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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION This manual contains important information about how to safely and properly set up, use, and care for Microsoft Broadband Networking products. Do not take the products apart. Do not attempt to service or repair the products yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when a product has been damaged in any way, such as:
O Liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product. O The product has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. General Electrical Precautions As with many other electrical devices, failure to take the following precautions can result in serious injury from electric shock, or fire, or damage to the Microsoft Broadband Networking products. Do not push or insert anything into openings. Take precautions to keep children from putting anything inside the products. Do not overload an extension cord, wall outlet, or other type of receptacle. Do not exceed the stated ratings of cords or receptacles. Use the type of power source indicated on the product. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult a qualified electrician. Do not expose the products to liquids or moisture. O Do not use the products near water (for example, sinks, tubs, pools) or expose them to rain, moisture, or dripping or splashing liquids. O Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as beverages or vases, on or near the products. O Do not clean the products with water, liquid cleaners, solvents, or aerosols. Clean the outside of the products properly. Clean only with a dry cloth. Unplug the products during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important safety, operating, and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the products. Warning To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. 1203 Part No. X10-26439 X1026439_TOC.indd 1 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM X1026439_TOC.indd 2 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 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: Configure 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 files and folders available to the network................. 17 Step 2: Access shared files ....................................................................... 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 X1026439_TOC.indd 3 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 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 cant stay connected to my wireless network. ...................................... 30 I cant 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 cant print to a networked printer. ......................................................... 35 I cannot access a shared file or folder from a computer on my network. ............................................................................................... 36 I can open shared files or folders, but cannot write to or delete them. 38 I can only access shared files 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 iv Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Adapter Users Guide X1026439_TOC.indd 4 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM Technical Specifications .............................................................................. 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 DUTILISATION DU LOGICIEL ...................................................... 53 DISPOSITIONS GNRALES ...................................................................... 54 GARANTIE LIMITE..................................................................................... 55 Glossary................................................................................................................. 57 Index ...................................................................................................................... 65 Contents v X1026439_TOC.indd 5 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM X1026439_TOC.indd 6 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 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 five 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, Users Guide, and Start Here guide, as shown in the following illustration. Users Guide and Start Here Guide Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
(MN-710) Setup CD Install This First!
Wireless Notebook Adapter
(MN-720) The Wireless Notebook Adapter The Microsoft Wireless Notebook Adapter fits into a CardBus PC Card slot on a laptop or other computer. The adapter contains two status lights and two internal antennas. X1026439_CH1.indd 1 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM Wireless light Power light 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 doesnt fit. 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 dont 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. 2 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Adapter Users Guide X1026439_CH1.indd 2 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM The Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter The Microsoft Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter has a USB cable and an adjustable antenna. Antenna USB cable USB connector Power light Wireless status light The USB adapter plugs into a computers 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. Chapter 1: Introduction 3 X1026439_CH1.indd 3 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM Windows Me or Windows 98 SE 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click System. If you dont 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 On Off On The adapter has established communication with a wireless network. Blinking quickly Data is being sent or received wirelessly. Blinking slowly Off The adapter is trying to establish communication with a wireless network. 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 floors. This section on wireless connections explains wireless network types and provides important information about wireless performance. 4 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Adapter Users Guide X1026439_CH1.indd 4 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 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. Active Internet Connection Broadband Modem Wireless Base Station Ethernet Connection First Computer Second Computer 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. First computer Second computer Chapter 1: Introduction 5 X1026439_CH1.indd 5 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 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 files 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 floor) 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 fireplaces, concrete or masonry walls and floors, metal framing, UV window film, 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. 6 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Adapter Users Guide X1026439_CH1.indd 6 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 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 specifications make up the 802.11 series: 802.11, 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g. Your Microsoft Wireless Adapter conforms to the latest specification, 802.11g. The main features that distinguish these specifications are connection speed and radio frequency. The following table summarizes the four specifications in the 802.11 series. Specification Connection speed Radio frequency band 802.11 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 1 or 2 megabits per second (Mbps) 2.4 GHz Up to 54 Mbps 5.5 and 11 Mbps Up to 54 Mbps 5 GHz 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz Note The benefit 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. Chapter 1: Introduction 7 X1026439_CH1.indd 7 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM X1026439_CH1.indd 8 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 2 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 dont 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 configure 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 Users Guide X1026439_CH2.indd 9 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM O The floppy disk, file, printout, or written record of network settings that you created when setting up your wireless network. (If you didnt set up the network that you want to join, ask your network administrator for the settings. If you set up the network, but dont 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 administrators 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 files 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 first 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. 10 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Adapter Users Guide X1026439_CH2.indd 10 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 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 dont 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. Chapter 2: Setup 11 X1026439_CH2.indd 11 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM Step 4: Configure 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 dont 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 file and printer sharing. If your computer is a member of a domainfor 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 file 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 floppy disk (if used) from the floppy disk drive. Keep the CD and the floppy 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. 12 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Adapter Users Guide X1026439_CH2.indd 12 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 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 your network. O Start the Broadband Network Utility (to view shared resources, join other networks, and access Help to troubleshoot problems). O Share files 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. X1026439_CH3.indd 13 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 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 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. Do not click Cancel If you are already using Windows, and you havent 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 files. 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 configured by the Setup Wizard when you install the base station. 14 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Adapter Users Guide X1026439_CH3.indd 14 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM If you do not have a base station, you can configure 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 arent 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 files 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. Chapter 3: Network Activities 15 X1026439_CH3.indd 15 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM To start the Broadband Network Utility O Click Start, point to Programs, and then click Microsoft Broadband Network Utility.
