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Important Do not plug a phone jack (RJ-11) into any Ethernet (RJ-45) port on your adapter. Doing so might damage the device. You must use twisted pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform to FCC standards in the device’s Ethernet ports. Important Ne branchez pas une ligne téléphonique dans aucuns des port de réseau (RJ45). Caution For use with UL Listed, CSA and GS approved personal computers. Not intended for use in machinery, medical, or industrial applications. For indoor use only.
contents. 1 Introduction ........................................................................................ 1 Do You Have Everything You Need to Add a Computer to Your Network? ....................................................................................... 1 Your Adapter and Its Connections ....................................................... 2 About Your PCI Adapter ........................................................................ 3 Wake-On-LAN Capability ..........................
5 Monitoring ........................................................................................ 31 View the Status of Your Computer .................................................... 32 View the Status of Your Network Connection .................................. 32 View the Status of Your Broadband Internet Connection ............... 33 View the Status of Other Network Devices ....................................... 33 View and Change Network Settings ..............................................
introduction. Introducing the Broadband Networking PCI Adapter Congratulations on your purchase of the Microsoft® Broadband Networking PCI Adapter. You can use the adapter to connect any personal computer with an available PCI card slot to a new or existing Ethernet network. Networked computers let you: O Share a broadband Internet connection. O Share files, printers, and other peripheral devices. O Communicate and play games with others on the network or on the Internet.
Your Adapter and Its Connections Your PCI adapter is connected from within your computer to your broadband modem or existing network by an Ethernet cable. An example network configuration is shown in the following diagram. Active Internet Connection Broadband Modem (DSL or Cable) Base Station (Router or Gateway) Computer with PCI Adapter There are also other ways to set up your adapter. For an overview of common setup scenarios, see Chapter 2. For detailed setup instructions, see Chapter 3.
About Your PCI Adapter Your PCI adapter is installed in a standard PCI slot inside your computer, secured by a metal mounting bracket. The following diagram shows the layout of the adapter and the location of the Ethernet port, status indicator light, and Wake-On-LAN connector.
After you have completed the hardware and software setup of your PCI adapter, the indicator light visible through the adapter mounting bracket provides feedback about network connectivity and data-transmission speed. As shown in the following table, the light indicates one of several network states: Light Status: The PCI Adapter Is: Off Not connected to an active network. Solid orange Connected to a 10base-T network running at 10 Mbps. Blinking orange Activity detected over the 10base-T network.
About Ethernet Connections Ethernet is the most commonly used wired network protocol, with connection speeds of 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or higher. Your USB or notebook adapter will transmit data at either 10 or 100 Mbps. The adapter’s auto-negotiation feature automatically determines the rate of your network connections and uses the fastest speed available.
Straight-Through and Crossover Cables Data is sent and received through specific wires within an Ethernet cable. Depending on the arrangement of its sending and receiving wires, an Ethernet cable is either a “straight-through” type or a “crossover” type. The following diagram demonstrates how to differentiate between the two types. Straight-Through Ethernet Cable Crossover Ethernet Cable In a straightthrough cable, the order of the colored wires is the same at both ends.
2 planning. Planning Your Network You can use your Microsoft® Broadband Networking Ethernet adapter within an existing network or to create a new network. This chapter will help you locate setup instructions for your network configuration. Which Setup Option Best Matches Your Network? The following options describe common ways to use your Ethernet adapter. Select the one that best matches your networking goals.
Security Considerations for Option A In this configuration, your networked computers use a base station (gateway or router) to connect to the broadband modem and, indirectly, the Internet. A base station can help provide security for your network by using a hardware firewall or Network Address Translation (NAT) technology. It is important to enable the protection provided by your network to prevent security problems. For more information about security, see chapter 4.
Option C: I want to connect three or more computers by using a switch or hub. You can also create a computer-to-computer network of more than two computers by connecting them through a switch or hub. If your computers meet all of the following conditions, use the Computer-to-Computer Setup method in Chapter 3. O One computer has an available PCI slot for your new PCI adapter. O All other computers already have an installed Ethernet adapter (or internal Ethernet card).
Option D: I want to connect another computer to a Home Phone Line (HomePNA) Network or Power Line Communication (PLC) Network. To add a computer to a HomePNA or PLC network by using a Microsoft Broadband Networking Ethernet adapter, you need to purchase a HomePNA-to-Ethernet or PLC-to-Ethernet adapter. For more information about connecting to this kind of network, see the documentation for your HomePNA or PLC network or contact the manufacturer’s support services.
3 setting up. Installing, Connecting, and Configuring Your Adapter Your Microsoft® Broadband Networking Ethernet adapter can be set up in various ways, depending on how your existing network is configured. The instructions in this chapter will guide you through the process of setting up your adapter.
