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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).
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.................
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 ........................................................................
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. .............
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.
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.
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.
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.
To restore the base station to factory default settings O Use 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.
O Avoid placing wireless components next to large metal objects such as computer cases, monitors, and appliances. Metal objects reduce signal strength. O 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Your connections should now resemble those in the following illustration. Computer Wireless Base Station Existing broadband modem Existing Ethernet cable Power port Blue Ethernet cable (included in box) To power 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.
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.
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.
3 custom setup 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: O Your computer is not running Microsoft® Windows® operating system. O You want to use the base station as an access point only. O You are an advanced user and you do not want to use the Setup Wizard.
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.
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.
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.
Step 7: Customize Network Settings You can customize network settings from the Base Station Management Tool. For example, you can perform the following tasks: O Block or permit specific Web sites or Web content by using parental controls. O Establish a Web or mail server on your network by using persistent port forwarding. O Control access to your network by using MAC filtering. O Control what computers on your network can access the Internet by using client filtering.
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.
Access Point Setup When you set up the base station as an access point, you disable its router capabilities, including network address translation (NAT). With the router capabilities disabled, you cannot use the base station to share one Internet connection with multiple computers. You should only set up the base station as an access point if you already have a base station, gateway, or router connected to an existing network, and this device provides NAT and a DHCP server.
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, but you should create a new password at the earliest opportunity.
Step 5: 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.
6. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the base station port, and reconnect it to your existing base station, router, or gateway. 7. Connect one end of the blue Ethernet cable that came with your base station to one of the ports of your existing base station, router, or gateway. Connect the other end to one of the ports of the base station you set to access point mode. Your network should now resemble the following illustration: 8. Turn on the base station.
4 network activities Sharing and Accessing Network Resources After setting up your wireless network, you can perform common network tasks, such as making files and printers available to other computers (a process called “sharing”), and then accessing these shared resources. You can also use the same Internet connection from multiple computers on your network. This chapter describes how to: O Log on to your network. O Use the same Internet connection from multiple computers on your network.
Logging on to Your Network After starting your computer, you must always log on to your network to access files, printers, and other resources that have been shared. If you have Microsoft® Windows® 98 or Windows Millennium Edition operating system, do not click Cancel during the logon process, even if you decide to leave your password blank. Type your user name, type your password (or leave it blank), and then click OK.
Using the Broadband Network Utility The Microsoft Broadband Network Utility is automatically installed on your computer when you run the Setup Wizard. You can use the Broadband Network Utility to view other computers on the network and access shared files on those computers.
Using Files and Folders over a Network This section explains how you can make files and folders available on one computer (a process called “file and folder sharing”) and then access those files and folders from other computers on your network. To make using files and folders over a network easy, you should assign all computers on your network to the same workgroup if you haven’t done so already. For information about how to do this, look up “workgroup” in Windows Help.
To share a folder or drive on your computer (in Windows 2000) 1. Enable file sharing on your computer if you have not already done so. You need to do this only once. For information about how to enable file sharing, see Windows Help. 2. Open My Computer. 3. Browse to the drive or folder that you want to make available to other computers on your network, and then select it. 4. On the File menu, click Sharing. 5. Click Share this folder.
Step 2: Access shared files To access shared files and folders, you can use the Broadband Network Utility and My Computer. Note If you want to work with shared files on a computer that does not have the Broadband Network Utility installed, you can use Network Neighborhood or My Network Places in Windows instead. For more information, see Windows Help. To access shared files on other computers 1. Start the Broadband Network Utility. 2.
To access a shared printer from another computer on the network, use the following procedure. To print to a shared printer that is attached to another computer on the network 1. Open the document that you want to print, such as a document in Microsoft Word. 2. On the File menu, click Print. 3. In the Print dialog box, select the shared printer from the list of printers, and then click OK.
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.
5 network management Understanding Network Maintenance and Security Now that you have a wireless network, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with some important network management tasks. This chapter describes how to monitor network performance, update network software, and improve network security. Monitoring Your Network The Microsoft® Broadband Network Utility is your principal tool for viewing the status of your network and connected devices.
Updating Software, Drivers, and Firmware Occasionally, Microsoft may provide upgrades to the Broadband Network Utility software, network drivers, or firmware. When an upgrade is available on the Microsoft Broadband Networking Web site, the Broadband Network Utility Update Service will automatically notify you, unless you turn the update service off.
Help Protect Your Network from Hackers The Microsoft Wireless Base Station provides network address translation (NAT) and a firewall to help secure your system from hacker attacks over the Internet. NAT hides the Internet protocol (IP) addresses of the computers on a network from the Internet so that only the base station IP address is visible. Without the IP address, it is more difficult for hackers to access the computers on your network.
6 troubleshooting Finding Answers to Common Problems This chapter will help you solve the most common installation and setup problems that you may have with your Microsoft® Broadband Networking components.
Setup does not recognize my wireless base station. The following troubleshooting steps will help you track down and solve this problem. O Verify that all status lights are illuminated. Make sure that the Power light on your wireless base station is illuminated to indicate that the base station is receiving power. If the Power light is flashing, you may need to reset the base station. To reset the Microsoft base station, unplug the power adapter from the base station and then plug it back in.