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O Double-click the Broadband Network Utility icon in the notification area at the far right of the Windows taskbar. 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 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 files on network computers and to join other networks. Using Files and Folders over a Network This section explains how you can make files and folders available on one computer (a process called file and folder sharing) and then access those files and folders from other computers on your network. To make using files and folders over a network easy, you should assign all computers on your network to the same workgroup if you havent done so already. For information about how to do this, look up workgroup in Windows Help. 16 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Adapter Users Guide X1026439_CH3.indd 16 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 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 files and folders available to the network You may have set up file sharing on your computers when you set up your wireless network adapter. If you did not set up file 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 refine the settings you selected during Setup. For more detailed instructions and information about sharing files and folders, see Windows Help. Note If you have the Windows XP or Windows 2000 operating system, you need to have sufficient 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 configured from the computer that contains the files and folders you wish to share. You can share an entire drive with the network, or you can share specific 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 files, 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 file sharing on your computer if you have not already done so. You need to do this only once. For information about how to enable file sharing, see Windows Help. 2. Open My Computer. 3. Browse to the drive or folder that you want to make available to other computers on your network, and then select it. 4. On the File menu, click Sharing 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. Chapter 3: Network Activities 17 X1026439_CH3.indd 17 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM To share a folder or drive on your computer in the Windows 2000 operating system 1. Enable file sharing on your computer if you have not already done so. You need to do this only once. For information about how to enable file sharing, see Windows Help. 2. Open My Computer. 3. Browse to the drive or folder that you want to make available to other computers on your network, and then select it. 4. On the File menu, click Sharing. 5. Click Share this folder. 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 file sharing on your computer if you have not already done so. You need to do this only once. For information about how to enable file sharing, see Windows Help. 2. Open My Computer. 3. Select the file 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 files you share. At times, you may want to prevent certain users, such as your children, from accessing particular folders and the files they contain. If you want to increase the security of your shared files, you can assign permissions and passwords to your files 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 computers files 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. 18 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Adapter Users Guide X1026439_CH3.indd 18 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM Step 2: Access shared files To access shared files and folders, you can use the Broadband Network Utility and My Computer. Note If you want to work with shared files on a computer that does not have the Broadband Network Utility installed, you can use Network Neighborhood or My Network Places in Windows instead. For more information, see Windows Help. To access shared files on other computers 1. Start the Broadband Network Utility. 2. In the Network Devices list, double-click the computer that stores the file you want to access. 3. Use the window that appears to browse the shared folders on that computer and locate the file. Note If the shared files on the other computer do not appear, you might need to restart the computer you are using. To copy a file or folder from a network computer to your local computer 1. Use the preceding steps to browse to the shared file 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 files on your computer and on the other computers that are part of your network. 3. Drag the file 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 files 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 configured 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 manufacturers Web site. Chapter 3: Network Activities 19 X1026439_CH3.indd 19 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 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 devicessuch as hard drives, CD drives, and Zip drivesover 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 configured 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. 20 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Adapter Users Guide X1026439_CH3.indd 20 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 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 dont 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 configure 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 files to your computer. Be sure to follow the directions provided on the games Web site. O If you have problems connecting to an Internet-based game, you might need to configure 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 files 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 Configure. Chapter 3: Network Activities 21 X1026439_CH3.indd 21 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 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 Configure. 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 Confirm 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. 22 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Adapter Users Guide X1026439_CH3.indd 22 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 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 Confirm Security Key box. 7. Click Connect. Chapter 3: Network Activities 23 X1026439_CH3.indd 23 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM X1026439_CH3.indd 24 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 4 network management Understanding Network Maintenance and Security Now that you have a wireless network, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with some important network management tasks. This chapter describes how to monitor network performance, 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 files 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 notification 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. X1026439_CH4.indd 25 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 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 Identifier, 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 notification 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 firmware. 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. 26 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Adapter Users Guide X1026439_CH4.indd 26 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 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 floppy disks before copying or opening files 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 firewall to help secure your system from hacker attacks over the Internet. NAT hides the Internet protocol (IP) addresses of the computers on a network from the Internet so that only the base station IP address is visible. Without the IP address, it is more difficult for hackers to access the computers on your network. The firewall specifies 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 firewall built to prevent fire from spreading between adjoining buildings, computer firewalls help prevent the spread of unauthorized communication between an individual computer or group of networked computers and the Internet. Chapter 4: Network Management 27 X1026439_CH4.indd 27 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 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 traffic. To help prevent unauthorized connections or the possibility of eavesdroppers listening in on your network traffic, 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. 28 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Adapter Users Guide X1026439_CH4.indd 28 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 5 troubleshooting Finding Answers to Common Problems This chapter will help you solve the most common installation and setup problems that you may have with your Microsoft Broadband Networking components. 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 find more troubleshooting information in Broadband Network Utility Help, or on the Microsoft Hardware Web site at www.microsoft.com/hardware. If you have finished 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 first 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 configure 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. X1026439_CH5.indd 29 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 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 fix 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 cant 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. 