Note If your computers are running Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000, you must be a member of the Administrator group to set up a network. If you are not logged on as an administrator, click Start, click Log Off, and then press CTRL+ALT+DELETE. Log on again with an administrator’s name and password.
Step 1: Install the Software 1. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the computer that you want to connect to your network. If the Setup Wizard does not start automatically after a few seconds, double-click My Computer, double-click the drive that contains your Setup CD-ROM, and then double-click Setup or Setup.exe. 2. In the Setup Wizard, do the following: O When the wizard asks which device you are installing, click Network Adapter.
Mounting Bracket Caution Electronic components are sensitive to static electricity. Always ground yourself before touching the PCI adapter or any other internal components of your computer. PCI Connectors PCI Slot 6. Screw the bracket of the PCI adapter securely to your computer’s case. 7. If your computer does not support PCI 2.
After you connect your adapter, the back of your computer will resemble the following diagram. Note If you originally logged on to an administrator account to begin Setup, make sure that you log on to the same administrator account after you restart your computer. Step 4: Configure Your Adapter 1. Turn on your computer. When Windows starts, the Setup Wizard automatically resumes. 2. Continue to follow the instructions in the Setup Wizard. When you complete the setup, click Finish to exit the Setup Wizard.
Computer-to-Computer Setup Use the setup instructions described here if: Note For more information about crossover Ethernet cables, see Chapter 1. O You want to connect two or more computers directly to each other or indirectly through a hub or switch. O You want to connect a Microsoft Broadband Networking adapter to the first computer. O All other computers to be networked have an installed Ethernet adapter or a built-in Ethernet port.
Step 3: Connect Your Adapter to the Network Do one of the following: Note If you originally logged on to an administrator account to begin Setup, make sure that you log on to the same administrator account after you restart your computer. Note Workgroup names are used to group networked computers in Windows Network Neighborhood or My Network Places (depending on your operating system).
Note If you have any problems connecting to or using your network, see Chapter 6. For Windows 98 Users If you cannot access other computers on your network, you might need to set up a static IP address on your computer. Some ISPs provide each computer on their network with a permanent, or static, IP address, which uniquely identifies your computer on the Internet. When you use a static IP addressing scheme, each computer on your network requires a unique IP address provided by your ISP.
After Windows starts, try testing your network again by using the instructions in “Step 5: Test Your Network,” above. If you are still having problems connecting to your network, see “Network and Internet Problems” in Chapter 6. Setting Up an Adapter by Using Plug and Play Most Windows-based computers recognize when a new hardware device has been installed and immediately try to configure it. The Setup Wizard is designed to walk you through the process of installing your adapter.
O If you are connected to the Internet, test your adapter by opening your Web browser and visiting a Web site, such as www.microsoft.com. O If you are connected to another computer or an internal network, test your adapter by accessing shared files, folders, or printers on the network. O If you are not successful with either of the previous tests, see the troubleshooting topics in Chapter 6. For more information about Plug and Play, see Windows Help.
4 network tasks. Using Your Network After setting up your wired network, you can perform common networking tasks, such as making files and printers available to other computers, and playing multiplayer games. When you need to check network settings or monitor devices connected to your network, you can use the Microsoft® Broadband Network Utility. This chapter describes how to: O Log on to your workgroup. O Perform common networking tasks. O Secure your network.
To log off and log back on to your network 1. Click Start. 2. Click Log Off. (Or, in Microsoft Windows 2000, click Shut Down, make sure “Log Off” appears on the menu, and then click OK.) 3. Log on to your network. After you log on to your network, you can perform certain network functions, such as opening shared files from Windows Explorer.
Note If you have Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you mightneed to have administrative privileges (or be the network administrator) to share folders with others. For more information, type “administrator” in the Search box in Windows Help. To access the Internet from each computer on a network 1. Make sure that you have a Web browser (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer) installed on each computer that is connected to your network. 2. On any of the networked computers, open the Web browser. 3.
Although you can share files, printers, and other devices on your network, you cannot share software programs, such as Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel. If each computer on the network has those programs installed, you can share the files that you create within those programs. For a computer’s files and folders to be available to the network, the computer must be turned on and logged on to the network. Also, if the computer is turned on but in sleep mode, it will not be accessible from the network.
it will not be accessible from the network. For more information, type “power options” in the Search box in Windows Help. To open a file stored on another computer on the network To complete this task, you must have the program on the local computer that was used to create the file. For example, if you want to open a file whose file name extension is .xls, you must have Microsoft Excel on your computer. 1. Open My Network Places or Network Neighborhood.