Setup can’t detect the Internet after I connect my new base station to a broadband modem. The following troubleshooting steps will help you track down and solve the problem. O Make sure that all cables are securely connected. Check that the cables in your network are securely connected to the correct ports. Check all power cables, the Ethernet cables between the broadband modem and your base station, and any Ethernet cables between the base station and the computer where you are running the Setup Wizard.
After I install a new base station on my network, my Internet connection no longer works. Some ISPs record the MAC address of the network adapter, modem, or router that you used when you first connected to the Internet. If you have added or replaced a base station in your network configuration, your ISP might not recognize the new base station’s default MAC address and will deny you access to the Internet.
I am having problems upgrading or restoring my base station firmware. Firmware is the software that is loaded into your base station to control its basic operations. If you have a problem upgrading or restoring your base station firmware, try the following troubleshooting steps to track down and solve the problem. O Reset the base station. Resetting the base station is similar to restarting your computer, allowing it to clear its memory and reestablish connections with your ISP.
Network and Internet Problems This section will help you solve common problems that might occur while you are using your local area network (LAN) or Internet connection. I can’t stay connected to my wireless network. ® If you are running the Microsoft Windows XP operating system with Service Pack 1 (SP1), you might lose connection to your wireless network every 3 to 5 minutes. This can be caused by incorrect wireless network security settings. To solve this problem, you need to disable 802.
Interference can also cause Internet connection problems. Signals that are transmitted between the base station and a wireless adapter can be affected by interference from other wireless devices—including 2.4 gigahertz (GHz) cordless phones, microwave ovens, and neighboring wireless networks. Move the other devices further from your wireless networking hardware as needed, and refrain from using them while you are using the network.
I can’t access the Internet from a computer connected to my network with an Ethernet cable. If this is the first time you have used this adapter, you should follow the instructions in the User’s Guide to run the Setup Wizard. The wizard is designed to walk you through the installation and configuration of your Ethernet adapter. The following troubleshooting steps will help you track down and solve the problem. O Make sure that the rest of your network is functioning correctly.
For example, if your base station is configured to use a Dynamic IP (DHCP) connection, make sure that all computers on your network are set to “Obtain an IP address Automatically” under the TCP/IP settings in the Network section of Control Panel. You can also check your network settings for each computer by using the Broadband Networking Utility, if it is installed on this computer: To check your Ethernet settings by using the Broadband Network Utility 1.
My network is slow. If networked programs are running slowly, or you are experiencing large slowdowns in your Internet connection speed, try decreasing the number of computers or programs that are simultaneously accessing your network. Note Programs that do not use network resources, for example Microsoft Word when it is editing a local document, will not interfere with the speed of your network. Only programs that must constantly use your network connection to function will be affected.
Several troubleshooting steps addressing these issues are listed below, with solutions to the most common problems listed first. O Make sure that the rest of your network is functioning correctly. Verify that you can access the Internet from other computers on your network. If other computers also cannot access the Internet, the problem might be with your base station, modem, or Internet service provider (ISP). See the following troubleshooting steps for more information.
O If you are using a wireless connection, check for range and interference issues. You might be out of range of the wireless base station, gateway, or router. Position the computer with the wireless adapter in the same room as your base station and try connecting again. If you can connect to the wireless network and run applications and games without a problem, you might have been previously out of range.
Printing and File Sharing Issues This section will help you solve problems you might encounter while printing over your network or accessing shared files and folders. I can’t print to a networked printer. The following troubleshooting steps will help you track down and solve the problem. O Make sure that the printer is functioning properly. There could be a problem with the printer itself. Verify that the printer is on and working correctly by using the printer’s self-test functions.
I cannot access a shared file or folder from a computer on my network. Files and folders are “shared” when they are made available to other users on your network from the computer on which they reside. The following troubleshooting steps will help you track down and solve the problem. O Make sure that your network is functioning correctly. By checking the status of your network, you can determine if the problem is due to a connectivity issue with your network or due to your shared file configuration.
Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, and Windows Me 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click Network, and then click the Identification tab. If you need to modify the workgroup name, click Change. When all computers are members of the same workgroup, try sharing or accessing shared files again. O Turn on file and printer sharing on the computer that contains the file you want to share.
I can open shared files or folders, but cannot write to or delete them. The following troubleshooting steps will help you track down and solve the problem. O Check to see if the file is read-only. “Read-only” is a file attribute that prevents anyone from writing to the file or otherwise making alterations. To check the attributes of a file, locate the file in its folder, right-click the file, and choose Properties.
appendixes Appendix A: Locating Your Internet and Network Settings If the Setup Wizard cannot detect your settings, or if you are setting up a product without using the Setup Wizard, you will need to enter your Internet and local area network (LAN) settings manually. The following instructions will help you locate the settings that you need. You can record this information on the inside back cover of this User’s Guide for future reference.
