User's Manual
26 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Adapter User’s Guide
View Adapter Settings
You can view the settings for your Microsoft wireless adapter from the Broadband
Network Utility. These settings include the IP address, wireless network name
(also known as Service Set Identier, or SSID), and wireless channel.
To view adapter settings
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From the Tools menu of the Broadband Network Utility, click Adapter
Settings.
For information about how to change your adapter settings, see Broadband
Network Utility Help.
Updating Software
Occasionally, Microsoft may provide upgrades to the Broadband Network Utility
software. 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. After you log on to a networked
computer, a message will appear in the notication area of the Windows taskbar
with a link to the Microsoft Broadband Networking Web site.
If you turn the update service off, you can check for upgrades on the Web site
from the Broadband Network Utility.
To upgrade software
1. Start the Broadband Network Utility.
2. On the Help menu, click Check for Updates Online.
3. Follow the instructions on the Microsoft Broadband Networking Web site to
download the latest software, drivers, and rmware.
Making Your Network More Secure
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.
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