installing MN-700 to new pc with XP?

I am buying a new pc with Windows XP and I am going to be installing my
MN-700.

My previous install was to a pc with Win98.

I know that XP already has the software to set up a wireless network, but do
I still need to install the Microsoft software for the router?

Do I just plug the router in and take it from there with XP, or do I also
need to install the latest MN-700 drivers and software?

thank you,

Ed Chait

hi

sure go ahead and connect your XP installed computer to the MN-700 router.
the drivers will get automatically installed and internet will work.

however if you want your computer to connect wirelessly through the router.
you would need the wireless adapter drivers to be install first.

if you would like to go wirelessly with your new computer let me know the
kind of adapter you are/will be using.


Thanks & Regard's

Ankur


"Ed Chait" wrote:

>
> I am buying a new pc with Windows XP and I am going to be installing my
> MN-700.
>
> My previous install was to a pc with Win98.
>
> I know that XP already has the software to set up a wireless network, but do
> I still need to install the Microsoft software for the router?
>
> Do I just plug the router in and take it from there with XP, or do I also
> need to install the latest MN-700 drivers and software?
>
> thank you,
>
> Ed Chait
>
>
>

Use what you've got within Windows XP, and don't install the additional
software for the MN-700. That is already installed and functional, correct,
so there's no need to re-program the router. Just put the new computer in
the same Workgroup as the previous system, plug in an RJ-45 Ethernet cable
from the new computer to the base station, and let it run.

That can all be administered from within My Network Connections on Windows
XP. Connect the cable, open Network Connections, right-click the Local Area
Connection icon and select Properties. One the General tab, make sure you
have Client for Microsoft Networks, File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft
Networks and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) all installed in the center pane.
They should be there automatically.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Ed Chait" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>
> I am buying a new pc with Windows XP and I am going to be installing my
> MN-700.
>
> My previous install was to a pc with Win98.
>
> I know that XP already has the software to set up a wireless network, but
> do I still need to install the Microsoft software for the router?
>
> Do I just plug the router in and take it from there with XP, or do I also
> need to install the latest MN-700 drivers and software?
>
> thank you,
>
> Ed Chait
>

"Chris H." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Use what you've got within Windows XP, and don't install the additional
> software for the MN-700. That is already installed and functional,
> correct, so there's no need to re-program the router. Just put the new
> computer in the same Workgroup as the previous system, plug in an RJ-45
> Ethernet cable from the new computer to the base station, and let it run.
>
> That can all be administered from within My Network Connections on Windows
> XP. Connect the cable, open Network Connections, right-click the Local
> Area Connection icon and select Properties. One the General tab, make
> sure you have Client for Microsoft Networks, File and Printer Sharing for
> Microsoft Networks and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) all installed in the
> center pane. They should be there automatically.
> --
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone

Thanks for your assistance Chris.

Everything is working more or less OK, but I seem to have somehow wound up
with two networks listed in Windows Explorer, with two separate names. The
new network is called "WORKGROUP", while the older one is the original one I
had previously named "EDNETWORK".

I can access files in both of these nets, but is there some way to
consolidate them?

thanks,

Ed

Try this: Right-click My Computer and select Properties. Go to the
Computer Name tab, and look in roughly the center portion where it says
"Workgroup:" Is the name in there the proper one for your Local Area
Network?

If it is not, select the Change button on the bottom-right, then look for
the Member of listing at the bottom, and put a dot in the radial next to
Workgroup: Now put the proper name in there, OK your way out, and restart
your system.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Ed Chait" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> "Chris H." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>> Use what you've got within Windows XP, and don't install the additional
>> software for the MN-700. That is already installed and functional,
>> correct, so there's no need to re-program the router. Just put the new
>> computer in the same Workgroup as the previous system, plug in an RJ-45
>> Ethernet cable from the new computer to the base station, and let it run.
>>
>> That can all be administered from within My Network Connections on
>> Windows XP. Connect the cable, open Network Connections, right-click the
>> Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. One the General tab,
>> make sure you have Client for Microsoft Networks, File and Printer
>> Sharing for Microsoft Networks and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) all
>> installed in the center pane. They should be there automatically.
>> --
>> Chris H.
>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> Associate Expert
>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
> Thanks for your assistance Chris.
>
> Everything is working more or less OK, but I seem to have somehow wound up
> with two networks listed in Windows Explorer, with two separate names.
> The new network is called "WORKGROUP", while the older one is the original
> one I had previously named "EDNETWORK".
>
> I can access files in both of these nets, but is there some way to
> consolidate them?
>
> thanks,
>
> Ed
>

"Chris H." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Try this: Right-click My Computer and select Properties. Go to the
> Computer Name tab, and look in roughly the center portion where it says
> "Workgroup:" Is the name in there the proper one for your Local Area
> Network?


Thanks Chris.

All pc's have the correct names. I guess the network name is supposed to be
listed as a subfolder under "Microsoft Wireless Network". That's what
confused me.

Thanks for your help.

Ed Chait

Glad your systems are okay, Ed. 8-)
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Ed Chait" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> "Chris H." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>> Try this: Right-click My Computer and select Properties. Go to the
>> Computer Name tab, and look in roughly the center portion where it says
>> "Workgroup:" Is the name in there the proper one for your Local Area
>> Network?
>
>
> Thanks Chris.
>
> All pc's have the correct names. I guess the network name is supposed to
> be listed as a subfolder under "Microsoft Wireless Network". That's what
> confused me.
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Ed Chait
>

"Chris H." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Glad your systems are okay, Ed. 8-)


One more question Chris:

The old pc that had the MS front end software on it and used to be hardwired
to my MN-700 will now be used as a wireless pc with an MN-720 PCI card.

After I install the wireless card, do I need to install the software that
comes with the card or will XP handle all of that?

I know I can make a floppy with the network settings and use that to
configure other pc's on the net, but do I also need to install the software
that came with the PCI card?

thanks,

Ed Chait

I would uninstall the present software and then go into Control
Panel/Administrative Tools/Services, and turn on Wireless Zero
Configuration. Then plug in the adapter, and when it calls for the drivers
(if it does), feed it your CD. That way you avoid installing all the other
stuff.

When you go into Network Connections to set up the new wireless connection,
make sure on the Wireless Networks tab you have a check mark in "Use Windows
to configure my wireless network settings." Should be a breeze to set up.
Just make sure you're properly part of whatever Workgroup you have already
established, and if you've set the router to feed out DHCP, the wireless
will be simple. Check the new device to confirm you're on the same Channel
as you've set the base station.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Ed Chait" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> "Chris H." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>> Glad your systems are okay, Ed. 8-)
>
>
> One more question Chris:
>
> The old pc that had the MS front end software on it and used to be
> hardwired to my MN-700 will now be used as a wireless pc with an MN-720
> PCI card.
>
> After I install the wireless card, do I need to install the software that
> comes with the card or will XP handle all of that?
>
> I know I can make a floppy with the network settings and use that to
> configure other pc's on the net, but do I also need to install the
> software that came with the PCI card?
>
> thanks,
>
> Ed Chait
>