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M user s guide. , Microsoft® Broadband Networking Wired Base Station | MN-100 Important Do not plug a phone jack (RJ-11) into any Ethernet (RJ-45) port on your base station. Doing so might damage the device. You must use twisted pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform to FCC standards in the device's Ethernet ports. Important Ne branchez pas une ligne téléphonique dans aucuns des port de réseau (RJ45). Caution For use with UL Listed, CSA and GS approved personal computers. Not intended for use in machinery, medical, or industrial applications. For indoor use only. Use only the AC Adapter provided with the unit (Model Number: FA-4A030-1). Avertissement N'utiliser qu'avec des composantes homologuées UL, CSA ou TUV. Ne pas utiliser ce dispositif dans une application industrielle ou médicale. N'utiliser qu'à l'intérieur. N'utiliser qu'avec le bloc d'alimentation fourni avec cet appareil (No de modéle: FA-4A030-1). 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The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. contents. 1 Introduction ........................................................................................ 1 Box Contents ......................................................................................... 1 Your Base Station and Its Connections .............................................. 2 About Your Base Station ...................................................................... 3 Attaching and Detaching the Base Station Stand ......................... 4 Resetting the Base Station .................................................................. 5 Restoring the Factory Default Settings ............................................... 5 About Ethernet Connections ................................................................ 6 Straight-Through and Crossover Cables .......................................... 7 Connecting to Broadband Modems ................................................. 7 Planning .............................................................................................. 9 Which Setup Best Matches Your Network? ........................................ 9 I want to create a wired network that shares my high-speed Internet connection with other computers ..................................... 9 I want to configure the base station on a computer that is running Windows 2000 .................................................................... 9 I want to add the base station to my existing network ................ 10 I have already connected the base station and have not yet installed the software ..................................................................... 10 I want to set up the base station without an active Internet connection ........................................................................................ 10 I want to connect a base station to a Macintosh or other non-Windows-based computer ....................................................... 10 Setting Up ......................................................................................... 11 Typical Setup ....................................................................................... 11 Pre-Setup Checklist ......................................................................... 13 Install the Software ......................................................................... 13 Connect the Base Station ............................................................... 14 Configure the Base Station ............................................................ 15 Test Your Network ............................................................................ 16 Other Ways to Set Up Your Base Station .......................................... 16 I have already connected my base station and have not yet installed the software ..................................................................... 16 I want to add my base station to an existing Ethernet network that already has a hub or switch ................................................... 17 If Your Computer Is on a Domain ...................................................... 18 Expanding Your Network .................................................................... 18 Network Tasks .................................................................................. 19 Log On to Your Workgroup ................................................................. 19 Perform Common Networking Tasks ................................................. 20 Allowing Access to an Internet Connection .................................. 20 2 3 4 Allowing Access to Files and Folders ............................................. 21 Allowing Access to Printers ............................................................. 23 Sharing Other Peripheral Devices .................................................. 24 Reading E-Mail Messages .............................................................. 24 Playing Games on Your Network and on the Internet .................. 25 Secure Your Network .......................................................................... 25 Protect Your Network from Computers Viruses ............................ 26 Protect Your Network from Hackers .............................................. 26 5 Monitoring ........................................................................................ 27 View the Status of Your Computer .................................................... 28 View the Status of Your Network Connection .................................. 28 View the Status of Your Broadband Internet Connection ............... 29 View the Status of Other Network Devices ...................................... 29 View and Change Network Settings .................................................. 29 Customize the Broadband Network Utility ....................................... 29 Update Software, Drivers, and Firmware ......................................... 30 Configuring ....................................................................................... 31 Opening the Base Station Management Tool .................................. 32 Logging Off ........................................................................................... 32 Navigating the Base Station Management Tool .............................. 33 Configuring the Base Station ............................................................. 35 Using the Base Station as a Bridge .................................................. 36 Home Page ........................................................................................... 37 Wide Area Network .......................................................................... 37 Local Area Network ......................................................................... 39 DHCP Client List ............................................................................... 39 Base Station Information ................................................................ 40 Management Settings ........................................................................ 41 Reset the Base Station ................................................................... 41 Restore Factory Default Settings ................................................... 42 Back Up Base Station Settings ...................................................... 43 Restore Base Station Settings from a Backup ............................ 44 Upgrade Base Station Firmware .................................................... 45 Establish Base Station Time Zone ................................................. 46 Synchronize Time to Internet Time Server .................................... 47 Change the Base Station Password .............................................. 48 Local Area Network Settings .............................................................. 49 IP Address and Subnet Mask ......................................................... 49 DHCP Server ..................................................................................... 50 Wide Area Network Settings .............................................................. 51 Dynamic Internet Connection ......................................................... 51 Mac Addresses ................................................................................. 52 Static Internet Connection .............................................................. 52 PPPoE Internet Connection ............................................................ 53 Disabled Connection ....................................................................... 53 6 ii Microsoft Broadband Networking Wired Base Station User's Guide Security Settings ................................................................................. 54 Firewall Settings ............................................................................... 54 Block Ping Commands .................................................................... 54 Network Mode .................................................................................. 55 Port Forwarding ............................................................................... 56 Virtual Demilitarized Zone .............................................................. 59 Mac Filtering ..................................................................................... 60 Client Filtering .................................................................................. 61 Base Station Log ............................................................................. 62 7 Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 63 Setup and Hardware Problems ......................................................... 