30 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Adapter Users Guide X1026439_CH5.indd 30 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 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 cant 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 firmly 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 devicesincluding 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 configuring your wireless settings, see the documentation for your wireless access point. For more information about range issues, see Chapter 1, Introduction. Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 31 X1026439_CH5.indd 31 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 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 firmware. Firmware is the software that is loaded into your base station to provide network functions. You can update your base station firmware 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 firmware version. To update Microsoft base station firmware 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 firmware available, follow the instructions on the Web page to download the new software, firmware, 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. 32 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Adapter Users Guide X1026439_CH5.indd 32 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 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 find 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 satisfied 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 first. O Make sure that the rest of your network is functioning correctly. Verify that you can access the Internet from other computers on your network. If other computers also cannot access the Internet, the problem might be with your base station, modem, or Internet service provider (ISP). See the following troubleshooting steps for more information. 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. Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 33 X1026439_CH5.indd 33 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 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 firmly 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 configuring 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 configured 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 configure 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 specific network ports. Most base stations include a firewall 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 find this information in the program manual or on the software publishers Web site. For a list of specific 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 devicesincluding 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. 34 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Adapter Users Guide X1026439_CH5.indd 34 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM O Check for duplicate NAT features, DHCP servers, or firewalls. Network address translation (NAT) and Dynamic Host Configuration 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 firewall and NAT features could conflict 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 firewalls can also cause conflicts. Make sure that you turn off any personal firewall software, such as Internet Connection Firewall, when trying to run a game. O Update your base station firmware. Firmware is the software that is loaded into your base station to provide network functions. You can update your base station firmware 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 firmware version. To update Microsoft base station firmware 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 firmware available, follow the instructions on the Web page to download the new software, firmware, 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 files and folders. I cant 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 printers self-test functions. See your printer documentation for specific 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. Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 35 X1026439_CH5.indd 35 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 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 computers 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 printers 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 verified 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 file or folder from a computer on my network. Files and folders are shared when they are made available to other users on your network from the computer on which they reside. The following troubleshooting steps will help you track down and solve the problem. O Make sure that your network is functioning correctly. By checking the status of your network, you can determine if the problem is due to a connectivity issue with your network or due your shared file configuration. 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), fix those problems before proceeding with other troubleshooting methods listed here. 36 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Adapter Users Guide X1026439_CH5.indd 36 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM O Try accessing a different shared file or folder. If there are other shared resources on your network, try accessing those resources instead. If you can access other shared files but not the one you want, you might not have permission to access the file. 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 files. 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, specific 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 Identification 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 Identification tab. If you need to modify the workgroup name, click Change. When all computers are members of the same workgroup, try sharing or accessing shared files again. O Turn on file and printer sharing on the computer that contains the file you want to share. The computer that you are trying to access must have file and printer sharing enabled for sharing to work correctly. When you run the Setup Wizard, you have the option of enabling file and printer sharing, but that option only applies to the computer running Setup. If a different computer contains the file that you want to share, you also will need to enable sharing on that second computer. Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 37 X1026439_CH5.indd 37 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM File and printer sharing is enabled differently on each operating system. For more information about enabling file and printer sharing on your computer, see Chapter 3, Network Activities. O Verify that the file or folders permissions have been configured for access over the network. When files or folders are shared over the network, they still may not be accessible by everyone. Their owner may configure permissions that limit which users can read, write to, or delete the shared resources. If you are having difficulty accessing a file or folder on another computer, it may be because the permissions for that file limit your ability to see it over the network. You may receive an access denied error message, or have problems locating the shared files on your network. To check the permissions for shared files or folders, go to the computer containing those files 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 file sharing has been enabled. If the computer is using Simple File Sharing in Windows XP, files are either shared to everyone or not shared at all, and permissions cannot be modified. In other words, a shared file 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 file sharing. To check permissions in Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98 SE operating system, right-click the file or folder whose permissions you want to check and choose Sharing. For more information, search for file and folder permissions and simple file sharing in Windows Help. I can open shared files or folders, but cannot write to or delete them. The following troubleshooting steps will help you track down and solve the problem. O Check whether the file is read-only. Read-only is a file attribute that prevents anyone from writing to the file or otherwise making alterations. To check the attributes of a file, locate the file in its folder, right-click the file, and choose Properties. Attributes can be changed only by a user who has administrative privileges on the computer where the file is located. 