Microsoft MN710 Broadband Wireless USB2.0 Adapter User Manual
Microsoft Corporation Broadband Wireless USB2.0 Adapter Users Manual
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Users Manual
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contents
1 | Introduction: Welcome to Wireless-G...................................................................1
CardBus Technology .....................................................................................2
The Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter.....................................................................3
USB Technology.............................................................................................3
Adapter Status Lights ...................................................................................4
About Wireless (Radio) Connections...............................................................4
Types of Wireless Networks..........................................................................5
Placement of Wireless Components............................................................6
Understanding Wireless Transmission Standards......................................7
2 | Setup: Using the Setup Wizard..............................................................................9
Step 1: Gather Components, Tools, and Information.................................9
Step 2: Run the Setup Wizard................................................................... 10
Step 3: Insert the Adapter into Your Computer........................................ 11
Step 4: Congure the Adapter................................................................... 12
Step 5: Test Your Network Connections ................................................... 12
3 | Network Activities: Sharing Resources and Joining Other Networks............ 13
Logging on to Your Network.......................................................................... 14
Using an Internet Connection over a Network............................................. 14
Using the Broadband Network Utility ........................................................... 15
Using Files and Folders over a Network....................................................... 16
Step 1: Make your les and folders available to the network................. 17
Step 2: Access shared les ....................................................................... 19
Using a Printer over a Network..................................................................... 19
Using Other Peripheral Devices over a Network.......................................... 20
About Reading E-Mail Messages on a Network .......................................... 20
Playing Games on Your Network and on the Internet ................................. 21
Creating a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network ................................. 21
Joining an Available Wireless Network ........................................................ 23
4 | Network Management: Understanding Network Maintenance & Security . 25
Monitoring Your Network .............................................................................. 25
View Status................................................................................................. 25
View Network Devices................................................................................ 25
View Adapter Settings................................................................................ 26
Updating Software......................................................................................... 26
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Making Your Network More Secure.............................................................. 26
Help Protect Your Network from Computer Viruses................................. 27
Help Protect Your Network from Hackers................................................. 27
Help Protect Your Network from Unauthorized Access............................ 28
5 | Troubleshooting: Finding Answers to Common Problems ............................. 29
Setup and Hardware Problems .................................................................... 29
The Setup Wizard will not start or locks up when I run it on
my computer............................................................................................... 29
Setup does not recognize my new wireless adapter................................ 30
Network and Internet Problems ................................................................... 30
I can’t stay connected to my wireless network. ....................................... 30
I can’t access the Internet from a computer on my wireless network.... 31
My network is slow..................................................................................... 32
I am having problems running a networked program or multiplayer
game on my network or the Internet. ....................................................... 33
Printing and File Sharing Problems.............................................................. 35
I can’t print to a networked printer. .......................................................... 35
I cannot access a shared le or folder from a computer on
my network................................................................................................. 36
I can open shared les or folders, but cannot write to or delete them. . 38
I can only access shared les or folders from certain computers
or user accounts on my network............................................................... 39
Appendix A: Locating Your Internet and Network Settings............................ 41
Internet Connection Type.............................................................................. 41
General Internet Settings.............................................................................. 42
Dynamic IP (DHCP) Settings ......................................................................... 42
Host Name ................................................................................................. 42
MAC Address .............................................................................................. 43
Static IP Settings ........................................................................................... 43
PPPoE Settings.............................................................................................. 44
Workgroup Name .......................................................................................... 45
Wireless Network Name .............................................................................. 45
Wireless Security Settings ............................................................................ 45
Appendix B: Support and Technical Information ............................................ 46
Getting Help................................................................................................... 46
Visit Us on the Web.................................................................................... 46
Click Help in the Broadband Network Utility ............................................ 46
Technical Support Options ........................................................................ 46
United States Radio and TV Interference Regulations............................ 47
Canadian Radiocommunication Regulations........................................... 48
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Technical Specications .............................................................................. 48
System Requirements................................................................................... 49
END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT SOFTWARE............... 50
SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE ................................................................ 50
GENERAL PROVISIONS .............................................................................. 51
LIMITED WARRANTY .................................................................................. 52
CONTRAT DE LICENCE UTILISATEUR FINAL POUR LOGICIEL MICROSOFT. 53
LICENCE D’UTILISATION DU LOGICIEL...................................................... 53
DISPOSITIONS GÉNÉRALES ...................................................................... 54
GARANTIE LIMITÉE..................................................................................... 55
Glossary................................................................................................................. 57
Index ...................................................................................................................... 65
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introduction
Welcome to Wireless-G
Thank you for purchasing the Microsoft® Broadband Networking Wireless
Notebook Adapter or Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. This wireless adapter uses
802.11g (Wireless-G) technology and is up to ve times faster than 802.11b
adapters. You can use your new adapter to add a computer to a new or existing
wireless network. This chapter describes your wireless adapter and explains
wireless (radio) connections.
Note For more information about 802.11g, see “Understanding Wireless
Transmission Standards” later in this chapter.
About Your Wireless Adapter
Your wireless adapter comes with a Setup CD, User’s Guide, and Start Here guide,
as shown in the following illustration.
The Wireless Notebook Adapter
The Microsoft Wireless Notebook Adapter ts into a CardBus PC Card slot on a
laptop or other computer. The adapter contains two status lights and two internal
antennas.
Setup CD
Install This First!
User’s Guide and
Start Here Guide
Wireless Notebook Adapter
(MN-720)
Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
(MN-710)
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CardBus Technology
The Microsoft Wireless Notebook Adapter uses new CardBus technology. CardBus
PC Cards look like earlier PC Cards (16-bit PC Cards), but CardBus PC Cards
support faster data transfer and use less power. CardBus PC Cards work only on
computers that have CardBus PC Card slots.
Warning You can damage your CardBus adapter by inserting it into a PC Card slot
that supports only high-powered 16-bit PC Cards. Do not force your adapter into a PC
Card slot if it doesn’t t.
Make sure that your computer has a CardBus PC Card slot by following one
of these procedures, depending on your version of the Microsoft Windows®
operating system:
Windows XP or Windows 2000
1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click System and then click the Hardware tab.
3. Click Device Manager.
4. Click the plus (+) sign to expand the PCMCIA Adapters item.
If CardBus is supported, it will be listed here. If you see only references to PC
Card, CardBus is not supported.
Windows Me or Windows 98 SE
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click System.
If you don’t see the System option in Control Panel, click the View All Control
Panel Options link in the left pane.
3. Click the Device Manager tab.
4. Click the plus (+) sign to expand the PCMCIA Adapters item.
If CardBus is supported, it will be listed here. If you see only references to PC
Card, CardBus is not supported.
Wireless light
Power light
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The Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
The Microsoft Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter has a USB cable and an
adjustable antenna.
The USB adapter plugs into a computer’s USB port. USB ports are rectangular
and about a half-inch wide. They can be located on either the back or front of the
computer.
The adapter has two status lights. The behavior of these lights is explained in a
later section.
USB Technology
The USB adapter will provide the fastest speeds if it is connected to a USB 2.0
port. Most newer computers have USB 2.0 ports built-in. If you have an older
computer, it probably has a built-in USB 1.0 or 1.1 port that supports speeds
up to 12 Mbps. Use one of the following procedures (depending on your version
of the Windows operating system) to determine whether your computer has a
USB 2.0.
Windows XP or Windows 2000
1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click System and then click the Hardware tab.
3. Click Device Manager.
4. Click the plus (+) sign to expand the Universal Serial Bus Controllers item.
If Enhanced Host Controller or USB 2.0 Root Hub Device is listed, your
computer has a USB 2.0 port.
If Universal Host Controller, Open Host Controller or USB Root Hub device
is listed, your computer has a USB 1.0 or 1.1 port. To get the fastest speeds
from your wireless USB 2.0 adapter, you must purchase and install a USB 2.0
add-in card.
Antenna
Power light Wireless status light
USB cable
USB connector
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Windows Me or Windows 98 SE
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click System.
If you don’t see the System option in Control Panel, click the View All Control
Panel Options link in the left pane.
3. Click the Device Manager tab.
4. Click the plus (+) sign to expand the Universal Serial Bus Controllers item.
If Enhanced Host Controller or USB 2.0 Root Hub Device is listed, your
computer has a USB 2.0 port.
If Universal Host Controller, Open Host Controller or USB Root Hub Device
is listed, your computer has a USB 1.0 or 1.1 port. To get the fastest speeds
from your wireless USB 2.0 adapter, you must purchase and install a USB 2.0
add-in card.
Adapter Status Lights
The status lights on the notebook adapter and the USB adapter work in the same
way. The following table describes the behavior of these status lights.
When the Power
light is…
And the Wireless
light is… This means…
On On The adapter has established communication
with a wireless network.
On Blinking quickly Data is being sent or received wirelessly.
On Blinking slowly The adapter is trying to establish
communication with a wireless network.
Off Off The adapter is not receiving power, is not
recognized by Microsoft Windows®, or is
disabled.
About Wireless (Radio) Connections
Your adapter communicates by radio transmission. Radio waves travel in all
directions, and can be transmitted through walls and oors. This section on
wireless connections explains wireless network types and provides important
information about wireless performance.
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Types of Wireless Networks
There are two types of wireless networks: infrastructure and ad hoc.
In an infrastructure network, a wireless adapter connects to a wireless network
through a central wireless access point, gateway, or router, such as a Microsoft
Wireless Base Station. This type of network is often used when a broadband
Internet connection will be shared among computers, or when there are more
than two computers or devices on a wireless network. The following illustration
shows an infrastructure network.
In an ad hoc network, a wireless adapter connects directly to wireless adapters
that are installed in other computers. This type of network is often used when
only two computers or devices are being connected, when a broadband Internet
connection will not be shared, or when the connection to another computer is
intended to be temporary. The following illustration shows an ad hoc network.
Active Internet Connection
Broadband Modem
Wireless Base Station
Ethernet Connection
First Computer Second Computer
First computer Second computer
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You can use the same adapter to join different networks (and different types of
networks) at different times. For example, you might use your adapter to connect
to an infrastructure network at home most of the time, but occasionally, you
might use your adapter to set up a temporary ad hoc network to share les with a
colleague when you travel together on business.
The Microsoft wireless adapter is very versatile. You can use it to join a network
that has a non-Microsoft router, gateway, or wireless access point. You can also
establish ad hoc connections to non-Microsoft adapters. When joining these types
of networks, you might need to choose or enter some wireless network settings
manually.
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:
O Place wireless components in direct line of sight to one another, if possible.
O If you notice poor signal strength on your adapter, try moving your laptop
computer by just a few inches in any direction. Because of the way in which
radio waves travel, small areas within the network range sometimes receive
poor coverage.
O Place wireless components on desks or shelves when possible (instead of on
the oor) to avoid obstacles and achieve better reception on the upper stories
of buildings.
O Avoid placing wireless components in a way such that large, solid objects
block the direct path between them. Building components, such as replaces,
concrete or masonry walls and oors, metal framing, UV window lm, and
metallic paint will reduce radio signal strength.
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.
O If you notice poor connection speed in an area, 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.
O Be aware that wireless signal range, speed, and strength can be affected by
interference from neighboring wireless networks and devices.
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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 specications make up the 802.11 series: 802.11, 802.11a,
802.11b, and 802.11g. Your Microsoft Wireless Adapter conforms to the latest
specication, 802.11g. The main features that distinguish these specications are
connection speed and radio frequency.
The following table summarizes the four specications in the 802.11 series.
Specication 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 benet 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, your
802.11g adapter is compatible with 802.11b devices. 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 adapter is not compatible with 802.11a-only devices.
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setup
Using the Setup Wizard
This chapter will guide you through the setup process for your Microsoft®
Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Adapter or Wireless USB adapter.
Before you begin Setup, make sure that you have everything needed to install
your new adapter.
To set up a Wireless Notebook Adapter, you will need:
O A computer running the Microsoft Windows® XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000
Professional, or Windows 98 SE operating system.
O An available PC Card slot that supports CardBus PC Cards.
To set up a Wireless USB Adapter, you will need:
O A computer running the Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000
Professional, or Windows 98 SE operating system.
O An available, high-powered USB port. To determine if your computer supports
USB 2.0, see Chapter 1, “Introduction.”
The steps in this chapter correspond to the steps that you will go through in the
wizard on the Setup CD.
Note If you don’t want to use the Setup Wizard to set up your adapter, and you
have Windows XP, it is possible to set up your adapter by using the Add Hardware
Wizard and the Wireless Network Connection utility in Windows. However, using the
Setup Wizard is recommended because the Setup Wizard installs the network utility
software and helps congure your wireless network settings.
Step 1: Gather Components, Tools, and Information
1. Take the following items to the computer that you want to add to the network:
O Setup and Network Utility CD
O Microsoft Wireless Adapter
O This User’s Guide
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O The oppy disk, le, printout, or written record of network settings that
you created when setting up your wireless network. (If you didn’t set up
the network that you want to join, ask your network administrator for the
settings. If you set up the network, but don’t have a saved copy of your
network settings, see Appendix A, “Locating Your Internet and Network
Settings.”)
O Installation CD for your Windows operating system if your computer is
running Windows Me or Windows 98 SE.
Note You can use the Setup and Network Utility CD that comes with this adapter
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.
