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Important Do not plug a phone jack (RJ-11) into any Ethernet (RJ-45) port on your device. Doing so may damage the device. You must use twisted pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform to FCC standards in the device’s Ethernet ports. Important Ne branchez pas une ligne téléphonique dans aucuns des port de réseau (RJ45 ). Caution For use w[...]

0703 Part No. X09-64192 cont ents 1 | Introduction: Welcome to Wireless-B .................................................................................. 1 About Your Wireless Base Station ................................................................................. 1 About Wireless (Radio) Connections .......................................[...]

ii Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Using Files and Folders over a Network ..................................................................... 24 Step 1: Make your files and folders available to the network ............................... 24 Step 2: Access shared files ...........................................[...]

Contents iii Appendix A: Locating Your Internet and Network Settings .......................................... 49 Internet Connection Type ............................................................................................. 49 General Internet Settings .......................................................................................[...]

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introduction Welcome to Wireless-B Thank you for purchasing the Microsoft ® Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station. This chapter describes your wireless base station and explains wireless (radio) and wired (Ethernet) connections. With your new wireless network, you can share an Internet connection, files, and printers. Besides adding computers[...]

2 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide 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 c[...]

Chapter 1: Introduction 3 Power , Modem, and Wireless lights Ethernet port lights, which correspond to the Ethernet ports on the back of the base station Antenna Optional stand The front of the base station has seven status lights. The following table describes the behavior of each light. Status light On Off Blinking Power Green: Ready Orange: Rese[...]

4 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Using the Base Station Stand You can position the base station horizontally or vertically. To position it vertically, use the detachable stand that is included in the box. To attach the stand 1. Insert the two rectangular hooks on the stand into the two rectangular openings on th[...]

Chapter 1: Introduction 5 To restore the base station to factory default settings 1. Use a pointed object to press and hold the Reset button on the back of the base station. 2. When the Power light on the front begins to blink green and orange, release the Reset button. The Power light first turns solid orange. When it turns solid green, the restor[...]

6 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide O Avoid placing wireless components next to large metal objects such as computer cases, monitors, and appliances. Metal objects reduce signal strength. O Avoid placing wireless components close to electromagnetic devices, especially those with frequencies in the 2.4-gigahertz (GH[...]

Chapter 1: Introduction 7 About Wired (Ethernet) Connections Ethernet is the most commonly used wired network protocol, with data transfer rates of 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or higher. The base station’s auto-negotiation feature automatically determines the rate of your network connections and uses the fastest speed available. You will probably use Ethe[...]

8 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Straight-Through Ethernet Cable In a straight-through Ethernet cable, the order of the colored wires is the same at both ends, as shown in the following illustration. The blue cable that comes with your base station is a straight-through Ethernet cable. The numbers represent wire[...]

setup Using the Setup Wizard This chapter will guide you through the setup process for your Microsoft ® Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station. The procedures described in the Typical Setup section of this chapter will help you set up your base station by using the wizard on the Setup CD. Typical Setup is recommended because the Setup Wizard i[...]

10 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Typical Setup The steps in this section correspond to the steps that you will go through in the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD. If possible, you should use the Setup Wizard whenever you set up a Microsoft Broadband Networking product on your network. Note You can use the Setup and[...]

Chapter 2: Setup 11 2. Take the following items to the computer that is currently connected to your broadband modem. If this computer does not meet the base station setup requirements, you can use any other computer that does. However, you will need to enter your Internet settings manually. O Setup and Network Utility CD O Microsoft Wireless Base S[...]

12 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Step 3: Connect the Base Station 1. When the Setup Wizard prompts you to connect your base station, place the base station close to your modem and computer, and near the center of your intended network. If you want to position the base station vertically, attach the provided sta[...]

Chapter 2: Setup 13 Step 4: Configure the Base Station 1. Continue following the instructions in the Setup Wizard to: O Select wireless security options. For more information about wireless security, see “Making Your Network More Secure” in Chapter 5. O Save your wireless network settings. You can use the provided floppy disk for this. O Set up[...]

14 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Setting Up the Base Station Wirelessly It is possible to set up the base station wirelessly by using a Microsoft wireless adapter. Use this setup method only if none of your computers has an Ethernet port. Important Setting up the base station wirelessly is not recommended, beca[...]

cus tom setup Configuring the Base Station Manually 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 for setup only in the following situations: O The computer where you will configure the base station is not running Microsoft ?[...]