Note Some printer drivers are not designed to allow printer sharing. For more information, see the documentation that came with your printer. Allowing Access to Printers By using Windows, you can print documents on a printer that is attached to another computer on your network. The following procedures provide general guidance for a few basic printer-sharing tasks. The steps that you need to take to complete these tasks will vary depending on the version of Windows installed on your computer.
Sharing Other Peripheral Devices In addition to sharing most printers, you can share storage devices—such as hard drives, CD-ROM drives, and Zip drives—on your network. In general, any kind of drive represented by a drive letter (such as D:\) can be shared. Storage devices that are not assigned a drive letter (such as tape drives) cannot be shared. Tape backups of your computer must be done from the computer that is attached to the tape drive.
Playing Games on Your Network and on the Internet Many of the most popular games now have multiplayer capability, allowing two or more players to compete by using a local network. With network-enabled games, you can use your networked computers to play games with friends and family members. Most games come with documentation that explains all you need to know to configure your network for multiplayer gaming.
Secure Your Network Protecting the data and programs on your network computers from security threats, such as computer viruses and hackers, is very important. The following sections provide general information about steps you can take to protect your network. Important Because Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) will interfere with file and printer sharing, do not enable ICF on virtual private network (VPN) connection or on client computers.
Protect Your Network from Hackers If you have not already done so, consider purchasing the Microsoft Broadband Networking Wired Base Station to establish a security layer between your network computers and the Internet. The security mechanisms provided by the base station include a firewall and Network Address Translation (NAT). A firewall is a barrier that helps protect your network from unauthorized visitors.
5 monitoring. The Broadband Network Utility The Microsoft® Broadband Network Utility is automatically installed on your computer when you install the Setup software. Use it to check the status of your network or change your network settings. The Broadband Network Utility also shows the devices currently connected on your network. This chapter describes how to: O View computer, network connection, and Internet connection status. O View and change network settings.
The following sections describe how to interpret status information about your network and perform common tasks by using the Broadband Network Utility. For more detailed information about any of these tasks, see Broadband Network Utility Help. To Open Broadband Network Utility Help 1. Open the Broadband Network Utility. 2. On the Help menu, click Microsoft Broadband Network Utility Help.
View the Status of Your Broadband Internet Connection This area of the Broadband Network Utility lets you know whether you are currently connected to the Internet. If there is a problem with your Internet connection, on the Help menu, click Microsoft Broadband Network Utility, double-click Troubleshooting, and then click the file that you want. View the Status of Other Network Devices This area of the Broadband Network Utility displays information about all the computers and devices in your workgroup.
Update Software, Drivers, and Firmware Occasionally, Microsoft might provide upgrades to the Broadband Network Utility software, network drivers, or firmware on the Microsoft Broadband Networking Web site. When an upgrade is available, you will automatically be notified. After you log on to a networked computer, a message will appear in the notification area of your desktop with a link to the Microsoft Broadband Networking Web site. To update network software, drivers, or firmware 1.
6 troubleshooting. Basic Troubleshooting This chapter will help you solve installation and setup problems with your Microsoft® Broadband Networking Ethernet adapter.
Each PCI slot in your computer uses different system resources. By trying a different PCI slot, you can remove potential resource conflicts between your PCI adapter and other computer peripherals. O Resolve any device conflicts in Windows. You can use Windows Troubleshooting to ensure that your PCI adapter is not trying to use computer resources already being used by another piece of hardware. For more information about resolving device conflicts, see Windows Help.
My computer recognizes my network, but it is not working correctly. O Verify that you have the correct network settings. Incorrect network settings will prevent networked computers from communicating properly. For example, a computer might try to detect a network by using the wrong name or by using a different communication protocol than that of all of the other computers on the network. You can view and modify most network settings in the Broadband Network Utility.
My existing network used to work, but now it doesn’t. O Check the existing network installation to verify that all cables are still attached and all link/activity lights on the other network devices read correctly. O Verify that the network settings on all of the computers are correct. For more information about replacing or integrating an existing network with the Broadband Network Kit, see Chapter 4. For more detailed information, see Broadband Network Utility Help.
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) connections PPPoE is a connection type used by some DSL modems to access the Internet through an ISP. If you use a PPPoE connection to connect to the Internet, your ISP should have provided you with special access software. This software will automatically connect to the Internet by using the user name and password provided by your ISP. Check the documentation from your ISP to find out more about how to install and configure the access software on your computer.
Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, and Windows Me: 1. Click Start, click Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Network. 2. Under The following network components are installed, click TCP/IP and then click Properties. 3. Click the IP Address tab in the TCP/IP Properties window. 4. Type the new IP address for this computer in IP address. For guidelines on choosing an IP address, see “Computer-toComputer Setup” in Chapter 3. 5. Type 255.255.255.0 in Subnet Mask. 6.
