Microsoft MN-100 user guide
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user,s guide.
Microsoft® Broadband Networking
Wired Base Station| MN-100
Important
Do not plug a phone jack (RJ-11) into any Ethernet (RJ-45) port on your base station. Doing so might 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 with UL Listed, CSA and GS approved personal computers.
Not intended for use in machinery, medical, or industrial applications.
For indoor use only.
Use only the AC Adapter provided with the unit (Model Number: FA-4A030-1).
Avertissement
N’utiliser qu’avec des composantes homologuées UL, CSA ou TUV.
Ne pas utiliser ce dispositif dans une application industrielle ou médicale.
N’utiliser qu’à l’intérieur.
N’utiliser qu’avec le bloc d’alimentation fourni avec cet appareil (No de modéle: FA-4A030-1).
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contents.
1 Introduction ........................................................................................ 1
Box Contents ......................................................................................... 1
Your Base Station and Its Connections .............................................. 2
About Your Base Station ...................................................................... 3
Attaching and Detaching the Base Station Stand ......................... 4
Resetting the Base Station .................................................................. 5
Restoring the Factory Default Settings ............................................... 5
About Ethernet Connections ................................................................ 6
Straight-Through and Crossover Cables .......................................... 7
Connecting to Broadband Modems ................................................. 7
2 Planning .............................................................................................. 9
Which Setup Best Matches Your Network?........................................ 9
I want to create a wired network that shares my high-speed
Internet connection with other computers ..................................... 9
I want to configure the base station on a computer that is
running Windows 2000 .................................................................... 9
I want to add the base station to my existing network ................10
I have already connected the base station and have not yet
installed the software ..................................................................... 10
I want to set up the base station without an active Internet
connection ........................................................................................ 10
I want to connect a base station to a Macintosh or other
non-Windows-based computer .......................................................10
3 Setting Up .........................................................................................11
Typical Setup ....................................................................................... 11
Pre-Setup Checklist ......................................................................... 13
Install the Software ......................................................................... 13
Connect the Base Station ...............................................................14
Configure the Base Station ............................................................ 15
Test Your Network ............................................................................ 16
Other Ways to Set Up Your Base Station .......................................... 16
I have already connected my base station and have not yet
installed the software ..................................................................... 16
I want to add my base station to an existing Ethernet network
that already has a hub or switch ................................................... 17
If Your Computer Is on a Domain ......................................................18
Expanding Your Network .................................................................... 18
4 Network Tasks .................................................................................. 19
Log On to Your Workgroup ................................................................. 19
Perform Common Networking Tasks................................................. 20
Allowing Access to an Internet Connection .................................. 20
Allowing Access to Files and Folders ............................................. 21
Allowing Access to Printers ............................................................. 23
Sharing Other Peripheral Devices .................................................. 24
Reading E-Mail Messages .............................................................. 24
Playing Games on Your Network and on the Internet .................. 25
Secure Your Network .......................................................................... 25
Protect Your Network from Computers Viruses ............................26
Protect Your Network from Hackers ..............................................26
5 Monitoring ........................................................................................ 27
View the Status of Your Computer .................................................... 28
View the Status of Your Network Connection ..................................28
View the Status of Your Broadband Internet Connection ............... 29
View the Status of Other Network Devices ...................................... 29
View and Change Network Settings .................................................. 29
Customize the Broadband Network Utility ....................................... 29
Update Software, Drivers, and Firmware .........................................30
6 Configuring ....................................................................................... 31
Opening the Base Station Management Tool ..................................32
Logging Off ........................................................................................... 32
Navigating the Base Station Management Tool .............................. 33
Configuring the Base Station ............................................................. 35
Using the Base Station as a Bridge .................................................. 36
Home Page ........................................................................................... 37
Wide Area Network .......................................................................... 37
Local Area Network .........................................................................39
DHCP Client List ............................................................................... 39
Base Station Information ................................................................ 40