16 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Base Station Setup To complete this setup procedure, you must have a computer with an Ethernet port and an external, broadband modem with an Ethernet port. Step 1: Connect the Base Station 1. Position the base station close to your modem and computer, and then turn off your mode[...]

Chapter 3: Custom Setup 17 4. In the Retype new password box, type the new password. 5. To save the new password, click Apply . Be sure to store your password in a safe place. If you forget or misplace your password and cannot log on to the Base Station Management Tool, you can restore the base station to the factory default settings from the base [...]

18 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Step 5: Establish Your Wireless Settings The wireless settings of all the devices on your network must match the wireless settings you provide for the base station. Be sure to note the settings you enter on this page so you can establish the same settings when you configure wire[...]

Chapter 3: Custom Setup 19 Step 7: Customize Network Settings You can customize network settings from the Base Station Management Tool. For example, you can perform the following tasks: O Establish a Web or mail server on your network by using persistent port forwarding. O Control access to your network by using MAC filtering. O Control what comput[...]

20 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide To configure the TCP/IP properties of a computer running Windows XP operating system 1. Click Start , click Control Panel , and then double-click Network Connections . 2. Double-click the icon for the connection you want to configure, and then, in the Connection Status dialog bo[...]

netw ork activities Sharing and Accessing Network Resources 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[...]

22 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Logging on to Your Network After starting your computer, you must always log on to your network to access files, printers, and other resources that have been shared. If you have Microsoft ® Windows ® 98 or Windows Millennium Edition operating system, do not click Cancel during[...]

Chapter 4: Network Activities 23 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 and access shared files on those computers. The Help system in the Broadband Network [...]

24 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Using Files and Folders over a Network This section explains how you can make files and folders available on one computer (a process called “file and folder sharing”) and then access those files and folders from other computers on your network. To make using files and folder[...]

Chapter 4: Network Activities 25 To share a folder or drive on your computer (in Windows 2000) 1. Enable file sharing on your computer if you have not already done so. You need to do this only once. For information about how to enable file sharing, see Windows Help. 2. Open My Computer . 3. Browse to the drive or folder that you want to make availa[...]

26 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Step 2: Access shared files To access shared files and folders, you can use the Broadband Network Utility and My Computer. Note If you want to work with shared files on a computer that does not have the Broadband Network Utility installed, you can use Network Neighborhood or My [...]

Chapter 4: Network Activities 27 To access a shared printer from another computer on the network, use the following procedure. 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 b[...]

28 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Playing Games on Your Network and on the Internet Many of the most popular games now have multiplayer capability, allowing two or more players to compete by using a local network. With network-enabled games, you can use your networked computers to play games with friends and fam[...]

netw or k manag ement Understanding Network Maintenance and Security Now that you have a wireless network, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with some important network management tasks. This chapter describes how to monitor network performance, update network software, and improve network security. Monitoring Your Network The Microsoft ® [...]

30 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide 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 Servic[...]

Chapter 5: Network Management 31 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. NAT hides the Internet Protocol (IP) addresses of the computers on a network from the Internet so that only the base s[...]

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troubleshooting Finding Answers to Common Problems This chapter will help you solve the most common installation and setup problems that you may have with your Microsoft ® Broadband Networking components. The following types of issues are covered: O Setup and Hardware Problems O Network and Internet Problems O File and Printer Sharing Problems If [...]

34 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Setup does not recognize my wireless base station. The following troubleshooting steps will help you track down and solve this problem. O Verify that all status lights are illuminated. Make sure that the Power light on your wireless base station is illuminated to indicate that t[...]

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 35 Setup can’t detect the Internet after I connect my new base station to a broadband modem. The following troubleshooting steps will help you track down and solve the problem. O Make sure that all cables are securely connected. Check that the cables in your network are securely connected to the correct ports. Check all[...]

36 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide After I install a new base station on my network, my Internet connection no longer works. Some ISPs record the MAC address of the network adapter, modem, or router that you used when you first connected to the Internet. If you have added or replaced a base station in your networ[...]

