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Important
Important
Caution
Avertissement
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.
Ne branchez pas une ligne téléphonique dans aucuns des port de réseau (RJ45).
For use with UL Listed, CSA and GS approved personal computers.
Base Station: Only use AC Adapter provided with the unit, Model Number FA-4A030-1
Not intended for use in machinery, medical or industrial applications.
Do not use onboard an aircraft or in hazardous locations such as a gas station or other explosive
environment.
For indoor use only.
Do not touch or re-orient the antenna while the device is transmitting
Device should be located at least 20 cm (8 inches) away from any human body in order to meet FCC
exposure limits.
N’utilisez qu’avec des composantes homologuées UL, CSA ou TUV.
N’utilisez qu’avec le bloc d’alimentation fourni avec cet appareil No de modèle FA-4A030-1
Ne pas utiliser ce dispositif dans une application industrielle ou médicale.
Ne pas utiliser dans un avion ou en présence de vapeur explosive (station-service).
N’utiliser qu’à l’intérieur.
Ne touchez pas à l’antenne lorsque l’appareil est en fonction
Ce dispositif doit être à plus de 20 cm (8 pouces) de toute personne sinon l’utilisateur devrait limiter le
temps d’exposition..
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contents
1 | Introduction: Welcome to Wireless-B ..................................................................................1
About Your Wireless Base Station.................................................................................1
About Wireless (Radio) Connections.............................................................................5
Placement of Wireless Components..........................................................................5
Adjusting the Antenna.................................................................................................6
Understanding Wireless Transmission Standards....................................................6
About Wired (Ethernet) Connections.............................................................................7
Ethernet Cables........................................................................................................... 7
Which Cable Should You Use? ...................................................................................8
2 | Setup: Using the Setup Wizard .............................................................................................9
Typical Setup.................................................................................................................10
Step 1: Gather Components, Tools, and Information .............................................10
Step 2: Run the Setup Wizard ..................................................................................11
Step 3: Connect the Base Station............................................................................12
Step 4: Configure the Base Station..........................................................................13
Step 5: Test Your Network........................................................................................13
What’s Next? .............................................................................................................13
Setting Up the Base Station Wirelessly.......................................................................14
3 | Custom Setup: Configuring the Base Station Manually ................................................ 15
Base Station Setup.......................................................................................................16
Step 1: Connect the Base Station............................................................................16
Step 2: Open the Base Station Management Tool .................................................16
Step 3: Establish the Base Station Password .........................................................16
Step 4: Establish Your Internet Settings..................................................................17
Step 5: Establish Your Wireless Settings.................................................................18
Step 6: Establish Your Wireless Security Settings ..................................................18
Step 7: Customize Network Settings .......................................................................19
Step 8: Configure Your Computer ............................................................................19
Step 9: Test Your Internet Connection.....................................................................20
4 | Network Activities: Sharing and Accessing Network Resources.................................. 21
Logging on to Your Network.........................................................................................22
Using an Internet Connection over a Network............................................................22
Using the Broadband Network Utility ..........................................................................23
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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...................................................................................... 26
Using a Printer over a Network ................................................................................... 26
Using Other Peripheral Devices over a Network ........................................................ 27
About Reading E-Mail Messages on a Network ......................................................... 27
Playing Games on Your Network and on the Internet ............................................... 28
5 | Network Management: Understanding Network Maintenance and Security............. 29
Monitoring Your Network.............................................................................................29
View Status ............................................................................................................... 29
View Network Devices ..............................................................................................29
Updating Software, Drivers, and Firmware................................................................. 30
Making Your Network More Secure ............................................................................ 30
Help Protect Your Network from Computer Viruses ...............................................30
Help Protect Your Network from Hackers ...............................................................31
Help Protect Your Network from Unauthorized Access..........................................31
6 | Troubleshooting: Finding Answers to Common Problems............................................ 33
Setup and Hardware Problems................................................................................... 33
The Setup Wizard will not start or locks up when I run it on my computer........... 33
Setup does not recognize my wireless base station. .............................................34
Setup can’t detect the Internet after I connect my new base station to
a broadband modem................................................................................................35
After I install a new base station on my network, my Internet connection
no longer works. ....................................................................................................... 36
I am having problems upgrading or restoring my base station firmware. ............37
Network and Internet Problems.................................................................................. 38
I can’t stay connected to my wireless network.......................................................38
I can’t access the Internet from a computer on my wireless network. ................. 38
I can’t access the Internet from a computer connected to my network
with an Ethernet cable. ............................................................................................40
My network is slow. .................................................................................................. 42
I am having problems running a networked program or multiplayer game
on my network or the Internet. ................................................................................42
Printing and File Sharing Issues.................................................................................. 45
I can't print to a networked printer.......................................................................... 45
I cannot access a shared file or folder from a computer on my network. ............46
I can open shared files or folders, but cannot write to or delete them................. 48
I can only access shared resources from certain computers or user accounts
on my network. ......................................................................................................... 48
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Appendix A: Locating Your Internet and Network Settings..........................................49
Internet Connection Type.............................................................................................49
General Internet Settings.............................................................................................50
Dynamic IP (DHCP) Settings.........................................................................................50
Host name .................................................................................................................50
MAC Address .............................................................................................................50
Static IP Settings ..........................................................................................................51
PPPoE Settings .............................................................................................................52
Workgroup Name..........................................................................................................52
Wireless Network Name...............................................................................................53
Wireless Security Settings............................................................................................53
Appendix B: Support and Technical Information........................................................... 54
Getting Help ..................................................................................................................54
Visit Us on the Web ...................................................................................................54
Click Help in the Broadband Network Utility............................................................54
Technical Support Options .......................................................................................54
Regulatory Information.................................................................................................55
United States Radio and TV Interference Regulations ...........................................55
Canadian Radiocommunication Regulations..........................................................55
Technical Specifications ..............................................................................................56
System Requirements..................................................................................................57
END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT SOFTWARE.....................................58
LIMITED WARRANTY.....................................................................................................60
Glossary................................................................................................................................. 65
Index ......................................................................................................................................71
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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 to the network, you can add a variety of devices,
provided each device has an available Ethernet port or a wireless adapter (that is
compatible with 802.11b Wi-Fi
For example, you can connect a game console (such as a Microsoft Xbox
system), a Pocket PC, a home security or automation device, a digital audio controller,
or even some newer televisions to your network.
About Your Wireless Base Station
The wireless base station comes with other components to help you set up and
connect your wireless network. The box contents are shown in the following
illustration.
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The Microsoft Wireless Base Station is a multifunctional device:
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It enables you to share your broadband Internet connection with all the computers
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It helps provide a layer of security between your network and the Internet.
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It enables wireless connectivity for computers within its range.
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It helps provide security for your wireless transmissions.
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Start Here 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 common vocabulary. This
makes setting up your wireless base station easier. UPnP standards also allow you to
use many programs (like instant messaging programs and multiplayer games) on your
network without having to go through a complicated configuration process.
Base Station Ports, Status Lights, and the Reset Button
The following illustrations show the locations of the ports, status lights, and Reset
button on the base station.
Reset button
Ethernet ports 1-4
To Modem port
Power port
On the back of the base station, you will find a Power port, a To Modem port, four
numbered Ethernet ports, and a Reset button.
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Optional
stand
Antenna
Power, Modem, and
Wireless lights
Ethernet port lights, which
correspond to the Ethernet
ports on the back of the
base station
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: Resetting
Modem Modem connected
and turned on
Not receiving power Restoring factory defaults or
upgrading firmware
Modem off or not
connected
Data being sent or received
through the modem
Wireless Radio enabled Radio disabled Data being sent or received
wirelessly
Ethernet
port (4)
Ethernet device
connected and on
Ethernet device off
or not connected
Data being sent or received
over Ethernet connection
Chapter 1: Introduction 3
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
the bottom of the base station.
2. Slide the stand toward the center of the base station.
To detach the stand
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Slide the stand away from the center of the base station.
Resetting the Base Station
You can reset the base station to correct connectivity problems. Simply unplug the
base station power cord and then plug it back in again. The Power light will turn orange
and then turn green when the reset is complete.
Restoring Factory Default Settings
You can restore the factory default settings to the base station if, for example, you
forget your base station password. Restoring the base station erases all your current
base station settings and returns the password to the default, admin. After you restore
your base station, you will need to reconfigure the base station settings. You can do
this by running the Setup Wizard and clicking Set Up a Product.
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To restore the base station to factory default settings
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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 restoration is
complete. This process takes about a minute.
Power ligh
About Wireless (Radio) Connections
Your base station communicates by radio transmission. Radio waves travel in all
directions, and can be transmitted through walls and floors. This section on wireless
connections provides important information about wireless performance.
Placement of Wireless Components
The following placement recommendations will help you achieve the best wireless
range, coverage, security, and connection speed from your wireless devices:
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Place the base station near the center of your intended wireless network area. This
will minimize the possibility of eavesdropping by neighboring wireless networks.
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Place wireless components in direct line of sight to one another, if possible.
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Place wireless components on desks or shelves when possible (instead of on the
floor) to avoid obstacles and achieve better reception on upper stories of buildings.
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Avoid placing wireless components in a way such that large, solid objects block the
direct path between them. Building components, such as fireplaces, concrete or
masonry walls and floors, metal framing, UV window film, and metallic paint will
reduce radio signal strength.
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Avoid placing wireless components next to large metal objects such as computer
cases, monitors, and appliances. Metal objects reduce signal strength.
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Avoid placing wireless components close to electromagnetic devices, especially
those with frequencies in the 2.4-gigahertz (GHz) range. Devices such as cordless
phones, microwave ovens, radios, and televisions can interfere with wireless
transmission.
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If you notice poor connection speed on an adapter, try moving your wireless
components closer together. Connection speeds will be slower if your wireless
components are very far apart from each other on the network.
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Be aware that wireless signal range, speed, and strength can be affected by
interference from neighboring wireless networks and devices.
Adjusting the Antenna
To improve wireless reception, you can adjust the base station’s external antenna.
Start with the antenna pointing straight up, and adjust the antenna if you get poor
signal strength on an adapter. Certain areas, such as directly below the antenna, get
relatively poor reception. Pointing the antenna toward another wireless component
does not improve reception.
Understanding Wireless Transmission Standards
802.11 is a series of wireless transmission standards developed by the Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for wireless local area networks. Currently,
four specifications make up the 802.11 series: 802.11, 802.11a, 802.11b, and
802.11g. Your Microsoft Wireless Base Station conforms to the 802.11b specification.
The main features that distinguish these specifications are connection speed and
radio frequency.
The following table summarizes the four specifications in the 802.11 series.
Specification Connection speed Radio frequency band
802.11 1 or 2 megabits per second (Mbps) 2.4 GHz
802.11a Up to 54 Mbps 5 GHz
802.11b Up to 11 Mbps 2.4 GHz
802.11g Up to 54 Mbps 2.4 GHz
Note The benefit of the 2.4-GHz radio frequency band is that it allows for greater range
than the 5-GHz band. The drawback is that it is susceptible to interference from other
devices, such as 2.4-GHz cordless telephones.
Because 802.11b and 802.11g use the same radio frequency band, your base station
is compatible with 802.11g devices on your network. However, when you transfer data
between 802.11b and 802.11g devices, the connection speed is limited to the
802.11b maximum of 11 Mbps.
Note Your Microsoft Wireless base station is not compatible with 802.11a-only devices.
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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 Ethernet cables to connect some devices in your network, for
example to connect your base station to a modem and to one or more computers.
Each device that makes a wired connection to your base station must have an
Ethernet adapter, which provides an Ethernet port. A modem and up to four other
Ethernet devices can connect to the base station. By using hubs or switches, you can
connect more Ethernet devices to your base station.
Ethernet Cables
An Ethernet cable resembles a phone cord, but has wider connectors at each end. You
can distinguish Ethernet cable from phone cable by the larger connector size and,
often, by the number of gold pins (or contacts) visible in the connector. Ethernet
connectors (RJ-45) commonly contain eight contacts, whereas phone connectors
(RJ-11) contain either two or four, as shown in the following illustration.