Management Settings ........................................................................ 41
Reset the Base Station ................................................................... 41
Restore Factory Default Settings ...................................................42
Back Up Base Station Settings ......................................................43
Restore Base Station Settings from a Backup ............................ 44
Upgrade Base Station Firmware .................................................... 45
Establish Base Station Time Zone ................................................. 46
Synchronize Time to Internet Time Server .................................... 47
Change the Base Station Password .............................................. 48
Local Area Network Settings .............................................................. 49
IP Address and Subnet Mask .........................................................49
DHCP Server .....................................................................................50
Wide Area Network Settings .............................................................. 51
Dynamic Internet Connection ......................................................... 51
Mac Addresses ................................................................................. 52
Static Internet Connection .............................................................. 52
PPPoE Internet Connection ............................................................ 53
Disabled Connection ....................................................................... 53
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Security Settings .................................................................................54
Firewall Settings............................................................................... 54
Block Ping Commands ....................................................................54
Network Mode .................................................................................. 55
Port Forwarding ............................................................................... 56
Virtual Demilitarized Zone ..............................................................59
Mac Filtering ..................................................................................... 60
Client Filtering .................................................................................. 61
Base Station Log ............................................................................. 62
7 Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 63
Setup and Hardware Problems ......................................................... 63
Network and Internet Problems ........................................................66
File and Printer Sharing Problems ....................................................68
Reference .......................................................................................... 71
Getting Help ......................................................................................... 71
Visit Us on the Web ......................................................................... 71
Click Help in the Broadband Network Utility ................................. 71
Technical Support ............................................................................ 71
Regulatory Information ....................................................................... 72
United States Radio and TV Interference Regulations ................ 72
Canadian Radio Communication Regulations.............................. 72
Limited Warranty ................................................................................. 73
Technical Specifications..................................................................... 75
System Requirements ........................................................................ 76
Glossary ............................................................................................. 77
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Important
Install the Setup software
before you connect the base
station. The Setup Wizard
guides you through the
process of connecting and
configuring your base station.
introduction.
Introducing the Broadband
Networking Wired Base Station
Congratulations on your purchase of the Microsoft® Broadband
Networking Wired Base Station. You can use your base station
to share an Internet connection, files, printers, and other devices,
and to play multiplayer games with other computers on an Ethernet
network. This chapter describes your base station and explains its
connections.
Box Contents
Check that you have the following items:
Setup CD-ROM
Install This First!
Wired Base Station
(MN-100)
User’s Guide and
Start Here Guide
Ethernet Cable
Base Station Stand
(Detachable)
Power Supply
Blank Floppy Disk
Your Base Station and Its Connections
The base station connects to a computer and to a DSL or cable
modem with Ethernet cables. It then serves as the central point for
your wired network and shares your high-speed Internet connection
with all the computers on the network. The base station provides a
number of security features, including a built-in firewall, Network
Address Translation (NAT), and access control lists. Security is
especially important when an “always-on” Internet connection is
shared among computers on a home or small office network.
You can connect up to four Ethernet devices directly to the
Broadband Networking Wired Base Station, giving them secure,
shared access to the Internet and the network. By connecting
Ethernet hubs or switches to the base station, you can add even
more wired connections.
If you set up the base station by using the Typical Setup method,
your network will resemble the following diagram.
Active Internet Connection
Ethernet Connection
Use the provided
blue Ethernet cable
to connect the base
station to your first
computer.
First Computer*
This computer was
originally connected to
your modem. Installing
the software on this
computer configures the
base station.
* To connect to the base station, the first computer requires an installed Ethernet
adapter. (PCI adapter shown here.)
Broadband Modem
(DSL or Cable)
Wired Base Station
Second Computer
You can connect additional
computers to the base
station. Each computer
you add to your network
requires an Ethernet
network adapter. (Notebook
adapter shown here.)
There are also other ways to set up your base station. For an
overview of the most common setup scenarios, see Chapter 2. For
detailed setup instructions, see Chapter 3.
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About Your Base Station
The diagrams on the next two pages show the front and back of
the base station, and the location of all ports, controls, and
indicator lights.