38 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Adapter Users Guide X1026439_CH5.indd 38 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM O Check whether you have permission to change the shared file or folder. When files or folders are shared over the network, they still might not be accessible by everyone. Their owner can configure permissions that limit which users can read, write to, or delete the shared resources. If you are having difficulty accessing a file or folder on another computer, it might be because the permissions for that file limit your ability to share it. You might receive an access denied error message, or have problems locating the shared files on your network. To check the permissions for shared files or folders, go to the computer containing those files 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 file sharing has been enabled. If the computer is using Simple File Sharing in Windows XP, files are either shared to everyone or not shared at all, and permissions cannot be modified. In other words, a shared file 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 file sharing. I can only access shared files 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 files and folders from certain computers or user accounts on your network, but not others, it may be because the owner of that file or folder has set sharing permissions that limit access. The preferred solution is to have the owner of that file set sharing permissions to allow you to access the file. If it is a file that you own, or if you have access to the user account on the computer on which the file is stored, you can change the permissions by following the instructions below. To check file sharing permissions in the Windows XP operating system 1. Log on to a user account on the computer that stores the file or folder in question. 2. Right-click the file you want to check and click Sharing and Security. 3. Click the Security tab. Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 39 X1026439_CH5.indd 39 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 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 specific tasks available to each user. 5. Click OK to save the changes. To check file sharing permissions in the Windows 2000 operating system 1. Log on to a user account on the computer that stores the file or folder in question. 2. Right-click the file 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 specific tasks available to each user. 5. Click Apply to save any changes. To check file 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 file or folder in question. 2. Right-click the file you want to check and click Sharing. 3. Make sure that the Access Type setting is correct. The file 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 file sharing in Windows, see Windows Help. 40 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Adapter Users Guide X1026439_CH5.indd 40 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 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 Users 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 Configuration 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 configuration 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. X1026439_APX.indd 41 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM General Internet Settings If you have not set up a base station, gateway, or router, and you have an adapter that is currently configured correctly for your ISP, you can use the following procedure to locate most of the Internet settings you need. To locate your Internet settings 1. On the Start menu, click Run. 2. Do one of the following:
O If you have Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000 operating system, type cmd O If you have Windows Me or Windows 98 SE, type command 3. At the command prompt, type ipconfig /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 find your computers 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 Identification 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 Identification tab. Your computer name appears in the Computer name box. 42 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Adapter Users Guide X1026439_APX.indd 42 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM MAC Address A media access control (MAC) address is a unique alphanumeric identifier 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 youre 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 find the MAC address for your Microsoft adapters printed on the label. You can find the base station MAC address on the side of the base station (or on the underside if the base station is positioned vertically). Note For information about cloning a MAC address, so that the setting conforms to the MAC address on record with your ISP, see Help in the Broadband Network Utility. 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 configuring 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 specific address or addresses. Appendixes 43 X1026439_APX.indd 43 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 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 Configuration 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 Configuration tab, select TCP/IP, and then click Properties. Note If there is more than one TCP/IP option listed, select the option for your Ethernet adapter, not your dial-up adapter. 3. 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 Configuration tab, note the DNS addresses. PPPoE Settings To find 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. 44 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Adapter Users Guide X1026439_APX.indd 44 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 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 configuration 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 Identification 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 Identification tab. Your workgroup name appears in the Workgroup box. Wireless Network Name Your wireless network name, or SSID, uniquely identifies your wireless network and is case sensitive. O If you have the Broadband Network Utility installed on a computer on your network, you can use it to identify your wireless network name. 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. Appendixes 45 X1026439_APX.indd 45 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 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 Specifications O System Requirements O Limited Warranty Getting Help If you have a question about your Microsoft Broadband Networking products, the following resources on the Web, in Help, and from Technical Support may help you find the answer. 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. 46 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Adapter Users Guide X1026439_APX.indd 46 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM Support Info Online:
Phone Support:
TTY Users:
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 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. 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:
Microsofts 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 Users 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 specifications 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 computers 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. If necessary, ask your computer dealer or an experienced radio-TV technician for more suggestions. You may find 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. O Appendixes 47 X1026439_APX.indd 47 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM Tested to comply with FCC Standards. For home or office 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 certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme aux normes NMB-003 du Canada. Lexpression IC: avant le numro dhomologation/enregistrement signifie seulement que les spcifications techniques dIndustrie Canada ont t respectes. Technical Specifications Standards Host Interface IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi certified USB Adapter: USB 2.0 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 Indicators Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Emissions WEP: Off, 64-bit, and 128-bit WPA: 256-bit Wireless Activity LED, Power LED USB Adapter: 0 to +40 deg C Notebook Adapter: 0 to +35 deg C
-20 to +60 deg C 10 to 85 percent non-condensing FCC Part 15 Class B; Canada RSS-210 48 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Adapter Users Guide X1026439_APX.indd 48 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM Safety Physical Dimensions Weight UL 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) 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 first 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:
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(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
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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. Appendixes 51 X1026439_APX.indd 51 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 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 fide proof of purchase, Microsoft will, at its option and as your exclusive remedy for breach of this Limited Warranty or any implied warranties:
O O make payment to You for the allowable damages that You incur in reasonable reliance but only up to the repair or replace the defective SOFTWARE or the Hardware Device or 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 O O is used for commercial purposes (including rental or lease);
is modified or tampered with;
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;
is damaged by programs, data, viruses, or files, or during shipments;
