 3 sharing PPPoE Internet connection, 62 applications, 32 printers, sharing, 34, 55...
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WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) settings, 22, setup, 44 27, 42, 63 Setup Wizard, 43, 44 Zip drives, sharing, 35 speed, network, 52 Windows XP issues, 48 Typical Setup base station, 11 preparing for, 12 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Kit User’s Guide...
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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