Because the base station must be physically connected to a
power outlet and to your DSL or cable modem, it is best to place
the base station near them. You can position the base station
horizontally or vertically by using the provided stand.
Indicator lights display the
status of the Power and
To Modem ports
Indicator lights display the
status of the four Ethernet
ports on the back of the
base station
Optional
Stand
Base Station
(Front View)
The front of the base station has six indicator lights. After the
base station is connected, these lights will be on, off, or blinking,
indicating the following states.
Light Status The Base Station Is:
Power Off Not receiving power.
Orange Receiving power.
Blinking orange
and green Resetting or upgrading firmware.
Modem Off Not connected.
Solid green Connected to the network.
Blinking green Detecting activity on the network.
Link/
Activity
(Ports
1-4)
Off Not connected.
Solid green Connected to the network.
Blinking green Detecting activity on the network.
Chapter 1: Introduction 3
The back of the base station contains four numbered Ethernet
ports, a To Modem port, a Power port, and a Reset button.
Reset Button
Ethernet ports 1-4,
which correspond to
the status indicator
lights on the front
of the base station
To Modem port, which
connects to your modem
with an Ethernet cable
Power Port
Base Station
(Back View)
Attaching and Detaching 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.
Attaching the stand
1. Hold the base station and the stand as shown in the diagram.
2. Insert the two rectangular hooks on the stand into the two
rectangular openings on the bottom of the base station, and
then slide the stand toward the center of the base station.
Detaching the stand
Slide the stand away from the center of the base station.
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Caution
Do not hold down the Reset
button. Doing so will erase all
your current base station
settings and restore the
factory default settings.
Caution
Do not unplug the base station
during the reset process. If
you unplug the base station,
you will need to start the reset
process again.
Resetting the Base Station
You can reset the base station to correct connectivity problems.
1. Use a pointed object to briefly depress the Reset button on the
back of the base station.
2. Release the button as soon as the green Power indicator light
becomes orange.
The Power indicator light becomes green again when the reset
is complete.
Power Indicator
Light
Restoring the Factory Default Settings
You can restore the factory default settings to the base station if,
for example, you forget your base station password. However, to
restore your Internet connection, you will need to re-enter your
Internet service provider settings and port settings.
1. Use a pointed object to depress the Reset button on the back of
the base station.
2. Hold the Reset button down until the Power indicator light
alternately blinks green and orange.
After you release the Reset button, the Power indicator light
becomes orange and then becomes green again when the reset
is complete. This process takes about 60 seconds.
Chapter 1: Introduction 5
About Ethernet Connections
Ethernet is the most commonly used wired network protocol, with
connection speeds of 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or higher. Your base
station will transmit data at either 10 or 100 Mbps. The base
station’s auto-negotiation feature automatically determines the rate
of your network connections and uses the fastest speed available.
As you set up your network, keep in mind that power outlets,
fluorescent lights, power supplies, and coiled or extra-long cables
can interfere with Ethernet transmission and also
produce interference.
Use Ethernet cables to connect your base station to devices on your
network. Any Ethernet-compatible network device will have one or
more Ethernet ports. Some examples of network devices are:
O
Routers, gateways, or base stations, such as the Microsoft
Broadband Networking Wired Base Station
O
Broadband modems
O
Computers with Ethernet adapters
O
Ethernet switches and hubs
Network components are connected to one another by Ethernet
cables. An Ethernet cable resembles a phone cord, but has larger
connectors at each end. To determine whether a cable is an
Ethernet or phone cable, you can count the number of wires or
contacts visible in the connector at either end of the cable.
Ethernet (RJ-45) connectors and cables contain eight wires, and
phone (RJ-11) connectors contain either four or six wires.
RJ-45 Ethernet
(8 wires)
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RJ-11 Telephone
(4 or 6 wires)
Straight-Through and Crossover Cables
Data is sent and received through specific wires within an Ethernet
cable. Depending on the arrangement of its sending and receiving
wires, an Ethernet cable is either a “straight-through” type or a
“crossover” type. The following diagram demonstrates how to
differentiate between the two types.