63 Network and Internet Problems ........................................................ 66 File and Printer Sharing Problems .................................................... 68 Reference .......................................................................................... 71 Getting Help ......................................................................................... 71 Visit Us on the Web ......................................................................... 71 Click Help in the Broadband Network Utility ................................. 71 Technical Support ............................................................................ 71 Regulatory Information ....................................................................... 72 United States Radio and TV Interference Regulations ................ 72 Canadian Radio Communication Regulations .............................. 72 Limited Warranty ................................................................................. 73 Technical Specifications ..................................................................... 75 System Requirements ........................................................................ 76 Glossary ............................................................................................. 77 Contents iii iv Microsoft Broadband Networking Wired Base Station User's Guide introduction. Introducing the Broadband Networking Wired Base Station Congratulations on your purchase of the Microsoft® Broadband Networking Wired Base Station. You can use your base station to share an Internet connection, files, printers, and other devices, and to play multiplayer games with other computers on an Ethernet network. This chapter describes your base station and explains its connections. Box Contents Important Install the Setup software before you connect the base station. The Setup Wizard guides you through the process of connecting and configuring your base station. Check that you have the following items: Setup CD-ROM Install This First! Wired Base Station (MN-100) User's Guide and Start Here Guide Ethernet Cable Base Station Stand (Detachable) Blank Floppy Disk Power Supply Your Base Station and Its Connections The base station connects to a computer and to a DSL or cable modem with Ethernet cables. It then serves as the central point for your wired network and shares your high-speed Internet connection with all the computers on the network. The base station provides a number of security features, including a built-in firewall, Network Address Translation (NAT), and access control lists. Security is especially important when an "always-on" Internet connection is shared among computers on a home or small office network. You can connect up to four Ethernet devices directly to the Broadband Networking Wired Base Station, giving them secure, shared access to the Internet and the network. By connecting Ethernet hubs or switches to the base station, you can add even more wired connections. If you set up the base station by using the Typical Setup method, your network will resemble the following diagram. Active Internet Connection Ethernet Connection Use the provided blue Ethernet cable to connect the base station to your first computer. Broadband Modem (DSL or Cable) Wired Base Station First Computer* This computer was originally connected to your modem. Installing the software on this computer configures the base station. Second Computer You can connect additional computers to the base station. Each computer you add to your network requires an Ethernet network adapter. (Notebook adapter shown here.) * To connect to the base station, the first computer requires an installed Ethernet adapter. (PCI adapter shown here.) There are also other ways to set up your base station. For an overview of the most common setup scenarios, see Chapter 2. For detailed setup instructions, see Chapter 3. 2 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wired Base Station User's Guide About Your Base Station The diagrams on the next two pages show the front and back of the base station, and the location of all ports, controls, and indicator lights. Because the base station must be physically connected to a power outlet and to your DSL or cable modem, it is best to place the base station near them. You can position the base station horizontally or vertically by using the provided stand. Indicator lights display the status of the Power and To Modem ports Indicator lights display the status of the four Ethernet ports on the back of the base station Optional Stand Base Station (Front View) The front of the base station has six indicator lights. After the base station is connected, these lights will be on, off, or blinking, indicating the following states. Light Power Status Off Orange Blinking orange and green Modem Off Solid green Blinking green Link/ Activity (Ports 1-4) Off Solid green Blinking green The Base Station Is: Not receiving power. Receiving power. Resetting or upgrading firmware. Not connected. Connected to the network. Detecting activity on the network. Not connected. Connected to the network. Detecting activity on the network. Chapter 1: Introduction 3 The back of the base station contains four numbered Ethernet ports, a To Modem port, a Power port, and a Reset button. Reset Button Ethernet ports 1-4, which correspond to the status indicator lights on the front of the base station To Modem port, which connects to your modem with an Ethernet cable Power Port Base Station (Back View) Attaching and Detaching the Base Station Stand You can position the base station horizontally or vertically. To position it vertically, use the detachable stand that is included in the box. Attaching the stand 1. Hold the base station and the stand as shown in the diagram. 2. Insert the two rectangular hooks on the stand into the two rectangular openings on the bottom of the base station, and then slide the stand toward the center of the base station. Detaching the stand Slide the stand away from the center of the base station. 4 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wired Base Station User's Guide Resetting the Base Station Caution Do not hold down the Reset button. Doing so will erase all your current base station settings and restore the factory default settings. You can reset the base station to correct connectivity problems. 1. Use a pointed object to briefly depress the Reset button on the back of the base station. 2. Release the button as soon as the green Power indicator light becomes orange. The Power indicator light becomes green again when the reset is complete. Caution Do not unplug the base station during the reset process. If you unplug the base station, you will need to start the reset process again. Power Indicator Light Restoring the Factory Default Settings You can restore the factory default settings to the base station if, for example, you forget your base station password. However, to restore your Internet connection, you will need to re-enter your Internet service provider settings and port settings. 1. Use a pointed object to depress the Reset button on the back of the base station. 2. Hold the Reset button down until the Power indicator light alternately blinks green and orange. After you release the Reset button, the Power indicator light becomes orange and then becomes green again when the reset is complete. This process takes about 60 seconds. Chapter 1: Introduction 5 About Ethernet Connections Ethernet is the most commonly used wired network protocol, with connection speeds of 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or higher. Your base station will transmit data at either 10 or 100 Mbps. The base station's auto-negotiation feature automatically determines the rate of your network connections and uses the fastest speed available. As you set up your network, keep in mind that power outlets, fluorescent lights, power supplies, and coiled or extra-long cables can interfere with Ethernet transmission and also produce interference. Use Ethernet cables to connect your base station to devices on your network. Any Ethernet-compatible network device will have one or more Ethernet ports. Some examples of network devices are: O Routers, gateways, or base stations, such as the Microsoft Broadband Networking Wired Base Station Broadband modems Computers with Ethernet adapters Ethernet switches and hubs O O O Network components are connected to one another by Ethernet cables. An Ethernet cable resembles a phone cord, but has larger connectors at each end. To determine whether a cable is an Ethernet or phone cable, you can count the number of wires or contacts visible in the connector at either end of the cable. Ethernet (RJ-45) connectors and cables contain eight wires, and phone (RJ-11) connectors contain either four or six wires. RJ-45 Ethernet (8 wires) RJ-11 Telephone (4 or 6 wires) 6 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wired Base Station User's Guide Straight-Through and Crossover Cables Data is sent and received through specific wires within an Ethernet cable. Depending on the arrangement of its sending and receiving wires, an Ethernet cable is either a "straight-through" type or a "crossover" type. The following diagram demonstrates how to differentiate between the two types. Straight-Through Ethernet Cable In a straight-through cable, the order of the colored wires is the same at both ends. Crossover Ethernet Cable In a crossover cable, the order of the colored wires is different at both ends. Connecting to Broadband Modems When you connect your base station to a broadband modem, it is important to use either the cable that came with your modem or the same type of cable. Many modems use a crossover cable to connect to the network. If you are unsure about the type of Ethernet cable to use, see the documentation for your broadband modem. Chapter 1: Introduction 7 8 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wired Base Station User's Guide 2 planning. Planning Your Network You can use the Microsoft® Broadband Networking Wired Base Station as the central point for a wired network to share your highspeed Internet connection with other computers on the network. This chapter will help you locate the specific setup instructions for your network configuration. Which Setup Best Matches Your Network? The following scenarios describe some common ways to use the base station. Select the option that best matches your networking goals. Option A: I want to create a wired network that shares my highspeed Internet connection with other computers. If your computers meet all of the following conditions, see the Typical Setup method in Chapter 3 to set up the base station. O You have one computer (first computer) that is connected to a broadband modem with an Ethernet cable and has an active Internet connection. This computer is running one of the following operating systems: Microsoft Windows® 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, or Windows XP.