File and Printer Sharing Problems This section will help you solve common installation and setup problems with sharing files and printers on your network. If you installed your network hardware by using the Setup Wizard, file and printer sharing might have automatically been configured for you, depending upon your network configuration. To learn how to add or share files and printers over your network, see Chapter 4 and Windows Help. I cannot access shared files over my network.
O Check to make sure all computers on the network have the proper printer driver installed. You can install the printer driver by opening the Printers page in the Control Panel. If Windows prompts you for a driver disk, use the driver disk that came with your printer. For more information about configuring your printer, see Windows Help. O Verify that all network cables between the computers and the printer are securely connected.
O Check to make sure that all computers on the network have the proper printer driver installed. You can install the printer driver by opening the Printers page in the Control Panel. If Windows prompts you for a driver disk, use the driver that came with your printer. For more information about configuring your printer, see Windows Help. My networked printer is visible on the network, but it does not print. O Try resetting the printer. See your printer documentation for instructions.
reference. Getting Help Visit Us on the Web Please visit our Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/broadbandnetworking/ Click Help in the Broadband Network Utility Click Help in the Microsoft® Broadband Network Utility for detailed troubleshooting information. Technical Support Product Name: Microsoft® Broadband Networking PCI Adapter Support Information Online: http://support.microsoft.com/directory/productsupportoption.asp In Canada, visit http://www.microsoft.
Regulatory Information United States Radio and TV Interference Regulations This device complies with Part 15 of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The Microsoft hardware device(s) that accompanies this software can radiate radio frequency (RF) energy.
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Technical Specifications PCI Adapter Standards IEEE 802.3 Ethernet; IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet; IEEE 802.3x 100BASE-TX Flow Control; IEEE 802.1 p/Q Quality of Service; PCI Bus 2.2 ACPI; OnNow/PC 98, PC 99; DMI 2.0, Wired for Management 2.0 Host Interface PCI Bus compliant to PCI spec 2.2; 32-bit Network Interface Ethernet IEEE 802.3 and 802.
System Requirements To use the Microsoft Broadband Networking Ethernet PCI Adapter: O Personal computer with an available PCI slot O 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. Additional requirements for using the Microsoft Broadband Networking setup wizard and Network Utility: O Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.
glossary. This glossary contains common terms for wired and wireless networking. 100Base-T Also known as “Fast Ethernet,” an Ethernet cable standard with a data transfer rate of up to 100 Mbps. 10Base-T An older Ethernet cable standard with a data transfer rate of up to 10 Mbps. 802.11, 802.11b A family of IEEE-defined specifications for wireless networks. Includes the 802.11b standard, which supports high-speed (up to 11 Mbps) wireless data transmission.
client/server network A network of two or more computers that rely upon a central server to mediate the connections or provide additional system resources. This dependence upon a server differentiates a client/server network from a peer-to-peer network. computer name A name that uniquely identifies a computer on the network so that all its shared resources can be accessed by other computers on the network. One computer’s name cannot be the same as any other computer or domain name on the network.
encryption Ethernet Ethernet cable firewall The process of encoding data to prevent unauthorized access, especially during transmission. Microsoft wireless hardware relies upon encryption to ensure that data transmissions cannot be accessed by users outside the network. Also see WEP. A networking standard that uses cables to provide network access. A type of cable that facilitates network communications.
LAN MAC address Mbps modem Acronym for “local area network.” A group of computers and other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area (for example, a building) and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network. Acronym for “media access control” address. The address that is used for communication between network adapters on the same subnet. Each network adapter is manufactured with its own unique MAC address.
PPPoE Acronym for “Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet.” A specification for connecting users on an Ethernet network to the Internet by using a broadband connection (typically through a DSL modem). Microsoft Broadband Networking hardware supports PPPoE for connections that require it. protocol A set of rules that computers use to communicate with each other over a network. RJ-11 connector An attachment used to join a telephone line to a device such as a modem.
USB USB adapter USB connector Acronym for “universal serial bus.” A hardware standard for easily connecting peripherals to a computer system. A device that connects to a USB port; the Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless USB Adapter is a type of USB adapter. The end of the USB cable that is plugged into a USB port. USB port A rectangular slot in a computer into which a USB connector is inserted. WAN Acronym for “wide area network.
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My Network Settings Use this page to record your network settings. Workgroup or domain name: Base station password (if applicable): Wide Area Network (WAN) Settings Complete this section only if your network has a base station (gateway or router). You can obtain this information from your Internet service provider (ISP). Your ISP might not require all of the settings listed below. Dynamic IP (DHCP) Settings Complete this section only if your ISP uses a DHCP connection.
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