2. If your computer is running the Windows XP or Windows 2000 operating
system, log on as a member of the Administrator group. 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.
3. If you are setting up an adapter on a computer that is already connected to a
network over Ethernet, disconnect your computer from the network.
Note After you set up the wireless adapter, you can still return to using the
Ethernet connection (instead of the wireless connection) at times if you want to.
For some tasks that you might perform on your network, such as streaming video,
using an Ethernet connection may increase the data transfer rate. However, if you
switch to an Ethernet connection, you will typically not notice an increase in speed
when you access the Internet over your broadband connection.
Step 2: Run the Setup Wizard
1. Insert the Setup CD into your 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 les 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 rst 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 Network adapter.
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5. When the wizard asks which network adapter you are setting up, click
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter (MN-720, MN-820) or Wireless-G USB 2.0
Adapter (MN-710) depending on which adapter you are installing.
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 wizard.
When the Setup Wizard restarts, click Set Up a Product.
Step 3: Insert the Adapter into Your Computer
When the Setup Wizard prompts you to connect your wireless adapter, do one of
the following:
O If you have a Notebook adapter, insert it into the PC Card slot on your computer.
O If you have a USB adapter, connect the adapter cable to an available USB port
on your computer. If you don’t have an available USB port on your computer,
you can connect the adapter to a USB hub that has its own power supply cord.
Although some keyboards and monitors have USB ports, they typically do not
provide enough power to support the adapter.
Note Leave your computer turned on while you insert your adapter.
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Step 4: Congure the Adapter
1. Continue following the instructions in the Setup Wizard.
2. When the wizard asks what type of network you have, select the option that
best describes the network that you want to join.
Important If you want to share a broadband Internet connection on your network,
it is recommended that you set up a network that uses a base station, gateway,
or router. If you choose to not set up a base station on your network, you should
set up security features on the computer that is sharing the Internet connection.
If you have Windows XP, you can use Internet Connection Firewall to help provide
such security. If you don’t have Windows XP, be sure to use other measures to
help provide a security layer between your network and the Internet. For more
information about security, see “Making Your Network More Secure” in Chapter 4.
3. If you are connecting to a network with a base station, gateway, or router, the
wizard will prompt you for your wireless network settings. If you want to join an
ad-hoc network, see “Joining an Available Wireless Network” in Chapter 3.
Note For more information about network types, see “Types of Wireless
Networks” in Chapter 1.
4. The wizard will help you set up your computer for le and printer sharing.
If your computer is a member of a domain—for example, if you have a laptop
that is on a domain at work, and you want to connect it to your home network—
the Setup Wizard will detect this and skip the le and printer sharing part of
setup. For information about switching between a workgroup and a domain,
see Broadband Network Utility Help.
5. When you reach the end of the Setup Wizard, click Finish to exit the wizard. The
Broadband Network Utility starts automatically.
6. Remove the Setup CD from the CD drive and the oppy disk (if used) from the
oppy disk drive. Keep the CD and the oppy disk to set up additional Microsoft
Broadband Networking products on your network.
Step 5: Test Your Network Connections
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 3.
2. If you are sharing an Internet connection on your network, test your Internet
connection by opening your Web browser and visiting a Web site, such as
www.microsoft.com.
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network activities
Sharing Resources and Joining Other Networks
After setting up your wireless network, you can perform common network tasks,
such as making les 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.
O Start the Broadband Network Utility (to view shared resources, join other
networks, and access Help to troubleshoot problems).
O Share les and folders from one computer and then access them from other
computers.
O Share a printer that is connected to one computer and then print to it from
other computers.
O Make other peripheral devices available to computers on your network.
O Read e-mail messages on your network.
O Play games on your network and on the Internet.
O Create a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network.
O Join an available wireless network.
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Logging on to Your Network
After starting your computer, you must always log on to your network to access
les, printers, and other resources that have been shared.
If you have the Microsoft® Windows® Me or Windows 98 SE 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.
If you are already using Windows, and you haven’t yet logged on to your network,
you can log off from Windows and then log back on.
To log off and log back on to your network
1. Click Start.
2. Click Log Off. (If Log Off does not appear on your Start menu, click Shut Down,
make sure that Log Off is selected in the drop-down box, 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 les.
Using an Internet Connection over a Network
If you have the Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station and a
broadband connection to the Internet, the other computers on your network can
share the original Internet connection. Internet sharing is automatically congured
by the Setup Wizard when you install the base station.
Do not
click Cancel
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If you do not have a base station, you can congure one of your computers to
share its broadband or dial-up Internet connection, provided that the computer
is running the Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98 SE
operating system. These versions of Windows include a feature called Internet
Connection Sharing, which allows multiple computers on a network to use the
same Internet connection, even at the same time. For information about setting
up Internet Connection Sharing, look up “Internet Connection Sharing” in
Windows Help.
Important Before you share an Internet connection, check with your Internet service
provider about its policy regarding Internet connection sharing.
If you use Internet Connection Sharing, you must leave the computer with the
Internet connection turned on for the other computers on the network to access
the Internet. You will continue to access the Internet from each computer the way
you normally do, for example, by using your Web browser. To browse the Web,
each computer must have a Web browser (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer)
installed.
Although you aren’t likely to notice a difference in speed, sharing a broadband
Internet connection with other computers on your network makes the Internet
connection slightly slower for each person. Sharing a dial-up Internet connection
has a more noticeable impact on speed.
Important If you use Internet Connection Sharing, you should take measures to
provide a security layer between your network and the Internet. If the computer
with the shared Internet connection is running Windows XP, you can use Internet
Connection Firewall to help provide such security. If the computer with the shared
Internet connection is running an earlier version of the Windows operating system, we
recommend using security software on this computer.
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, access shared les on those
computers, and join other wireless networks.
The Help system in the Broadband Network Utility provides additional information
about Microsoft Broadband Networking products, using the Broadband Network
Utility, performing common tasks on your network, and troubleshooting network
problems. The Help system, the Network Troubleshooter, and Web Help are all
available on the Help menu.
Note For information about using the Broadband Network Utility to change wireless
settings or update software, see Broadband Network Utility Help.
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To start the Broadband Network Utility
O Click Start, point to Programs, and then click Microsoft Broadband Network
Utility.
-or-
O Double-click the Broadband Network Utility icon in the notication area
at the far right of the Windows taskbar.
The right pane of the Broadband Network Utility displays information about the
computers connected to your network. This information automatically refreshes at
regularly scheduled intervals. You can also manually refresh the list.
Note To see the full computer name and Internet protocol (IP) address of a computer
in the Network Devices list, hold the mouse pointer over the computer in the list.
To refresh the Network Devices list
O Right-click the icon for an active device, and then click Refresh.
To remove an inactive device from the Network Devices list
O Right-click the dimmed icon for the device, and then click Remove from List.
In the sections that follow you will read about how to use the Broadband Network
Utility to access shared les on network computers and to join other networks.
Using Files and Folders over a Network
This section explains how you can make les and folders available on one
computer (a process called “le and folder sharing”) and then access those les
and folders from other computers on your network.
To make using les 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.
Information about
your computer
Information about
your network
The Internet connection
status of your computer
A list of other
computers that
are connected
to your network
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Important Do not assign a computer (such as a work laptop) to your workgroup if
the computer is already a member of a domain, and you intend to reconnect to the
domain later.
Step 1: Make your les and folders available to the network
You may have set up le sharing on your computers when you set up your wireless
network adapter. If you did not set up le sharing when you set up your hardware,
you can enable it by using the Windows operating system. You can also use
Windows to change or further rene the settings you selected during Setup. For
more detailed instructions and information about sharing les and folders, see
Windows Help.
Note If you have the Windows XP or Windows 2000 operating system, you need
to have sufcient privileges (or be the network administrator) to share folders with
others. For more information, look up “administrator” in Windows Help.
File and folder sharing is congured from the computer that contains the les
and folders you wish to share. You can share an entire drive with the network,
or you can share specic folders. For example, if you store photographs of your
children in a folder named “Kids” on your computer, and you want to make the
photographs available to your network, you can choose to share only the Kids
folder.
Important Although you can share les, printers, and other devices on your network,
you cannot share software programs, such as Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel.
To share a folder or drive on your computer in the Windows XP
operating system
1. Enable le sharing on your computer if you have not already done so. You need
to do this only once. For information about how to enable le 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 and Security.
5. Click Share this folder on the network. By default, the folder is made available
to all of the other computers on your network, and everyone has read-only
access. To give everyone read-write access, check the Allow Network Users to
Change My Files check box.
6. Click OK.
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To share a folder or drive on your computer in the Windows 2000
operating system
1. Enable le sharing on your computer if you have not already done so. You need
to do this only once. For information about how to enable le 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. By default, the folder is made available to all of the
other computers on your network, and everyone has read-write access. To
change the access level, click Permissions.
6. Click OK.
To share a folder or drive on your computer in the Windows Me or Windows 98
SE and Windows Me operating system
1. Enable le sharing on your computer if you have not already done so. You need
to do this only once. For information about how to enable le sharing, see
Windows Help.
2. Open My Computer.
3. Select the le or folder that you want to make available to other computers on
your network.
4. On the File menu, click Sharing.
5. Click Shared as. Change the level of access if you want, and then click OK.
Only the computer users on your network will have access to the les you share.
At times, you may want to prevent certain users, such as your children, from
accessing particular folders and the les they contain. If you want to increase the
security of your shared les, you can assign permissions and passwords to your
les and folders. For more information, look up “permission” and “access control”
in Windows Help. (In Windows Millennium Edition, look up “controlling access.”)
Note For a computer’s les 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. For more information,
look up “power options” in Windows XP Help, or “power management” in Windows
Me, Windows 2000, and Windows 98 SE Help.
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Step 2: Access shared les
To access shared les and folders, you can use the Broadband Network Utility and
My Computer.
Note If you want to work with shared les 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 les on other computers
1. Start the Broadband Network Utility.
2. In the Network Devices list, double-click the computer that stores the le you
want to access.
3. Use the window that appears to browse the shared folders on that computer
and locate the le.
Note If the shared les on the other computer do not appear, you might need to
restart the computer you are using.
To copy a le or folder from a network computer to your local computer
1. Use the preceding steps to browse to the shared le or folder that you want to
copy.
2. On the File menu, point to Explorer Bar, and then click Folders. The Folders
bar appears in the left pane.
You can now see the hierarchical structure of drives, folders, and les on your
computer and on the other computers that are part of your network.
3. Drag the le or folder that you want to copy from the right pane to a local drive
or folder in the Folders bar.
Note If the shared network folder has read-write access, you can also copy les from
your local computer into this shared folder.
Using a Printer over a Network
Before you can use a printer that is attached to another computer on your
network, you will need to do the following:
O Make the printer available to other computers (this is also known as “sharing”
a printer). Sharing must be congured on the computer to which the printer is
attached.
O Run the Add Printer Wizard to install printer drivers on each computer that you
want to print from.
Note Some printer drivers are not designed for sharing printers. For more
information, see the documentation that came with your printer, or see if additional
drivers are available on the printer manufacturer’s Web site.
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The procedures for sharing a printer and installing drivers differ depending on
your version of Windows. For more detailed instructions, look up “sharing printers”
in Windows Help.
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.
Note The computer that is connected to the printer must be turned on for the other
computers on the network to use the printer.
Using Other Peripheral Devices over a Network
In addition to using most printers over a network, you can use other peripheral
devices—such as hard drives, CD drives, and Zip drives—over your network.
Some peripheral devices (such as some scanners) cannot be shared with other
computers on your network.
Before you can use a device that is attached to another computer on your
network, you will need to do the following:
O Make the device available to the network (this is also known as sharing the
device). This is congured from the computer to which the device is attached.
O Install any necessary drivers or utilities on each computer from which you want
to use the device. For more information, see the documentation that came with
the device.
About Reading E-Mail Messages on a Network
You can access your e-mail messages from each networked computer in the
same way that you would access e-mail messages without a local area network
(assuming that you have an Internet connection). Open your e-mail program, or, if
you have a Web-based e-mail account, sign in to your account through your Web
browser.
Keep in mind the following: If you download e-mail messages from your e-mail
account to your computer, those messages will not be accessible from the other
computers on your network. Similarly, if you share an account with another
person, and he or she downloads e-mail messages from the shared account to
one computer on the network, you will not see those messages when you access
the account from another computer.
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If you want your e-mail messages to remain available to all users of your network
at any time, you should not download the messages to one computer. (However,
you should delete old messages from your e-mail account on a regular basis, so
that you don’t exceed the storage space given to you by your e-mail provider.)
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
congure your network for multiplayer gaming. However, the following steps might
help you prepare for playing games over the network:
O If you have purchased a multiplayer game, be sure to install it on each
computer on the network that will be used for playing games.
O Make sure that the network protocols necessary to run the games that you
want are installed on each computer on your network. For more information,
see the documentation that came with your games.
O If you are playing an Internet-based game, you might also be required to pay
user fees or download game les to your computer. Be sure to follow the
directions provided on the game’s Web site.
O If you have problems connecting to an Internet-based game, you might need
to congure your base station to work with your game. If you have a Microsoft
base station, see Help in the Base Station Management Tool.
For information about playing games on the Internet, and for other game-related
information, visit: www.microsoft.com/broadbandnetworking.