* This computer is not connected to any other computers or networks. O O *If your first computer is running Windows 2000, see Option B. Option B: I want to configure the base station on a computer that is running Windows 2000. The Setup Wizard will not configure the base station on a computer that is running Windows 2000. If you are running Windows 2000 and your network scenario matches the Typical Setup, do one of the following: O Configure the base station on a computer that is running Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, or Windows XP. If you are also installing a Microsoft Broadband Networking adapter, you can configure your adapter on the Windows 2000based computer. O Configure the base station manually, instead of running the Setup Wizard. For setup instructions, see "Configuring the Base Station" in Chapter 6. Option C: I want to add the base station to my existing network. If any of your computers is currently connected to a network, you can remove the computers from the network and connect them to the base station individually, or you might be able to connect the entire network to the base station. For instructions on connecting the base station to an existing Ethernet network, to a HomePNA or Power Line Communications (PLC) network, or to a computer that is on a domain, see "Other Ways to Set Up Your Base Station" in Chapter 3. Option D: I have already connected the base station and have not yet installed the software. If you have already connected the base station and have not yet installed the Setup software, see "Other Ways to Set Up Your Base Station" in Chapter 3. Option E: I want to set up the base station without an active Internet connection. The Setup Wizard can automatically configure the base station for you if your computer has an active Internet connection. It is highly recommended that you establish a broadband Internet connection before configuring the base station. If you choose to configure the base station without an active broadband Internet connection, you can still use the Setup Wizard. When the wizard attempts to detect your Internet connection, you can choose to continue (and enter your Internet settings manually) or quit (and rerun the Setup Wizard when you establish an active Internet connection). To enter your Internet settings manually, you will need to know your connection type (DHCP, PPoE, or static IP address) and the settings associated with it. If you don't know this information, ask your Internet service provider (ISP). Option F: I want to connect a base station to a Macintosh or other non-Windows-based computer. The Setup Wizard will not configure the base station on a nonWindows-based computer. If you don't have a Windows-based computer available, you can configure the base station manually. For setup instructions, see "Configuring the Base Station" in Chapter 6. 10 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wired Base Station User's Guide 3 setting up. Installing, Connecting, and Configuring Your Wired Base Station Your Microsoft® Broadband Networking Wired Base Station can be set up in various ways, depending on how your existing network is configured. The instructions in this chapter will guide you through the process of setting up your base station. Important Before you connect the base station, run the Setup Wizard on the computer that is attached to your broadband modem. Typical Setup Follow the detailed instructions beginning on the next page if your existing network configuration matches all of the following conditions: O You have one computer (first computer) that is connected to a broadband modem with an Ethernet cable and has an active Internet connection. This computer is running one of the following operating systems: Microsoft Windows® 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, or Windows XP. This computer is not connected to any other computers or networks. Note If you do not want to use the Setup software, you can configure your router manually. See "Configuring the Base Station" in Chapter 6. O O After you set up your base station by using the Typical Setup method, your network will resemble the following diagram. Active Internet Connection Ethernet Connection Use the provided blue Ethernet cable to connect the base station to your first computer. Broadband Modem (DSL or Cable) Wired Base Station First Computer* This computer was originally connected to your modem. Installing the software on this computer configures the base station. Second Computer You can connect additional computers to the base station. Each computer you add to your network requires an Ethernet adapter. (Notebook adapter shown here.) * To connect to the base station, the first computer requires an installed Ethernet adapter. (PCI adapter shown here.) Take the following items to the computer that is connected to your broadband modem with an Ethernet cable. O O O Setup CD-ROM Broadband Networking Wired Base Station Blue Ethernet cable (If the included cable is too short, you can use any longer, straight-through Ethernet cable.) Power supply (Use only the AC adapter included in the box.) Blank floppy disk This User's Guide and the Start Here guide O O O 12 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wired Base Station User's Guide Note Have you already connected the base station? See "Other Ways to Set Up Your Base Station" later in this chapter. Pre-Setup Checklist Before you begin Setup, check the following: O Are you a member of the Administrator group? On computers running Windows XP, you must be logged on as a user with administrator privileges to run the Setup Wizard and make changes to network settings. If you are not logged on as an administrator, click Start, click Log Off, press CTRL+ALT+DELETE, and then log on by using an administrator's name and password. O Are you running any firewall or Internet connection sharing software on your computers? Disable all firewall and Internet connection sharing software. Your base station will provide its own firewall and Internet connection sharing features. O Do you have a Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) Internet connection or a static Internet Protocol (IP) address? With these types of Internet connections, the Setup Wizard will prompt you to enter information--for a PPPoE connection, your user name, password, and service name; for a static IP address, the IP, subnet, and ISP gateway addresses. If you know you have one of these types of connections, gather this information beforehand. Step 1: Install the Software 1. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the first computer. If the Setup Wizard does not start automatically after a few seconds, click My Computer, double-click the drive that contains your Setup CD-ROM, and then double-click Setup or Setup.exe. 2. Follow the instructions in the Setup Wizard to install the software and set up the base station on the computer that is attached to your DSL or cable modem. When the wizard asks which device you are setting up, select the base station. Chapter 3: Setting Up 13 Note During setup, you might be prompted to restart your computer. 3. Continue following the instructions in the Setup Wizard. If you have a question, click Help on any page. Note The Setup Wizard can automatically detect a Microsoft MSN modem and bypass some modem configuration steps. Have a question about Setup? Click Help. Step 2: Connect the Base Station 1. Position the base station close to your modem and computer, and near the center of your intended network area. If you want to position the base station vertically, attach the stand. 2. When the wizard asks you to connect the base station to the modem, unplug the modem Ethernet cable from the back of your computer, and then plug it into the port labeled To Modem on the back of the base station. 3. Plug one end of the blue Ethernet cable that came with your base station into the Ethernet port labeled 1 on the back of the base station, and then plug the other end into the Ethernet port on the back of your computer. 