Microsoft MN-130 User Manual

user,s guide.

Microsoft® Broadband Networking

PCI Adapter

MN-130

Important

Do not plug a phone jack (RJ-11) into any Ethernet (RJ-45) port on your adapter. 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.

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.

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contents.

1 Introduction ........................................................................................ 1

Do You Have Everything You Need to Add a Computer to

Your Network? ....................................................................................... 1

Your Adapter and Its Connections....................................................... 2

About Your PCI Adapter ........................................................................ 3

Wake-On-LAN Capability ....................................................................... 4

About Ethernet Connections ................................................................ 5

Straight-Through and Crossover Cables .......................................... 6

Connecting to Broadband Modems ................................................. 7

2 Planning .............................................................................................. 7

Which Setup Method Best Matches Your Network?

I want to add another computer to an existing network

that has a base station ..................................................................... 7

I want to connect two computers directly to each other ............... 8

I want to connect three or more computers by using a switch

or hub .................................................................................................. 9

I want to connect another computer to a Home Phone Line

Network or Power Line Communication Network......................... 10

I have already connected my adapter and have not yet

installed the software ..................................................................... 10

3 Setting Up .........................................................................................11

Before You Begin ................................................................................. 11

Typical Setup ....................................................................................... 12

Computer-to-Computer Setup ............................................................ 16

Setting Up an Adapter by Using Plug and Play................................. 19

4 Network Tasks .................................................................................. 21

Log On to Your Workgroup.................................................................. 21

Perform Common Networking Tasks................................................. 22

Allowing Access to an Internet Connection ................................... 22

Allowing Access to Files and Folders ............................................. 23

Allowing Access to Printers ............................................................. 26

Sharing Other Peripheral Devices .................................................. 27

Reading E-Mail Messages on Your Network ................................. 27

Playing Games on Your Network and on the Internet ..................28

Secure Your Network .......................................................................... 29

Protect Your Network from Computers Viruses ...............................29

Protect Your Network from Hackers ..................................................30

5 Monitoring ........................................................................................ 31

View the Status of Your Computer .................................................... 32

View the Status of Your Network Connection .................................. 32

View the Status of Your Broadband Internet Connection ............... 33

View the Status of Other Network Devices ....................................... 33

View and Change Network Settings .................................................. 33

Customize the Broadband Network Utility ....................................... 34

Update Software, Drivers, and Firmware .......................................... 34

6 Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 35

Setup and Hardware Problems ......................................................... 35

Network and Internet Problems ........................................................ 37

File and Printer Sharing Problems .................................................... 41

Reference .......................................................................................... 43

Getting Help ......................................................................................... 43

Visit Us on the Web .........................................................................43

Click Help in the Broadband Network Utility ................................. 43

Technical Support ............................................................................ 43

Regulatory Information ...................................................................... 44

United States Radio and TV Interference Regulations ............... 44

Canadian Radio Communication Regulations............................. 44

Limited Warranty ................................................................................. 45

Technical Specifications..................................................................... 47

System Requirements ........................................................................ 47

Glossary ............................................................................................. 49

introduction.

Introducing the Broadband Networking PCI Adapter

Congratulations on your purchase of the Microsoft® Broadband Networking PCI Adapter. You can use the adapter to connect any personal computer with an available PCI card slot to a new or existing Ethernet network.

Networked computers let you:

Share a broadband Internet connection.

Share files, printers, and other peripheral devices.

Communicate and play games with others on the network or on the Internet.

This chapter describes your PCI adapter and explains how to connect it to your network.

Do You Have Everything You Need to Add a Computer to Your Network?

Included in the Box:

Setup CD-ROM

Install This First!

Also Required (but not included in the box):

Straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable (depending on your configuration)

System documentation from your computer’s manufacturer

Optional:

A Wake-On-LAN cable (not included) This is necessary only if you want to use the Wake-On-LAN feature on an older computer. See “Wake-On-LAN Capability” later in this chapter for more information.

User’s Guide

PCI Adapter

(MN-130)

Your Adapter and Its Connections

Your PCI adapter is connected from within your computer to your broadband modem or existing network by an Ethernet cable. An example network configuration is shown in the following diagram.

Active Internet Connection

Broadband Modem

(DSL or Cable)

Base Station

(Router or Gateway)

Computer with PCI Adapter

There are also other ways to set up your adapter. For an overview of common setup scenarios, see Chapter 2. For detailed setup instructions, see Chapter 3.