Creating a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network
If you do not want to use a base station, you can set up a computer-to-computer
(ad hoc) network to share les between computers that have wireless adapters.
After you create an ad hoc network by using the following procedure, other computers
can join this network by using the steps in the following section, “Joining an Available
Wireless Network.”
To set up an ad hoc network in the Windows XP operating system
1. Start the Broadband Network Utility.
2. On the Tools menu, click Adapter Settings.
3. In the Wireless Adapter drop-down list, make sure that a Microsoft wireless
adapter is selected.
4. Click Congure.
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5. Click Add.
6. Type a name for the new ad hoc network in the Network Name (SSID) box.
7. If you want the network to use wireless security, choose the security type and
enter the wireless security settings.
Note Use 10 characters for standard security or 26 for stronger security. WEP
keys can contain numbers and the letters A through F.
8. Make sure that The key is provided for me automatically check box is not
selected.
9. Select This is a computer-to-computer (ad-hoc) network; wireless access
points are not used.
10. Click OK twice.
To set up an ad hoc network in the Windows 2000, Windows Me or
Windows 98 SE operating system
1. Start the Broadband Network Utility.
2. On the Tools menu, click Adapter Settings.
3. In the Wireless Adapter drop-down list, make sure that a Microsoft wireless
adapter is selected.
4. Click Congure.
5. Type a name for the new ad hoc network in the Wireless name (SSID) box.
6. Click This is a computer-to-computer (ad-hoc) network.
7. If you want the network to use wireless security, enter a Wired Equivalent
Privacy (WEP) key in the Security Key box, and retype it in the Conrm Security
Key box.
Note Use 10 characters for standard security or 26 for stronger security. WEP
keys can contain numbers and the letters A through F.
8. Click OK twice.
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Joining an Available Wireless Network
By using the Broadband Network Utility, you can view any network that is within
range and broadcasting its wireless network name (SSID). To join an available
network, you simply select the network from a list of available networks and then
change the wireless security settings of your adapter to match the settings of the
network you want to join.
To join an available network in the Windows XP operating system
1. Start the Broadband Network Utility.
2. On the Tools menu, click Adapter Settings.
3. In the Wireless Adapter drop-down list, make sure that a Microsoft wireless
adapter is selected.
4. Click Available Networks.
5. From the list of available networks, select the network you want to join.
6. If WEP or Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA) is enabled on the network you are
joining, type the key or passphrase in the Network Key box.
7. Click Connect.
To join an available network in the Windows 2000, Windows Me or
Windows 98 SE operating system
1. Start the Broadband Network Utility.
2. On the Tools menu, click Adapter Settings.
3. In the Wireless Adapter drop-down list, make sure that a Microsoft wireless
adapter is selected.
4. Click Available Networks.
5. From the list of available networks, select the network you want to join.
6. If the network that you want to join uses wireless security, you will be prompted
to type the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) key in the Security Key box, and to
retype it in the Conrm Security Key box.
7. Click Connect.
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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, view adapter
settings, 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 and for viewing your adapter
settings.
Note For information about starting the Broadband Network Utility and using it to
access shared les or to join other networks, see Chapter 3.
View Status
You can view information about the status of your computer, your workgroup
or domain, and your Internet connection in the left pane of the Broadband
Network Utility. If there is a problem with your network or Internet connection, the
Broadband Network Utility displays a link to the Network Troubleshooter, which
you can use to help resolve the problem.
Note You can also view information about the status of your network connection by
resting the pointer on the Broadband Network Utility icon in the notication
area at the far right of the Microsoft Windows® taskbar.
View Network Devices
The right pane of the Broadband Network Utility displays information about the
computers, base stations, and other devices connected to your network. This
information automatically refreshes at regularly scheduled intervals. You can
manually refresh the list.
To refresh the network device list
O Right-click the icon for an active device in the network device list, and then
click Refresh.
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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
O 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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Help Protect Your Network from Computer Viruses
To avoid having a problem with viruses on your network, consider the following
suggestions:
O Install an antivirus program on each computer on your network and use
it regularly to check your computers for viruses. Remember to update the
antivirus program on a regular basis.
O Learn the common signs of viruses: unusual messages that appear on your
screen, decreased system performance, missing data, and inability to access
your hard drive. If you notice any of these problems on your computer, run your
antivirus program immediately to minimize the chances of losing data.
O Educate yourself about how viruses are commonly spread so that you do not
spread one yourself:
O Do not load a program from an untrusted source onto one of your network
computers. Files from the Internet or online bulletin boards are particularly
risky.
O Never open attachments to e-mail messages that you are not expecting.
O Use your antivirus software to scan all oppy disks before copying or opening
les from them, or before starting your computer from them.
Help Protect Your Network from Hackers
If you have not already done so, consider purchasing the Microsoft Broadband
Networking Wireless Base Station (sold separately) to establish a security layer
between your networked computers and the Internet. The Microsoft Wireless Base
Station provides network address translation (NAT) and a rewall 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 difcult for hackers to access the computers on your network.
The rewall species what information can be communicated from the computers
on your network to the Internet, and from the Internet to the computers on your
network. Like an actual rewall built to prevent re from spreading between
adjoining buildings, computer rewalls help prevent the spread of unauthorized
communication between an individual computer or group of networked computers
and the Internet.
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Help Protect Your Network from Unauthorized Access
Because wireless networks use radio signals, it is possible for other wireless
network devices outside your immediate area to pick up the signals and
either connect to your network or capture the network trafc. To help prevent
unauthorized connections or the possibility of eavesdroppers listening in on your
network trafc, do the following:
O If you have a base station, router, or gateway, place it toward the center of your
home. This decreases the strength of the signal outside your home.
O Enable Wi-Fi Protected Access™(WPA) or 128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy
(WEP) on your network. When you enable wireless security, you establish a
WPA passphrase or a WEP key, which scrambles or “encrypts” the wireless
data being transmitted so that it is decipherable only by computers that have
the correct passphrase or key. In addition, only users who know the security
settings can join your network and use your Internet connection.
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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. The
following types of issues are covered:
O Setup and Hardware Problems
O Network and Internet Problems
O File and Printer Sharing Problems
If the problem you are experiencing is not covered in this chapter, you can nd
more troubleshooting information in Broadband Network Utility Help, or on the
Microsoft Hardware Web site at www.microsoft.com/hardware. If you have
nished Setup, you can start the Broadband Network Utility by double-clicking
the icon in your Microsoft Windows® taskbar.
Setup and Hardware Problems
This section will help you solve problems that you might encounter while running
the Setup Wizard or connecting your Microsoft Broadband Networking adapter to
your network for the rst time.
Note Run the Setup Wizard before connecting your new hardware or disconnecting
your existing Internet connection. This is important because the Setup Wizard will
help detect your current settings and congure your new Microsoft Broadband
Networking adapter.
The Setup Wizard will not start or locks up when I run it on my
computer.
The following troubleshooting steps will help you track down and solve the
problem.
O Verify that your computer conforms to the minimum system requirements.
The packaging lists system requirements for your Microsoft Broadband
Networking adapter and software. If your computer does not meet the
minimum requirements, the Setup Wizard might not function correctly or might
not start at all.
O Your hard disk might be full. Make sure that you have enough free hard disk
space to install the network drivers and Broadband Network Utility. You can
check the amount of free hard drive space by opening My Computer and
selecting your hard drive in the main window.
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O Verify that your CD drive is functioning correctly. Try launching the Setup
Wizard by double-clicking the CD icon in My Computer. If it still does not start
correctly, try inserting another CD. If the other CD works correctly, you may have
a bad CD. Contact Technical Support for more information about replacing a
defective CD.
Setup does not recognize my new wireless adapter.
The following troubleshooting steps will help you track down and solve
the problem.
O Check your connections. If you are installing a USB adapter, make sure that
the adapter is connected to a powered USB 2.0 port. USB ports built into your
computer are usually powered, but many USB ports on monitors and keyboards
are not powered. To check if your computer supports USB 2.0 connections, see
Chapter 1, “Introduction.”
If you are installing a notebook adapter, make sure that your notebook
expansion slots support CardBus PC Cards. For more information, see your
notebook documentation.
O Verify that all status lights are illuminated. Check to make sure that your
adapter, broadband modem, base station, and other networking devices are
receiving power by inspecting the appropriate status lights. See Chapter 1,
“Introduction,” for more information about the status lights of your notebook or
USB adapter.
O Try a different notebook card slot or USB port. If there is a problem with
the current notebook or USB card connector, the wireless adapter will not
function correctly or not function at all. Try plugging the adapter into a different
notebook card slot or USB port, and then see if Setup can detect it.
Also, try unplugging the adapter and plugging it back into the original port
or card slot. Disconnecting and reconnecting a cable can sometimes x
connectivity problems.
Network and Internet Problems
This section will help you solve common problems that might occur while using
your local area network (LAN) or Internet connection.
I can’t stay connected to my wireless network.
If you are running the 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 802.1x authentication on your wireless network, as described
below.
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To disable 802.1x authentication in the Windows XP operating system
1. Click Start, point to Connect To, click Show all connections, and then double-
click your wireless network.
2. On the General tab, click Properties.
3. Click the Wireless Networks tab.
4. Under Preferred Networks, click your home network, and then click Properties.
5. Click the Authentication tab, and then click to clear the Enable IEEE 802.1x
authentication for this network check box, if it is selected.
6. If you cannot click this check box, then you are not using 802.1x authentication
or wireless security.
I can’t access the Internet from a computer on my wireless
network.
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. 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).
Another common cause of Internet connection problems is disconnected
cabling. If the rest of your network is having problems, check the cable between
the base station and the broadband modem. Verify that you are using the
correct cable, that the cable is rmly attached, and that all status lights on
the network devices indicate that your connections are receiving power and
functioning properly.
O Check for range or interference issues. You might be out of range of the
wireless base station or access point. Place the computer with the wireless
adapter in the same room as your base station and try connecting again.
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. To minimize
interference from another wireless network, try changing channels. For more
information about conguring your wireless settings, see the documentation for
your wireless access point.
For more information about range issues, see Chapter 1, “Introduction.”
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O Verify that you are using the correct wireless settings. You might have
incomplete or incorrect wireless settings for your adapter. To connect
successfully, the wireless adapter on your computer must have the same
network name (SSID), wireless channel, and wireless security (such as Wireless
Equivalent Privacy [WEP] key) information as your base station.
If you have a Microsoft base station, you can check the wireless settings by
opening the Base Station Management Tool from the Broadband Network
Utility. You can also access the base station directly through your Internet
browser by going to the address http://192.168.2.1. Then you can view and, if
necessary, correct your Microsoft wireless adapter settings by opening Adapter
Settings from the Tools menu of the Broadband Network Utility.
O Reset your broadband modem. Turn off the modem for 5 to 10 seconds.
Restart the modem, and wait for it to connect to your ISP. After the status lights
on your modem indicate that it is connected, and the status lights on your base
station show that you have a working Internet connection, try accessing the
Internet from your computer again.
O Reset your base station, gateway, or router. Turn off or unplug the base
station, wait at least 10 seconds, and turn it back on again. When the status
lights indicate that the base station is ready, try accessing the Internet from the
wireless computer again.
O Update your base station rmware. Firmware is the software that is loaded
into your base station to provide network functions. You can update your base
station rmware by downloading it from the Internet and installing it on your
base station. If you are using a Microsoft base station, make sure that you are
using the latest rmware version.
To update Microsoft base station rmware
1. Double-click the Broadband Network Utility icon on your taskbar to start
the utility.
2. On the Help menu, click Check for Updates Online.
3. If there is a newer version of the rmware available, follow the instructions
on the Web page to download the new software, rmware, or drivers.
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 which must constantly use your network connection to function will
be affected. Examples can include music sharing software and instant messenger
programs.
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Your network has a limited amount of bandwidth for transmitting data. As more
computers access your network at the same time, the bandwidth must be
divided among all computers. By reducing the number of programs accessing
your network at the same time, you can increase the speed at which data is
transmitted across your network.
You might nd that you need more bandwidth to use all of your computers at the
same time on the network. If your connection is still too slow, contact your ISP
to verify that there are no problems with your connection, such as scheduled
maintenance, line issues, or other problems. If you are still not satised with
your connection speed, you might want to inquire about upgrading to a faster
connection.
I am having problems running a networked program or multiplayer
game on my network or the Internet.
Some networked applications might not be working as expected on your local area
network (LAN). Symptoms of the problems vary and can include the following:
O Problems connecting to an application after the base station is installed.
O Disconnections while using an application.
O Problems sending or receiving audio and video.
O Problems connecting more than one computer to an online application
simultaneously.
O Delays, or lag, while running a multiplayer game on several computers at once.
O Game crashes.
O Delays, or lag, while playing a game over the Internet.
Several troubleshooting steps addressing these issues are listed below, with
solutions to the most common problems listed rst.
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.
If this network does not have an Internet connection, verify that all computers
are in the same workgroup and can see each other on the network. You can
use the Broadband Network Utility to view all the computers in your workgroup
and check your workgroup name. For more information about the Broadband
Network Utility, see Chapter 3, “Network Activities.”
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If there are problems accessing the Internet or other computers on your
network, check the cables between your computers and the base station or
modem for loose or disconnected wires. Check the cables between the base
station and the broadband modem. Verify that you are using the correct cables,
that all cables are rmly attached, and that all status lights on the other
network devices are functioning correctly.
