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2. If your broadband Internet connection is being shared through
your wireless network, 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 computer you just set up.
Other Setup Methods
In addition to the typical method, there are other ways to set up
your base station, depending on your computer and network
characteristics and the results you want. See Chapter 2 for help in
choosing your base station setup method and finding the
appropriate setup instructions.
If You Have a Non-Ethernet Modem
The Microsoft Wireless Base Station is designed specifically for
use with an external, broadband Ethernet modem. If you have a
modem with both USB and Ethernet connections, you must use the
Ethernet connection to connect to the base station.
To change your USB modem to an Ethernet connection
1. Before running setup, replace the USB cable between your
modem and computer with the Ethernet cable that came with
your modem. If you do not have this cable, see your modem
documentation or contact your Internet service provider to
determine whether you need to obtain a straight-through or
crossover Ethernet cable for the modem. Ensure that your
Internet connection is working through the Ethernet cable
before you start setup.
2. If your system matches the requirements for the typical setup
method, you can now follow the "Typical Setup Steps" in this
chapter.
If your modem does not have an Ethernet connection, you have
three choices:
• You can obtain a new modem that has an Ethernet connection.
• You can set up a network with wireless adapters only and no
base station. For information, see your adapter documentation.
• You may be able to set up the base station as a wireless access
point only. See the following section.
Using the Base Station as a Wireless Access Point Only
The base station is designed to work with an external Ethernet
modem. If you do not have one, you will not be able to run the
Setup Wizard or share your Internet connection through the base
station. If you do not want to share your Internet connection
through the base station, and you are comfortable with configuring
your base station through the Base Station Management Tool, you
can use the base station as an access point for your wireless
network only.
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