General Internet Settings If you have not set up a base station, gateway, or router, and you have an adapter that is currently configured correctly for your ISP, you can use the following procedure to locate most of the Internet settings you need. To locate your Internet settings 1. On the Start menu, click Run. 2. Do one of the following: O If you have Microsoft Windows® XP or Windows 2000, type cmd O If you have Windows Me, Windows 98, or Windows 98 SE, type command 3.
You can find the MAC address for your Microsoft adapters printed on the label. You can find the base station MAC address on the side of the base station (or on the underside if the base station is positioned vertically). Note For information about cloning a MAC address, so that the setting conforms to the MAC address on record with your ISP, see Help in the Broadband Network Utility.
To locate your static IP address settings (Windows Me, Windows 98, and Windows 98 SE) 1. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Network. Note If you do not see the Network item in Control Panel, click View all control panel options on the left side of the screen. 2. On the Configuration tab, select TCP/IP, and then click Properties. Note If there is more than one TCP/IP option listed, select the option for your Ethernet adapter, not your dial-up adapter. 3.
To determine your workgroup name in Windows Me and Windows 98 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click Network, and then click the Identification tab. Your workgroup name appears in the Workgroup box. Wireless Network Name Your wireless network name, or SSID, uniquely identifies your wireless network and is case sensitive. O If you have the Broadband Network Utility installed on a computer on your network, you can use it to identify your wireless network name.
Appendix B: Support and Technical Information This appendix contains the following reference information for your Broadband Networking products: O Getting Help O Regulatory Information O Technical Specifications O System Requirements O Limited Warranty Getting Help If you have a question about your Microsoft® Broadband Networking products, the following resources on the Web, in Help, and from Technical Support may help you find the answer.
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.
Technical Specifications Base Station Standards IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi certified, TCP/IP, NAT, DHCP, UDP, FTP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, HTTP, DNS, IPSec/VPN Pass through, WPA Ports LAN: O Four 10/100 Mbps Switched Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 ports, Auto MDI/MDI-X Crossover O RJ-45 Connectors O UTP/STP CAT 3 or better cabling required for 10 Base-T operation O UTP/STP CAT 5 or better required for 100 Base-TX operation WAN: O One 10/100 Mbps Ethernet/IEEE 802.
System Requirements To use the Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station (MN-700), you need: O Computer to configure base station O External broadband modem (DSL, cable, or other) with Ethernet-to-computer capability O Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 or Netscape Navigator version 6.
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glossary This glossary contains common terms for wired and wireless networking. There is a more complete list of terms in Broadband Network Utility Help. 802.11b A wireless networking standard that transmits wireless data at speeds up to 11 megabits per second (Mbps). 802.11g A wireless networking standard that transmits wireless data at speeds up to 54 megabits per second (Mbps). access point ad hoc network adapter bandwidth base station bridge broadband connection See “wireless access point.
computer-tocomputer network crossover cable DHCP See “Ethernet cable.” Acronym for “Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.” DHCP is an Internet protocol that automatically assigns temporary Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to computers. DMZ See “virtual DMZ.” DNS Acronym for “Domain Name System.” A data query service used on the Internet for translating host names, such as www.microsoft.com, into Internet addresses that can be understood by computers.
hub A device that has multiple ports and that serves as a connection point for Ethernet cables on a network. When data arrives at the hub from one computer, it is copied to the other ports to be transmitted to other computers. Unlike the more “intelligent” switch and router, the hub does not direct or control data flow.
network adapter NIC packet PC Card PCI PCMCIA A computer circuit board, card, or other device used to provide network access from a computer to other parts of the network – for example, to another computer, a printer, or a base station (gateway or router). Adapters can be installed inside a computer, inserted into a computer’s expansion slots, or connected to a computer’s ports. Acronym for “Network Interface Card.
PPPoE Acronym for “Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet.” A specification for connecting users on a network to the Internet by using a broadband connection (typically through a DSL modem). protocol A set of rules and conventions for sending information over a network. These rules govern the content, format, timing, sequencing, and error control of messages exchanged among network devices.
UPnP USB USB port virtual DMZ Acronym for “universal serial bus.” A hardware standard for easily connecting peripherals to a computer system. USB supports Plug and Play and UPnP installation, so devices can be connected and disconnected without shutting down and restarting your computer. A rectangular slot in a computer or computer peripheral into which a USB connector is inserted. USB ports can be high-powered or lowpowered.
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printers, 49 setup, 38 Setup Wizard, 37 speed, network, 46 support Web sites, 37 Windows XP issues, 42 Typical Setup base station, 9 preparing for, 10 unauthorized access, preventing, 35 Universal Plug and Play standards, 2 upgrading firmware, 34, 41 UPnP standards, 2 viruses, preventing, 34 warranty, 64, 67 Web sites, support, 58 weight specifications, 61 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) about, 35 settings, 18, 23, 57 78 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), 57 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) settings, 18, 23, 35, 57
My Network Settings Use this page to record your network settings. Workgroup or domain name: ______________________________________ Base Station password: __________________________________________ (Default=admin) Wireless Settings Record the information used to configure a computer for wireless access to your network here. All computers accessing your network with a wireless connection need to use the same wireless settings.
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