Microsoft MN700 - Wireless 802.11g Base Station Router - Table of Contents

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1 | Introduction: Welcome to Wireless-G..................................................................................1
About Your Wireless Base Station.................................................................................1
About Wireless (Radio) Connections.............................................................................5
Placement of Wireless Components..........................................................................5
Adjusting the Antenna.................................................................................................6
Understanding Wireless Transmission Standards....................................................6
About Wired (Ethernet) Connections.............................................................................7
Ethernet Cables...........................................................................................................7
2 | Setup: Using the Setup Wizard.............................................................................................9
Typical Setup...................................................................................................................9
Step 1: Gather Components, Tools, and Information .............................................10
Step 2: Run the Setup Wizard ..................................................................................11
Step 3: Connect the Base Station............................................................................11
Step 4: Configure the Base Station..........................................................................12
Step 5: Test Your Network........................................................................................13
What’s Next? .............................................................................................................13
Setting Up the Base Station Wirelessly.......................................................................13
3 | Custom Setup: Configuring the Base Station Manually ................................................ 15
Base Station Setup.......................................................................................................16
Step 1: Connect the Base Station............................................................................16
Step 2: Open the Base Station Management Tool .................................................16
Step 3: Establish the Base Station Password .........................................................16
Step 4: Establish Your Internet Settings..................................................................17
Step 5: Establish Your Wireless Settings.................................................................18
Step 6: Establish Your Wireless Security Settings ..................................................18
Step 7: Customize Network Settings .......................................................................19
Step 8: Configure Your Computer ............................................................................19
Step 9: Test your Internet Connection.....................................................................20
Access Point Setup.......................................................................................................21
Step 1: Connect the Base Station to a Computer...................................................21
Step 2: Open the Base Station Management Tool .................................................21
Step 3: Establish the Base Station Password .........................................................22