In a straight-through
Straight-Through
Ethernet Cable
Crossover
Ethernet Cable
cable, the order of
the colored wires
is the same at
both ends.
In a crossover
cable, the order of
the colored wires
is different at
both ends.
Connecting to Broadband Modems
When you connect your base station to a broadband modem, it is
important to use either the cable that came with your modem or the
same type of cable. Many modems use a crossover cable to connect
to the network. If you are unsure about the type of Ethernet cable to
use, see the documentation for your broadband modem.
Chapter 1: Introduction 7
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planning.
Planning Your Network
You can use the Microsoft® Broadband Networking Wired Base
Station as the central point for a wired network to share your highspeed Internet connection with other computers on the network.
This chapter will help you locate the specific setup instructions for
your network configuration.
Which Setup Best Matches Your Network?
The following scenarios describe some common ways to use the
base station. Select the option that best matches your networking
goals.
Option A:
I want to create a wired network that shares my highspeed Internet connection with other computers.
If your computers meet all of the following conditions, see the
Typical Setup method in Chapter 3 to set up the base station.
O
You have one computer (first computer) that is connected to a
broadband modem with an Ethernet cable and has an active
Internet connection.
O
This computer is running one of the following operating systems:
Microsoft Windows
Windows XP.*
O
This computer is not connected to any other computers or
networks.
*If your first computer is running Windows 2000, see Option B.
®
98, Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, or
Option B:
I want to configure the base station on a computer that
is running Windows 2000.
The Setup Wizard will not configure the base station on a computer
that is running Windows 2000. If you are running Windows 2000
and your network scenario matches the Typical Setup, do one of
the following:
O
Configure the base station on a computer that is running
Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, or Windows XP. If
you are also installing a Microsoft Broadband Networking
adapter, you can configure your adapter on the Windows 2000based computer.
O
Configure the base station manually, instead of running the
Setup Wizard. For setup instructions, see “Configuring the Base
Station” in Chapter 6.
Option C:
I want to add the base station to my existing network.
If any of your computers is currently connected to a network, you
can remove the computers from the network and connect them to
the base station individually, or you might be able to connect the
entire network to the base station. For instructions on connecting
the base station to an existing Ethernet network, to a HomePNA or
Power Line Communications (PLC) network, or to a computer that is
on a domain, see “Other Ways to Set Up Your Base Station” in
Chapter 3.
Option D:
I have already connected the base station and have not
yet installed the software.
If you have already connected the base station and have not yet
installed the Setup software, see “Other Ways to Set Up Your Base
Station” in Chapter 3.
Option E:
I want to set up the base station without an active
Internet connection.
The Setup Wizard can automatically configure the base station for
you if your computer has an active Internet connection. It is highly
recommended that you establish a broadband Internet connection
before configuring the base station.
If you choose to configure the base station without an active
broadband Internet connection, you can still use the Setup Wizard.
When the wizard attempts to detect your Internet connection, you
can choose to continue (and enter your Internet settings manually)
or quit (and rerun the Setup Wizard when you establish an active
Internet connection).
To enter your Internet settings manually, you will need to know your
connection type (DHCP, PPoE, or static IP address) and the settings
associated with it. If you don’t know this information, ask your
Internet service provider (ISP).
Option F:
I want to connect a base station to a Macintosh or other
non-Windows-based computer.
The Setup Wizard will not configure the base station on a nonWindows-based computer. If you don’t have a Windows-based
computer available, you can configure the base station manually.
For setup instructions, see “Configuring the Base Station” in
Chapter 6.
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setting up.
Installing, Connecting, and
Configuring Your Wired Base Station
Your Microsoft® Broadband Networking Wired Base Station can be
set up in various ways, depending on how your existing network is
configured. The instructions in this chapter will guide you through
the process of setting up your base station.
Important
Before you connect the
base station, run the Setup
Wizard on the computer
that is attached to your
broadband modem.
Note
If you do not want to use
the Setup software, you
can configure your router
manually. See “Configuring
the Base Station” in
Chapter 6.
