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Important Do not plug a phone jack (RJ-11) into any Ethernet (RJ-45) port on your device. Doing so may damage the device. You must use twisted pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform to FCC standards in the device’s Ethernet ports. Important Ne branchez pas une ligne téléphonique dans aucuns des port de réseau (RJ45). Caution For use with UL Listed, CSA and GS approved personal computers. Base Station: Only use AC Adapter provided with the unit, Model Number FA-4A03
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contents 1 | Introduction: Welcome to Wireless-B ..................................................................................1 About Your Wireless Base Station.................................................................................1 About Wireless (Radio) Connections .............................................................................5 Placement of Wireless Components..........................................................................5 Adjusting the
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Using Files and Folders over a Network ..................................................................... 24 Step 1: Make your files and folders available to the network ............................... 24 Step 2: Access shared files...................................................................................... 26 Using a Printer over a Network ................................................................................... 26 Using Other Peripheral Devices over a Network ..........
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Appendix A: Locating Your Internet and Network Settings.......................................... 49 Internet Connection Type.............................................................................................49 General Internet Settings.............................................................................................50 Dynamic IP (DHCP) Settings.........................................................................................50 Host name ............................
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Mi Mic cros roso of ft t B Br ro oa adb dba an nd d N Ne et tw wo or rk kiing ng Wi Wireless Kit reless Kit MN- MN-7 70 00 0/ /M MN N--7 72 20 0 Mi Mic crosof rosoft t Broadband Ne Broadband Net tw working orking Wireless Kit Wireless Kit M MN-700/MN N-700/MN-7 -72 20 0 introduction Welcome to Wireless-B ® Thank you for purchasing the Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station. This chapter describes your wireless base station and explains wireless (radio) and wired (Etherne
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UPnP Standards and Your Wireless Base Station The Microsoft Wireless Base Station adheres to the UPnP™ standards that are defined by the Universal Plug and Play Forum. UPnP standards allow devices on the network to communicate their capabilities to the base station by using a common vocabulary. This makes setting up your wireless base station easier. UPnP standards also allow you to use many programs (like instant messaging programs and multiplayer games) on your network without having to
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Antenna Power, Modem, and Wireless lights Ethernet port lights, which correspond to the Ethernet ports on the back of the base station Optional stand The front of the base station has seven status lights. The following table describes the behavior of each light. Status light On Off Blinking Power Green: Ready Not receiving power Restoring factory defaults or upgrading firmware Orange: Resetting Modem Modem connected Modem off or not Data being sent or received and turned on co
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Using the Base Station Stand You can position the base station horizontally or vertically. To position it vertically, use the detachable stand that is included in the box. To attach the stand 1. Insert the two rectangular hooks on the stand into the two rectangular openings on the bottom of the base station. 2. Slide the stand toward the center of the base station. To detach the stand O Slide the stand away from the center of the base station. Resetting the Base Station You
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To restore the base station to factory default settings 1. Use a pointed object to press and hold the Reset button on the back of the base station. 2. When the Power light on the front begins to blink green and orange, release the Reset button. The Power light first turns solid orange. When it turns solid green, the restoration is complete. This process takes about a minute. Power light About Wireless (Radio) Connections Your base station communicates by radio transmission. Radi
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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 on an adapter, try moving your wireless componen
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About Wired (Ethernet) Connections Ethernet is the most commonly used wired network protocol, with data transfer rates of 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or higher. The base station’s auto-negotiation feature automatically determines the rate of your network connections and uses the fastest speed available. You will probably use Ethernet cables to connect some devices in your network, for example to connect your base station to a modem and to one or more computers. Each device that makes a wired conne
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Straight-Through Ethernet Cable In a straight-through Ethernet cable, the order of the colored wires is the same at both ends, as shown in the following illustration. The blue cable that comes with your base station is a straight-through Ethernet cable. The numbers represent wire colors. Crossover Ethernet Cable In a crossover Ethernet cable, the order of the colored wires is different at both ends, as shown in the following illustration. The numbers represent wire colors.
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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 Base Station. The procedures described in the Typical Setup section of this chapter will help you set up your base station by using the wizard on the Setup CD. Typical Setup is recommended because the Setup Wizard identifies and configures a variety of Internet and wireless network settings. To use the Typical Setup steps, you will need: ® O A comput
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Typical Setup The steps in this section correspond to the steps that you will go through in the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD. If possible, you should use the Setup Wizard whenever you set up a Microsoft Broadband Networking product on your network. Note You can use the Setup and Network Utility (v.2.0) CD that comes with this base station to install all current and previous versions of Microsoft Broadband Networking products. If you have other Microsoft Broadband Networking product
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2. Take the following items to the computer that is currently connected to your broadband modem. If this computer does not meet the base station setup requirements, you can use any other computer that does. However, you will need to enter your Internet settings manually. O Setup and Network Utility CD O Microsoft Wireless Base Station O Blue Ethernet cable included in the box O Power supply (Use only the AC adapter included in the box.) O Blank floppy disk included in the box O This Use
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Step 3: Connect the Base Station 1. When the Setup Wizard prompts you to connect your base station, place the base station close to your modem and computer, and near the center of your intended network. If you want to position the base station vertically, attach the provided stand. For more information about optimal placement of your base station, see “Placement of Wireless Components” in Chapter 1. Note Do not turn off your computer while you connect your base station. 2. Disconnect th
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Step 4: Configure the Base Station 1. Continue following the instructions in the Setup Wizard to: O Select wireless security options. For more information about wireless security, see “Making Your Network More Secure” in Chapter 5. O Save your wireless network settings. You can use the provided floppy disk for this. O Set up file and printer sharing on your computer. Note If your computer is a member of a domain, the Setup Wizard detects this and skips the file and printer sharing
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Setting Up the Base Station Wirelessly It is possible to set up the base station wirelessly by using a Microsoft wireless adapter. Use this setup method only if none of your computers has an Ethernet port. Important Setting up the base station wirelessly is not recommended, because your Internet and network settings are vulnerable to wireless eavesdropping during Setup. To set up the base station wirelessly 1. Locate and write down your Internet settings. For instructions, see App
