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contents 1 | Introduction: Welcome to Wireless-G..................................................................................1 About Your Wireless PCI Adapter...................................................................................1 About Wireless (Radio) Connections .............................................................................3 Types of Wireless Networks........................................................................................3 Placem
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Making Your Network More Secure ............................................................................ 24 Help Protect Your Network from Computer Viruses ............................................... 24 Help Protect Your Network from Hackers ............................................................... 25 Help Protect Your Network from Unauthorized Access.......................................... 25 5 | Troubleshooting: Finding Answers to Common Problems...........................
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Appendix B: Support and Technical Information........................................................... 44 Getting Help ..................................................................................................................44 Visit Us on the Web ...................................................................................................44 Click Help in the Broadband Network Utility............................................................44 Technical Support Options ......
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introduction Welcome to Wireless-G ® Thank you for purchasing the Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless PCI Adapter. This wireless adapter is up to five times faster than 802.11b adapters. You can use your 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
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Antenna Mounting bracket Wireless light The Wireless status light provides information about network connectivity and data activity. The following table describes the behavior of the Wireless light. When the light is… This means… On The adapter has established communication with a wireless network. Blinking quickly Data is being sent or received wirelessly. Blinking slowly The adapter is trying to establish communication with a wireless network. Off The adapter is not receiving pow
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About Wireless (Radio) Connections Your adapter communicates by radio transmission. Radio waves travel in all directions, and can be transmitted through walls and floors. This section on wireless connections explains wireless network types and provides important information about wireless performance. 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 cen
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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. Second computer First computer You can use the same adapter to join different wireless networks (a
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Adjusting the Antenna To improve wireless reception, you can adjust the adapter’s antenna. Start with the antenna pointing straight up, and adjust the antenna if you experience poor signal strength. Certain areas, such as directly below the antenna, get relatively poor reception. Pointing the antenna toward another wireless component does not improve reception. Understanding Wireless Transmission Standards 802.11 is a series of wireless transmission standards developed by the Institute o
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2 setup Using the Setup Wizard ® This chapter will guide you through the setup process for your Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless PCI Adapter. To set up your adapter, you need a computer that: ® O Is running Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 98, or Windows 98 SE operating system. O Has an available PCI card slot. The steps in this chapter correspond to the steps that you will go through in the wizard on the Setup CD. Note
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3. If you are setting up an adapter on a computer that is already connected to a network over Ethernet, disconnect the 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, using an Ethernet connection may increase the data transfer rate. However, if you switch to an Ethernet connection, you will typic
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Step 3: Install the Adapter in Your Computer 1. After your computer shuts down completely, unplug the power cord from the back of the computer to prevent electric shock. 2. Remove the cover from your computer. For instructions, see your computer documentation. Caution Electronic components are sensitive to static electricity. Always ground yourself by touching the metal frame of your computer with your bare hand before touching the PCI adapter or any other internal components of your co
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8. Adjust the antenna so that it points upward and away from any adjacent cabling, as shown in the following illustration. Make sure that the antenna is screwed in snugly, being careful not to overtighten it. 9. Plug in the power cord, and make sure that no other cables have come loose during installation. Step 4: Configure the Adapter 1. Turn on your computer. When Windows starts, the Setup Wizard automatically resumes. Note If you originally logged on as an administrator to
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4. 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. 5. The wizard will help you set up your computer for file and printer sharing. 6. When you reach the end of the Setup Wizard, click Finish to exit the wizard.
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3 network activities Sharing Resources and Joining Other Networks After setting up your wireless network, you can perform common network tasks, such as making files and printers available to other computers (a process called “sharing”), and then accessing these shared resources. You can also use the same Internet connection from multiple computers on your network. This chapter describes how to: O Log on to your network. O Use the same Internet connection from multiple computers on y
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Logging on to Your Network After starting your computer, you must always log on to your network to access files, printers, and other resources that have been shared. ® ® If you have Microsoft Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition operating system, do not click Cancel during the logon process, even if you decide to leave your password blank. Type your user name, type your password (or leave it blank), and then click OK. Do not click Cancel If you are already using Windows, and yo