Typical Setup
Follow the detailed instructions beginning on the next page if your
existing network configuration matches all of the following
conditions:
O
You have one computer (first computer) that is connected to a
broadband modem with an Ethernet cable and has an active
Internet connection.
O
This computer is running one of the following operating systems:
Microsoft Windows
Windows XP.
O
This computer is not connected to any other computers or
networks.
®
98, Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, or
After you set up your base station by using the Typical Setup
method, your network will resemble the following diagram.
Active Internet Connection
Ethernet Connection
Use the provided
blue Ethernet cable
to connect the base
station to your first
computer.
First Computer*
This computer was
originally connected to
your modem. Installing
the software on this
computer configures the
base station.
* To connect to the base station, the first computer requires an installed Ethernet
adapter. (PCI adapter shown here.)
Broadband Modem
(DSL or Cable)
Wired Base Station
Second Computer
You can connect additional
computers to the base
station. Each computer you
add to your network
requires an Ethernet
adapter. (Notebook adapter
shown here.)
Take the following items to the computer that is connected to your
broadband modem with an Ethernet cable.
O
Setup CD-ROM
O
Broadband Networking Wired Base Station
O
Blue Ethernet cable (If the included cable is too short, you can
use any longer, straight-through Ethernet cable.)
O
Power supply (Use only the AC adapter included in the box.)
O
Blank floppy disk
O
This User’s Guide and the Start Here guide
12 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wired Base Station User’s Guide
Note
Have you already connected
the base station? See “Other
Ways to Set Up Your Base
Station” later in this chapter.
Pre-Setup Checklist
Before you begin Setup, check the following:
O
Are you a member of the Administrator group?
On computers running Windows
XP, you must be logged on as
a user with administrator privileges to run the Setup Wizard
and make changes to network settings. If you are not logged
on as an administrator, click Start, click Log Off, press
CTRL+ALT+DELETE, and then log on by using an administrator’s
name and password.
O
Are you running any firewall or Internet connection sharing
software on your computers?
Disable all firewall and Internet connection sharing software.
Your base station will provide its own firewall and Internet
connection sharing features.
O
Do you have a Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)
Internet connection or a static Internet Protocol (IP) address?
With these types of Internet connections, the Setup Wizard will
prompt you to enter information—for a PPPoE connection, your
user name, password, and service name; for a static IP
address, the IP, subnet, and ISP gateway addresses. If you know
you have one of these types of connections, gather this
information beforehand.
Step 1: Install the Software
1. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the first
computer. If the Setup Wizard does not start automatically after
a few seconds, click My Computer, double-click the drive that
contains your Setup CD-ROM, and then double-click Setup or
Setup.exe.
2. Follow the instructions in the Setup Wizard to install the
software and set up the base station on the computer that is
attached to your DSL or cable modem. When the wizard asks
which device you are setting up, select the base station.
Chapter 3: Setting Up 13
Note
During setup, you might be
prompted to restart your
computer.
Note
The Setup Wizard can
automatically detect a
Microsoft MSN modem and
bypass some modem
configuration steps.
3. Continue following the instructions in the Setup Wizard. If you
have a question, click Help on any page.
Have a question
about Setup?
Click Help.
Step 2: Connect the Base Station
1. Position the base station close to your modem and computer,
and near the center of your intended network area. If you want
to position the base station vertically, attach the stand.
2. When the wizard asks you to connect the base station to the
modem, unplug the modem Ethernet cable from the back of
your computer, and then plug it into the port labeled To Modem
on the back of the base station.
3. Plug one end of the blue Ethernet cable that came with your
base station into the Ethernet port labeled 1 on the back of the
base station, and then plug the other end into the Ethernet port
on the back of your computer.
4. Plug one end of the power supply that came with your base
station into the Power port on the back of the base station, and
then plug the other end into an electrical outlet. The power
indicator light on the front of the base station should go on.
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Important
Use the modem’s original
Ethernet cable to connect
to the base station. Use
the provided blue Ethernet
cable to connect the first
computer to the base station.