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 37 I am having problems upgrading or restoring my base station firmware. Firmware is the software that is loaded into your base station to control its basic operations. If you have a problem upgrading or restoring your base station firmware, try the following troubleshooting steps to track down and solve the problem. O Re[...]

38 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Network and Internet Problems This section will help you solve common problems 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 Microsoft Windows ® XP operating sys[...]

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 39 O Check for range or interference issues. You might be out of range of the wireless base station or access point. Place the computer with the wireless adapter in the same room as your base station and try connecting again. Interference can also cause Internet connection problems. Signals that are transmitted between th[...]

40 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide I can’t access the Internet from a computer connected to my network with an Ethernet cable. If this is the first time you have used this adapter, you should follow the instructions in the User’s Guide to run the Setup Wizard. The wizard is designed to walk you through the in[...]

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 41 You can check your network settings by clicking the Network icon in Control Panel. Verify that you are using the same settings for Gateway Address, Subnet Mask, and DNS address. Verify that all computers connected with Ethernet cables are using different Internet protocol (IP) addresses. For example, if your base stati[...]

42 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide My network is slow. If networked programs are running slowly, or you are experiencing large slowdowns in your Internet connection speed, try decreasing the number of computers or programs that are simultaneously accessing your network. Note Programs that do not use network resou[...]

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 43 Several troubleshooting steps addressing these issues are listed below, with solutions to the most common problems listed first. O Make sure that the rest of your network is functioning correctly. Verify that you can access the Internet from other computers on your network. If other computers also cannot access the Int[...]

44 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide O If you are using a wireless connection, check for range and interference issues. You might be out of range of the wireless base station, gateway, or router. Position the computer with the wireless adapter in the same room as your base station and try connecting again. If you c[...]

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 45 Printing and File Sharing Issues This section will help you solve problems that 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. O Make sure that the [...]

46 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide I cannot access a shared file or folder from a computer on my network. Files and folders are “shared” when they are made available to other users on your network from the computer on which they reside. The following troubleshooting steps will help you track down and solve th[...]

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 47 Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, and Windows Me 1. Click Start , point to Settings , and then click Control Panel . 2. Double-click Network , and then click the Identification tab. If you need to modify the workgroup name, click Change . When all computers are members of the same workgroup, try sharing or accessing shared fi[...]

48 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide 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. O Check to see if the file is read-only. “Read-only” is a file attribute that prevents anyone from writing to the file [...]

appendix es Appendix A: Locating Y our Internet and Networ k Settings If the Setup Wizard cannot detect your settings, or if you are setting up a product without using the Setup Wizard, you will need to enter your Internet and local area network (LAN) settings manually. The following instructions will help you locate the settings that you need. You[...]

50 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide General Internet Settings If you have not set up a base station, gateway, or router, and you have an adapter that is currently configured correctly for your ISP, you can use the following procedure to locate most of the Internet settings you need. To locate your Internet setting[...]

Appendixes 51 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). Note For information about cloning a MAC address, so that the setting conforms to the MAC address on record with yo[...]

52 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide To locate your static IP address settings (Windows Me, Windows 98, and Windows 98 SE) 1. Click Start , point to Settings , click Control Panel , and then double-click Network . Note If you do not see the Network item in Control Panel , click View all control panel options on the[...]

Appendixes 53 To determine your workgroup name in Windows Me and Windows 98 1. Click Start , point to Settings , and then click Control Panel . 2. Double-click Network , and then click the Identification tab. Your workgroup name appears in the Workgroup box. Wireless Network Name Your wireless network name, or SSID, uniquely identifies your wireles[...]

54 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Appendix B: Suppor t and T ec hnical Information This appendix contains the following reference information for your Broadband Networking products: O Getting Help O Regulatory Information O Technical Specifications O System Requirements O Limited Warranty Getting Help If you hav[...]

Appendixes 55 Regulatory Information United States Radio and TV Interference Regulations This device complies with Part 15 of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, inc[...]

56 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Technical Specifications Base Station Standards IEEE 802.11b, Wi-Fi certified, TCP/IP, NAT, DHCP, UDP, FTP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, HTTP, DNS, IPSec/VPN Pass through Ports LAN: O Four 10/100 Mbps Switched Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 ports O RJ-45 Connectors O UTP/STP CAT 3 or better cabling [...]

