User's Manual

84 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide
System Requirements
To use the Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station:
Computer with a network adapter to configure Base Station
External broadband (cable, DSL, or other) modem with Ethernet port (not compatible with
dial-up modems)
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or later to view and use Base
Station HTML configuration screens
Available 120V AC power outlet
Additional requirements for using the Microsoft Broadband Networking Setup Wizard and
Microsoft Broadband Network Utility:
Personal computer with processor running Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows
Millennium Edition (Windows Me), Windows 2000* Professional, Windows XP Professional, or
Windows XP Home Edition operating system
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later; setup will install Internet Explorer 6.0 browser
components if needed, but will not displace your primary browser
28 MB of available hard-disk space if you already have Internet Explorer 5.5 or 6.0;
132 MB of available hard-disk space if you are installing Internet Explorer for the first time
4x or faster CD-ROM drive
VGA or higher resolution monitor
*Setup features and functionality are limited on Windows 2000
Recommended:
Personal computer with Ethernet network adapter for easiest Base Station setup
Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
3.5" high-density disk drive
Not all ISPs allow you to share a broadband connection. Please check with your ISP.