If the provided cable is too
short, you can use any
longer, straight-through
Ethernet cable.
Your base station setup should now resemble the following
diagram.
First Computer
Base Station
Existing
Broadband Modem
Power
Existing
Ethernet Cable
Port
Blue Ethernet Cable
(Included in Box)
To Po wer
Supply
Step 3: Configure the Base Station
1. Continue following the instructions in the Setup Wizard to
configure your base station.
2. When you reach the end of the Setup Wizard, click Finish.
3. Remove the Setup CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive, and remove
the floppy disk that contains your network settings (if used) from
the floppy disk drive. You can use the same CD-ROM and floppy
disk to set up additional computers.
Have a question about
Setup? Click Help.
Chapter 3: Setting Up 15
Step 4: Test Your Network
To confirm that your network is working properly, do the following:
O
Ensure that your connections are working properly by viewing
the status of your network in the Broadband Network Utility. To
learn more about the Broadband Network Utility, see Chapter 5.
O
Test your Internet connection by opening your Web browser and
visiting a Web site, such as http://www.microsoft.com.
If you are having network problems or you cannot connect to the
Internet through your broadband modem, see “Network and
Internet Problems” in Chapter 7.
Other Ways to Set Up Your Base Station
In addition to the Typical Setup method, there are other ways to set
up the base station, depending on your computer and network
characteristics and the results you want.
If any of your computers are currently connected to a network, you
can remove the computers from the network and connect them to
your base station individually, or you might be able to connect the
entire network to the base station. You can connect several types
of existing networks to the base station, as described in the
following sections.
If you are connecting an existing network to the base station,
disable all Internet connection sharing or firewall software before
you install the Broadband Networking Setup software. The base
station replaces your existing firewall.
I have already connected my base station and have not
yet installed the software.
If you connected the base station before running the Setup Wizard,
the wizard might not be able to access your Internet settings. In
this case, set up your base station by doing the following:
1. Disconnect the base station, and then reconnect your modem
and computer in their original configuration.
2. Ensure that your Internet connection is working.
3. Insert the Broadband Networking Setup CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive, and then follow the instructions in the Setup
Wizard.
If the wizard does not start automatically after a few seconds,
click My Computer, double-click the drive that contains your
Setup CD-ROM, and then double-click Setup or Setup.exe.
If you do not want to use the Setup software, you can also
configure the base station manually. For more information about
this option, see “Configuring the Base Station” in Chapter 6.
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I want to add my base station to an existing Ethernet
network that already has a hub or switch.
If your computers are networked together through crossover
Ethernet cables or direct parallel, serial, or USB connections,
disconnect them. Then use straight-through Ethernet cables
(including the provided blue cable) to connect each computer to
the base station. If any of the computers does not have an
Ethernet adapter, you will need to connect one.
You do not need to turn off your computer before you plug in the
base station.
To connect an existing Ethernet hub or switch to the base station
1. Choose one of the computers on the network to set up first, and
follow the Typical Setup method (described at the beginning of
this chapter).
2. When the Setup Wizard prompts you to connect your base
station, unplug the modem Ethernet cable from the hub or
switch and plug it into the port labeled To Modem on the back
of the base station. The other end remains plugged into the
modem.
3. Plug one end of the blue Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port
labeled 1 on the back of the base station, and plug the other
end into the uplink port on your hub or switch.
Some uplink ports on hubs have directional switches. If your
base station is not detected after you connect it to the uplink
port of the hub, move the directional switch to the opposite
position and try your connection again.
4. Follow the rest of the instructions in the Setup Wizard.
An alternate connection method is to use a crossover Ethernet
cable to connect the base station to an Ethernet port (rather than
the uplink port) on the hub or switch.
Connecting a Home Phone Line (HomePNA) or Power Line (PLC)
Network to the Base Station
You can connect a HomePNA network to your Broadband
Networking Wired Base Station by using a HomePNA-to-Ethernet
or PLC-to-Ethernet adapter. For more information, see the
documentation that came with your HomePNA or PLC networking
device or contact the manufacturer’s support services.