4. Plug one end of the power supply that came with your base station into the Power port on the back of the base station, and then plug the other end into an electrical outlet. The power indicator light on the front of the base station should go on. 14 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wired Base Station User's Guide Important Use the modem's original Ethernet cable to connect to the base station. Use the provided blue Ethernet cable to connect the first computer to the base station. If the provided cable is too short, you can use any longer, straight-through Ethernet cable. Your base station setup should now resemble the following diagram. First Computer Base Station Existing Broadband Modem Power Port Existing Ethernet Cable Blue Ethernet Cable (Included in Box) To Power Supply Step 3: Configure the Base Station 1. Continue following the instructions in the Setup Wizard to configure your base station. 2. When you reach the end of the Setup Wizard, click Finish. 3. Remove the Setup CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive, and remove the floppy disk that contains your network settings (if used) from the floppy disk drive. You can use the same CD-ROM and floppy disk to set up additional computers. Have a question about Setup? Click Help. Chapter 3: Setting Up 15 Step 4: Test Your Network To confirm that your network is working properly, do the following: O Ensure that your connections are working properly by viewing the status of your network in the Broadband Network Utility. To learn more about the Broadband Network Utility, see Chapter 5. Test your Internet connection by opening your Web browser and visiting a Web site, such as http://www.microsoft.com. O If you are having network problems or you cannot connect to the Internet through your broadband modem, see "Network and Internet Problems" in Chapter 7. Other Ways to Set Up Your Base Station In addition to the Typical Setup method, there are other ways to set up the base station, depending on your computer and network characteristics and the results you want. If any of your computers are currently connected to a network, you can remove the computers from the network and connect them to your base station individually, or you might be able to connect the entire network to the base station. You can connect several types of existing networks to the base station, as described in the following sections. If you are connecting an existing network to the base station, disable all Internet connection sharing or firewall software before you install the Broadband Networking Setup software. The base station replaces your existing firewall. I have already connected my base station and have not yet installed the software. If you connected the base station before running the Setup Wizard, the wizard might not be able to access your Internet settings. In this case, set up your base station by doing the following: 1. Disconnect the base station, and then reconnect your modem and computer in their original configuration. 2. Ensure that your Internet connection is working. 3. Insert the Broadband Networking Setup CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive, and then follow the instructions in the Setup Wizard. If the wizard does not start automatically after a few seconds, click My Computer, double-click the drive that contains your Setup CD-ROM, and then double-click Setup or Setup.exe. If you do not want to use the Setup software, you can also configure the base station manually. For more information about this option, see "Configuring the Base Station" in Chapter 6. 16 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wired Base Station User's Guide I want to add my base station to an existing Ethernet network that already has a hub or switch. If your computers are networked together through crossover Ethernet cables or direct parallel, serial, or USB connections, disconnect them. Then use straight-through Ethernet cables (including the provided blue cable) to connect each computer to the base station. If any of the computers does not have an Ethernet adapter, you will need to connect one. You do not need to turn off your computer before you plug in the base station. To connect an existing Ethernet hub or switch to the base station 1. Choose one of the computers on the network to set up first, and follow the Typical Setup method (described at the beginning of this chapter). 2. When the Setup Wizard prompts you to connect your base station, unplug the modem Ethernet cable from the hub or switch and plug it into the port labeled To Modem on the back of the base station. The other end remains plugged into the modem. 3. Plug one end of the blue Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port labeled 1 on the back of the base station, and plug the other end into the uplink port on your hub or switch. Some uplink ports on hubs have directional switches. If your base station is not detected after you connect it to the uplink port of the hub, move the directional switch to the opposite position and try your connection again. 4. Follow the rest of the instructions in the Setup Wizard. An alternate connection method is to use a crossover Ethernet cable to connect the base station to an Ethernet port (rather than the uplink port) on the hub or switch. Connecting a Home Phone Line (HomePNA) or Power Line (PLC) Network to the Base Station You can connect a HomePNA network to your Broadband Networking Wired Base Station by using a HomePNA-to-Ethernet or PLC-to-Ethernet adapter. For more information, see the documentation that came with your HomePNA or PLC networking device or contact the manufacturer's support services. Chapter 3: Setting Up 17 If Your Computer Is on a Domain If any of the computers that you want to network is already a member of a domain--for example, if you have a notebook computer that is on a domain at your office and you want to connect it to your home network--the Setup Wizard detects this and skips the file-sharing and printer-sharing sections of setup. You will not be able to share files and printers with other computers on the network, but you will be able to access your computer's domain when you return to work. It is possible to switch to a workgroup after setup to access files on your network. However, you will then have to switch back to the domain to access your office network. For more information, see Broadband Network Utility Help. For more information about domains and workgroups for file and printer sharing, see Chapter 4. If your computer is a member of a domain, do not change your filesharing or printer-sharing setup while you are setting up the Broadband Networking Wired Base Station. Expanding Your Network You can connect up to four Ethernet devices directly to the Microsoft Broadband Networking Wired Base Station, and you can connect even more devices by connecting Ethernet hubs or switches to the base station. To connect an Ethernet hub or switch to the base station, see "I want to connect my base station to an existing Ethernet network" in this chapter. You can add a computer or other device to the network through an Ethernet connection if it has an IEEE 802.3-compliant Ethernet adapter, an available Ethernet port, and an Ethernet cable to connect the computer to the base station. To determine whether your device needs a straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable to connect to the base station, see the documentation that came with your device. To connect an Ethernet device to the base station, connect the Ethernet cable from your device to Ethernet port 2, 3, or 4 on the back of the base station. 18 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wired Base Station User's Guide 4 network tasks. Using Your Network After setting up your wired network, you can perform common networking tasks, such as making files and printers available to other computers, and playing multiplayer games. When you need to check network settings or monitor devices connected to your network, you can use the Microsoft® Broadband Network Utility. This chapter describes how to: O O O Log on to your workgroup. Perform common networking tasks. Secure your network. Log On to Your Workgroup After starting your computer, you must always log on to your network to access shared files, printers, and other resources. If your computer is running an operating system that displays the Cancel button, do not click Cancel during the logon process, even if you decide to leave your password blank. Doing so will prevent you from accessing shared files and printers on the network. Make sure that your workgroup name is visible in the logon screen, type your password, and then click OK. After you log on, you can perform certain networking functions, such as accessing the Internet or opening shared files from Microsoft Windows® Explorer. You do not need to open the Broadband Network Utility to perform these tasks. Do Not Click Cancel To log off and log back on to your network 1. Click Start. 2. Click Log Off. (Or, in Microsoft Windows 2000, click Shut Down, make sure "Log Off" appears on the menu, 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 from Windows Explorer. Perform Common Networking Tasks The information in this section will help you get started with the following tasks: O O O O O O Allowing access to an Internet connection Allowing access to files and folders Allowing access to printers Sharing other peripheral devices Reading e-mail messages on your network Playing games on your network and on the Internet Important Before you proceed, check with your Internet service provider about its policy regarding Internet sharing. Allowing Access to an Internet Connection With a base station (gateway or router) on your network and a connection to the Internet through a DSL or cable modem, the other computers on your network can share that Internet connection by using Internet Connection Sharing (ICS). The procedure for accessing the Internet is the same whether your Internet connection is shared through a base station (gateway or router) or through ICS in Windows XP. In either case, each computer on the network needs to have a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer. About Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) Internet Connection Sharing is a feature found in Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP that allows computers on a network to access the Internet through a single connection. If you use a Windows­based computer as your Internet access point (or ICS host), that computer must be turned on and you must be logged on to it for the other computers in your network to connect to the Internet. For more information, look up "Internet Connection Sharing" in Windows Help. 20 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wired Base Station User's Guide To access the Internet from each computer on a network 1. Make sure that you have a Web browser (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer) installed on each computer that is connected to your network. 