is not used in accordance with the accompanying documentation and use instructions; or is repaired, modified or altered by other than Microsoft authorized repair centers. O O O 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 first licensed user of the SOFTWARE and Hardware Device, and there are no third party beneficiaries 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. 52 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Adapter Users Guide X1026439_APX.indd 52 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM CONTRAT DE LICENCE UTILISATEUR FINAL POUR LOGICIEL MICROSOFT IMPORTANT--LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT : Veuillez lire attentivement et vous assurez de comprendre la totalit des droits et des restrictions qui sont dcrits dans le prsent contrat de licence utilisateur final
( CLUF ) de Microsoft, qui comprend la licence dutilisation du logiciel, les dispositions gnrales, la garantie limite et la limite de responsabilit. On vous demandera de prendre connaissance des modalits du CLUF et dindiquer votre acceptation ou votre refus de ces modalits. Le LOGICIEL ne sinstallera pas sur votre ordinateur tant que vous naurez pas accept les modalits du prsent CLUF. Si vous cliquez sur le bouton jaccepte vous serez rput avoir appos votre signature et accept les modalits du CLUF. NOTE : Les modalits de ce CLUF en format papier qui pourrait accompagner le LOGICIEL et lappareil Microsoft qui laccompagne remplacent les modalits dun CLUF lcran intgr au LOGICIEL. Le prsent CLUF constitue un contrat entre vous (un particulier ou une entit juridique dsign dans le prsent CLUF par vous , votre et vos ) et Microsoft Corporation et comprend la licence dutilisation du logiciel pour la partie logiciel de lappareil, ce qui comprend le logiciel qui laccompagne, et pourrait comprendre des supports, des documents papier et des documents en ligne ou lectroniques connexes (le LOGICIEL ). Le prsent CLUF est valide et accorde lutilisateur final des droits SEULEMENT si le logiciel est un vritable LOGICIEL Microsoft. Si vous installez, copiez ou autrement utilisez le logiciel, vous acceptez dtre li par les modalits du prsent CLUF. Si vous nacceptez pas les modalits du prsent CLUF, ninstallez pas et nutilisez pas le LOGICIEL. Dans ce dernier cas, vous devriez retourner le LOGICIEL et lappareil Microsoft qui laccompagne Microsoft ou lendroit o vous lavez achet afin dobtenir un remboursement. LICENCE DUTILISATION DU LOGICIEL Le LOGICIEL est protg par les lois sur le droit dauteur et les traits internationaux en matire de droit dauteur, ainsi que par dautres lois et traits en matire de proprit intellectuelle. Le LOGICIEL ne fait pas lobjet dune vente, mais plutt dune licence dutilisation. 1. OCTROI DE LICENCE. Le prsent CLUF vous accorde les droits suivants :
O Installation et utilisation du logiciel. moins de stipulation contraire dans le prsent CLUF, vous ne pouvez installer, utiliser ou excuter ( excuter ) quun exemplaire du LOGICIEL sur un seul ordinateur, comme un poste de travail, un terminal ou un autre appareil numrique (un poste de travail ) auquel lappareil ci-joint est reli. Vous pouvez galement excuter un exemplaire du LOGICIEL sur un ordinateur ou dautres appareils lectroniques (chacun, un ordinateur et, collectivement, les ordinateurs ) qui sont branchs au poste de travail ou mis en rseau avec le poste de travail ou mis en rseau avec le poste de travail au moyen de lappareil. O Conservation de droits. Microsoft se rserve tous les droits qui ne vous sont pas expressment accords dans le prsent CLUF. 2. DESCRIPTION DES AUTRES DROITS ET LIMITES. O Mises niveau du systme dexploitation. Le LOGICIEL peut contenir des mises niveau des composants systme requis pour lexcution adquate du LOGICIEL. Les mises niveau systme en question vous sont fournies sous licence aux termes des modalits figurant dans votre licence dutilisation du systme dexploitation, moins quun contrat de licence utilisateur final distinct ne vous soit fourni avec les mises niveau, auquel cas le contrat distinct en question rgit votre utilisation des mises niveau. O Plusieurs appareils. Si vous avez achet plusieurs appareils, vous pouvez faire une copie du LOGICIEL pour chaque appareil que vous avez achet et vous pouvez utiliser chaque copie de la faon dcrite ci-dessus. O Limites visant lingnierie inverse, la dcompilation et le dsassemblage. Vous ntes pas autoris vous adonner lingnierie inverse, la dcompilation ou le dsassemblage du LOGICIEL, sauf si une telle mesure est expressment autorise par la loi applicable, sans gard la prsente limite. O Sparation des composants. Le LOGICIEL vis par la licence dutilisation ne constitue quun seul produit. Ses composants ne peuvent pas tre utiliss de faon distincte sur plus dun ordinateur. O Location. Vous ntes pas autoris louer ou prter le LOGICIEL. O Ordinateur unique. Le LOGICIEL et lappareil qui laccompagne font lobjet dune licence dutilisation titre de produit unique intgr. Le LOGICIEL ne peut tre utilis quavec lappareil de la faon dcrite dans le prsent CLUF. O Transfert du logiciel. Vous ne pouvez transfrer de faon permanente la totalit de vos droits aux termes du prsent CLUF que si vous transfrez lappareil et ne conservez aucune copie, vous transfrez la totalit du LOGICIEL (y compris tous les composants, les supports et la documentation imprime, les mises niveau, le prsent CLUF et, le cas chant, le certificat dauthenticit) et lappareil qui laccompagne, et que le destinataire accepte les modalits du prsent CLUF. Si la partie LOGICIEL constitue une mise niveau, le transfert doit comprendre toutes les versions antrieures du LOGICIEL. Appendixes 53 X1026439_APX.indd 53 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM O Revente interdite du logiciel. Si le LOGICIEL porte la mention revente interdite vous ne pourrez alors pas, malgr les autres articles du prsent CLUF, revendre ou autrement transfrer contre valeur le LOGICIEL. O Mises jour automatiques. Vous reconnaissez que Microsoft peut vrifier de faon automatique la version du LOGICIEL et/ou des composants que vous utilisez et peut fournir des mises niveau et/ou des ajouts au LOGICIEL et/ou ses composants qui seront tlchargs automatiquement au poste de travail et tous les ordinateurs. Votre utilisation du LOGICIEL, y compris les mises niveau et/ou les ajouts, sera rgie par le prsent CLUF. O Rsiliation. Sans porter prjudice dautres droits, Microsoft peut rvoquer les droits que le prsent CLUF vous confre si vous omettez de vous conformer aux modalits du prsent CLUF. Dans ce cas, vous devrez dtruire toutes les copies du LOGICIEL et la totalit de ses composants. O Marques de commerce. Le prsent CLUF ne vous confre aucun droit lgard des marques de O Services de soutien. Microsoft peut vous fournir des services de soutien lis au LOGICIEL et/ou commerce ou des marques de service de Microsoft ou de ses fournisseurs. lappareil (les services de soutien ). Lutilisation des services de soutien est rgie par les politiques et les programmes de Microsoft dcrits dans le guide de lutilisateur, la documentation en ligne et/ou dautres documents fournis par Microsoft. Les autres codes de logiciel qui vous sont fournis dans le cadre des services de soutien seront rputs faire partie du LOGICIEL et seront assujettis aux modalits du prsent CLUF. Microsoft peut utiliser les renseignements dordre technique que vous lui fournissez dans le cadre des services de soutien des fins commerciales, dont le soutien et le dveloppement de produits. Microsoft nutilisera pas ces renseignements de faon vous identifier. O DROIT DAUTEUR. Tous les titres de proprit et les droits de proprit intellectuelle visant le LOGICIEL
(notamment les images, les photographies, les animations, les squences vidos, les squences audio, la musique, le texte et les applets intgrs dans le LOGICIEL), les documents imprims qui laccompagnent et toutes les copies du LOGICIEL appartiennent Microsoft ou ses fournisseurs. Tous les titres de proprit et les droits de proprit intellectuelle visant le contenu qui ne figure pas dans le LOGICIEL mais qui est accessible par lutilisation du LOGICIEL appartiennent au propritaire du contenu vis et pourraient tre protgs par les lois et traits applicables en matire de droit dauteur ou par dautres lois et traits en matire de proprit intellectuelle. Le prsent CLUF ne vous confre aucun droit dutilisation de ce contenu. Lutilisation de services en ligne auxquels le LOGICIEL permet laccs pourrait tre rgi par les modalits dutilisation respectives concernant ces services. Si le LOGICIEL renferme de la documentation qui nest offerte que sous forme lectronique, vous pouvez en imprimer un exemplaire. Vous ntes pas autoris copier les documents imprims qui accompagnent lappareil et le LOGICIEL. Microsoft et ses fournisseurs se rservent tous les droits qui ne sont pas expressment confrs par le prsent CLUF. 3. RESTRICTIONS VISANT LEXPORTATION. Vous reconnaissez que le LOGICIEL faisant lobjet dune licence dutilisation aux termes du prsent CLUF est assujetti aux rgles des tats-Unis en matire dexportation. Vous acceptez de vous conformer toutes les lois internationales et nationales applicables lgard du LOGICIEL, notamment aux rglements des tats-Unis en matire dadministration des exportations ainsi quaux restrictions visant lutilisateur final, lutilisation et la destination imposes par le gouvernement amricain et dautres gouvernements. Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez consulter le site http://www.microsoft.com/exporting/. DISPOSITIONS GNRALES Les articles 5, 6 et 7 sappliquent la licence dutilisation du logiciel et la garantie limite figurant ci-aprs. 5. EXCLUSION DES DOMMAGES ACCESSOIRES, INDIRECTS ET DE CERTAINS AUTRES DOMMAGES et LIMITATION DE RESPONSABILIT. DANS LA MESURE MAXIMALE PERMISE PAR LA LOI, MICROSOFT NEST EN AUCUN CAS RESPONSABLE :
