View Adapter Settings; Updating Software, Drivers, And Firmware; Making Your Network More Secure - Microsoft MN-820 User Manual

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.
For information about how to change your adapter settings, see Broadband Network
Utility Help.

Updating Software, Drivers, and Firmware

Occasionally, Microsoft may provide upgrades to the Broadband Network Utility
software, network drivers, or firmware. When an upgrade is available on the Microsoft
Broadband Networking Web site, the 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.
If you turn the update service off, you can check for upgrades on the Web site from the
Broadband Network Utility.
To upgrade software, drivers, or firmware
1. Start the Broadband Network Utility.
2. On the Help menu, click Check for Updates Online.
3. Follow the instructions on the Microsoft Broadband Networking Web site to
download the latest software, drivers, and firmware.

Making Your Network More Secure

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.
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