2. On any of the networked computers, open the Web browser. 3. Search for the Web site you want, or enter the address in the Address bar. Note that the rate at which you are able to send and receive data over the Internet is highly dependent on many factors. Adding another user to your Internet connection typically reduces the speed of data transfer, but you are unlikely to notice the difference. Note For help using the file- and printer-sharing options in Windows XP, click Start, click Help and Support, and then type "ICS" in the Search box. Allowing Access to Files and Folders The information in this section provides general guidance for a few basic file-sharing tasks. For more detailed instructions and information about sharing files and folders, see Windows Help. To access Windows Help, click Start, and then click Help (or Help and Support in Windows XP). To make it easy to share files and folders, all of your networked computers should be in the same workgroup. For more information, look up "workgroup" in Windows Help. Sharing files and folders is a two-step process. You will need to: 1. Make the files and folders available to the network. 2. Use Windows (Network Neighborhood, My Network Places, or Windows Explorer) to access the shared files and folders. Note If you have Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you might need to have administrative privileges (or be the network administrator) to share folders with others. For more information, type "administrator" in the Search box in Windows Help. To make your files and folders available to the network While setting up your broadband network, you might have chosen to share all of your files and folders with the network. If you decide that you want to share only some of your files and folders with the network, you can use Microsoft Windows to specify which files and folders to share. You can share an entire drive with the network, or you can share specific folders. Let's say that 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. To do so, you would share only the Kids folder and not the other folders on your computer. Only the computer users on your network will have access to the files you share. At times, you might want to prevent 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 Me, look up "controlling access.") Chapter 4: Network Tasks 21 Although you can share files, printers, and other devices on your network, you cannot share software programs, such as Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel. If each computer on the network has those programs installed, you can share the files that you create within those programs. For a computer's 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 Help. To access and organize your files Windows Explorer displays the hierarchical structure of files, folders, and drives on your computer. By using Windows Explorer, you can copy, move, rename, and search for files and folders. For example, you can open a folder that contains a file that you want to copy or move, and then drag the file to another folder or drive. To open Windows Explorer, click Start, point to All Programs (or Programs, depending on your version of Windows), point to Accessories, and then click Windows Explorer. You can use My Network Places (or Network Neighborhood, in Windows 2000 and Windows 98) to view all of the shared files and folders on your network. My Network Places/Network Neighborhood presents a view of the network similar to the view of your computer presented by Windows Explorer. Use My Network Places/Network Neighborhood when you: O O O Want to see all the resources available on the network. Already know where the resource that you want is located. Want to copy files and folders from one network location to another. To open My Network Places, click Start, and then click My Network Places. To open Network Neighborhood (in Windows 2000 and Windows 98), double-click Network Neighborhood on your desktop. Before files or folders can be shared on your network, you will need to do the following: O O Make the file, folder, or drive available to the network. Use My Network Places or Network Neighborhood to view and access shared files and folders. For a computer's files and folders to be available to the network, the computer must be turned on. If the computer is in sleep mode, it will not be accessible from the network. For more information, type "power options" in the Search box in Windows Help. 22 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wired Base Station User's Guide To open a file stored on another computer on the network To complete this task, you must have the program on the local computer that was used to create the file. For example, if you want to open a file whose file name extension is .xls, you must have Microsoft Excel on your computer. 1. Open My Network Places or Network Neighborhood. (See the earlier instructions on how to open these windows.) 2. Double-click the name of the computer that has the file that you want to open. 3. Locate the file that you want to open. 4. Double-click the file. To copy a file from your computer to another place on the network You need to open only one window -- either Windows Explorer, My Network Place, or Network Neighborhood -- to complete this task. Your computer and the computer you want to copy the file to will both appear in the same window. 1. Open Windows Explorer, My Network Places, or Network Neighborhood. (See the earlier instructions on how to open these windows.) 2. On your computer, locate the file that you want to copy to another computer on the network. 3. Click to highlight the file. 4. On the Edit menu, click Copy. 5. Click the destination folder on the other computer. (You might need to scroll through the window to find the folder that you want). 6. On the Edit menu, click Paste. Allowing Access to Printers By using Windows, you can print documents on a printer that is attached to another computer on your network. The following procedures provide general guidance for a few basic printer-sharing tasks. The steps that you need to take to complete these tasks will vary depending on the version of Windows installed on your computer. For complete instructions and information about sharing printers, type "printer sharing" in the Search box in Windows Help. There is a difference between a "network printer" and a "local printer" that you share on a network. A network printer connects directly to the network, rather than to a particular computer, and can be used by anyone on the network. Most offices have network printers that are stored in copy rooms accessed by many Chapter 4: Network Tasks 23 employees. A local printer, on the other hand, attaches to a specific computer, but can be shared with other computers on the network. You will most likely be using local printers with the Broadband Network Utility. 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 the network (this is also known as sharing a printer). Run the Add Printer Wizard on each computer that you want to print from. This Installs the printer drivers on each networked computer that will use the shared printer. Note Some printer drivers are not designed for sharing printers. For more information, see the documentation that came with your printer. O 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 print to a 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. 4. Click OK. Sharing Other Peripheral Devices In addition to sharing most printers, you can share storage devices--such as hard drives, CD-ROM drives, and Zip drives--on your network. In general, any kind of drive represented by a drive letter (such as D:\) can be shared. Storage devices that are not assigned a drive letter (such as tape drives) cannot be shared. Tape backups of your computer must be done from the computer that is attached to the tape drive. In general, scanners, cameras, and CD-ROM burners cannot be shared with your network. Reading E-Mail Messages You can access your e-mail messages from each networked computer the same way that you would access e-mail messages without a 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 Internet browser. Keep in mind the following: If you download e-mail messages from your e-mail account to one computer, those messages will not be accessible from the other computers on your network. Likewise, if you share an account with another person, and he or she 24 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wired Base Station User's Guide downloads mail from the shared account to one computer on the network, you will not see that mail when you access the account from another computer. To illustrate this point, let's say you share a postal mailbox at your home with your spouse. If you come home first and take the letters out of the mailbox, they will no longer be inside the mailbox when your spouse comes home later and checks for mail. If you want your e-mail messages to remain available to all users of your network at any time, you should not download the messages to one computer. (However, you should delete old messages from your e-mail account on a regular basis, so that you don't exceed the storage space given to you by your e-mail provider.) Playing Games on Your Network and on the Internet Many of the most popular games now have multiplayer capability, allowing two or more players to compete by using a local network. With network-enabled games, you can use your networked computers to play games with friends and family members. Most games come with documentation that explains all you need to know to 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. If you are playing a Web-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 Web site. 