If you are still having network problems, you should troubleshoot that issue
before conguring a multiplayer network game.
O Check your base station network settings. If other computers on your
network are also having problems accessing the network and the Internet, you
might have incorrect base station network settings. Verify that you are using the
correct Internet settings required by your ISP, and that any wireless settings are
correctly congured to allow all wireless computers to communicate.
If you are using a Microsoft base station, you can use the Broadband Network
Utility and the Base Station Management Tool to check and manually
congure your network settings. For more information, see Chapter 4,
“Network Management.” If you are using a base station or router from another
manufacturer, see the documentation for that device.
O Check if your game or application has any special network requirements
for multiplayer play. Some programs communicate between computers by
using specic network ports. Most base stations include a rewall that prevents
unauthorized communication on nearly all ports.
If your application or game requires special settings on your base station,
such as forwarding a port for multiplayer play or setting up a virtual DMZ
(demilitarized zone) to host a game server, you will be able to nd this
information in the program manual or on the software publisher’s Web site.
For a list of specic programs and the ports necessary to run them, see the
Support section of the Broadband Networking Web site at www.microsoft.com/
hardware.
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.
Another cause of problems is that signals transmitted between the base
station and a wireless adapter can be affected by interference from other
wireless devices—including 2.4-GHz cordless phones, microwave ovens,
and neighboring wireless networks. Move the other devices as needed,
and refrain from using them while you are using the network. To minimize
interference from another wireless network, try changing the wireless channel.
For information about how to change your wireless settings, see Broadband
Network Utility Help.
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O Check for duplicate NAT features, DHCP servers, or rewalls. Network
address translation (NAT) and Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol (DHCP) are
security features of the Microsoft base station and some other devices. If two
devices, such as a base station and modem, are running NAT and/or DHCP
servers at the same time, the devices can interfere with each other and cause
intermittent failures. If you are running a Microsoft base station, for example,
its rewall and NAT features could conict with other network hardware and
software. Verify that you have disabled NAT functionality and DHCP servers
on other devices in your network. To determine if a device has one of these
features, check the documentation for that device. Some other common
network devices that could contain these features include routers, broadband
modems, or wireless access points.
Software rewalls can also cause conicts. Make sure that you turn off any
personal rewall software, such as Internet Connection Firewall, when trying to
run a game.
O Update your base station rmware. Firmware is the software that is loaded
into your base station to provide network functions. You can update your base
station rmware by downloading it from the Internet and installing it on your
base station. If you are using a Microsoft base station, make sure that you are
using the latest rmware version.
To update Microsoft base station rmware
1. Double-click the Broadband Network Utility icon on your taskbar to start
the utility.
2. On the Help menu, click Check for Updates Online.
3. If there is a newer version of the rmware available, follow the instructions on
the Web page to download the new software, rmware, or drivers.
Printing and File Sharing Problems
This section will help you solve problems that you might encounter while printing
over your network or accessing shared les 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 (and the computer to which it is
attached) is on and working correctly by using the printer’s self-test functions.
See your printer documentation for specic instructions.
If the printer does not pass the self test, try turning the printer off and back on
again. Make sure that the printer has ink and paper. If the printer is still failing,
see the printer documentation.
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If the printer passes the self test, try printing from the computer that is
connected directly to the printer. If this computer will not print successfully, you
may need to install printer drivers or check the cable connecting the printer to
your computer. See the following troubleshooting steps for more information.
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 and the cables between the printer and the host computer or network.
Make sure that the status lights on the base station and each network adapter
are illuminated to indicate that each connected Ethernet port is working
properly. If the status lights are not illuminated, try a different type of Ethernet
cable (straight-through or crossover) or a different network port.
O Make sure that the printer is shared over your network. If your printer is
connected to a computer, which is then connected to your network, you must
make that printer available to other computers. This process is known as
“sharing” a printer over the network.
To make a printer available to the network, go to the computer that is
connected directly to the printer. Follow instructions for printer sharing for that
computer’s operating system. For more information about sharing a printer
over the network, see Windows Help.
O Check whether the correct printer driver is installed. Every computer that will
use a shared printer on your network must have that printer’s driver installed.
You can make sure that the driver for the networked printer has been installed
on a computer by checking the Printers item in Control Panel. If it is installed,
you will see your shared printer listed in the Printers section. After you have
veried that the printer driver is installed, try printing a test page from the
computer.
You can install the printer driver by opening Printers and Faxes through
Control Panel in Windows XP, or through the Add Printer feature in Control
Panel on other Windows operating systems. If Windows prompts you for a driver
disk, use the driver disk that came with your printer.
I cannot access a shared le 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 your shared le conguration. One easy way to check
the status of your network is to verify that all of the computers can access the
Internet. If you are having problems accessing the Internet (possibly caused
by loose or incorrect cables), x those problems before proceeding with other
troubleshooting methods listed here.
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O Try accessing a different shared le or folder. If there are other shared
resources on your network, try accessing those resources instead. If you
can access other shared les but not the one you want, you might not have
permission to access the le. For more information about permissions, see the
next topic.
O Make sure that all computers are in the same workgroup. You will need to
look at each computer to check its workgroup and, if necessary, change the
workgroup name.
Note If one of your computers is a laptop that is used on a domain at work, you
must leave the domain to join a workgroup at home and share les. To rejoin the
domain at work, you will need administrative privileges on your computer. For
more information, see Windows Help.
If the computer is using a Microsoft Broadband Networking adapter, you
can check which workgroup your computer belongs to on the main screen
of the Broadband Networking Utility. Alternatively, you can check and modify
the workgroup names on each computer by using the following instructions,
specic to the Windows operating system:
Windows XP
1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click System, and then click the Computer Name tab. If you need to
modify the workgroup name, click Change.
Windows 2000
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click System.
3. Click the Network Identication tab. If you need to modify the workgroup
name, click Change.
Windows Me or Windows 98 SE
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click Network, and then click the Identication 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 les again.
O Turn on le and printer sharing on the computer that contains the le you
want to share. The computer that you are trying to access must have le and
printer sharing enabled for sharing to work correctly. When you run the Setup
Wizard, you have the option of enabling le and printer sharing, but that option
only applies to the computer running Setup. If a different computer contains
the le that you want to share, you also will need to enable sharing on that
second computer.
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File and printer sharing is enabled differently on each operating system. For
more information about enabling le and printer sharing on your computer, see
Chapter 3, “Network Activities.”
O Verify that the le or folder’s permissions have been congured for access
over the network. When les or folders are shared over the network, they still
may not be accessible by everyone. Their owner may congure permissions
that limit which users can read, write to, or delete the shared resources. If you
are having difculty accessing a le or folder on another computer, it may be
because the permissions for that le limit your ability to see it over the network.
You may receive an “access denied” error message, or have problems locating
the shared les on your network.
To check the permissions for shared les or folders, go to the computer
containing those les or folders. In Windows XP operating system, right-click the
folder containing the information you want to access and choose Properties.
Click the Sharing tab to see if le sharing has been enabled. If the computer is
using Simple File Sharing in Windows XP, les are either shared to everyone or
not shared at all, and permissions cannot be modied. In other words, a shared
le should be accessible from another computer. If the computer is not using
Simple File Sharing (recommended), click the Security tab to check and modify
permissions for each user accessing the folder.
Note Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition uses only Simple File Sharing.
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition uses both Simple File Sharing and
standard, permissions-based le sharing.
To check permissions in Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98 SE
operating system, right-click the le or folder whose permissions you want to
check and choose Sharing.
For more information, search for “le and folder permissions” and “simple le
sharing” in Windows Help.
I can open shared les or folders, but cannot write to or
delete them.
The following troubleshooting steps will help you track down and solve the
problem.
O Check whether the le is read-only. “Read-only” is a le attribute that
prevents anyone from writing to the le or otherwise making alterations. To
check the attributes of a le, locate the le in its folder, right-click the le,
and choose Properties. Attributes can be changed only by a user who has
administrative privileges on the computer where the le is located.
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O Check whether you have permission to change the shared le or folder.
When les or folders are shared over the network, they still might not be
accessible by everyone. Their owner can congure permissions that limit which
users can read, write to, or delete the shared resources. If you are having
difculty accessing a le or folder on another computer, it might be because
the permissions for that le limit your ability to share it. You might receive an
“access denied” error message, or have problems locating the shared les on
your network.
To check the permissions for shared les or folders, go to the computer
containing those les or folders. In Windows XP, right-click the folder containing
the information you want to access and choose Properties. Click the Sharing
tab to see if le sharing has been enabled. If the computer is using Simple File
Sharing in Windows XP, les are either shared to everyone or not shared at
all, and permissions cannot be modied. In other words, a shared le should
be accessible from another computer. If the computer is not using Simple
File Sharing (recommended), click the Security tab to check and modify
permissions for each user accessing the folder.
For more information about checking and setting permissions, see Broadband
Network Utility Help.
Note Windows XP Home Edition uses only Simple File Sharing. Windows XP
Professional Edition uses both Simple File Sharing and standard, permissions-
based le sharing.
I can only access shared les or folders from certain computers or
user accounts 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.
When you are able to access shared les and folders from certain computers or
user accounts on your network, but not others, it may be because the owner of
that le or folder has set sharing permissions that limit access.
The preferred solution is to have the owner of that le set sharing permissions
to allow you to access the le. If it is a le that you own, or if you have access to
the user account on the computer on which the le is stored, you can change the
permissions by following the instructions below.
To check le sharing permissions in the Windows XP operating system
1. Log on to a user account on the computer that stores the le or folder
in question.
2. Right-click the le you want to check and click Sharing and Security.
3. Click the Security tab.
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4. Users who have permissions for this shared resource are listed in the Group or
user names list box. You can use the Add and Remove buttons to modify the
list, and use the Permissions for section to change specic tasks available to
each user.
5. Click OK to save the changes.
To check le sharing permissions in the Windows 2000 operating system
1. Log on to a user account on the computer that stores the le or folder
in question.
2. Right-click the le you want to check and click Properties.
3. Click the Security tab.
4. Users who have permissions for this shared resource are listed in the Name
list box.
You can use the Add and Remove buttons to modify the list, and use the
Permissions section to change specic tasks available to each user.
5. Click Apply to save any changes.
To check le sharing permissions in the Windows Me or Windows 98 SE
operating system
1. Log on to a user account on the computer that stores the le or folder
in question.
2. Right-click the le you want to check and click Sharing.
3. Make sure that the Access Type setting is correct. The le can be shared as
Read-Only, Full, or Depends on Password.
4. If necessary, enter a password for Full Access in the Full Access Password box.
5. Click Apply to save any changes.
For more information for le sharing in Windows, see Windows Help.
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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.
Internet Connection Type
You connect to your Internet service provider (ISP) by using one of three
connection types:
O Dynamic (by using Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol, or DHCP)
O Static
O Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)
Each type of Internet connection requires different settings when you set up a
network device.
To determine which connection type your ISP provides
O See the documentation provided by your Internet service provider or contact
your ISP.
O If you have a Microsoft base station set up on your network, you can use the
Base Station Management Tool.
O If you have a broadband modem that came with a conguration utility, try using
this utility.
O If you have a non-Microsoft base station, gateway, or router, try using the utility
that came with your base station.
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General Internet Settings
If you have not set up a base station, gateway, or router, and you have an adapter
that is currently congured 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 operating system, type
cmd
O If you have Windows Me or Windows 98 SE, type command
3. At the command prompt, type ipcong /all
4. Record the Internet settings listed for the adapter you use to connect to
your network
Dynamic IP (DHCP) Settings
When you set up a base station to have a dynamic IP address, the ISP will
sometimes require a host name or a MAC address.
Host Name
Some ISPs record your computer name (also known as your host name) when you
set up your ISP account. You might need to nd your computer’s name when you
set up a base station.
Note For information about changing your computer name, see Help in the
Broadband Network Utility.
To determine your computer name in the Windows XP or Windows 2000
operating system
1. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click System.
2. Do one of the following:
O If you have Windows XP, click the Computer Name tab.
O If you have Windows 2000, click the Network Identication tab.
To determine your computer name in the Windows Me or Windows 98 SE
operating system
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click Network, and then click the Identication tab. Your computer
name appears in the Computer name box.
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MAC Address
A media access control (MAC) address is a unique alphanumeric identier that
is printed or stamped on every networking device by the manufacturer. A MAC
address looks something like the following: 0050F2731958. Some Internet
service providers record the MAC address of the modem or adapter you’re using
when you sign up for the service. To determine whether your Internet connection
requires a MAC address, see the information provided by your ISP.
You can nd the MAC address for your Microsoft adapters printed on the label.
You can nd 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.
Static IP Settings
When you set up the base station to use a static IP address, you will need the IP
address, subnet mask, and default gateway. You might also need primary and
secondary Domain Name System (DNS) settings.
Use any of the following methods to determine these settings:
O See the documentation provided by your Internet service provider or contact
your ISP.
O Use one of the following procedures, depending on your version of the Windows
operating system.
Note For information about conguring a static IP address on an adapter, see Help in
the Broadband Network Utility.
To locate your static IP address settings in the Windows XP operating system
1. Do one of the following:
O Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections,
and then double-click Network Connections.
O Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Network
Connections.
2. In the Network Connections window, right-click your Internet connection, and
then click Properties.
3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties.
4. Under Use the following IP Address, note the settings for IP address, subnet
mask, and default gateway name.
5. Note whether your connection obtains a DNS server address automatically, or
whether it uses a specic address or addresses.
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To locate your static IP address settings in the Windows 2000
operating system
1. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click
Network and Dial-Up Connections.
2. In the Network and Dial-Up Connections window, right-click your Internet
connection, and then click Properties.
3. On the General tab, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click
Properties.
4. On the General tab, under Use the following IP address, note the IP
addresses.
5. Click Advanced to see the gateway information.
6. On the DNS Conguration tab, note the DNS addresses.
To locate your static IP address settings in the Windows Me or Windows 98
SE operating system
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 Conguration 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. On the IP Address tab, under Specify an IP Address, note the IP addresses.
4. On the Gateway tab, note the gateway information.
5. On the DNS Conguration tab, note the DNS addresses.
PPPoE Settings
To nd your user name, password, and service name (if needed)
O See the documentation provided by your Internet service provider or contact
your ISP.
O If your computer is running Windows XP, double-click the Network Connections
icon in Control Panel. A PPPoE Internet connection typically appears under
Broadband and includes the descriptor WAN Miniport (PPPOE). Double-click this
icon for more information.
O If your computer is running Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98 SE,
you installed access software when you set up the Internet connection. You can
check this software for more information.
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O If you have an existing base station, gateway, or router and are replacing it with
a Microsoft base station, you can use your existing network conguration utility.
O If you are replacing an existing Microsoft base station, you can use the Base
Station Management Tool.
Workgroup Name
If you want to add a computer to your workgroup, you need to know the
workgroup name.
Note For information about changing your workgroup name, see Help in the
Broadband Network Utility.
To determine your workgroup name in the Windows XP or Windows 2000
operating system
1. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click System.
2. Do one of the following:
O If you have Windows XP, click the Computer Name tab.
O If you have Windows 2000, click the Network Identication tab.
To determine your workgroup name in the Windows Me or Windows 98 SE
operating system
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click Network, and then click the Identication tab. Your workgroup
name appears in the Workgroup box.
Wireless Network Name
Your wireless network name, or SSID, uniquely identies 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.
O If you have a Microsoft wireless base station, you can use the Base Station
Management Tool.
O If you have a non-Microsoft base station, gateway, or router, use the network
utility that came with your base station.
Wireless Security Settings
Use these methods to locate your Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) key or Wi-Fi
Protected Access™ (WPA) passphrase.
O If you have a Microsoft wireless base station, you can use the Base Station
Management Tool.
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O If you have a non-Microsoft base station, gateway, or router, use the network
utility that came with your base station.
O If you are connecting to a corporate network, ask your network administrator.
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 Specications
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
nd the answer.
Visit Us on the Web
Please visit the Microsoft Broadband Networking Web site at www.microsoft.com/
broadbandnetworking for the most up-to-date information about our products.
The Microsoft Broadband Networking Web site also contains many articles
on diagnosing network problems, setting up new features, and installing new
networking hardware.
Click Help in the Broadband Network Utility
Go to the Help menu in the Microsoft Broadband Network Utility for extensive
information about our products and for detailed troubleshooting information to
help you identify and solve common networking problems.
Technical Support Options
Product Name: Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Adapter
(MN-720) or Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (MN-710)
OEM
Distributed:
If your product came installed with a new computer or device, the
hardware manufacturer provides technical support and assistance for
this software. Please contact your manufacturer directly for support.
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Support Info
Online:
In the United States, visit http://support.microsoft.com
In Canada, visit Microsoft Canada Online
For all other regions, visit http://support.microsoft.com/contact and
select your country of residence
Phone
Support:
In the United States, call In the United States, call (800) 936-3900
In Canada, call (800) 668-7975
For all other regions, see our International section below.
Note: Toll charges may apply in both cases.
TTY Users: Microsoft text telephone (TTY/TDD) services are available at
In Washington State, call (425) 635-4948
In the United States, call (800) 892-5234
In Canada, call (905) 568-9641
For all other regions, see our International section below.
Conditions: Microsoft’s support services are subject to then-current prices, terms,
and conditions, which are subject to change without notice.
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. If not installed and used in strict accordance with the instructions given in this User’s Guide, the
device may cause harmful interference with other radio-communications devices (for example AM/FM
radios, televisions, baby monitors, cordless phones, etc.). Any cable that is connected to the device
must be a shielded cable that is properly grounded. There is, however, no guarantee that RF interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
Your Microsoft hardware device has been tested, and it complies with the limits for a Class B digital
device in accordance with the specications in Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful RF interference in a residential installation.
To determine if your hardware device is causing interference to other radio-communications devices,
disconnect the device from your computer. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the
device. If the interference continues after you disconnect the hardware device, turn the computer off
and then on again. If the interference stopped when the computer was off, check to see if one of the
input/output (I/O) devices or one of the computer’s internal accessory boards is causing the problem.
Disconnect the I/O devices one at a time and see if the interference stops.
If this hardware device does cause interference, try the following measures to correct it:
O Relocate the antenna of the other radio-communications device (for example AM/FM Radios,
televisions, baby monitors, cordless phones, etc.) until the interference stops.
O Move the hardware device farther away from the radio or TV, or move it to one side or the other of the
radio or TV.
O Plug the computer into a different power outlet so that the hardware device and radio or TV are on
different circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses.
O If necessary, ask your computer dealer or an experienced radio-TV technician for more suggestions.
You may nd helpful information about interference issues at the following FCC Web site: http://
www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/interference.html, or call the FCC at 1-888-CALL FCC to request from
the operator “Interference and Telephone Interference” fax sheets.
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Tested to comply with FCC Standards. For home or ofce use.
This product is for use with NTRL Listed (UL, CSA, ETL, etc.) and/or IEC/EN 60950 compliant (CE
marked) equipment.
Microsoft Corporation
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052-6399.
(800) 426-9400 (United States)
(800) 933-4750 (Canada)
Canadian Radiocommunication Regulations
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
The term “IC:” before the certication/registration number only signies that the Industry Canada
technical specications were met.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme aux normes NMB-003 du Canada.
L’expression «IC:» avant le numéro d’homologation/enregistrement signie seulement que les
spécications techniques d’Industrie Canada ont été respectées.
Technical Specications
Standards IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi certied
USB Adapter: USB 2.0
Host Interface USB Adapter: USB compatible high-powered port. USB 2.0 port
required for maximum throughput.
Notebook Adapter: 32-bit CardBus, 3.3 V
Data Rate 802.11b (DSSS modulation): 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps with auto-
fallback support
802.11g (OFDM modulation): 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
with auto-fallback support
Frequency Range ISM Band (2.400 to 2.4835 GHz)
Channels 1-11 United States, Canada
Approved for use only in the United States and Canada.
Wireless Security WEP: Off, 64-bit, and 128-bit
WPA: 256-bit
Indicators Wireless Activity LED, Power LED
Operating
Temperature
USB Adapter: 0 to +40 deg C
Notebook Adapter: 0 to +35 deg C
Storage
Temperature
-20 to +60 deg C
Humidity 10 to 85 percent non-condensing
Emissions FCC Part 15 Class B; Canada RSS-210
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Safety UL
Physical
Dimensions
USB Adapter: 3.1” x 2.4” x .5” (80 x 62 x 14 mm)
Notebook Adapter: 2.1” x 4.5” x 0.3” (53.3 x 114.3 x 7.6 mm)
Weight USB Adapter: ???
Notebook Adapter: 3.5 oz (98.7 g)
System Requirements
To use the Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Adapter
(MN-720), you need:
O Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station or other Wi-Fi®
access point
O PC with an available Type II PC Card Cardbus 3 Volt slot; drivers are included
for Microsoft Windows® 98 SE, Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me),
Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional, and Windows XP Home
Edition operating systems
To use the Microsoft Broadband Networking Setup Wizard and Broadband
Network Utility, you need:
O PC running Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Windows Millennium Edition (Windows
Me), Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional, or Windows XP
Home Edition operating system
O Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 or later; setup will install Internet Explorer
6.0 browser components if needed, but will not displace your primary browser
O 132 MB of available hard-disk space if you are installing Internet Explorer for
the rst time; 40 MB of available hard-disk space if you already have Internet
Explorer 5.5 or 6.0 installed
O 4x CD-ROM drive
O VGA or higher resolution monitor; Super VGA recommended
Recommended:
O Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
O 3.5” high-density disk drive or other removable media to share network settings
between PCs
Not all ISPs allow you to share a broadband connection. Please check with
your ISP.
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END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT
SOFTWARE
IMPORTANT—READ CAREFULLY: Be sure to carefully read and understand all of the rights and
restrictions described in this Microsoft End-User License Agreement (“EULA”), which includes the
Software Product License, General Provisions and Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability. You will
be asked to review and either accept or not accept the terms of the EULA. The SOFTWARE will not set up
on Your computer unless or until You accept the terms of this EULA.
Your click of the “accept” button is a symbol of Your signature that You accept the terms of the EULA.
NOTE: The terms of this printed, paper EULA supersede the terms of any on-screen EULA found within
the SOFTWARE.
This EULA is a legal agreement between You (either an individual or a single legal entity who will be
refered to in this EULA as “You” and “Your”) and Microsoft Corporation and includes the Software
Product License for the software portion of this Hardware Device, which includes the accompanying
computer software, and may include associated media, printed materials and any “online” or electronic
documentation (“SOFTWARE”). This EULA is valid and grants the end-user license rights ONLY if the
SOFTWARE is genuine Microsoft software. By installing, copying or otherwise using the SOFTWARE, You
agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA. If You do not agree to the terms of this EULA, do not install
or use the SOFTWARE; You should return the SOFTWARE and accompanying Microsoft Hardware Device
to Microsoft or Your place of purchase for a refund.
SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE
The SOFTWARE is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other
intellectual property laws and treaties. The SOFTWARE is licensed, not sold.
1. GRANT OF LICENSE. This EULA grants You the following rights:
O Software Installation and Use. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this EULA, You may only
install, use, access, run, or otherwise interact with (“Run”) one copy of the SOFTWARE on a single
computer, such as a workstation, terminal, or other digital electronic device (“Workstation Computer”)
to which the enclosed Hardware Device is attached. You may also Run a copy of the SOFTWARE on any
computers or other electronic devices (each a “Computer” and collectively the “Computers”) that are
connected or networked to the Workstation Computer through the Hardware Device.
O Reservation of Rights. Microsoft reserves all rights not expressly granted to You in this EULA.
2. DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS.
O Operating System Upgrades. The SOFTWARE may contain systems components software upgrades
required for proper operation of the SOFTWARE. Any such systems software upgrades are licensed to
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separate agreement governs Your use of the upgrades.
O Multiple Hardware Devices. If You purchased a multiple pack of the Hardware Device, You may make
one (1) copy of the SOFTWARE for each Hardware Device You purchased in the package, and You may
use each copy in the manner specied above.
O Limitations on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation and Disassembly. You may not reverse engineer,
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O Separation of Components. The SOFTWARE is licensed as a single product. Its component parts may
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O Rental. You may not rent or lease or lend the SOFTWARE.
O Single Computer. The SOFTWARE is licensed with the Hardware Device as a single integrated product.
The SOFTWARE may only be used with the Hardware Device as set forth in this EULA.
O Software Transfer. You may permanently transfer all of Your rights under this EULA only as part of
a transfer of the Hardware Device, provided You retain no copies, You transfer all of the SOFTWARE
(including all component parts, the media and printed materials, any upgrades, this EULA and, if
applicable, the Certicate of Authenticity) along with the accompanying Hardware Device, and the
recipient agrees to the terms of this EULA. If the SOFTWARE portion is an upgrade, any transfer must
include all prior versions of the SOFTWARE.
O Not For Resale Software. If the SOFTWARE is labeled “Not for Resale” or “NFR”, then, notwithstanding
other sections of this EULA, You may not resell, or otherwise transfer for value, the SOFTWARE.
O Auto Updates. You acknowledge and agree that Microsoft may automatically check the version of the
SOFTWARE and/or its components You are utilizing and may provide upgrades and/or supplements
to the SOFTWARE and/or its components that will be automatically downloaded to the Workstation
Computer and all Computers. Your use of the SOFTWARE including such upgrade and/or supplement
shall be governed by this EULA.
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O Termination. Without prejudice to any other rights, Microsoft may terminate Your rights under this EULA
if You fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA. In such event, You must destroy all
copies of the SOFTWARE and all of its component parts.
O Trademarks. This EULA does not grant You any rights in connection with any trademarks or service
marks of Microsoft or its suppliers.
O Support Services. Microsoft may provide You with support services related to the SOFTWARE and/or
Hardware Device (“Support Services”). Use of Support Services is governed by the Microsoft policies
and programs described in the user manual, in “online” documentation, and/or other Microsoft-
provided materials. Any supplemental software code provided to You as a part of Support Services
shall be considered part of the SOFTWARE and subject to the terms of this EULA. With respect to
technical information You provide to Microsoft as part of the Support Services, Microsoft may use such
information for its business purposes, including for product support and development. Microsoft will not
utilize such technical information in a form that personally identies You.
3. COPYRIGHT. All title and intellectual property rights in and to the SOFTWARE (including but not
limited to any images, photographs, animations, video, audio, music, text and “applets,” incorporated
into the SOFTWARE), the accompanying printed materials, and any copies of the SOFTWARE, are owned
by Microsoft or its suppliers. All title and intellectual property rights in and to the content which is not
contained in the SOFTWARE but may be accessed through use of the SOFTWARE is the product of the
respective content owner and may be protected by applicable copyright or other intellectual property
laws and treaties. This EULA grants You no rights to use such content. Use of any on-line services which
may be accessed through the SOFTWARE may be governed by the respective terms of use relating to
such services. If this SOFTWARE contains documentation which is provided only in electronic form,
You may print one copy of such electronic documentation. You may not copy the printed materials
accompanying the Hardware Device and SOFTWARE. All rights not specically granted under this EULA
are reserved by Microsoft and its suppliers.
4. EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. You acknowledge that the SOFTWARE licensed under this EULA is subject
to U.S. export jurisdiction. You agree to comply with all applicable international and national laws that
apply to the SOFTWARE, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, as well as end-user, end-
use and destination restrictions issued by U.S. and other government. For additional information see:
http://www.microsoft.com/exporting/.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
These provisions 5, 6 and 7 apply to the Software Product License and the below Limited Warranty.
5. EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL AND CERTAIN OTHER DAMAGES and LIMITATION
OF LIABILITY. TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, MICROSOFT IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY:
(i) CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES;
(ii) DAMAGES OR LOSS OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER RELATING TO LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA
OR PRIVACY OR CONFIDENTIALITY, ANY INABILITY TO USE ALL OR PART OF THE HARDWARE DEVICE OR
SOFTWARE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR ANY FAILURE TO MEET ANY DUTY (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
ANY LACK OF NEGLIGENCE OR OF WORKMANLIKE EFFORT); OR
(iii) INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES;
ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THE SOFTWARE OR HARDWARE DEVICE. THE FOREGOING
APPLIES EVEN IF MICROSOFT OR ANY SUPPLIER OR AGENT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH LOSSES OR DAMAGES; EVEN IN THE EVENT OF FAULT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT
OR PRODUCT LIABILITY, MISREPRESENTATION OR OTHER REASON; AND EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS
OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusions may not apply to you.
6. GOVERNING LAW. If You acquired the Hardware Device in the United States of America, the laws
of the State of Washington, U.S.A., apply to this agreement. If You acquired the Hardware Device in
Canada, except where expressly prohibited by local laws, the laws in force in the Province of Ontario,
Canada apply to this agreement and each of the parties hereto irrevocably attorns to the jurisdiction
of the courts of the Province of Ontario and further agrees to commence any litigation which may arise
hereunder in the courts located in the Judicial District of York, Province of Ontario.
If You acquired this Hardware Device outside of the countries listed above, then local laws may apply.
7. QUESTIONS. Should You have any questions concerning this agreement, or if You desire to contact
Microsoft for any reason, please use the address information enclosed in the Hardware Device to
contact the Microsoft subsidiary serving Your country, or visit Microsoft on the World Wide Web at
http://www.microsoft.com.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
A. WARRANTIES.
Express Warranty. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Limited Warranty, Microsoft warrants
that under normal use and service on the day You receive and for the next 90 days for the SOFTWARE
and the next two (2) years for the Hardware Device (the “Warranty Period”), that the SOFTWARE and
Hardware Device will substantially conform with the accompanying packaging and documentation.
Implied Warranty. You may also have an implied warranty and/or condition under the laws of some
jurisdictions, which is hereby limited to the duration of the Warranty Period. Some jurisdictions do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty or condition lasts, so the foregoing limitation may not
apply to you.
As to any defects discovered after the Warranty Period, there is no warranty or condition of any kind.
B. EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. During the Warranty Period and subject to applicable law, and provided that
You either return the SOFTWARE and Hardware Device to Your place of purchase or to Microsoft with
a copy of Your receipt or other bona de proof of purchase, Microsoft will, at its option and as your
exclusive remedy for breach of this Limited Warranty or any implied warranties:
O repair or replace the defective SOFTWARE or the Hardware Device or
O make payment to You for the allowable damages that You incur in reasonable reliance but only up to the
amount of the price You paid for the SOFTWARE and the Hardware Device (if any).
O Any replacement SOFTWARE or Hardware Device will be new or refurbished or serviceably used,
comparable in function and performance to the original part or Hardware Device and warranted for the
remainder of the original Warranty Period or 30 days from the date of shipment of the replacement
back to You, whichever is longer.
O Microsoft will use commercially reasonable efforts to diagnose and attempt to correct, or suggest
solutions for, defects in the SOFTWARE and/or Hardware Device that are covered by this Limited
Warranty. Microsoft does not provide any warranties regarding its warranty services and, except for
the preceding sentence, disclaims all duties (if any) of workmanlike effort or of lack of negligence.
O Except as otherwise required by legislation in Your jurisdiction, costs associated with transport
(including packaging) for warranty service shall be at Your expense.
C. NO OTHER WARRANTIES. The express warranty stated in Section A above is the only express
warranty made to You and is provided in lieu of all other express or implied warranties and conditions (if
any) including any created by any other documentation or packaging. No other warranties or conditions
are made with respect to the SOFTWARE or Hardware Device or the warranty services by any person,
including but not limited to Microsoft and its suppliers. No information (oral or written) or suggestions
given by Microsoft, its agents or suppliers or its or their employees, shall create a warranty or
condition or expand the scope of this Limited Warranty. Also, there is no warranty or condition of
title, quiet enjoyment, or noninfringement in the SOFTWARE and Hardware Device. You may have
greater rights existing under legislation in your jurisdiction. Where any term of this Limited Warranty is
prohibited by such laws, it shall be null and void, but the remainder of the Limited Warranty shall remain
in full force and effect.
D. EXCLUSIONS. This Limited Warranty shall not apply and Microsoft has no liability under this Limited
Warranty if the SOFTWARE or Hardware Device:
O is used for commercial purposes (including rental or lease);
O is modied or tampered with;
O is damaged by Acts of God, power surge, misuse, abuse, negligence, accident, wear and tear,
mishandling, misapplication, or other causes unrelated to defective materials or workmanship;
O is damaged by programs, data, viruses, or les, or during shipments;
O is not used in accordance with the accompanying documentation and use instructions; or
O is repaired, modied or altered by other than Microsoft authorized repair centers.
E. REGISTRATION. You need not register Your acquisition of the SOFTWARE and Hardware Device for
the Limited Warranty to be effective.
F. BENEFICIARY. To the extent allowed by applicable law, the Limited Warranty is only made to You, the
rst licensed user of the SOFTWARE and Hardware Device, and there are no third party beneciaries
of the Limited Warranty. It is not intended for and does not apply to anyone else (except as required by
law), including anyone to whom You make any transfer as authorized in the EULA.
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CONTRAT DE LICENCE UTILISATEUR FINAL POUR
LOGICIEL MICROSOFT
À IMPORTANT--LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT : Veuillez lire attentivement et vous assurez de comprendre la
totalité des droits et des restrictions qui sont décrits dans le présent contrat de licence utilisateur nal
(« CLUF ») de Microsoft, qui comprend la licence d’utilisation du logiciel, les dispositions générales,
la garantie limitée et la limite de responsabilité. On vous demandera de prendre connaissance des
modalités du CLUF et d’indiquer votre acceptation ou votre refus de ces modalités. Le LOGICIEL ne
s’installera pas sur votre ordinateur tant que vous n’aurez pas accepté les modalités du présent CLUF.
Si vous cliquez sur le bouton « j’accepte » vous serez réputé avoir apposé votre signature et accepté les
modalités du CLUF.
NOTE : Les modalités de ce CLUF en format papier qui pourrait accompagner le LOGICIEL et l’appareil
Microsoft qui l’accompagne remplacent les modalités d’un CLUF à l’écran intégré au LOGICIEL.
Le présent CLUF constitue un contrat entre vous (un particulier ou une entité juridique désigné dans
le présent CLUF par « vous », « votre » et « vos ») et Microsoft Corporation et comprend la licence
d’utilisation du logiciel pour la partie logiciel de l’appareil, ce qui comprend le logiciel qui l’accompagne,
et pourrait comprendre des supports, des documents papier et des documents « en ligne » ou
électroniques connexes (le « LOGICIEL »). Le présent CLUF est valide et accorde à l’utilisateur nal
des droits SEULEMENT si le logiciel est un véritable LOGICIEL Microsoft. Si vous installez, copiez
ou autrement utilisez le logiciel, vous acceptez d’être lié par les modalités du présent CLUF. Si vous
n’acceptez pas les modalités du présent CLUF, n’installez pas et n’utilisez pas le LOGICIEL. Dans ce
dernier cas, vous devriez retourner le LOGICIEL et l’appareil Microsoft qui l’accompagne à Microsoft ou
l’endroit où vous l’avez acheté an d’obtenir un remboursement.
LICENCE D’UTILISATION DU LOGICIEL
Le LOGICIEL est protégé par les lois sur le droit d’auteur et les traités internationaux en matière de droit
d’auteur, ainsi que par d’autres lois et traités en matière de propriété intellectuelle. Le LOGICIEL ne fait
pas l’objet d’une vente, mais plutôt d’une licence d’utilisation.
1. OCTROI DE LICENCE. Le présent CLUF vous accorde les droits suivants :
O Installation et utilisation du logiciel. À moins de stipulation contraire dans le présent CLUF, vous ne
pouvez installer, utiliser ou exécuter (« exécuter ») qu’un exemplaire du LOGICIEL sur un seul ordinateur,
comme un poste de travail, un terminal ou un autre appareil numérique (un « poste de travail ») auquel
l’appareil ci-joint est relié. Vous pouvez également exécuter un exemplaire du LOGICIEL sur un ordinateur
ou d’autres appareils électroniques (chacun, un « ordinateur » et, collectivement, les « ordinateurs ») qui
sont branchés au poste de travail ou mis en réseau avec le poste de travail ou mis en réseau avec le poste
de travail au moyen de l’appareil.
O Conservation de droits. Microsoft se réserve tous les droits qui ne vous sont pas expressément
accordés dans le présent CLUF.
2. DESCRIPTION DES AUTRES DROITS ET LIMITES.
O Mises à niveau du système d’exploitation. Le LOGICIEL peut contenir des mises à niveau des
composants système requis pour l’exécution adéquate du LOGICIEL. Les mises à niveau système
en question vous sont fournies sous licence aux termes des modalités gurant dans votre licence
d’utilisation du système d’exploitation, à moins qu’un contrat de licence utilisateur nal distinct ne vous
soit fourni avec les mises à niveau, auquel cas le contrat distinct en question régit votre utilisation des
mises à niveau.
O Plusieurs appareils. Si vous avez acheté plusieurs appareils, vous pouvez faire une copie du LOGICIEL
pour chaque appareil que vous avez acheté et vous pouvez utiliser chaque copie de la façon décrite
ci-dessus.
O Limites visant l’ingénierie inverse, la décompilation et le désassemblage. Vous n’êtes pas autorisé
à vous adonner à l’ingénierie inverse, la décompilation ou le désassemblage du LOGICIEL, sauf si une
telle mesure est expressément autorisée par la loi applicable, sans égard à la présente limite.
O Séparation des composants. Le LOGICIEL visé par la licence d’utilisation ne constitue qu’un seul
produit. Ses composants ne peuvent pas être utilisés de façon distincte sur plus d’un ordinateur.
O Location. Vous n’êtes pas autorisé à louer ou prêter le LOGICIEL.
O Ordinateur unique. Le LOGICIEL et l’appareil qui l’accompagne font l’objet d’une licence d’utilisation à titre de
produit unique intégré. Le LOGICIEL ne peut être utilisé qu’avec l’appareil de la façon décrite dans le présent
CLUF.
O Transfert du logiciel. Vous ne pouvez transférer de façon permanente la totalité de vos droits aux
termes du présent CLUF que si vous transférez l’appareil et ne conservez aucune copie, vous transférez
la totalité du LOGICIEL (y compris tous les composants, les supports et la documentation imprimée,
les mises à niveau, le présent CLUF et, le cas échéant, le certicat d’authenticité) et l’appareil qui
l’accompagne, et que le destinataire accepte les modalités du présent CLUF. Si la partie LOGICIEL
constitue une mise à niveau, le transfert doit comprendre toutes les versions antérieures du LOGICIEL.
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O Revente interdite du logiciel. Si le LOGICIEL porte la mention « revente interdite » vous ne pourrez
alors pas, malgré les autres articles du présent CLUF, revendre ou autrement transférer contre valeur le
LOGICIEL.
O Mises à jour automatiques. Vous reconnaissez que Microsoft peut vérier de façon automatique la
version du LOGICIEL et/ou des composants que vous utilisez et peut fournir des mises à niveau et/ou
des ajouts au LOGICIEL et/ou à ses composants qui seront téléchargés automatiquement au poste de
travail et à tous les ordinateurs. Votre utilisation du LOGICIEL, y compris les mises à niveau et/ou les
ajouts, sera régie par le présent CLUF.
O Résiliation. Sans porter préjudice à d’autres droits, Microsoft peut révoquer les droits que le présent
CLUF vous confère si vous omettez de vous conformer aux modalités du présent CLUF. Dans ce cas,
vous devrez détruire toutes les copies du LOGICIEL et la totalité de ses composants.
O Marques de commerce. Le présent CLUF ne vous confère aucun droit à l’égard des marques de
commerce ou des marques de service de Microsoft ou de ses fournisseurs.
O Services de soutien. Microsoft peut vous fournir des services de soutien liés au LOGICIEL et/ou à
l’appareil (les « services de soutien »). L’utilisation des services de soutien est régie par les politiques et
les programmes de Microsoft décrits dans le guide de l’utilisateur, la documentation « en ligne » et/ou
d’autres documents fournis par Microsoft. Les autres codes de logiciel qui vous sont fournis dans le
cadre des services de soutien seront réputés faire partie du LOGICIEL et seront assujettis aux modalités
du présent CLUF. Microsoft peut utiliser les renseignements d’ordre technique que vous lui fournissez
dans le cadre des services de soutien à des ns commerciales, dont le soutien et le développement de
produits. Microsoft n’utilisera pas ces renseignements de façon à vous identier.
O DROIT D’AUTEUR. Tous les titres de propriété et les droits de propriété intellectuelle visant le LOGICIEL
(notamment les images, les photographies, les animations, les séquences vidéos, les séquences
audio, la musique, le texte et les « applets » intégrés dans le LOGICIEL), les documents imprimés qui
l’accompagnent et toutes les copies du LOGICIEL appartiennent à Microsoft ou à ses fournisseurs. Tous
les titres de propriété et les droits de propriété intellectuelle visant le contenu qui ne gure pas dans le
LOGICIEL mais qui est accessible par l’utilisation du LOGICIEL appartiennent au propriétaire du contenu
visé et pourraient être protégés par les lois et traités applicables en matière de droit d’auteur ou par
d’autres lois et traités en matière de propriété intellectuelle. Le présent CLUF ne vous confère aucun
droit d’utilisation de ce contenu. L’utilisation de services en ligne auxquels le LOGICIEL permet l’accès
pourrait être régi par les modalités d’utilisation respectives concernant ces services. Si le LOGICIEL
renferme de la documentation qui n’est offerte que sous forme électronique, vous pouvez en imprimer
un exemplaire. Vous n’êtes pas autorisé à copier les documents imprimés qui accompagnent l’appareil
et le LOGICIEL. Microsoft et ses fournisseurs se réservent tous les droits qui ne sont pas expressément
conférés par le présent CLUF.
3. RESTRICTIONS VISANT L’EXPORTATION. Vous reconnaissez que le LOGICIEL faisant l’objet
d’une licence d’utilisation aux termes du présent CLUF est assujetti aux règles des États-Unis
en matière d’exportation. Vous acceptez de vous conformer à toutes les lois internationales et
nationales applicables à l’égard du LOGICIEL, notamment aux règlements des États-Unis en matière
d’administration des exportations ainsi qu’aux restrictions visant l’utilisateur nal, l’utilisation et la
destination imposées par le gouvernement américain et d’autres gouvernements. Pour de plus amples
renseignements, veuillez consulter le site http://www.microsoft.com/exporting/.
DISPOSITIONS GÉNÉRALES
Les articles 5, 6 et 7 s’appliquent à la licence d’utilisation du logiciel et à la garantie limitée gurant
ci-après.
5. EXCLUSION DES DOMMAGES ACCESSOIRES, INDIRECTS ET DE CERTAINS AUTRES DOMMAGES
et LIMITATION DE RESPONSABILITÉ. DANS LA MESURE MAXIMALE PERMISE PAR LA LOI, MICROSOFT
N’EST EN AUCUN CAS RESPONSABLE :
i) DES DOMMAGES ACCESSOIRES OU INDIRECTS;
ii) DES DOMMAGES OU PERTES DE QUELQUE NATURE QUE CE SOIT RELATIVEMENT AU MANQUE À
GAGNER, À LA PERTE DE DONNÉES OU À LA VIOLATION DE LA VIE PRIVÉE OU DE LA CONFIDENTIALITÉ,
À TOUTE INCAPACITÉ D’UTILISER LA TOTALITÉ OU UNE PARTIE DE L’APPAREIL OU DU LOGICIEL, À TOUT
PRÉJUDICE PERSONNEL OU À TOUT DÉFAUT DE S’ACQUITTER D’UN DEVOIR (NOTAMMENT L’ABSENCE
DE NÉGLIGENCE OU LE RESPECT DES RÈGLES DE L’ART);
iii) DES DOMMAGES INDIRECTS, SPÉCIAUX OU PUNITIFS; SE RAPPORTANT DE QUELQUE MANIÈRE
QUE CE SOIT AU LOGICIEL OU À L’APPAREIL. LA DISPOSITION QUI PRÉCÈDE S’APPLIQUE MÊME
SI MOCROSOFT OU TOUT FOURNISSEUR OU AGENT A ÉTÉ INFORMÉ DE LA POSSIBILITÉ DE CES
PERTES OU DOMMAGES, MÊME EN CAS DE FAUTE, DE DÉLIT CIVIL (Y COMPRIS LA NÉGLIGENCE), DE
RESPONSABILITÉ STRICTE OU DE RESPONSABILITÉ CIVILE DE PRODUITS, DE DÉCLARATION FAUSSE OU
TROMPEUSE OU D’AUTRES RAISONS, ET MÊME SI TOUT RECOURS N’ATTEINT PAS SON BUT ESSENTIEL.
Certains territoires ne permettent pas d’exclure ou de limiter les dommages indirects ou accessoires, de
sorte que les limites ou exclusions ci-dessus peuvent ne pas s’appliquer à vous.
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6. LOI APPLICABLE. Si vous avez acquis l’appareil aux États-Unis d’Amérique, les lois de l’État de
Washington, aux États-Unis, s’appliquent au présent contrat. Si vous avez acquis l’appareil au Canada,
sauf si les lois locales l’interdisent expressément, les lois en vigueur dans la province d’Ontario, au
Canada, s’appliquent au présent contrat et chacune des parties aux présentes reconnaît, de façon
irrévocable, la compétence des tribunaux de la province d’Ontario et accepte de soumettre tout conit
pouvant découler des présentes aux tribunaux situés dans le district judiciaire de York, en Ontario.
Si vous avez acquis l’appareil à l’extérieur des pays dont il est question ci-dessus, les lois locales
pourraient alors s’appliquer.
7. QUESTIONS. Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le présent contrat ou si vous souhaitez
communiquer avec Microsoft pour quelque raison que ce soit, veuillez utiliser l’adresse gurant dans les
documents qui accompagnent l’appareil pour communiquer avec la liale de Microsoft qui dessert votre
pays ou consulter le site Web de Microsoft à l’adresse http://www.microsoft.com.
GARANTIE LIMITÉE
A. GARANTIES.
Garantie expresse. Sous réserve des modalités de la présente garantie limitée, Microsoft garantit que
dans des conditions normales d’utilisation et d’entretien pendant 90 jours à compter du jour où vous
recevez le LOGICIEL et pendant deux (2) ans à compter du jour où vous recevez l’appareil (la « période
de garantie »), le LOGICIEL et l’appareil répondront essentiellement aux caractéristiques qui gurent sur
l’emballage et dans la documentation qui les accompagnent.
Garantie implicite. Vous pourriez également bénécier d’une garantie et/ou d’une condition implicite
en vertu des lois de certains territoires, dont la durée est par la présente limitée à la période de
garantie. Certains territoires n’autorisent pas la limitation de la durée d’une garantie ou condition
implicite, de sorte que la limite ci-dessus peut ne pas s’appliquer à vous.
En ce qui concerne les vices découverts après la période de garantie, aucune garantie ou condition de
quelque nature que ce soit n’est offerte.
B. RECOURS EXCLUSIF. Au cours de la période de garantie et sous réserve des lois applicables, et
pourvu que vous retourniez le LOGICIEL et l’appareil à l’endroit où vous les avez achetés ou à Microsoft
accompagnés d’une copie de votre reçu ou d’une autre preuve d’achat, Microsoft prendra, à son gré,
l’une des mesures suivantes qui constituera votre recours exclusif en cas de violation de la présente
garantie limitée ou de toute garantie implicite :
O elle réparera ou remplacera un LOGICIEL ou un appareil défectueux;
O elle vous versera une somme se limitant aux dommages admissibles raisonnables que vous avez subis,
mais uniquement jusqu’à concurrence du prix que vous avez payé pour le LOGICIEL et l’appareil (le cas
échéant);
O le LOGICIEL ou l’appareil de rechange sera neuf ou remis à neuf ou d’occasion mais en état de
fonctionner, offrant des fonctions et des performances comparables à la pièce ou à l’appareil d’origine
et sera garanti pour le reste de la période de garantie initiale ou pendant 30 jours après la date
d’expédition de la pièce ou de l’appareil de rechange qui vous a été retourné, selon le plus long de ces
deux délais;
O Microsoft déploiera des efforts raisonnables, sur le plan commercial, pour diagnostiquer et tenter de
corriger les vices du LOGICIEL et/ou de l’appareil qui sont visés par la présente garantie limitée ou
suggérer des solutions à leur égard. Microsoft n’offre aucune garantie relativement à ses services
fournis aux termes de la garantie et, exception faite de la phrase qui précède, rejette toute
obligation (le cas échéant) relativement au respect des règles de l’art ou à l’absence de négligence;
O exception faite de ce qui est autrement prévu par les lois de votre territoire, vous devrez assumer les
coûts associés au transport (y compris l’emballage) pour les services fournis aux termes de la garantie.
C. AUCUNE AUTRE GARANTIE. La garantie expresse énoncée à la section A ci-dessus constitue
l’unique garantie expresse qui vous est offerte et elle est fournie à la place de toute autre garantie et
condition expresse ou implicite (le cas échéant) y compris une garantie et une condition gurant sur un
autre document ou emballage. Aucune autre garantie ou condition n’est offerte à l’égard du LOGICIEL ou
de l’appareil ou des services fournis aux termes de la garantie par quiconque, notamment à Microsoft
et ses fournisseurs. Aucun renseignement (verbal ou écrit) ni suggestion donné par Microsoft, ses
représentants ou fournisseurs ou leurs employés respectifs, ne doit créer une garantie ou une
condition ou élargir la portée de la présente garantie limitée. De plus, aucune garantie ou condition
n’est offerte à l’égard du titre de propriété, de la jouissance paisible ou de l’absence de contrefaçon du
LOGICIEL et de l’appareil. Les lois de votre territoire pourraient vous conférer d’autres droits. Si l’une de
ces lois interdit l’application d’une modalité de la présente garantie limitée, elle deviendra nulle et non
avenue, mais le reste de la garantie limitée demeurera en vigueur.
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D. EXCLUSIONS. La présente garantie limitée ne s’appliquera pas et Microsoft n’aura aucune
responsabilité aux termes de la présente garantie limitée si le LOGICIEL ou l’appareil :
O est utilisé à des ns commerciales (y compris la locataion);
O est modié ou altéré;
O est endommagé par suite d’un cas de force majeure, d’une surtension, d’une mauvaise utilisation,
d’une négligence, d’un accident, d’une usure, d’une manipulation inadéquate ou d’une autre cause qui
n’est pas liée à un vice de matériel ou de fabrication;
O est endommagé par des programmes, des données, des virus, des chiers ou pendant l’expédition;
O n’est pas utilisé conformément à la documentation et aux directives d’utilisation qui l’accompagnent;
O est réparé, modié ou altéré ailleurs que dans un centre de réparation autorisé par Microsoft.
E. ENREGISTREMENT. Vous n’êtes pas tenu d’enregistrer votre acquisition du LOGICIEL et de l’appareil
pour que la garantie limitée entre en vigueur.
F. BÉNÉFICIAIRE. Dans la mesure permise par la loi applicable, la garantie limitée n’est offerte qu’à
vous, le premier utilisateur titulaire d’une licence d’utilisation du LOGICIEL et de l’appareil, et il n’existe
aucun autre bénéciaire de la garantie limitée. Elle ne vise personne d’autre et elle ne s’applique en
faveur de personne d’autre (sauf stipulation contraire d’une loi), y compris toute personne à qui vous
effectuez un transfert autorisé par le CLUF.
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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 See “wireless access point.”
ad hoc network A wireless network in which computers connect to each
other directly. Contrast with “infrastructure network.”
adapter See “network adapter.”
bandwidth The rate at which data can be transmitted through a
network connection.
base station A device (also known as a gateway or router) that acts
as a central point for networked devices, receiving and
forwarding data between them. A base station typically
is a point of connection that sends data between several
networks. It often can be programmed with rules about
what data is acceptable to send and receive.
bridge A networking device that exchanges data from one
segment of a network to another. See “wireless access
point.”
broadband
connection
A high-speed Internet connection, typically 256 kilobits
per second (Kbps) or faster. Broadband services are
usually provided over digital cable lines or digital
telephone lines (DSL).
CardBus A credit card-sized device that is inserted into a slot on a
computer, usually a notebook computer. 32-bit CardBus
PC Cards look similar to the older 16-bit PC Cards, but
are approximately four to six times faster and include a
new power-saving design.
channel In reference to a “wireless channel,” a channel is a path
or link through which information passes between two
wireless devices. In radio transmission, these different
channels are of different radio frequencies.
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client A computer or software program that relies on another
computer or program to act as a server. See “server.”
client/server
network
A network of two or more computers that rely on a
central server to mediate the connections or provide
additional system resources. Contrast with “computer-
to-computer network.”
computer name A name that uniquely identies a computer on a
network. One computer name cannot be the same
as any other computer name or domain name on the
network.
computer-to-
computer network
A network conguration in which any computer can
connect directly to any other computer on the network.
Contrast with “client/server network.”
crossover cable See “Ethernet cable.”
DHCP Acronym for “Dynamic Host Conguration 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.
domain A collection of computers on a network that share a
common user database and security policy. A domain
is administered as a unit with common rules and
procedures by the domain administrator. Each domain
has a unique name.
DSL Acronym for “Digital Subscriber Line.” A constant, high-
speed digital connection to the Internet that uses a
dedicated telephone line.
dynamic IP
address
A dynamic Internet Protocol (IP) address is a unique
identier that is assigned temporarily (by using the
Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol, or DHCP) to a
device that requires it. IP addresses are required for
computers to nd one another and communicate over
the Internet. Contrast with “static IP address.”
Ethernet A networking standard that uses cables to transmit
data between computers. Also known as the IEEE 802.3
standard.
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Ethernet cable A type of cable that transmits data between computers.
A widely used network technology. There are two types
of Ethernet cables, straight-through and crossover, that
differ in how the connectors on each end of the cable
are wired. Ethernet cables can support speeds of 10
megabits per second (Mbps), 100 Mbps, and higher.
file sharing See “sharing.”
firewall A security system that helps protect a network from
hacker attacks and other threats that originate outside
the network. A hardware rewall is a device at the
entrance to a network that has specic data-checking
settings and that helps protect all of the devices
connected to it. A software rewall resides on a single
computer, helping to protect that computer from
external threats.
firmware Software information loaded in permanent memory on
a device.
gateway See “base station.”
host name The Domain Name System (DNS) name of a device on a
network, a name such as www.microsoft.com.
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 ow.
infrastructure
network
A wireless network in which devices connect to
each other through an access point, or use a more
sophisticated intermediary such as a base station
(gateway or router). Contrast with “ad hoc network.”
intranet A network within an organization, also called a private
network, that is available only to certain people, such as
employees of a company. Some intranets offer access to
the Internet.
IP Acronym for “Internet Protocol.” The set of rules that
describe how to send data between computers over
the Internet. More specically, this protocol governs
the routing of data messages, which are transmitted in
smaller components called packets.
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IP address Acronym for “Internet Protocol” address. An IP address
is an assigned number used to identify a computer that
is connected to a network or the Internet through the
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/
IP). An IP address consists of four numbers (each of
which can be no greater than 255) separated by periods,
such as 192.168.2.1.
ISP Acronym for “Internet service provider.” A company that
provides access to the Internet.
Kbps Abbreviation of “kilobits per second.” A measure of data
transfer speed through a modem or on a network.
LAN 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.
MAC address Acronym for “media access control” address. Each
network adapter and other network hardware device
is manufactured with its own unique MAC address.
Networking standards and technologies use MAC
addresses to pass information between network
devices.
Mbps Abbreviation of “megabits per second.” A measure of
data transfer speed. Do not confuse with megabytes per
second, or MBps.
NAT Acronym for “network address translation.” NAT is a
base station feature and software feature that allows
all of the computers on a network to access the Internet
through one Internet Protocol (IP) address, and helps
ensure the computers’ security by hiding their individual
IP addresses.
network A group of computers and associated devices that are
connected by communications paths. Networks can
interconnect with other networks and contain sub-
networks. A network can be permanent or temporary,
small or large, and connect with cables and/or
wirelessly.
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network adapter 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.
NIC Acronym for “Network Interface Card.” A circuit board,
expansion card, or other device used to provide network
access to a computer or other network component,
such as a printer. Network interface cards do the actual
sending and receiving of data.
packet A unit of information transmitted as a whole from one
device to another on a network. This is often a piece of
a le that has been divided up for efcient transmission
over the Internet.
PC Card A credit card-sized device that is inserted into a slot on a
computer, usually a notebook computer.
PCI Acronym for “Peripheral Component Interconnect.”
A specic local bus type that allows up to 10 PCI-
compliant expansion cards to be installed in a computer.
This architecture is designed to speed up system
performance by allowing some expansion boards to
communicate directly with the microprocessor.
PCMCIA Acronym for “Personal Computer Memory Card
International Association.” This group dened the
standards for the PC Card, a type of expansion card
designed for notebook computers.
peer-to-peer
network
A network of two or more computers that connect
directly with one another.
Plug and Play Sometimes abbreviated “PnP.” A set of specications
that allow a computer to automatically detect and
congure various peripheral devices, such as monitors,
modems, and printers. See “UPnP.”
port This term has several meanings: (1) A physical
connection through which data is transferred between a
computer and another computer, a network, and other
devices (such as a monitor, modem, or printer). (2) A
software channel for network communications. When a
client computer communicates through a network with
a server, it sends its request over a certain numbered
channel, called a “port.”
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port forwarding When a base station, gateway, or router passes
information between your network and the Internet,
it lters the information based on which software
(virtual) ports are being used and how those ports are
congured. For example, Internet (HTTP) communication,
by default, travels over port 80. To help ensure security,
all other ports are blocked from transferring data unless
you specically congure those ports to “forward”
incoming data to other locations.
PPP Acronym for “Point-to-Point Protocol.” A widely used data
link protocol for transmitting data packets over dial-up
telephone connections, such as between a computer
and the Internet.
PPPoE Acronym for “Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet.” A
specication 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. For example,
your computer connects to the Internet using the
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/
IP).
resource In reference to a “network resource,” a resource is
any type of hardware (such as a modem or printer) or
software (such as an application, le, or game) that
users can share on a network.
router See “base station.”
server A computer or software program that mediates the
connections between client computers or programs on
a network. The server also responds to requests and
provides shared resources, such as storage space or
processing power, to clients on the network.
sharing To make the les, folders, or printers that are on one
computer (or connected to one computer) available to
other computers on a network.
SSID Acronym for “Service Set Identier,” also known as
a “wireless network name.” An SSID value uniquely
identies your wireless network and is case sensitive.
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static IP address A static Internet Protocol (IP) address is a unique
identier that is assigned permanently to a computer by
a network administrator or an Internet service provider
(ISP). IP addresses are required in order for computers
to nd one another and communicate over the Internet.
Contrast with “dynamic IP address.”
straight-through
cable
See “Ethernet cable.”
subnet A distinct network that forms part of a larger computer
network. Subnets are connected through routers and
can use a shared network address to connect to the
Internet.
subnet mask Similar in form to an Internet Protocol (IP) address,
a subnet mask is provided by your Internet service
provider (ISP) and used to congure a networked
computer for proper communication with a network. An
example of a subnet mask value is 255.255.0.0.
switch Like a hub, a switch is a device that has multiple ports
and that serves as a connection point for Ethernet
cables on a network. But a switch only forwards data
packets to the computer that has requested them. A
router is a specialized kind of switch.
TCP/IP Acronym for “Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol.” A networking protocol that allows computers
to communicate across interconnected networks
and the Internet. Every computer on the Internet
communicates by using TCP/IP.
UPnP UPnP™ standards are dened by the Universal Plug and
Play Forum. They extend conventional Plug and Play
(PnP) standards. When a UPnP device is plugged into a
network, the other devices on the network automatically
detect the new device.
USB 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.
USB port A rectangular slot in a computer or computer peripheral
into which a USB connector is inserted. USB ports can
be high-powered or low-powered. USB ports that are
connected directly to your computer are normally high-
powered; USB ports that are on peripherals (such as a
keyboard or monitor) are normally low-powered. Some
USB devices, such as the Microsoft wireless adapter,
require high-powered ports to function correctly.
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virtual DMZ The Microsoft base stations support a variation of DMZ
hosting capabilities, called a “virtual DMZ.” DMZ is an
acronym for “demilitarized zone,” which refers to an area
of your network that is outside of the rewall, and so is
exposed to direct access from the Internet.
VPN Acronym for “virtual private network.” A set of computers
on a public network, such as the Internet, that
communicate among themselves by using encryption
technology.
WAN Acronym for “wide area network.” A geographically
widespread network that might include many linked
local area networks (LANs).
WEP Acronym for “Wired Equivalent Privacy.” An encryption
mechanism that helps protect data transmitted over
wireless networks. If you are operating a wireless
network, it is strongly recommended that you enable
WEP. See “WPA.”
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi® is a popular term for certain wireless networks.
wireless access
point
A device that exchanges data wirelessly as an
intermediary between computers on a network,
especially between wireless and wired components of
a network. An access point is not as sophisticated a
device as a base station (gateway or router). See “base
station.”
WLAN Acronym for “wireless local area network.” A network
that exclusively relies on wireless technology for device
connections.
workgroup A group of computers connected to each other over
a network and sharing computer les, printers, and
other resources. All computers on a network that wish
to share resources must be members of the same
workgroup.
WPA Acronym for “Wi-Fi Protected Access™.” A wireless
security standard that improves upon its predecessor,
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), by providing stronger
encryption, making a network harder to access without
proper authentication.
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index
802.11 protocol
speed 4, 7
802.1x authentication 30
adapter, Wireless Notebook
CardBus support 2
components included 1
modes 5
positioning 6
settings 12
settings, viewing 26
troubleshooting 30
administrative privileges 10
ad hoc networks 5, 21
antennas
Microsoft Wireless Notebook Adapter
2
antivirus software 27
applications, sharing 17
base station
modes, wireless network 5
base stations 28
Broadband Network Utility
adapter settings 26
devices, viewing connected 16, 25
opening 16
status, connection 25
upgrading software or rmware 26
CardBus cards 2
CD-ROM drives, sharing 20
connection status 25
copying les and folders 19
devices, viewing connected 16, 25
drivers, upgrading 26
drives, sharing 20
dynamic IP addresses 42
e-mail, accessing 20
encryption settings 28
les
copying 19
sharing 16
troubleshooting sharing 36, 38, 39
rewalls 27
rmware, upgrading 26
folders
copying 19
sharing 16
troubleshooting sharing 36, 38, 39
games, multiplayer
setting up 21
troubleshooting 33
hackers, preventing 27
hard drives, sharing 20
host name 42
infrastructure networks 5
installation
software 10
troubleshooting 29, 30
interference
wireless transmission 7
Internet connections
sharing 14
speed, troubleshooting 32
status, viewing 25
troubleshooting 31
IP addresses
dynamic 42
hiding 27
locating 42
static 43
types of 41
joining wireless networks 23
local printer, dened 19
logging on
administrative privileges 10
network 14
MAC addresses
locating 42
Microsoft Wireless Notebook Adapter
CardBus support 2
components included 1
modes 5
positioning 6
settings 12
settings, viewing 26
troubleshooting 30
modes, wireless network 5
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multiplayer games
setting up 21
troubleshooting 33
NAT (network address translation) 27
network
modes 5
networks
ad hoc 21
devices, viewing connected 16, 25
Internet access, troubleshooting 31
joining wireless 23
printers 19
security 28
speed, troubleshooting 32
status, viewing 25
testing connections 12
network address translation (NAT) 27
Notebook adapter
CardBus support 2
components included 1
connecting 11
modes 5
positioning 6
settings 12
settings, viewing 26
troubleshooting 30
PCMCIA cards 2
peripheral devices, sharing 20
permissions, les and folders 18
positioning base station 6
PPPoE Internet connection 44
printers, sharing 19, 35
programs, sharing 17
radio wave transmission 4, 6, 7
scanners, sharing 20
security
base station 28
rewalls 27
NAT (network address translation) 27
settings 45
virus prevention 27
Service Set Identier (SSID) 45
settings, notebook adapter 12, 26
setup
software 10
troubleshooting 29, 30
Setup Wizard
troubleshooting 29, 30
Typical Setup 10
sharing
applications 17
e-mail accounts 20
les and folders 16
Internet access 14
peripheral devices 20
printers 19, 35
troubleshooting 36, 38, 39
slow networks, troubleshooting 32
software
antivirus 27
installing 10
upgrading 26
speed
802.11 protocol specications 7
troubleshooting 32
wireless transmission 4
SSID (wireless network name) 45
static IP addresses 43
status, connection 25
tape drives, sharing 20
testing network connections 12
transmission speed 4, 7
troubleshooting
adapter, Wireless Notebook 30
le sharing 36, 38, 39
Internet connection 31
multiplayer games 33
printers 35
Setup Wizard 29, 30
speed, network 32
Windows XP issues 30
unauthorized access, preventing 28
upgrading rmware 26
viruses, preventing 27
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
about 28
settings 45
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) 45
Windows XP issues 30
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
about 28
settings 45
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wireless networks
Internet access, troubleshooting 31
joining 23
modes 5
wireless network name (SSID) 45
Wireless Notebook Adapter
CardBus support 2
components included 1
modes 5
positioning 6
settings 12
settings, viewing 26
troubleshooting 30
wireless transmission speed 4, 7
workgroup names 45
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) 45
Zip drives, sharing 20
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