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About Your PCI Adapter

Your PCI adapter is installed in a standard PCI slot inside your computer, secured by a metal mounting bracket. The following diagram shows the layout of the adapter and the location of the Ethernet port, status indicator light, and Wake-On-LAN connector.

Mounting Bracket

Wake-On-LAN

Connector

Link/Activity Light

PCI Connector

Ethernet Port

PCI Adapter

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After you have completed the hardware and software setup of your PCI adapter, the indicator light visible through the adapter mounting bracket provides feedback about network connectivity and data-transmission speed. As shown in the following table, the light indicates one of several network states:

Light Status: The PCI Adapter Is:

Off Not connected to an active network.

Solid orange Connected to a 10base-T network running at 10 Mbps.

Blinking orange Activity detected over the 10base-T network.

Solid green Connected to a 100base-T network running at 100 Mbps.

Blinking green Activity detected over the 100base-T network.

Wake-On-LAN Capability

The Microsoft Broadband Networking PCI Adapter includes a WakeOn-LAN (WOL) feature. WOL technology enables each networked computer to be “awakened” from a sleep or powered-down state, allowing it to be accessed from another computer connected to your local area network (LAN).

When WOL is enabled on a computer, the PCI adapter is powered and monitoring your network. If another computer or device sends a message to or tries to access shared files on the WOL-enabled computer, the PCI adapter tells the computer to power up its other components.

By using WOL, you can greatly reduce this computer’s power consumption while still allowing its shared files and printers to be accessed over your network.

On most computers, Wake-On-LAN capability can be enabled through the computer’s BIOS. Some computers might require a separate, 3-pin WOL cable, available at most computer stores. To determine whether your computer can take advantage of Wake-On-LAN features without an extra cable, see your computer documentation. If your computer lists PCI 2.2 compliance as one of its system features, you should not need to purchase a WOL cable.

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About Ethernet Connections

Ethernet is the most commonly used wired network protocol, with connection speeds of 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or higher. Your USB or notebook adapter will transmit data at either 10 or 100 Mbps. The adapter’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 adapter to devices on your network. Any Ethernet-compatible network device will have one or more Ethernet ports. Some examples of network devices are:

Routers, gateways, or base stations, such as the Microsoft Broadband Networking Wired Base Station

Broadband modems

Computers with Ethernet adapters

Ethernet switches and hubs

Network components such as your adapter 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)

RJ-11 Telephone (4 or 6 wires)

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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-

Straight-Through Ethernet Cable

through cable, the order of the colored wires is the same at both ends.

Crossover Ethernet Cable

Your adapter supports both straight-through and crossover cables. For more information on the type of cable you need, see Chapter 2.

Connecting to Broadband Modems

When you connect your adapter 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.

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In a crossover cable, the order of the colored wires is different at both ends.

planning.

Planning Your Network

You can use your Microsoft® Broadband Networking Ethernet adapter within an existing network or to create a new network. This chapter will help you locate setup instructions for your network configuration.

Which Setup Option Best Matches Your Network?

The following options describe common ways to use your Ethernet adapter. Select the one that best matches your networking goals.

Option A:

I want to add another computer to an existing network that has a base station (gateway or router).

If your computers meet all of the following conditions, see the Typical Setup method in Chapter 3 to set up the adapter.

You have an existing Ethernet network that has a base station (gateway or router), a broadband modem, and an active Internet connection.

The computer you want to add has an available PCI slot.

After you set up the adapter by using Option A, your network will resemble this diagram:

Active Internet Connection

Broadband Modem

(DSL or Cable)

Base Station

(Gateway or Router)

Computer with PCI Adapter

Installing the software on this computer configures the adapter.

Security Considerations for Option A

In this configuration, your networked computers use a base station (gateway or router) to connect to the broadband modem and, indirectly, the Internet. A base station can help provide security for your network by using a hardware firewall or Network Address Translation (NAT) technology. It is important to enable the protection provided by your network to prevent security problems. For more information about security, see chapter 4.

Option B:

I want to connect two computers directly to each other.

Your adapter can be used to network computers by using a “peerto-peer” or “computer-to-computer” configuration.

If your computers meet all of the following conditions, use the Computer-to-Computer Setup method in Chapter 3.

One computer has an available PCI slot for your new PCI adapter.

A second computer already has an installed Ethernet adapter (or internal Ethernet card).

You have a crossover Ethernet cable for connecting the two computers.

After you set up the adapter by using Option B, your network will resemble this diagram:

Computer with PCI adapter

Security Considerations for Option B

You can access the Internet by connecting one computer to your broadband modem and sharing the connection with the other computers by using Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) software. For more information about ICS, see Windows Help.

Any network that connects to the Internet needs protection from hackers and viruses. You can use firewall software, such as Internet Connection Firewall that comes with Windows XP, to help protect your network from unwanted intrusions.

If your network is not connected to the Internet, you do not need to worry about protecting your network from Internet intrusions.

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Computer with installed Ethernet adapter (notebook adapter shown)

Option C:

I want to connect three or more computers by using a switch or hub.

You can also create a computer-to-computer network of more than two computers by connecting them through a switch or hub.

If your computers meet all of the following conditions, use the Computer-to-Computer Setup method in Chapter 3.

One computer has an available PCI slot for your new PCI adapter.

All other computers already have an installed Ethernet adapter (or internal Ethernet card).

You have one or more switches or hubs, with enough available ports to connect each computer in the network.

You have a straight-through Ethernet cable for each computer on the network.

After you set up the adapter by using Option C, your network will resemble this diagram:

Computer with PCI adapter

Switch or Hub

Computers with installed Ethernet adapters

Security Considerations for Option C

If your network is not connected to the Internet, you do not need to worry about protecting your network from Internet intrusions.

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Option D:

I want to connect another computer to a Home Phone Line (HomePNA) Network or Power Line Communication (PLC) Network.

To add a computer to a HomePNA or PLC network by using a Microsoft Broadband Networking Ethernet adapter, you need to purchase a HomePNA-to-Ethernet or PLC-to-Ethernet adapter. For more information about connecting to this kind of network, see the documentation for your HomePNA or PLC network or contact the manufacturer’s support services.

To set up your adapter on a HomePNA or PLC network, see “Connecting an Adapter Using Plug and Play” in Chapter 3. You do not need to run the Setup Wizard, but you will need to configure your network settings on the newly networked computer.

Security Considerations for Option D

Any network that connects to the Internet needs protection from hackers and viruses. How you decide to protect your HomePNA or PLC network depends on how the network connects to your broadband modem and to the Internet.

Check that your networking hardware includes a firewall or Network Address Translation (NAT) software between all networked computers and the Internet.

Option E:

I have already connected my adapter and have not yet installed the software.

If you have already connected the adapter and have not yet installed the software, or you do not want to run the Setup Wizard, see “Setting Up an Adapter by Using Plug and Play” in Chapter 3 for setup instructions.

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setting up.

Installing, Connecting, and Configuring Your Adapter

Your Microsoft® Broadband Networking Ethernet adapter 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 adapter.

Before You Begin

Before you install your PCI adapter, make sure that you have the following items at the computer:

Included in the Box:

Microsoft Broadband Networking PCI Adapter

User’s Guide

Setup CD-ROM

Also Required (but not included in the box):

Ethernet cable

System documentation from your computer’s manufacturer

Optional:

Network settings provided by your Internet service provider (ISP). You might need this information during setup, depending on how you install and configure your adapter.

Microsoft Windows® Setup CD-ROM. This might be necessary if you need to install any additional Windows networking components during setup and configuration.

A Wake-On-LAN cable. This optional cable is purchased separately and is necessary only if you want to use the WakeOn-LAN feature on an older computer. For more information, see Chapter 1.

Note

If your computers are running Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000, you must be a member of the Administrator group to set up a network. If you are not logged on as an administrator, click Start, click Log Off, and then press CTRL+ALT+DELETE. Log on again with an administrator’s name and password.

Typical Setup

Follow the detailed instructions beginning on the next page if your existing network configuration matches all of the following conditions:

You have an existing Ethernet network that has a base station (gateway or router), a DSL or cable modem, and an active Internet connection.

The Windows-based computer you want to add has an available, high-powered USB port or a PC Card slot, and the computer is not already connected to another network.

See the setup instructions later in this chapter if:

Your network is configured in any other way, or

You have already connected your adapter and have not yet installed the adapter software.

After you set up your adapter, your network will resemble the following diagram.

Active Internet Connection

Broadband Modem

(DSL or Cable)

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Base Station

(Gateway or Router)

Computer with PCI Adapter

Installing the software on this computer configures the adapter.

Step 1: Install the Software

1. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the computer

that you want to connect to your network. If the Setup Wizard does not start automatically after a few seconds, double-click My Computer, double-click the drive that contains your Setup CD-ROM, and then double-click Setup or Setup.exe.

2. In the Setup Wizard, do the following:

When the wizard asks which device you are installing, click Network Adapter.

When the wizard asks which network adapter you are installing, click PCI Adapter.

3. When the wizard asks you to specify how you want to use your

adapter, select the option that best describes your existing network and how you will connect to it.

4. When the wizard asks you to install the PCI adapter on your computer, shut down your computer by clicking Close.

5. After your computer shuts down completely, proceed to Step 2.

Step 2: Install the Adapter in Your Computer

1. After your computer shuts down completely, disconnect the

power cord from the back of the computer to prevent shock.

2. Remove the cover from your computer. For instructions, see your computer’s documentation.

3. Locate an available PCI slot on your computer’s motherboard.

4. Remove the protective bracket from the PCI slot.

5. Insert the PCI adapter into the slot as shown in the

diagram, being careful to:

Line up the connectors on the PCI adapter with the PCI slot, and press evenly on the top of the card until it is securely connected to the motherboard.

Line up the mounting bracket with the appropriate opening on the back of your computer.

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Caution

Electronic components are sensitive to static electricity. Always ground yourself before touching the PCI adapter or any other internal components of your computer.

Caution

Before you attempt to insert your PCI adapter into the PCI slot, make sure that the pin configuration of the slot matches that of the connectors on the bottom of the adapter.

Mounting Bracket

PCI Connectors

PCI Slot

6. Screw the bracket of the PCI adapter securely to your

computer’s case.

7. If your computer does not support PCI 2.2 connectivity and you

want to install Wake-On-LAN capability, do the following:

Connect one end of the Wake-On-LAN cable (purchased separately) to the connector on the top edge of the PCI adapter.

Connect the other end to the Wake-On-LAN connector on your motherboard.

For more information about the location of this connector, see your computer’s documentation.

8. Replace the cover on your computer.

Step 3: Connect Your PCI Adapter to the Network

1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable (not included) to the

network port on the back of your PCI adapter.

2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to an available

Ethernet port on your existing router, hub, switch, or broadband modem.

3. Reconnect the power cord to the computer, and make sure no

other cables have come loose during installation.

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After you connect your adapter, the back of your computer will resemble the following diagram.

Note

If you originally logged on to an administrator account to begin Setup, make sure that you log on to the same administrator account after you restart your computer.

Step 4: Configure Your Adapter

1. Turn on your computer.

When Windows starts, the Setup Wizard automatically resumes.

2. Continue to follow the instructions in the Setup Wizard.

When you complete the setup, click Finish to exit the Setup Wizard.

3. Remove the Setup CD-ROM from your CD-ROM drive and keep it in a safe place for future installations.

4. If your Internet service provider (ISP) requires additional network settings, such as a static IP address or special software to access the Internet, configure this now. For instructions, see your ISP documentation.

Step 5: Test Your Network

To confirm that your network is working properly, do the following:

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.

If your network has Internet access, test the connection by opening your Web browser and visiting a Web site, such as 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 6.

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Note

For more information about crossover Ethernet cables, see Chapter 1.

Computer-to-Computer Setup

Use the setup instructions described here if:

You want to connect two or more computers directly to each other or indirectly through a hub or switch.

You want to connect a Microsoft Broadband Networking adapter to the first computer.

All other computers to be networked have an installed Ethernet adapter or a built-in Ethernet port.

You will need an Ethernet cable for each computer you are adding to your network. You will need a crossover Ethernet cable if you are connecting two computers directly to each other. You will need a straight-through Ethernet cable for each computer that connects to a switch or hub.

Step 1: Install the Software

1. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the computer

2. In the Setup Wizard, do the following:

When the wizard asks which device you are installing, click Network Adapter.

When the wizard asks which network adapter you are installing, click PCI Adapter.

3. When the Setup Wizard asks you to specify how you want to use

your adapter, select the option for computer-to-computer setup.

4. When the wizard asks you to install the PCI adapter on your computer, shut down your computer by clicking Close.

5. After your computer shuts down completely, proceed to Step 2.

Step 2: Install the Adapter in Your Computer

Install the PCI adapter in your computer by following the instructions in “Step 2: Install the Adapter in Your Computer” in the “Typical Setup” section at the beginning of this chapter.

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