i) DES DOMMAGES ACCESSOIRES OU INDIRECTS;
ii) DES DOMMAGES OU PERTES DE QUELQUE NATURE QUE CE SOIT RELATIVEMENT AU MANQUE GAGNER, LA PERTE DE DONNES OU LA VIOLATION DE LA VIE PRIVE OU DE LA CONFIDENTIALIT, TOUTE INCAPACIT DUTILISER LA TOTALIT OU UNE PARTIE DE LAPPAREIL OU DU LOGICIEL, TOUT PRJUDICE PERSONNEL OU TOUT DFAUT DE SACQUITTER DUN DEVOIR (NOTAMMENT LABSENCE DE NGLIGENCE OU LE RESPECT DES RGLES DE LART);
DES DOMMAGES INDIRECTS, SPCIAUX OU PUNITIFS; SE RAPPORTANT DE QUELQUE MANIRE iii) QUE CE SOIT AU LOGICIEL OU LAPPAREIL. LA DISPOSITION QUI PRCDE SAPPLIQUE MME SI MOCROSOFT OU TOUT FOURNISSEUR OU AGENT A T INFORM DE LA POSSIBILIT DE CES PERTES OU DOMMAGES, MME EN CAS DE FAUTE, DE DLIT CIVIL (Y COMPRIS LA NGLIGENCE), DE RESPONSABILIT STRICTE OU DE RESPONSABILIT CIVILE DE PRODUITS, DE DCLARATION FAUSSE OU TROMPEUSE OU DAUTRES RAISONS, ET MME SI TOUT RECOURS NATTEINT PAS SON BUT ESSENTIEL. Certains territoires ne permettent pas dexclure ou de limiter les dommages indirects ou accessoires, de sorte que les limites ou exclusions ci-dessus peuvent ne pas sappliquer vous. 54 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Adapter Users Guide X1026439_APX.indd 54 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 6. LOI APPLICABLE. Si vous avez acquis lappareil aux tats-Unis dAmrique, les lois de ltat de Washington, aux tats-Unis, sappliquent au prsent contrat. Si vous avez acquis lappareil au Canada, sauf si les lois locales linterdisent expressment, les lois en vigueur dans la province dOntario, au Canada, sappliquent au prsent contrat et chacune des parties aux prsentes reconnat, de faon irrvocable, la comptence des tribunaux de la province dOntario et accepte de soumettre tout conflit pouvant dcouler des prsentes aux tribunaux situs dans le district judiciaire de York, en Ontario. Si vous avez acquis lappareil lextrieur des pays dont il est question ci-dessus, les lois locales pourraient alors sappliquer. 7. QUESTIONS. Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le prsent contrat ou si vous souhaitez communiquer avec Microsoft pour quelque raison que ce soit, veuillez utiliser ladresse figurant dans les documents qui accompagnent lappareil pour communiquer avec la filiale de Microsoft qui dessert votre pays ou consulter le site Web de Microsoft ladresse http://www.microsoft.com. GARANTIE LIMITE A. GARANTIES. Garantie expresse. Sous rserve des modalits de la prsente garantie limite, Microsoft garantit que dans des conditions normales dutilisation et dentretien pendant 90 jours compter du jour o vous recevez le LOGICIEL et pendant deux (2) ans compter du jour o vous recevez lappareil (la priode de garantie ), le LOGICIEL et lappareil rpondront essentiellement aux caractristiques qui figurent sur lemballage et dans la documentation qui les accompagnent. Garantie implicite. Vous pourriez galement bnficier dune garantie et/ou dune condition implicite en vertu des lois de certains territoires, dont la dure est par la prsente limite la priode de garantie. Certains territoires nautorisent pas la limitation de la dure dune garantie ou condition implicite, de sorte que la limite ci-dessus peut ne pas sappliquer vous. En ce qui concerne les vices dcouverts aprs la priode de garantie, aucune garantie ou condition de quelque nature que ce soit nest offerte. B. RECOURS EXCLUSIF. Au cours de la priode de garantie et sous rserve des lois applicables, et pourvu que vous retourniez le LOGICIEL et lappareil lendroit o vous les avez achets ou Microsoft accompagns dune copie de votre reu ou dune autre preuve dachat, Microsoft prendra, son gr, lune des mesures suivantes qui constituera votre recours exclusif en cas de violation de la prsente garantie limite ou de toute garantie implicite :
O elle rparera ou remplacera un LOGICIEL ou un appareil dfectueux;
O elle vous versera une somme se limitant aux dommages admissibles raisonnables que vous avez subis, mais uniquement jusqu concurrence du prix que vous avez pay pour le LOGICIEL et lappareil (le cas chant);
le LOGICIEL ou lappareil de rechange sera neuf ou remis neuf ou doccasion mais en tat de fonctionner, offrant des fonctions et des performances comparables la pice ou lappareil dorigine et sera garanti pour le reste de la priode de garantie initiale ou pendant 30 jours aprs la date dexpdition de la pice ou de lappareil de rechange qui vous a t retourn, selon le plus long de ces deux dlais;
O O Microsoft dploiera des efforts raisonnables, sur le plan commercial, pour diagnostiquer et tenter de corriger les vices du LOGICIEL et/ou de lappareil qui sont viss par la prsente garantie limite ou suggrer des solutions leur gard. Microsoft noffre aucune garantie relativement ses services fournis aux termes de la garantie et, exception faite de la phrase qui prcde, rejette toute obligation (le cas chant) relativement au respect des rgles de lart ou labsence de ngligence;
cots associs au transport (y compris lemballage) pour les services fournis aux termes de la garantie. O exception faite de ce qui est autrement prvu par les lois de votre territoire, vous devrez assumer les C. AUCUNE AUTRE GARANTIE. La garantie expresse nonce la section A ci-dessus constitue lunique garantie expresse qui vous est offerte et elle est fournie la place de toute autre garantie et condition expresse ou implicite (le cas chant) y compris une garantie et une condition figurant sur un autre document ou emballage. Aucune autre garantie ou condition nest offerte lgard du LOGICIEL ou de lappareil ou des services fournis aux termes de la garantie par quiconque, notamment Microsoft et ses fournisseurs. Aucun renseignement (verbal ou crit) ni suggestion donn par Microsoft, ses reprsentants ou fournisseurs ou leurs employs respectifs, ne doit crer une garantie ou une condition ou largir la porte de la prsente garantie limite. De plus, aucune garantie ou condition nest offerte lgard du titre de proprit, de la jouissance paisible ou de labsence de contrefaon du LOGICIEL et de lappareil. Les lois de votre territoire pourraient vous confrer dautres droits. Si lune de ces lois interdit lapplication dune modalit de la prsente garantie limite, elle deviendra nulle et non avenue, mais le reste de la garantie limite demeurera en vigueur. Appendixes 55 X1026439_APX.indd 55 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM D. EXCLUSIONS. La prsente garantie limite ne sappliquera pas et Microsoft naura aucune responsabilit aux termes de la prsente garantie limite si le LOGICIEL ou lappareil :
O est utilis des fins commerciales (y compris la locataion);
O est modifi ou altr;
O est endommag par suite dun cas de force majeure, dune surtension, dune mauvaise utilisation, dune ngligence, dun accident, dune usure, dune manipulation inadquate ou dune autre cause qui nest pas lie un vice de matriel ou de fabrication;
O est endommag par des programmes, des donnes, des virus, des fichiers ou pendant lexpdition;
O nest pas utilis conformment la documentation et aux directives dutilisation qui laccompagnent;
O est rpar, modifi ou altr ailleurs que dans un centre de rparation autoris par Microsoft. E. ENREGISTREMENT. Vous ntes pas tenu denregistrer votre acquisition du LOGICIEL et de lappareil pour que la garantie limite entre en vigueur. F. BNFICIAIRE. Dans la mesure permise par la loi applicable, la garantie limite nest offerte qu vous, le premier utilisateur titulaire dune licence dutilisation du LOGICIEL et de lappareil, et il nexiste aucun autre bnficiaire de la garantie limite. Elle ne vise personne dautre et elle ne sapplique en faveur de personne dautre (sauf stipulation contraire dune loi), y compris toute personne qui vous effectuez un transfert autoris par le CLUF. 56 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Adapter Users Guide X1026439_APX.indd 56 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 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 802.11g A wireless networking standard that transmits wireless data at speeds up to 11 megabits per second (Mbps). 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 CardBus channel 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). 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. 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. X1026439_GLS.indd 57 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM client A computer or software program that relies on another computer or program to act as a server. See server. client/server network computer name 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. A name that uniquely identifies 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 configuration 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 DMZ DNS domain Acronym for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. DHCP is an Internet protocol that automatically assigns temporary Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to computers. See virtual DMZ. 