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. If you have problems connecting to a Web-based game, you might need to configure the base station to work with the ports that your game uses. For more information, see "Port Forwarding" in Chapter 6. O O O For information about playing games on the Internet, and for other game-related information, visit http://www.microsoft.com/broadbandnetworking/. Secure Your Network 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. Chapter 4: Network Tasks 25 Protect Your Network from Computer Viruses Even with a base station (gateway or router) installed, your network is still vulnerable to viruses. To avoid having a problem with viruses on your network, consider the following suggestions: O Educate yourself about how viruses are commonly spread so that you do not spread one yourself. · Do not load a program from an untrustworthy source on one of your network computers. E-mail attachments from people you don't know or files from the Internet or online bulletin boards are particularly risky. · Never open e-mail attachments that you are not expecting. · Scan all floppy disks before copying or opening files from them, or before starting your computer from them. 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. 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 software immediately to minimize the chances of losing data. O Protect Your Network from Hackers The Microsoft Broadband Networking Wired Base Station helps establish a security layer between your network computers and the Internet. The security mechanisms provided by the base station include a firewall and Network Address Translation (NAT). Important Because Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) will interfere with file and printer sharing, do not enable ICF on virtual private network (VPN) connections or on client computers. A firewall is a barrier that helps protect your network from unauthorized visitors. Like an actual firewall built to help prevent fire from spreading between adjoining buildings, computer firewalls help prevent unauthorized communication between an individual computer or group of networked computers and the Internet. 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. NAT hides the IP addresses of the individual computers on a network from the Internet so that only the router's IP address is visible on the Internet. Hiding these addresses provides another layer of protection against hackers trying to access the computers on your network. 26 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wired Base Station User's Guide 5 monitoring. The Broadband Network Utility The Microsoft® Broadband Network Utility is automatically installed on your computer when you install the Setup software. Use it to check the status of your network or change your network settings. The Broadband Network Utility also shows the devices currently connected on your network. This chapter describes how to: O View computer, network connection, and Internet connection status. View and change network settings. Update network software, drivers, and firmware. O O To open the Broadband Network Utility, do one of the following: O Double-click the Broadband Network Utility icon Windows notification area of the tray. in the O Click Start, point to Programs, and then click Microsoft Broadband Network Utility. Your Computer Status Your Network Status Your Internet Connection Status Status of all computers and devices in your workgroup The following sections describe how to interpret status information about your network and perform common tasks by using the Broadband Network Utility. For more detailed information about any of these tasks, see Broadband Network Utility Help. To Open Broadband Network Utility Help 1. Open the Broadband Network Utility. 2. On the Help menu, click Microsoft Broadband Network Utility Help. View the Status of Your Computer This area of the Broadband Network Utility displays information about the computer that you are currently using. If you cannot access the Internet, or your network is not available, use the troubleshooting link to go directly to the list of related topics. For other network problems, on the Help menu, click Microsoft Broadband Network Utility, double-click Troubleshooting, and then click the topic that you want. View the Status of Your Network Connection This area of the Broadband Network Utility displays information about your network connection. If there is a problem with your connection, on the Help menu, click Microsoft Broadband Network Utility, double-click Troubleshooting, and then click the file that you want. You can also view information about the status of your network connection by resting the pointer on the Broadband Network Utility in the Windows notification area of your taskbar or tray. icon Broadband Network Utility Icon 28 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wired Base Station User's Guide View the Status of Your Broadband Internet Connection This area of the Broadband Network Utility lets you know whether you are currently connected to the Internet. If there is a problem with your Internet connection, on the Help menu, click Microsoft Broadband Network Utility, double-click Troubleshooting, and then click the file that you want. View the Status of Other Network Devices This area of the Broadband Network Utility displays information about all the computers and devices in your workgroup. To refresh the network device list O Right-click any icon in the network device list, and then click Refresh. To remove an inactive device from the network device list O Right-click the dimmed icon for the device, and then click Remove from List. View and Change Network Settings You can view and change your base station settings from the Broadband Network Utility. If you have a Microsoft adapter, you can also view and change its settings in the Broadband Network Utility. To view and change base station settings 1. On the Tools menu, click Base Station Management Tool. 2. Type the base station password. (The default password is admin.) To view and change adapter settings O On the Tools menu, click Computer Settings. Customize the Broadband Network Utility You can customize the way you view and use the Broadband Network Utility. To customize the Broadband Network Utility O On the Tools menu, click Options. Chapter 5: Monitoring 29 Update Software, Drivers, and Firmware Occasionally, Microsoft might provide upgrades to the Broadband Network Utility software, network drivers, or firmware on the Microsoft Broadband Networking Web site. When an upgrade is available, you will automatically be notified. After you log on to a networked computer, a message will appear in the notification area of your desktop with a link to the Microsoft Broadband Networking Web site. To update network software, drivers, or firmware 1. Open 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 most current software, drivers, or firmware. 30 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wired Base Station User's Guide 6 configuring. Customizing the Base Station The Base Station Management Tool is a Web-based utility that you can use to manage network settings and customize security options on the Microsoft® Broadband Networking Wired Base Station. You can establish many base station settings when you run the Setup Wizard. However, if you want to change a setting, such as your base station password, or if you have special network requirements (for example, if you want to establish a Web server on your network), you can use the Base Station Management Tool to configure the necessary settings. If you do not run the Setup Wizard when you set up your network, you must use the Base Station Management Tool to configure your network settings. This chapter explains how to perform the following tasks: O Open the Base Station Management Tool and view the current configuration of your base station. Configure the base station with the settings provided by your Internet service provider (ISP) so that your networked computers can connect to the Internet. Manage network time settings, base station password, and firmware upgrades. Create a backup file of the base station settings. Customize security features, such as firewall settings, media access control (MAC) filtering, and client filtering. Change the base station configuration from routing mode to bridging mode. Limit access to the Internet or to particular applications on one or more of your networked computers by setting up client filtering. Set up the network to allow unrestricted access to the Internet from one computer by establishing a virtual demilitarized zone (DMZ). Configure port forwarding to run applications with special network requirements. O O O O O O O O Opening the Base Station Management Tool You can open the Base Station Management Tool from the Microsoft Broadband Network Utility or open it directly from a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or later, or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or later. Note The Base Station Management Tool cannot be opened simultaneously on two different networked computers. To open the Base Station Management Tool 1. In the Broadband Network Utility, on the Tools menu, click Base Station Management Tool. -orOpen your Web browser, and then enter the base station IP address in the address field. By default, this address is http://192.168.2.1. However, you can change this address in the Base Station Management Tool. 2. To log on, type the base station password that you created when you ran the Setup Wizard. The base station password is case sensitive. If you did not run the Setup Wizard, use the default base station password, admin. If you do not remember the base station password that you set when you ran the Setup Wizard, you will need to restore the factory default settings on the base station and use the default base station password, admin. When you restore the original settings, you lose your ISP settings and must reconfigure these settings from the Wide Area Network page in the Base Station Management Tool. For information about restoring factory default settings by using the Reset button on the base station, see page 42. Logging Off It is important to log off the Base Station Management Tool after you have finished using it. Logging off protects the configuration of your base station so that unauthorized users cannot access and change your settings. Logging off also ensures that you can open the Base Station Management Tool from another computer if you need to. To log off the Base Station Management Tool O On any page of the Base Station Management Tool, click Log Off. 32 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wired Base Station User's Guide Navigating the Base Station Management Tool After you log on, the Home page of the Base Station Management Tool opens. You can use the menu in the left pane to navigate to the other pages of the Base Station Management Tool. Chapter 6: Configuring 33 The following table lists the menu items in the Base Station Management Tool and describes the tasks that you can perform from the pages that those menu items open. Menu item Home Tasks View current network settings and activity. For more information, see page 37. Reset the base station, back up and restore base station settings, upgrade firmware, establish time settings, and change the base station password. For more information, see page 41. Enable the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server on your base station and set the IP address range and lease time. For more information, see page 49. Specify and configure the type of Internet connection that your base station uses. For more information, see page 51. Configure a variety of specialized security functions, including: · Firewall · Port forwarding, including virtual servers and special applications · Client filtering · MAC filtering For more information, see "Security Settings" on page 54. Management Local Area Network Wide Area Network Security You can also view the base station log from the Security section. For more information, see page 62. If you need help at any time, click the Help button available on each page of the Base Station Management Tool. 34 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wired Base Station User's Guide Configuring the Base Station Typically, when you run the Setup Wizard, you can establish the settings required for your base station to connect to the Internet. If you completed the Setup Wizard, you only need to use the Base Station Management Tool when you want to modify your network settings. You must use the Base Station Management Tool to establish the initial settings if any of the following are true: O You did not run the Setup Wizard when you connected your network hardware and installed the network software. You are trying to configure the base station from a computer running Microsoft Windows® 2000 or from a computer not running Windows (for example, a Macintosh). You want to set the base station to bridging mode to extend the capabilities of an existing wired network. O O If any of these situations apply to you, you must initially configure the base station from the Base Station Management Tool. To configure the base station in routing mode from the Base Station Management Tool 1. Connect the base station to a computer. For information about how to do this, see Chapter 3. 2. On the computer connected to the base station, open your Web browser, and then enter 192.168.2.1 in the address field. 3. At the logon prompt, enter your password. The default password is admin. 4. On the Management menu, click Change Password. To change your password, follow the directions on page 48. 5. Click Wide Area Network. On the Wide Area Network page, enter the settings provided by your ISP. Chapter 6: Configuring 35 Using the Base Station as a Bridge Warning When you configure the base station as a bridge, the Base Station Management Tool is no longer available. If you already have a functioning network in your home or office, you can use the base station to expand network connectivity. This is called bridging, because the base station acts as a bridge between two networks or segments of a network. Before you change the base station to bridging mode, make sure that the following conditions are true: O A device on your network, such as your modem, is providing router capabilities, or a device on your network is providing a Network Address Translation (NAT) service. There is an existing DHCP server on your network. All devices on your network use static (fixed) IP addresses. O O To configure the base station as a bridge 1. Connect the base station to a computer on your network. For information about how to do this, see "Working with Existing Networks" in Chapter 3. 2. On the computer connected to the base station, open your Web browser, and then enter 192.168.2.1 in the address field. 3. At the logon prompt, enter your password. The default password is admin. 4. On the Management menu, click Change Password. To change your password, follow the directions on page 48. 5. On the Security menu, click Network Mode. 6. Select the Bridging Mode check box, and then click Yes to confirm your selection. When you switch from routing mode to bridging mode, the base station resets. While the reset is in progress, the power light on the base station blinks and then turns orange. When the light is solid green, the reset is complete. 7. After the reset is complete, turn off the computer and the base station. Remove the cable from the base station Ethernet port and insert it into the To Modem port. Leave the other end of the cable connected to the Ethernet port of the computer. 9. Turn on the base station and restart your computer. 36 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wired Base Station User's Guide Home Page You can view current base station and Internet connection settings from the Home page of the Base Station Management Tool. The following sections describe these settings. Wide Area Network The wide area network (WAN) settings provide a summary of the Internet settings provided by your ISP. The settings that appear will vary depending on whether your ISP account provides a static (fixed) IP address, a dynamic Internet connection, or a Point-toPoint Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) connection. If your Internet connection is disabled, the WAN settings will be unavailable. The following table describes the WAN settings and how to modify them. Setting Broadband connection Description Appears as Connecting, Connected, Disconnecting, or Disconnected. Notes If the Base Station Management Tool shows that your broadband connection is disconnected when you expect it to be connected and your ISP provides a dynamic Internet connection, try clicking Release and then Renew to change the base station IP address. If you have a PPPoE connection, try clicking Disconnect and then Connect. You can also try resetting the base station and your broadband modem. If you complete these steps and the Broadband Connection is still disconnected, contact your ISP for assistance. This is the external (public) IP address that connects your network to the Internet. If your ISP provides you an IP address dynamically (by using a DHCP server), this address might change periodically. You can click the Release button and then the Renew button to get a new IP address. Releasing your IP address is a good idea if you are having trouble accessing the Internet and you have determined that it is not a problem with the computer. If renewing the IP address does not resolve the problem, contact your ISP for assistance. WAN IP address Shows the IP address provided by your ISP. Chapter 6: Configuring 37 WAN settings (continued) Setting Subnet mask Description Your ISP establishes the WAN subnet mask. Notes If you are using a static Internet connection, you can change the subnet mask for your wide area network, but you should use the subnet mask provided by your ISP. The subnet mask does not appear when you are using a PPPoE Internet connection. The gateway setting is automatically generated when you have a dynamic or PPPoE connection. If you have a static (fixed) IP address, your ISP should provide the gateway setting, and you can enter the setting on the Wide Area Network page of the Base Station Management Tool. If you have a dynamic connection and your Gateway setting is blank, you should click Release and then Renew. In some cases, these settings might be automatically filled in. Otherwise, you can enter them on the Wide Area Network page of the Base Station Management Tool. Default gateway The IP address that the base station uses to send data from your network to the Internet. Primary Domain Name System (DNS) and Secondary DNS Your ISP provides the DNS addresses. 