Appendixes 57 System Requirements To use the Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station (MN-500), you need: O Computer to configure base station O External broadband modem (DSL, cable, or other) with Ethernet-to-computer capability O Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 or Netscape Navigator version 6.0, or later; to view and use base [...]

58 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT SOFTWARE IMPORTANT—READ CAREFULLY: Be sure to carefully read and understand all of the rights and restrictions described in this Microsoft End-User License Agreement (“EULA”), which includes the Software Product License, General Pro[...]

Appendixes 59 O Support Services . Microsoft may provide You with support services related to the SOFTWARE and/or Hardware Device (“Support Services”). Use of Support Services is governed by the Microsoft policies and programs described in the user manual, in “online” documentation, and/or other Microsoft-provided materials. Any supplementa[...]

60 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide LIMITED WARRANTY A. WARRANTIES. Express Warranty . Subject to the terms and conditions of this Limited Warranty, Microsoft warrants that under normal use and service on the day You receive and for the next 90 days for the SOFTWARE and the next two (2) years for the Hardware Devi[...]

Appendixes 61 CONTRAT DE LICENCE UTILISATEUR FINAL POUR LOGICIEL MICROSOFT IMPORTANT : À LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT : Veuillez lire attentivement et vous assurez de comprendre la totalité des droits et des restrictions qui sont décrits dans le présent contrat de licence utilisateur final (« CLUF ») de Microsoft, qui comprend la licence d’utilisatio[...]

62 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide O Résiliation. Sans porter préjudice à d’autres droits, Microsoft peut révoquer les droits que le présent CLUF vous confère si vous omettez de vous conformer aux modalités du présent CLUF. Dans ce cas, vous devrez détruire toutes les copies du LOGICIEL et la totalité[...]

Appendixes 63 GARANTIE LIMITÉE A. GARANTIES. Garantie expresse. Sous réserve des modalités de la présente garantie limitée, Microsoft garantit que dans des conditions normales d’utilisation et d’entretien pendant 90 jours à compter du jour où vous recevez le LOGICIEL et pendant deux (2) ans à compter du jour où vous recevez l’apparei[...]

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glossar y 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[...]

66 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide computer-to- A network configuration in which any computer can connect directly computer network to any other computer on the network. Contrast with “client/server network.” crossover cable See “Ethernet cable.” DHCP Acronym for “Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.”[...]

Glossary 67 hub 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. infrastructu[...]

68 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide network adapter A computer circuit board, card, or other device used to provide network access from a computer to other parts of the network – for example, to another computer, a printer, or a base station (gateway or router). Adapters can be installed inside a computer, inser[...]

Glossary 69 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. These rules govern the content, format, timing, sequencing, and [...]

70 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide UPnP UPnP™ standards are defined by the Universal Plug and Play Forum. They extend conventional Plug and Play (PnP) standards. When a UPnP device is plugged into a network, the other devices on the network automatically detect the new device. USB Acronym for “universal seria[...]

inde x 802.11 protocol, 5, 6 802.1x authentication, 38 access point setup, 14 administrative privileges, 10 antenna, adjusting, 6 antivirus software, 30 applications, sharing, 24 base station antenna, adjusting, 6 connecting to computer, 12 Ethernet connections, 7 features, 1 indicator lights, 2, 3 password, 16 ports, 2 positioning, 4, 5 resetting,[...]

72 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Explorer, versions supported, 57 factory default settings, restoring, 4 FCC regulations, 55 files copying, 26 sharing, 24 troubleshooting sharing, 46, 48 firewalls about, 31 disabling, 10 firmware troubleshooting, 37 upgrading, 30 folders copying, 26 sharing, 24 troubleshooting [...]

Index 73 printers, sharing, 26, 45 programs, sharing, 24 radio wave transmission, 5, 6 range specifications, 56 regulatory information, 55 requirements, system, 57 resetting base station, 4 restoring factory default settings, 4 scanners, sharing, 27 security base station, 31 firewalls, 31 NAT (network address translation), 31 settings, 53 virus pre[...]

74 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide Typical Setup base station, 9 preparing for, 10 unauthorized access, preventing, 31 Universal Plug and Play standards, 2 upgrading firmware, 30, 37 UPnP standards, 2 viruses, preventing, 30 Web sites, support, 54 weight specifications, 56 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) about, 31[...]

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 accessin[...]

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