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. 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 identifier that is assigned temporarily (by using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, or DHCP) to a device that requires it. IP addresses are required for computers to find 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. 58 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Adapter Users Guide X1026439_GLS.indd 58 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 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 firewall is a device at the entrance to a network that has specific data-checking settings and that helps protect all of the devices connected to it. A software firewall 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 infrastructure network A device that has multiple ports and that serves as a connection point for Ethernet cables on a network. When data arrives at the hub from one computer, it is copied to the other ports to be transmitted to other computers. Unlike the more intelligent switch and router, the hub does not direct or control data flow. 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 specifically, this protocol governs the routing of data messages, which are transmitted in smaller components called packets. Glossary 59 X1026439_GLS.indd 59 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM IP address ISP Kbps LAN MAC address Mbps NAT network 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. Acronym for Internet service provider. A company that provides access to the Internet. Abbreviation of kilobits per second. A measure of data transfer speed through a modem or on a network. 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. 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. Abbreviation of megabits per second. A measure of data transfer speed. Do not confuse with megabytes per second, or MBps. 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. 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. 60 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Adapter Users Guide X1026439_GLS.indd 60 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM network adapter NIC packet 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 computers expansion slots, or connected to a computers ports. 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. A unit of information transmitted as a whole from one device to another on a network. This is often a piece of a file that has been divided up for efficient 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 specific 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 defined 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 port Sometimes abbreviated PnP. A set of specifications that allow a computer to automatically detect and configure various peripheral devices, such as monitors, modems, and printers. See UPnP. 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. Glossary 61 X1026439_GLS.indd 61 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM port forwarding PPP PPPoE protocol resource router server sharing SSID When a base station, gateway, or router passes information between your network and the Internet, it filters the information based on which software
(virtual) ports are being used and how those ports are configured. 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 specifically configure those ports to forward incoming data to other locations. 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. Acronym for Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. A specification for connecting users on a network to the Internet by using a broadband connection (typically through a DSL modem). 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). 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, file, or game) that users can share on a network. See base station. 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. To make the files, folders, or printers that are on one computer (or connected to one computer) available to other computers on a network. Acronym for Service Set Identifier, also known as a wireless network name. An SSID value uniquely identifies your wireless network and is case sensitive. 62 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Adapter Users Guide X1026439_GLS.indd 62 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM static IP address straight-through cable subnet subnet mask switch TCP/IP UPnP USB USB port A static Internet Protocol (IP) address is a unique identifier 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 find one another and communicate over the Internet. Contrast with dynamic IP address. See Ethernet cable. 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. Similar in form to an Internet Protocol (IP) address, a subnet mask is provided by your Internet service provider (ISP) and used to configure a networked computer for proper communication with a network. An example of a subnet mask value is 255.255.0.0. 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. 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 standards are defined 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. Acronym for universal serial bus. A hardware standard for easily connecting peripherals to a computer system. USB supports Plug and Play and UPnP installation, so devices can be connected and disconnected without shutting down and restarting your computer. A rectangular slot in a computer or computer peripheral into which a USB connector is inserted. USB ports can be high-powered or 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. Glossary 63 X1026439_GLS.indd 63 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM virtual DMZ VPN WAN WEP 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 firewall, and so is exposed to direct access from the Internet. 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. Acronym for wide area network. A geographically widespread network that might include many linked local area networks (LANs). 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 WPA A group of computers connected to each other over a network and sharing computer files, printers, and other resources. All computers on a network that wish to share resources must be members of the same workgroup. 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. 64 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Adapter Users Guide X1026439_GLS.indd 64 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 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 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 Microsoft Wireless Notebook Adapter interference 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 firmware 26 CardBus cards 2 CD-ROM drives, sharing 20 connection status 25 copying files 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 files copying 19 sharing 16 troubleshooting sharing 36, 38, 39 firewalls 27 firmware, upgrading 26 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, defined 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 X1026439_INX.indd 65 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 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, files 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 firewalls 27 NAT (network address translation) 27 settings 45 virus prevention 27 Service Set Identifier (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 files 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 specifications 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 file 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 firmware 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 66 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Adapter Users Guide X1026439_INX.indd 66 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM 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 Index 67 X1026439_INX.indd 67 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM X1026439_INX.indd 68 11/19/2003, 8:36 AM
| 1 | Users Manual Cover | Users Manual | 316.50 KiB | October 02 2004 |
M M users guide 1203 Part No. X10-26439 www.microsoft.com/broadbandnetworking X1026439_CVR.indd 1 11/19/2003, 8:23 AM Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless-G Adapter MN-710/MN-720 Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Microsoft could void the users authority to operate this device. Not intended for use in industrial, medical or scientific settings. Do not use onboard an aircraft or in hazardous locations such as a gas station or other explosive environment. For indoor use only. Notebook Adapter: This device has been tested for compliance with FCC RF Exposure
