Microsoft MN-700 Quick Install Guide

Important

Do not plug a phone jack (RJ-11) into any Ethernet (RJ-45) port on your device. Doing so may damage the device. You must use twisted pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform to FCC standards in the device’s Ethernet ports.

Important

Ne branchez pas une ligne téléphonique dans aucuns des port de réseau (RJ45).

Caution

For use with UL Listed, CSA and GS approved personal computers.

Base Station: Only use AC Adapter provided with the unit, Model Number FA-4A110 (for U.S. and Canada).

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.

Avertissement

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- FA-4A110

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-G ..................................................................................	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
2	\| Setup: Using the Setup Wizard .............................................................................................	9
	Typical Setup...................................................................................................................	9
	Step 1: Gather Components, Tools, and Information .............................................	10
	Step 2: Run the Setup Wizard ..................................................................................	11
	Step 3: Connect the Base Station............................................................................	11
	Step 4: Configure the Base Station..........................................................................	12
	Step 5: Test Your Network ........................................................................................	13
	What’s Next? .............................................................................................................	13
	Setting Up the Base Station Wirelessly .......................................................................	13
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
	Access Point Setup .......................................................................................................	21
	Step 1: Connect the Base Station to a Computer ...................................................	21
	Step 2: Open the Base Station Management Tool .................................................	21
	Step 3: Establish the Base Station Password .........................................................	22

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	Step 4: Establish Your Wireless Settings ................................................................	22
	Step 5: Establish Your Wireless Security Settings..................................................	23
	Step 6: Set the Base Station to Access Point Mode ..............................................	23
4	\| Network Activities: Sharing and Accessing Network Resources..................................	25
	Logging on to Your Network ........................................................................................	26
	Using an Internet Connection over a Network ...........................................................	26
	Using the Broadband Network Utility ..........................................................................	27
	Using Files and Folders over a Network .....................................................................	28
	Step 1: Make your files and folders available to the network ...............................	28
	Step 2: Access shared files......................................................................................	30
	Using a Printer over a Network ...................................................................................	30
	Using Other Peripheral Devices over a Network ........................................................	31
	About Reading E-Mail Messages on a Network .........................................................	31
	Playing Games on Your Network and on the Internet ...............................................	32
5	\| Network Management: Understanding Network Maintenance and Security.............	33
	Monitoring Your Network .............................................................................................	33
	View Status ...............................................................................................................	33
	View Network Devices ..............................................................................................	33
	Updating Software, Drivers, and Firmware.................................................................	34
	Making Your Network More Secure ............................................................................	34
	Help Protect Your Network from Computer Viruses ...............................................	34
	Help Protect Your Network from Hackers ...............................................................	35
	Help Protect Your Network from Unauthorized Access ..........................................	35
6	\| Troubleshooting: Finding Answers to Common Problems ............................................	37
	Setup and Hardware Problems ...................................................................................	37
	The Setup Wizard will not start or locks up when I run it on my computer...........	37
	Setup does not recognize my wireless base station. .............................................	38
	Setup can’t detect the Internet after I connect my new base station to a
	broadband modem. ..................................................................................................	39
	After I install a new base station on my network, my Internet connection
	no longer works. .......................................................................................................	40
	I am having problems upgrading or restoring my base station firmware. ............	41
	Network and Internet Problems ..................................................................................	42
	I can’t stay connected to my wireless network. ......................................................	42
	I can’t access the Internet from a computer on my wireless network. .................	42
	I can’t access the Internet from a computer connected to my network with
	an Ethernet cable. ....................................................................................................	44
	My network is slow. ..................................................................................................	46
	I am having problems running a networked program or multiplayer game
	on my network or the Internet. ................................................................................	46

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Printing and File Sharing Issues ..................................................................................	49
I can’t print to a networked printer. .........................................................................	49
I cannot access a shared file or folder from a computer on my network..............	50
I can open shared files or folders, but cannot write to or delete them. ................	52
I can only access shared resources from certain computers or user accounts
on my network. ..........................................................................................................	52
Appendix A: Locating Your Internet and Network Settings................................................	53
Internet Connection Type .............................................................................................	53
General Internet Settings .............................................................................................	54
Dynamic IP (DHCP) Settings.........................................................................................	54
Host name .................................................................................................................	54
MAC Address .............................................................................................................	54
Static IP Settings ..........................................................................................................	55
PPPoE Settings .............................................................................................................	56
Workgroup Name..........................................................................................................	56
Wireless Network Name...............................................................................................	57
Wireless Security Settings............................................................................................	57
Appendix B: Support and Technical Information .................................................................	58
Getting Help ..................................................................................................................	58
Visit Us on the Web ...................................................................................................	58
Click Help in the Broadband Network Utility............................................................	58
Technical Support Options .......................................................................................	58
Regulatory Information.................................................................................................	59
United States Radio and TV Interference Regulations ...........................................	59
Canadian Radiocommunication Regulations ..........................................................	59
Technical Specifications ..............................................................................................	60
System Requirements ..................................................................................................	61
End-User License Agreement.......................................................................................	62
Limited Warranty ..........................................................................................................	64
Glossary.......................................................................................................................................	69
Index ............................................................................................................................................	75

Contents iii

introduction

Welcome to Wireless-G

Thank you for purchasing the Microsoft® Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station. This wireless base station is up to five times faster than 802.11b base stations. 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 or 802.11g Wi-Fi® networks).

For example, you can connect a game console (such as a Microsoft Xbox® video game system), a Pocket PC, a home security or automation device, a digital audio controller, or even some newer televisions to your network.

Note For more information about 802.11b and 802.11g, see “Understanding Wireless Transmission Standards” later in this chapter.

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.

Setup CD	Wireless Base Station	Base Station Stand
Install This First!	(MN-700)	(Detachable)

Blank Floppy

Disk

ireless Kit

Wireless Kit

Power Supply	Blue Ethernet	User’s Guide and
	Cable	Start Here Guide

The Microsoft Wireless Base Station is a multifunctional device:

OIt enables you to share your broadband Internet connection with all the computers on the network.

OIt helps provide a layer of security between your network and the Internet.

OIt enables wireless connectivity for computers within its range.

OIt helps provide security for your wireless transmissions, using Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA).

Most people enable all of this functionality, as described in Chapter 2.

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.

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 Restore Button

The following illustrations show the locations of the ports, status lights, and Restore button on the base station.

Restore 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 Restore button.

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Antenna

Power, Modem, and

Wireless lights

Ethernet port lights, which correspond to the Ethernet ports on the back of the base station

Optional

stand

The front of the base station has seven status lights. The following table describes the behavior of each light.

Status light	On	Off	Blinking
Power	Green: Ready	Not receiving	Error*
	Orange: Resetting,	power
	restoring factory defaults,
	or upgrading firmware

Modem	Modem connected and	Modem off or not	Data being sent or received
	turned on	connected	through the modem

Wireless	Radio enabled	Radio disabled	Data being sent or received
			wirelessly

Ethernet	Ethernet device	Ethernet device off	Data being sent or received
port (4)	connected and on	or not connected	over Ethernet connection

*If the Power light is blinking, reset the base station by using the procedure described later in this chapter.

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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

O 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

OUse a pointed object to press and release the Restore button on the back of the base station.

The Power light turns solid orange. When it turns solid green, the restoration is complete. This process takes about a minute.

Power light

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:

OPlace the base station near the center of your intended wireless network area. This will minimize the possibility of eavesdropping by neighboring wireless networks.

OPlace wireless components in direct line of sight to one another, if possible.

OPlace wireless components on desks or shelves when possible (instead of on the floor) to avoid obstacles and achieve better reception on the upper stories of buildings.

OAvoid 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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OAvoid placing wireless components next to large metal objects such as computer cases, monitors, and appliances. Metal objects reduce signal strength.

OAvoid 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.

OIf 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.

OBe 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 latest specification, 802.11g. 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	5.5 and 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, this wireless base station is compatible with 802.11b 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	RJ-11 Telephone
(8 pins)	(4 pins)

Note There are two types of Ethernet cable, “straight-through” and “crossover”. You can use either type when you connect devices to the Microsoft base station. For other Ethernet connections that you establish on your network, a specific type of Ethernet cable might be required. For more information about the types of Ethernet cable, see the Broadband Network Utility Help.

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2 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:

OA computer that has an Ethernet port and is running Microsoft Windows® XP, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 98, or Windows 98 SE operating system.

OAn external broadband modem with an Ethernet port.

You should not use the Typical Setup steps if any of the following apply to you.

OYou don’t have a computer with an Ethernet port. See “Setting Up the Base Station Wirelessly” later in this chapter.

OYou have an existing network with a base station, gateway, or router and you want to use this wireless base station to add wireless connectivity or extend your network’s wireless range. See “Access Point Setup” in Chapter 3.

OYou want to set up the base station from a computer that isn’t running Windows. See Chapter 3.

OYou don’t want to run the Setup Wizard to set up the base station. See Chapter 3.

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	Set up your broadband Internet connection and make sure that it
your broadband Internet	works. The Setup Wizard will look for it and gather all of your Internet
connection	settings so that you don’t have to locate and enter them manually.

You are using this base	Record your current Internet settings. For information about how to
station to replace an	locate them, see Appendix A, “Locating Your Internet and Network
existing base station,	Settings.” Do not disconnect your existing network devices until
gateway, or router	instructed to do so by the Setup Wizard.

Your computer currently	Replace the USB cable with the Ethernet cable that came with your
connects to your	modem. Make sure that your Internet connection is working through
broadband modem with	the Ethernet cable before proceeding.
USB cable

Your computer is	Log on as a member of the Administrator group on the computer you
running Windows XP or	will use to set up the base station and on the computer you will use to
Windows 2000	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.

Your computer is	Disable or uninstall any firewall or Internet connection sharing
running firewall or	software on your computers. Your base station will replace these
Internet connection	functions, and the Setup Wizard cannot proceed if they are enabled.
sharing software

You have a Point-to-	Make sure that you know your user name, password, and service
Point Protocol over	name. The Setup Wizard will prompt you to enter this information. For
Ethernet (PPPoE)	information about how to determine your Internet settings, see
Internet connection	Appendix A, “Locating Your Internet and Network Settings.”

2.Take the following items to the computer that is currently connected to your broadband modem. If this computer does not meet the base station setup requirements, you can use any other computer that does. However, you will need to enter your Internet settings manually.

O Setup and Network Utility CD

O Microsoft Wireless Base Station

O Blue Ethernet cable included in the box

O Power supply (Use only the AC adapter included in the box.)

O Blank floppy disk included in the box

O This User’s Guide

OInstallation CD for your Windows operating system if your computer is running Windows Me, Windows 98, or Windows 98 SE

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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-G Base Station (MN-700, MN-820).

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.

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.

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.

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Your connections should now resemble those in the following illustration.

Computer

Wireless

Base Station

Existing broadband modem

Existing	Power port
Ethernet
cable	Blue Ethernet cable	To power
	(included in box)	supply

5. Return to the Setup Wizard and click Next.

Step 4: Configure the Base Station

1.Continue following the instructions in the Setup Wizard to:

O Select wireless security options. For more information about wireless security, see “Making Your Network More Secure” in Chapter 5.

OSave your wireless network settings. You can use the provided floppy disk for this.

OSet 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.

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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 to set 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.

OIf your network is working properly, you can proceed to Chapter 4, “Network Activities.”

OIf you are having network problems or you cannot connect to the Internet, see “Network and Internet Problems” in Chapter 6.

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.

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.

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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-G Base Station (MN-700, MN-820).

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 to configure your base station for setup only in the following situations:

OYour computer is not running Microsoft® Windows® operating system.

OYou want to use the base station as an access point only.

OYou 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.”

There are two options for configuring your base station from the Base Station Management Tool.

Follow the Base Station Setup if you want to share a broadband Internet connection on your network by using the wireless base station in this kit.

Follow the Access Point Setup if you already have a network with a base station, router, or gateway, and you want to add wireless connectivity or extend the wireless range of your network.

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-700: Base Station Configuration Guide. You can find this guide on the Setup CD that came with your network products.

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 should turn orange, and then

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 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 Confirm new password box, retype 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 Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) Internet connection. Depending upon 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.

O 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 Broadband Network Utility Help.

OIf you selected Static, under Static Connection, type the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway IP address, and DNS addresses provided by your ISP.

OIf 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. Select the Auto-reconnect check box to reestablish the connection automatically after a disconnect.

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.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.

3.From the Wireless mode drop-down list box, select the wireless mode for your network.

O Select g performance (fastest) if all of your network devices use the IEEE 802.11g protocol.

OSelect mixed b compatible (fast) if all of your network devices use either IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11b protocol.

OSelect disabled only when you want to turn off your base station radio. If you select this option, none of the wireless devices on your network will be able to communicate with the base station.

4.To apply these wireless settings, click Apply.

Step 6: Establish Your Wireless Security Settings

The base station uses Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA) to help prevent unauthorized users from joining your network or accessing data that is being transmitted over the network. You cannot enable both types of wireless security; you must choose to enable either WEP or WPA.

To use WPA, all the computers on your network must be running Windows XP with Service Pack 1 and the WPA Support Patch installed. Computers that do not meet these system requirements will not be able to connect to your network. For more information about enabling WPA on your base station, see Broadband Network Utility Help.

The following procedure describes how to enable 128-bit WEP encryption. Any computer that meets the system requirements for Microsoft Broadband Networking products can use WEP.

1.From the Base Station Management Tool Security menu, click Wireless Security.

2.In the Encryption strength drop-down list, select 128-bit WEP (strong).

3.Type a WEP key in the WEP Key box. For 128-bit encryption, the WEP key must be 26 characters in length. WEP keys can contain numbers and the letters A through F.

4.To enable your wireless security settings, 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:

OBlock or permit specific Web sites or Web content by using parental controls.

OEstablish a Web or mail server on your network by using persistent port forwarding.

OControl access to your network by using MAC filtering.

OControl what computers on your network can access the Internet by using client filtering.

OMap ports for specific Internet games by using application-triggered port forwarding.

For information about these options, consult Broadband Network Utility Help or the

MN-700: 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 system

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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To configure the TCP/IP properties on a computer running Windows XP operating system

1.Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Network Connections.

2.Double-click the icon for the connection you want to configure, and then, in the

Connection Status dialog box, click Properties.

3.On the General tab, under This connection uses the following items, click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties.

4.Click Obtain IP address automatically, and then click Obtain DNS server address automatically.

5.Click OK to close the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, and then click OK to close the

Connection Properties dialog box.

Step 9: Test your Internet Connection

1.Turn on your broadband modem.

2.From the Home page of the Base Station Management Tool, under Wide Area Network (WAN) settings, check the status of the Broadband connection.

3.If the status is Connected, your setup is complete. If the status is Disconnected, click Renew if you have a dynamic or static IP connection, or Connect if you have a PPPoE connection. If the status is still Disconnected, confirm your Internet settings with your ISP, and then try to configure the base station again.

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