Chapter 3: Setting Up 17
If Your Computer Is on a Domain
If any of the computers that you want to network is already a
member of a domain—for example, if you have a notebook
computer that is on a domain at your office and you want to
connect it to your home network—the Setup Wizard detects this
and skips the file-sharing and printer-sharing sections of setup.
You will not be able to share files and printers with other
computers on the network, but you will be able to access your
computer’s domain when you return to work.
It is possible to switch to a workgroup after setup to access files
on your network. However, you will then have to switch back to the
domain to access your office network. For more information, see
Broadband Network Utility Help. For more information about
domains and workgroups for file and printer sharing, see Chapter 4.
If your computer is a member of a domain, do not change your filesharing or printer-sharing setup while you are setting up the
Broadband Networking Wired Base Station.
Expanding Your Network
You can connect up to four Ethernet devices directly to the Microsoft
Broadband Networking Wired Base Station, and you can connect
even more devices by connecting Ethernet hubs or switches to the
base station. To connect an Ethernet hub or switch to the base
station, see “I want to connect my base station to an existing
Ethernet network” in this chapter.
You can add a computer or other device to the network through an
Ethernet connection if it has an IEEE 802.3-compliant Ethernet
adapter, an available Ethernet port, and an Ethernet cable to
connect the computer to the base station. To determine whether
your device needs a straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable to
connect to the base station, see the documentation that came
with your device.
To connect an Ethernet device to the base station, connect the
Ethernet cable from your device to Ethernet port 2, 3, or 4 on the
back of the base station.
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network tasks.
Using Your Network
After setting up your wired network, you can perform common
networking tasks, such as making files and printers available to
other computers, and playing multiplayer games. When you need
to check network settings or monitor devices connected to your
network, you can use the Microsoft
This chapter describes how to:
O
Log on to your workgroup.
O
Perform common networking tasks.
O
Secure your network.
Log On to Your Workgroup
After starting your computer, you must always log on to your network
to access shared files, printers, and other resources.
If your computer is running an operating system that displays the
Cancel button, do not click Cancel during the logon process, even
if you decide to leave your password blank. Doing so will prevent
you from accessing shared files and printers on the network. Make
sure that your workgroup name is visible in the logon screen, type
your password, and then click OK.
After you log on, you can perform certain networking functions,
such as accessing the Internet or opening shared files from
Microsoft Windows
Broadband Network Utility to perform these tasks.
®
Explorer. You do not need to open the
®
Broadband Network Utility.
Do Not
Click Cancel
To log off and log back on to your network
1. Click Start.
2. Click Log Off. (Or, in Microsoft Windows 2000, click Shut Down,
make sure “Log Off” appears on the menu, 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 from Windows Explorer.
Perform Common Networking Tasks
The information in this section will help you get started with the
following tasks:
O
Allowing access to an Internet connection
O
Allowing access to files and folders
O
Allowing access to printers
O
Sharing other peripheral devices
O
Reading e-mail messages on your network
O
Playing games on your network and on the Internet
Important
Before you proceed, check
with your Internet service
provider about its policy
regarding Internet sharing.
Allowing Access to an Internet Connection
With a base station (gateway or router) on your network and a
connection to the Internet through a DSL or cable modem, the
other computers on your network can share that Internet
connection by using Internet Connection Sharing (ICS).
The procedure for accessing the Internet is the same whether your
Internet connection is shared through a base station (gateway or
router) or through ICS in Windows XP. In either case, each computer
on the network needs to have a Web browser, such as Microsoft
Internet Explorer.
About Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
Internet Connection Sharing is a feature found in Windows 98 SE,
Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP that allows
computers on a network to access the Internet through a single
connection. If you use a Windows–based computer as your Internet
access point (or ICS host), that computer must be turned on and
you must be logged on to it for the other computers in your network
to connect to the Internet.
For more information, look up “Internet Connection Sharing” in
Windows Help.