(SAR) limits in the typical laptop computer configuration and this device can be used in desktop or laptop computers with side mounted PCMCIA slots. The antennas used with this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter within the host device. Do not touch or re-orient the antenna while the device is transmitting. USB 2.0 adapter: Device should be located at least 20 cm (8 inches) away from any human body in order to meet FCC exposure limits. The antennas used with this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Do not touch or re-orient the antenna while the device is transmitting. Attention Tout changement ou modification apport ce dispositif non expressment autoris par Microsoft est proscrire. Ne pas utiliser ce dispositif dans une application industrielle, mdicale ou scientifique. Ne pas utiliser dans un avion ou en prsence de vapeur explosive (station-service). Nutiliser qu lintrieur. Carte rseau pour ordinateur portable: Ce dispositif radio a t valu pour son dbit dabsorption spcifique (DAS) et respecte les limites dexposition RF des personnes, telles que spcifies dans la procdure CNR 102 lorsque utilis dans le port PCMCIA dun ordinateur portable ou de table. Les antennes de ce dispositif transmetteur ne doivent ni tre copositionnes ou ni utilises en conjonction avec quelque autre antenne ou transmetteur faisant partie de l ordinateur hte. Ne touchez pas lantenne lorsque lappareil est en fonction. Adaptateur USB: Ce dispositif doit tre plus de 20 cm (8 pouces) de toute personne. Les antennes de ce dispositif transmetteur ne doivent ni tre copositionnes ou ni utilises en conjonction avec quelque autre antenne ou transmetteur faisant partie de l ordinateur hte. Ne touchez pas lantenne lorsque lappareil est en fonction. Please retain this manual for future reference. Veuillez conserver ce manuel pour future rfrence. Information in this document, including URL and other Internet Web site references, is subject to change without notice. Unless otherwise noted, the example companies, organizations, products, domain names, e-mail addresses, logos, people, places, and events depicted herein are fictitious, and no association with any real company, organization, product, domain name, e-mail address, logo, person, place, or event is intended or should be inferred. Complying with all applicable copyright laws is the responsibility of the user. Without limiting the rights under copyright, no part of this document may be reproduced, stored in, or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise), or for any purpose, without the express written permission of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft may have patents, patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights covering subject matter in this document. Except as expressly provided in any written license agreement from Microsoft, the furnishing of this document does not give you any license to these patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property. 2003 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. UPnP is a trademark of UPnP Implementers Corp. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark and Wi-Fi Protected Access is a trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. My Network Settings Use this page to record your network settings. For information about locating these settings, see Appendix A. Workgroup or domain name:
Base Station, gateway, or router password:
(Microsoft Base Station default password=admin) Wireless Settings Record the information used to configure a computer for wireless access to your network here. All computers accessing your network with a wireless connection need to use the same wireless settings. Wireless network name (SSID):
WEP key or WPA passphrase:
Wireless channel (ad-hoc networks only):
Wide Area Network Settings Complete this section only if your network has a base station (gateway or router). You can obtain this information from your Internet service provider (ISP). Your ISP may not require all of the settings listed below. Dynamic IP (DHCP) Settings Complete this section only if your ISP uses a DHCP connection. Host name:
Adapter MAC address:
Static IP Address Settings Complete this section only if your ISP has assigned you a specific IP address. Static IP address:
Subnet mask:
IP gateway address:
Primary DNS server:
Secondary DNS server:
PPPoE Settings Complete this section only if your ISP uses PPPoE. User name:
Password:
Service name:
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| 1 | 2004-02-10 | 2412 ~ 2462 | DTS - Digital Transmission System | Original Equipment |
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| 1 | Effective |
2004-02-10
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| 1 | Applicant's complete, legal business name |
Microsoft Corporation
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| 1 | FCC Registration Number (FRN) |
0008512337
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| 1 | Physical Address |
One Microsoft Way
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Redmond, Washington 98052-6399
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United States
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| 1 | TCB Application Email Address |
i******@ckccertification.com
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| 1 | TCB Scope |
A4: UNII devices & low power transmitters using spread spectrum techniques
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| 1 | Grantee Code |
C3K
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| 1 | Equipment Product Code |
MN710
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| app s | Person at the applicant's address to receive grant or for contact | |||||
| 1 | Name |
H**** S********
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| 1 | Title |
SR. DIR EMC/SI&RF COMPLIANCE
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| 1 | Telephone Number |
+1(42********
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| 1 | Fax Number |
+1(42********
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| 1 |
H******@microsoft.com
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| app s | Technical Contact | |||||
| 1 | Firm Name |
CKC Laboratories, Inc.
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| 1 | Name |
M****** C********
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| 1 | Physical Address |
5473-A Clouds Rest
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| 1 |
Mariposa, California 95338
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United States
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| 1 | Telephone Number |
209-9******** Extension:
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209-7********
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| 1 |
r******@ckc.com
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| 1 | Firm Name |
CKC Laboratories, Inc.
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| 1 | Name |
M******** C****
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| 1 | Physical Address |
5473-A Clouds Rest
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Mariposa, California 95338
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United States
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209-9******** Extension:
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209-7********
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r******@ckc.com
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| app s | Confidentiality (long or short term) | |||||
| 1 | Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | Yes | ||||
| 1 | Long-Term Confidentiality Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | No | ||||
| if no date is supplied, the release date will be set to 45 calendar days past the date of grant. | ||||||
| app s | Cognitive Radio & Software Defined Radio, Class, etc | |||||
| 1 | Is this application for software defined/cognitive radio authorization? | No | ||||
| 1 | Equipment Class | DTS - Digital Transmission System | ||||
| 1 | Description of product as it is marketed: (NOTE: This text will appear below the equipment class on the grant) | Broadband Wireless USB2.0 Adapter | ||||
| 1 | Related OET KnowledgeDataBase Inquiry: Is there a KDB inquiry associated with this application? | No | ||||
| 1 | Modular Equipment Type | Does not apply | ||||
| 1 | Purpose / Application is for | Original Equipment | ||||
| 1 | Composite Equipment: Is the equipment in this application a composite device subject to an additional equipment authorization? | No | ||||
| 1 | Related Equipment: Is the equipment in this application part of a system that operates with, or is marketed with, another device that requires an equipment authorization? | No | ||||
| 1 | Grant Comments | Power Output listed is Conducted. The antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. | ||||
| 1 | Is there an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application? | No | ||||
| 1 | If there is an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application, has the associated waiver been approved and all information uploaded? | No | ||||
| app s | Test Firm Name and Contact Information | |||||
| 1 | Firm Name |
Advance Data Tech. Corp. Hsin Chu EMC
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S******** C****
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88626********
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88626********
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s******@mail.adt.com.tw
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some individual PII (Personally Identifiable Information) available on the public forms may be redacted, original source may include additional details
This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC