New Vista Computer Connecting a MN-500 Broadband Base Station

I have a question.

I just purchased a new Vista Home Premium computer to replace a older XP
computer that had a MN-500 Broadband Base Station connected to it using the
Broadband Wireless Utility. The new Vista Computer connects to the Base
station via its own wireless adpater very easily (once I enter the key).

My question, however, is if I connect the Base Station directly to the Vista
Computer to make it the primary server for my wireless network, will it work
or will the MN-500 not work (because it does not appear to be Vista
Compatible)? Sorry if the question does not make sense, I need the new
computer to be the main server and do not want to trash the network if I try
to make it so.

Ken

No computer has to act as a 'main' computer for the router. The router is
completely standalone.

Even the 'software' for the router is redundant, as you can configure
everything in the router by going to http://192.168.2.1


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"pyz01" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:195A5542-AB0F-4496-96E1-(E-Mail Removed)...
>I have a question.
>
> I just purchased a new Vista Home Premium computer to replace a older XP
> computer that had a MN-500 Broadband Base Station connected to it using
> the
> Broadband Wireless Utility. The new Vista Computer connects to the Base
> station via its own wireless adpater very easily (once I enter the key).
>
> My question, however, is if I connect the Base Station directly to the
> Vista
> Computer to make it the primary server for my wireless network, will it
> work
> or will the MN-500 not work (because it does not appear to be Vista
> Compatible)? Sorry if the question does not make sense, I need the new
> computer to be the main server and do not want to trash the network if I
> try
> to make it so.
>
> Ken

Jason

Thanks much! I took the chance of disconnecting the "old" computer and
placed a wireless adapter on it - and sure enough - you were exactly correct.

The router is stand alone and I am in business! Thanks for your reply!

Ken

"Jason Tsang" wrote:

> No computer has to act as a 'main' computer for the router. The router is
> completely standalone.
>
> Even the 'software' for the router is redundant, as you can configure
> everything in the router by going to http://192.168.2.1
>
>
> --
> Jason Tsang - Microsoft MVP
>
> Read my blog for the latest in Media Center topics
> (and other topics that interest me)
> http://jtsang.blogspot.com
>
> More information by me
> http://jtsang.mvps.org
> http://www.classicsunveiled.com
>
> Find out about the MS MVP Program -
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/default.aspx
>
>
>
> "pyz01" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:195A5542-AB0F-4496-96E1-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >I have a question.
> >
> > I just purchased a new Vista Home Premium computer to replace a older XP
> > computer that had a MN-500 Broadband Base Station connected to it using
> > the
> > Broadband Wireless Utility. The new Vista Computer connects to the Base
> > station via its own wireless adpater very easily (once I enter the key).
> >
> > My question, however, is if I connect the Base Station directly to the
> > Vista
> > Computer to make it the primary server for my wireless network, will it
> > work
> > or will the MN-500 not work (because it does not appear to be Vista
> > Compatible)? Sorry if the question does not make sense, I need the new
> > computer to be the main server and do not want to trash the network if I
> > try
> > to make it so.
> >
> > Ken
>
>
>

be aware that WEP is no longer secure and is easily broken. you are
putting your data, privacy and security at risk. please consider
purchasing a new modern router that supports WPA2 wireless security.
On Fri, 6 Jun 2008 18:41:05 -0700, pyz01
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>Jason
>
>Thanks much! I took the chance of disconnecting the "old" computer and
>placed a wireless adapter on it - and sure enough - you were exactly correct.
>
>The router is stand alone and I am in business! Thanks for your reply!
>
>Ken
>
>"Jason Tsang" wrote:
>
>> No computer has to act as a 'main' computer for the router. The router is
>> completely standalone.
>>
>> Even the 'software' for the router is redundant, as you can configure
>> everything in the router by going to http://192.168.2.1
>>
>>
>> --
>> Jason Tsang - Microsoft MVP
>>
>> Read my blog for the latest in Media Center topics
>> (and other topics that interest me)
>> http://jtsang.blogspot.com
>>
>> More information by me
>> http://jtsang.mvps.org
>> http://www.classicsunveiled.com
>>
>> Find out about the MS MVP Program -
>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/default.aspx
>>
>>
>>
>> "pyz01" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:195A5542-AB0F-4496-96E1-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> >I have a question.
>> >
>> > I just purchased a new Vista Home Premium computer to replace a older XP
>> > computer that had a MN-500 Broadband Base Station connected to it using
>> > the
>> > Broadband Wireless Utility. The new Vista Computer connects to the Base
>> > station via its own wireless adpater very easily (once I enter the key).
>> >
>> > My question, however, is if I connect the Base Station directly to the
>> > Vista
>> > Computer to make it the primary server for my wireless network, will it
>> > work
>> > or will the MN-500 not work (because it does not appear to be Vista
>> > Compatible)? Sorry if the question does not make sense, I need the new
>> > computer to be the main server and do not want to trash the network if I
>> > try
>> > to make it so.
>> >
>> > Ken
>>
>>
>>
--

Barb Bowman
MS-MVP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/bowman.mspx
http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/

I have a different situation.

I have a printer connected to my MN-500 base station. I had a couple XP and
200 laptops on the network that accessed the printer with no problem.

I now have 2 Vista computers and while I have no problem using the base
station to access the internet, I cannot see the printer.

Any help?

thanks

"pyz01" wrote:

> I have a question.
>
> I just purchased a new Vista Home Premium computer to replace a older XP
> computer that had a MN-500 Broadband Base Station connected to it using the
> Broadband Wireless Utility. The new Vista Computer connects to the Base
> station via its own wireless adpater very easily (once I enter the key).
>
> My question, however, is if I connect the Base Station directly to the Vista
> Computer to make it the primary server for my wireless network, will it work
> or will the MN-500 not work (because it does not appear to be Vista
> Compatible)? Sorry if the question does not make sense, I need the new
> computer to be the main server and do not want to trash the network if I try
> to make it so.
>
> Ken

what printer? connected by Ethernet? print server?

On Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:38:17 -0700, Droach
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>I have a different situation.
>
>I have a printer connected to my MN-500 base station. I had a couple XP and
>200 laptops on the network that accessed the printer with no problem.
>
>I now have 2 Vista computers and while I have no problem using the base
>station to access the internet, I cannot see the printer.
>
>Any help?
>
>thanks
>
>"pyz01" wrote:
>
>> I have a question.
>>
>> I just purchased a new Vista Home Premium computer to replace a older XP
>> computer that had a MN-500 Broadband Base Station connected to it using the
>> Broadband Wireless Utility. The new Vista Computer connects to the Base
>> station via its own wireless adpater very easily (once I enter the key).
>>
>> My question, however, is if I connect the Base Station directly to the Vista
>> Computer to make it the primary server for my wireless network, will it work
>> or will the MN-500 not work (because it does not appear to be Vista
>> Compatible)? Sorry if the question does not make sense, I need the new
>> computer to be the main server and do not want to trash the network if I try
>> to make it so.
>>
>> Ken
--

Barb Bowman
MS-MVP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/bowman.mspx
http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.com