38 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wired Base Station User's Guide Local Area Network The Local Area Network (LAN) settings relate to your local network-- that is, how the base station is configured in relation to the devices on your network. The following table describes the LAN settings and how to modify them. Setting Local IP address Description Notes The default IP address You can change the local IP address of your base station is on the Local Area Network page of 192.168.2.1. the Base Station Management Tool, but this is not recommended. The subnet mask for your local network is 255.255.255.0. Appears as Enabled or Disabled. You cannot change the subnet mask of your LAN. Subnet mask DHCP server You can change this setting on the Local Area Network page of the Base Station Management Tool. You can change this setting in the Security section of the Base Station Management Tool. Firewall Appears as Enabled or Disabled. DHCP Client List When a DHCP server is enabled on a network, each device (also called a client, which can be a desktop computer, notebook computer, or another connected device) leases an IP address for a specified period of time. The DHCP client list shows all the clients that have an active lease on an IP address, including the IP address and MAC address of each client. The list includes any device with an active lease, even if that device is no longer actively connected to the network. A client is removed from the DHCP client list when its lease has expired. The network can support up to 253 clients at one time. You can specify the IP address lease time from the Local Area Network page of the Base Station Management Tool. For information about how to do this, see page 49. The DHCP client list is relevant to your network only if you have the DHCP server enabled on the base station. For information about how to enable or disable the DHCP server, see page 50. Chapter 6: Configuring 39 Base Station Information You can view current network status in the Base Station Management Tool, under Network Information. The following table describes this network information. Setting Runtime code version and Boot code version Description These settings show the version numbers of your firmware. Notes When you check for firmware upgrades at www.microsoft.com/ broadbandnetworking/ you should download the version on the Web only if it is later than the version shown here. For information about MAC addresses, see page 52. LAN MAC address This is the MAC address of the base station. This is the MAC address that your ISP sees. This is the serial number of your base station. MAC address For information about MAC addresses, see page 52. Serial number If you need to call Product Support Services for assistance, you might need to provide the serial number. 40 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wired Base Station User's Guide Management Settings When you want to change the settings related to the management of your base station (for example, resetting the base station, backing up or restoring settings, establishing time settings, or changing the password), use the Management menu in the Base Station Management Tool. The following sections describe how to perform management-related tasks. Reset the Base Station Note You can also reset the base station by using the reset button on the base station itself. For information about how to perform a hardware reset, see Chapter 1. You can reset the base station when you experience any of the following problems: O You have DHCP enabled on the base station, but the base station is not assigning IP addresses. The computers on the network are no longer able to connect to the Internet. The base station is not performing as expected. O O When you reset the base station, you are forcing it to reinitialize and restart all of its functions. The base station settings will not change when you reset the base station. To reset the base station 1. Open the Base Station Management Tool, and then click Management. 2. On the Management menu, click Reset. 3. On the Reset Base Station page, click Reset. While the reset is in progress, the power light on the base station blinks and then turns orange. When the light is solid green, the reset is complete. If you want to open the Base Station Management Tool after the reset is complete, enter your base station password on the Logon page. Do not attempt to log on until the reset is complete and the power light on the base station is solid green. Chapter 6: Configuring 41 Restore Factory Default Settings Note You can also restore the factory default settings by using the reset button on the base station itself. For information, see Chapter 1. You can restore the base station to its factory default settings if absolutely necessary. When you restore factory default settings, you clear any special base station configurations that you have established, and you will need to reconfigure your base station settings or restore these settings from a backup file. You should restore the original factory default settings only under the following circumstances: O You are experiencing serious problems with your base station, and resetting the base station does not fix the problem. You cannot remember your base station password. O If you cannot remember your base station password, you will not be able to open the Base Station Management Tool. In this situation, you must restore the factory default settings from the base station, and then use the default password admin to log on to the Base Station Management Tool and reconfigure your settings. To restore factory default settings 1. Open the Base Station Management Tool, and then click Management. 2. On the Management menu, click Back Up and Restore. 3. Under Restore Factory Default Settings, click Restore Factory Default Settings. While the original factory default settings are being restored, the power light on the base station blinks and then turns orange. When the light is solid green, the settings have been restored. If you want to open the Base Station Management Tool after the settings are restored, enter admin as the password on the Logon page. Do not attempt to log on to the base station until the settings are restored and the power light on the base station is solid green. After you restore the factory default settings, you should navigate to each page of the Base Station Management Tool and reestablish the network settings you want, or restore the base station settings by using a backup file. For information about creating a backup file of your settings, see the following section. Be sure to establish your unique base station password as soon as possible after restoring the factory default settings to prevent unauthorized users from logging on. For information about changing the base station password, see page 48. 42 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wired Base Station User's Guide Back Up Base Station Settings You can back up all your base station settings from the Base Station Management Tool. The backup can include settings that you established when you completed the Setup Wizard and the settings that you modified from the Base Station Management Tool. It is a good idea to create a backup file after you have the base station set up and operating normally. If for some reason the base station malfunctions, you can restore the factory default settings to the base station, and then use the backup file to reconfigure your base station and resume normal operations. It is recommended that you back up settings whenever you change settings, such as your base station password. To back up base station settings 1. Open the Base Station Management Tool, and then click Management. 2. On the Management menu, click Back Up and Restore. 3. Click Back Up Settings. 4. If you receive a message asking you whether to open or save the file, click Save. 5. Type a name for the file that contains your base station settings (or use the default name Config.bin), browse to the folder where you want to save the file, and then click Save. Chapter 6: Configuring 43 Restore Base Station Settings from a Backup You can restore settings from a backup file at any time. This capability is particularly useful if the base station malfunctions and you must restore the factory default settings. Instead of manually reconfiguring each of your network settings from the Base Station Management Tool, you can restore all of your original settings from the backup file. To restore base station settings from a backup file 1. On the computer where you saved the backup file of your base station settings, open the Base Station Management Tool. 2. Enter the current base station password. If you have just restored the factory default settings to the base station, the password will be admin. 3. On the Management menu, click Back Up and Restore. 4. Under Restore Base Station Settings from a Backup, type the path and name of the backup settings file, or click Browse to search for the file that contains your network settings. 5. Click Restore Settings. While the settings are being restored, the power light on the base station blinks and then turns orange. When the light is solid green, the settings have been restored. If you want to open the Base Station Management Tool after the settings are restored, enter your base station password on the Logon page. Do not attempt to log on until the settings are restored and the power light on the base station is solid green. 44 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wired Base Station User's Guide