RJ-45 Ethernet
(8 pins)
RJ-11 Telephone
(4 pins)
Data is sent and received through specific wires within an Ethernet cable. Depending
on the arrangement of the sending and receiving wires, an Ethernet cable is either a
“straight-through” type or a “crossover” type. To determine which type of Ethernet
cable you have, hold the cable’s two connectors together side by side and look at the
order of the colored wires.
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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 colors.
Crossover Ethernet Cable
In a crossover Ethernet cable, the order of the colored wires is different at both ends,
as shown in the following illustration.
The numbers
represent
wire colors.
Which Cable Should You Use?
To connect your base station to a broadband modem, you should use either the cable
that came with your modem or the same type of cable that came with your modem,
straight-through or crossover. If you are unsure about the type of Ethernet cable to
use, see the documentation for your broadband modem.
To connect your base station to one or more computers, you should use straightthrough Ethernet cables. If the blue cable provided with your base station is not long
enough for your needs, you can use any straight-through cable.
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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 identifies and
configures a variety of Internet and wireless network settings.
To use the Typical Setup steps, you will need:
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A computer that has an Ethernet port and is running Microsoft Windows® XP,
Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 98, or Windows 98 SE operating system.
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An external broadband modem with an Ethernet port.
You should not use the Typical Setup steps if any of the following apply to you.
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You want to set up the base station from a Windows 2000–based computer. See
Chapter 3.
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You don’t have a computer with an Ethernet port. See “Setting Up the Base Station
Wirelessly” later in this chapter.
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You want to set up the base station from a computer that isn’t running Windows.
See Chapter 3.
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You don’t want to run the Setup Wizard to set up the base station. See Chapter 3.
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You have an existing network with a base station, gateway, or router, and want to
use this base station as an access point. See the MN-500: Base Station
Configuration Guide on the Setup CD.
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 Network Utility (v.2.0) CD that comes with this base
station to install all current and previous versions of Microsoft Broadband Networking
products. If you have other Microsoft Broadband Networking products on your network,
you do not need to keep multiple copies of this CD and you can discard earlier versions
of this CD.
Step 1: Gather Components, Tools, and Information
1. Check if any of the following special situations apply to you.
If… Do this first…
You haven’t yet set up
your broadband Internet
connection
You are using this base
station to replace an
existing base station,
gateway, or router
Your computer currently
connects to your
broadband modem with
USB cable
Your computer is
running Windows XP
Your computer is
running firewall or
Internet connection
sharing software
You have a Point-toPoint Protocol over
Ethernet (PPPoE)
Internet connection
Set up your broadband Internet connection and make sure that it
works. The Setup Wizard will look for it and gather all of your Internet
settings so that you don’t have to locate and enter them manually.
Record your current Internet settings. For information about how to
locate them, see Appendix A, “Locating Your Internet and Network
Settings.” Do not disconnect your existing network devices until
instructed to do so by the Setup Wizard.
Replace the USB cable with the Ethernet cable that came with your
modem. Make sure that your Internet connection is working through
the Ethernet cable before proceeding.
Log on as a member of the Administrator group on the computer you
will use to set up the base station and on the computer you will use to
set up the adapter. 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.
Disable or uninstall any firewall or Internet connection sharing
software on your computers. Your base station will replace these
functions, and the Setup Wizard cannot proceed if they are enabled.
Make sure that you know your user name, password, and service
name. The Setup Wizard will prompt you to enter this information. For
information about how to determine your Internet settings, see
Appendix A, “Locating Your Internet and Network Settings.”
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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.
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Setup and Network Utility CD
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Microsoft Wireless Base Station
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Blue Ethernet cable included in the box
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Power supply (Use only the AC adapter included in the box.)
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Blank floppy disk included in the box
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This User’s Guide
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Installation CD for your Windows operating system if your computer is running
Windows Me, Windows 98, or Windows 98 SE
Step 2: Run the Setup Wizard
1. Insert the Setup CD into the CD drive. If the Setup Wizard does not start
automatically after a few seconds, open My Computer, double-click the CD icon,
and then double-click Setup or Setup.exe.
Note During setup, you may be prompted to restart your computer or insert your
Windows operating system CD. You may also need to specify the location of the
required setup files on the Windows CD. Do this by typing the drive letter of your CD
drive and the appropriate directory (for example, D:\win98).
2. On the first screen that appears, click Set Up a Product.
The wizard will detect any components that are missing on your computer and
specify which of these components are required for setup and which are optional.
3. Continue following the instructions in the wizard to install missing components
(as necessary).
4. When the wizard asks whether you are setting up a base station or an adapter, click
Base station.
5. When the wizard asks which base station you are setting up, click Wireless-B Base
Station (MN-500, MN-610, MN-620).
6. Continue following the instructions in the Setup Wizard. If you have a question, click
a Help link on the screen for more information.
If you need to cancel setup before it is complete, you can rerun the Setup Wizard.
When the Setup Wizard restarts, click Set Up a Product.
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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
stand. For more information about optimal placement of your base station, see
“Placement of Wireless Components” in Chapter 1.
Note Do not turn off your computer while you connect your base station.
2. Disconnect the modem Ethernet cable from the back of your computer, and then
connect it to the To Modem port on the back of the base station.
Important Use the modem’s original Ethernet cable or one of the same type (straightthrough or crossover) to connect the modem to the base station. For more information,
see “Ethernet Cables” in Chapter 1.
3. Connect one end of the blue Ethernet cable that came with your base station to one
of the Ethernet ports on the back of the base station, and then connect the other
end to an Ethernet port on 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 light on the front of the base station will turn orange. Wait for the
Power light to turn green.
Your connections should now resemble those in the following illustration.
First computer
Wireless
Base Station
Existing
broadband
modem
Existing
Ethernet
cable
Power port
Blue Ethernet cable
(included in box)
5. Return to the Setup Wizard and click Next.
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To power
supply
Step 4: Configure the Base Station
1. Continue following the instructions in the Setup Wizard to:
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Select wireless security options. For more information about wireless security,
see “Making Your Network More Secure” in Chapter 5.
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Save your wireless network settings. You can use the provided floppy disk
for this.
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Set up file and printer sharing on your computer.
Note If your computer is a member of a domain, the Setup Wizard detects this and
skips the file and printer sharing part of setup.
2. When you reach the end of the Setup Wizard, click Finish. By default, the
Broadband Network Utility starts automatically.
3. Remove the Setup CD from the CD drive and the floppy disk (if used) from the floppy
disk drive. Keep your network settings handy for setting up additional computers on
your network.
It is recommended that you install the software on all computers on your network,
so that you can use the Broadband Network Utility from all of your computers. If you
want to do this, run the Setup Wizard on each of your computers and when the
Setup Wizard starts, click Install Software Only. (If the computer already has a
version of this software installed, this option is called Update Software Only or
Reinstall Software Only.)
Step 5: Test Your Network
1. View the status of your network in the Broadband Network Utility. Make sure that
the other computers on your network appear under Network Devices. For more
information about using the Broadband Network Utility, see Chapter 4.
2. From a computer with a wireless adapter, open your Web browser and try accessing
a Web site such as www.microsoft.com. If your network is working properly, you will
be able to access the Internet from the computer you just set up.
What’s Next?
Your base station setup is now complete.
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If your network is working properly, you can proceed to Chapter 4, “Network
Activities.”
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If you are having network problems or you cannot connect to the Internet, see
“Network and Internet Problems” in Chapter 6.
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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, because your
Internet and network settings are vulnerable to wireless eavesdropping during Setup.
To set up the base station wirelessly
1. Locate and write down your Internet settings. For instructions, see Appendix A,
“Locating Your Internet and Network Settings.” For most Internet connections, you
will need your host name and media access control (MAC) address. For a PPPoE
connection, you will need your user name, password, and service name. For a static
Internet protocol (IP) address, you will need your IP, subnet mask, and default
gateway addresses.
2. Disconnect your modem from your computer, and turn off the modem (or unplug it).
3. On the computer that was connected to your modem, run the Setup Wizard.
4. On the first screen that appears, click Set Up a Product.
The wizard will detect missing components and help you install them.
5. When the wizard asks what you want to install, click Base station.
If you have not yet installed your Microsoft wireless adapter, the wizard will alert you
that you need to install an adapter. Continue following the steps in the wizard to set
up the wireless adapter.
6. When the wizard asks which base station you are setting up, click Wireless-B Base
Station (MN-500, MN-620).
7. When the wizard asks what type of modem you have, click External broadband
modem, connected with Ethernet cable. (Select this option even if your modem
made a USB connection to your computer before you disconnected it in step 2.)
Because your modem is no longer connected to your computer, the Setup Wizard
will alert you that it cannot detect your Internet connection.
8. Click Next to proceed without an Internet connection. Later, you will be able to enter
the Internet settings you saved in step 1 of this procedure.
9. When the Setup Wizard prompts you to connect your base station, connect an
Ethernet cable from your modem to the To Modem port of the base station, and
then plug in the base station power cord. Your modem is now connected to the base
station. Do not connect your computer to the base station.
10. Plug in and turn on your modem.
11. When the Setup Wizard asks you for your Internet settings, enter the Internet
settings that you recorded in step 1 of this procedure.
12. Continue following the steps in the Setup Wizard to set up wireless security, to
enable file and printer sharing, and to save your network settings.
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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:
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The computer where you will configure the base station is not running Microsoft®
Windows
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The computer where you will configure the base station is running Windows 2000.
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You are an advanced user and you do not want to use the Setup Wizard.
In all other situations, you should run the Setup Wizard to configure your base station.
The Setup Wizard automatically configures the base station with your Internet and
other network settings. For information about configuring the base station by using the
Setup Wizard, see Chapter 2, “Setup.”
In addition to configuring your base station for initial setup, you can also use the Base
Station Management Tool to manage your network settings, customize security
options, and establish special network requirements such as a Web server. For
information about these options, see the MN-500: Base Station Configuration Guide.
You can find this guide on the Setup CD that came with your network products.
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operating system.
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 modem.
2. Disconnect your modem cable from the Ethernet port on the back of your computer.
Leave the other end of the cable connected to the modem. Connect the cable to the
port labeled To Modem on the back of the base station.
3. Connect one end of the blue Ethernet cable that came with your base station to the
Ethernet port labeled 1 on the back of the base station and connect the other end
to 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 plug the other end into an electrical outlet.
The Power light on the front of the base station will turn orange. Wait for the Power
light to turn green.
Step 2: Open the Base Station Management Tool
You can open the Base Station Management Tool directly from a Web browser, such
as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or later or Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later.
1. From the computer connected to the base station, open your Web browser, and
then type the Internet protocol (IP) address of the base station in the address field.
By default, this address is http://192.168.2.1. However, you can change this
address in the Base Station Management Tool.
2. To log on, type the default base station password admin.
Step 3: Establish the Base Station Password
Access to the Base Station Management Tool is password protected to help ensure
that only users who know the base station password can change your network
configuration. You can use the default password, admin, to access the base station for
the first time. You should, however, create a new password at the earliest opportunity.
Note It is a good idea to change your password every two to three months, or more
frequently if you are concerned that an unauthorized person has administrative access to
the base station.
1. From the Home page of the Base Station Management Tool, click Management,
and then click Change Password.
2. In the Current password box, type your current password.
3. In the New password box, type a new password. Use a minimum of 3 characters,
but no more than 16 characters. The base station password is case sensitive.
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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 station itself, and then use the
default password admin to open the Base Station Management Tool. For more
information about restoring factory default settings to the base station, see Chapter 1,
“Introduction.”
Step 4: Establish Your Internet Settings
On the Wide Area Network page of the Base Station Management Tool, you must
specify whether you have a dynamic, static or Point-to-Point over Ethernet (PPPoE)
Internet connection. Depending on the type of Internet connection you have and your
ISP account, you will be required to specify additional Internet settings information,
such as your host name, subnet mask, or domain name server (DNS) address. This
information is typically provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
If you need assistance determining your Internet settings, see Appendix A, “Locating
Your Internet and Network Settings.”
1. From the Base Station Management Tool, click Wide Area Network. On the Wide
Area Network page, under Internet Connection Type, select the type of Internet
connection provided by your ISP.