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To access the Internet from each computer on a network
1. Make sure that you have a Web browser (such as Microsoft
Internet Explorer) installed on each computer that is connected
to your network.
2. On any of the networked computers, open the Web browser.
3. Search for the Web site you want, or enter the address in the
Address bar.
Note that the rate at which you are able to send and receive data
over the Internet is highly dependent on many factors. Adding
another user to your Internet connection typically reduces the
speed of data transfer, but you are unlikely to notice the difference.
Note
For help using the file- and
printer-sharing options in
Windows XP, click Start, click
Help and Support, and then
type “ICS” in the Search box.
Note
If you have Microsoft
Windows 2000 or Windows
XP, you might need to have
administrative privileges (or
be the network administrator)
to share folders with others.
For more information, type
“administrator” in the Search
box in Windows Help.
Allowing Access to Files and Folders
The information in this section provides general guidance for a few
basic file-sharing tasks. For more detailed instructions and
information about sharing files and folders, see Windows Help. To
access Windows Help, click Start, and then click Help (or Help and
Support in Windows XP).
To make it easy to share files and folders, all of your networked
computers should be in the same workgroup. For more
information, look up “workgroup” in Windows Help.
Sharing files and folders is a two-step process. You will need to:
1. Make the files and folders available to the network.
2. Use Windows (Network Neighborhood, My Network Places, or
Windows Explorer) to access the shared files and folders.
To make your files and folders available to the network
While setting up your broadband network, you might have chosen
to share all of your files and folders with the network. If you decide
that you want to share only some of your files and folders with the
network, you can use Microsoft Windows to specify which files and
folders to share.
You can share an entire drive with the network, or you can share
specific folders. Let’s say that you store photographs of your
children in a folder named “Kids” on your computer, and you want
to make the photographs available to your network. To do so, you
would share only the Kids folder and not the other folders on your
computer.
Only the computer users on your network will have access to the files
you share. At times, you might want to prevent users, such as your
children, from accessing particular folders and the files they contain.
If you want to increase the security of your shared files, you can
assign permissions and passwords to your files and folders. For
more information, look up “permission” and “access control” in
Windows Help. (In Windows Me, look up “controlling access.”)
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Although you can share files, printers, and other devices on your
network, you cannot share software programs, such as Microsoft
Word or Microsoft Excel. If each computer on the network has
those programs installed, you can share the files that you create
within those programs.
For a computer’s files and folders to be available to the network,
the computer must be turned on and logged on to the network.
Also, if the computer is turned on but in sleep mode, it will not be
accessible from the network. For more information, look up “power
options” in Windows XP Help, or “power management” in Windows
Me, Windows 2000, and Windows 98 Help.
To access and organize your files
Windows Explorer displays the hierarchical structure of files,
folders, and drives on your computer. By using Windows Explorer,
you can copy, move, rename, and search for files and folders. For
example, you can open a folder that contains a file that you want to
copy or move, and then drag the file to another folder or drive.
To open Windows Explorer, click Start, point to All Programs (or
Programs, depending on your version of Windows), point to
Accessories, and then click Windows Explorer.
You can use My Network Places (or Network Neighborhood, in
Windows 2000 and Windows 98) to view all of the shared files and
folders on your network.
My Network Places/Network Neighborhood presents a view of the
network similar to the view of your computer presented by Windows
Explorer. Use My Network Places/Network Neighborhood when you:
O
Want to see all the resources available on the network.
O
Already know where the resource that you want is located.
O
Want to copy files and folders from one network location to
another.
To open My Network Places, click Start, and then click My Network
Places.
To open Network Neighborhood (in Windows 2000 and Windows
98), double-click Network Neighborhood on your desktop.
Before files or folders can be shared on your network, you will need
to do the following:
O
Make the file, folder, or drive available to the network.
O
Use My Network Places or Network Neighborhood to view and
access shared files and folders.
For a computer’s files and folders to be available to the network,
the computer must be turned on. If the computer is in sleep mode,
it will not be accessible from the network. For more information,
type “power options” in the Search box in Windows Help.
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