2. Enter the information required for your specific Internet connection type.
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If you selected Dynamic, under Dynamic Connection, specify a host name if
your ISP requires it. Specify the DNS primary and secondary addresses if your ISP
provided you with this information. If you are replacing an existing base station,
router, or gateway with the Microsoft base station, specify the media access
control (MAC) address of that device in the MAC Address box, and then click
Clone MAC Address. Otherwise, specify the MAC address of the adapter that
was connected to the modem in the MAC Address box, and then click Clone
MAC Address. For information about MAC addresses, see Microsoft Broadband
Network Utility Help.
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If you selected Static, under Static Connection, type the IP address, subnet
mask, default gateway IP address, and DNS addresses provided by your ISP.
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If you selected PPPoE, under Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE),
type your user name and password, the service name, if your ISP provided it, and
the maximum idle time, if your ISP instructed you to do so. You will be
disconnected from the Internet if the time that you specify elapses without
activity.
3. To save the wide area network (WAN) settings you have entered, click Apply.
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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 wireless adapters or
other network devices.
1. From the Base Station Management Tool menu, click Wireless.
2. Select the Enable wireless access check box.
3. Type the wireless network name in the Wireless network name (SSID) box. The
wireless network name, also known as the Service Set Identifier (SSID), identifies
your network. The network name is case sensitive and cannot exceed 32
characters.
4. To apply these wireless settings, click Apply.
Step 6: Establish Your Wireless Security Settings
The base station uses Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) to help prevent unauthorized
users from joining your network or accessing data that is being transmitted over the
network.
1. From the Base Station Management Tool Security menu, click Wireless Security.
2. Under Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), select the Enable wireless security
check box.
3. In the Encryption strength drop-down list box, click 128-bit or leave the default
setting of 64-bit.
4. If you selected 128-bit encryption, the first Key box, type an encryption key. If you
selected 64-bit encryption, you can type up to four WEP keys in the Key boxes. For
128-bit encryption, the WEP key must be 26 characters in length. For 64-bit
encryption, the WEP key must be 10 characters in length. WEP keys can contain
numbers and the letters A through F.
5. If you selected 64-bit encryption, in the Key index drop-down list box, click a key
index. The key index number indicates which of the four WEP keys will be enabled
on the network.
6. To enable the wireless security settings you have entered, click Apply.
Note The wireless security settings of all the devices on your network must match the
wireless security 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 wireless
adapters or other network devices.
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Step 7: Customize Network Settings
You can customize network settings from the Base Station Management Tool. For
example, you can perform the following tasks:
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Establish a Web or mail server on your network by using persistent port forwarding.
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Control access to your network by using MAC filtering.
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Control what computers on your network can access the Internet by using client
filtering.
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Map ports for specific Internet games by using application-triggered port forwarding.
For information about these options, consult Broadband Network Utility Help or the
MN-500: Base Station Configuration Guide. You can find this guide on the Setup CD
that came with your network products.
Step 8: Configure Your Computer
When you set up the base station by using the Base Station Management Tool, you
must configure the TCP/IP properties of each computer that you connect to your
network. If you are using a Microsoft adapter, the correct settings are established
automatically when you run the Setup Wizard. If you are using a non-Microsoft adapter,
or if you do not want to run the Setup Wizard, you can configure the TCP/IP properties
from Windows.
In general, you should configure the computer to use the TCP/IP protocol and to obtain
an IP address automatically. However, if you disable the DHCP server on the base
station or if you want one or more of your networked computers to use a static IP
address, you must configure the computer to use a static IP address. For information
about how to establish a static IP address for a computer on your network, see
Broadband Network Utility Help.
Note The TCP/IP properties you set are stored on the adapter connected to your
networked computer. If you change adapters, you must reconfigure these settings for
the computer.
To configure the TCP/IP properties of a computer running Windows 98,
Windows 2000, or Windows Me operating systems
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Network icon.
3. In the Configuration dialog box, select the TCP/IP protocol line that is associated
with your network adapter.
4. Click the Properties button, click the IP Address tab, and then select Obtain an IP
address automatically.
5. Click the Gateway tab and make sure that all fields are empty, and then click OK.
When the Network Properties dialog box appears, click OK again.
6. If you are prompted to supply the original Windows installation files, insert your
Windows CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and then browse to the location of your
CD-ROM drive.
7. When you are prompted to restart your computer, click OK.
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