Wireless to wired Network Configuration

I currently have desktop (Win2K) and notebook (XP)
computers connected to a DSL link using a Netgear wired
router and DSL modem. I have another notebook computer
(Win2K) I would like to connect wirelessly, and well as use
the XP notebook to connect wirelessly (not concurrent with
wired connection). I have purchased the MN-500 Base Unit &
MN-520 Notebook Adapter and read the Users Guide and also
MN-Base Station Configuration guide. I would like to leave
the current wired configuration in place, and add the
MN-500 Base unit to the wired router (at least one port is
available). Some questions I have:

- Do I need to connect to base unit to the DSL modem to
configure it? Can I just connect one of the notebooks via
the NIC interface to one of the Ethernet ports on the
MN-500 to do this configuration?
- To set up this configuration, do I set the MN-500 to act
as a bridge?
- Can I use the MN-520 card in either notebook (as long as
I am not connected thru the wired router configuration) ?


Thanks !!


CKozy696

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"CKozy696" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I currently have desktop (Win2K) and notebook (XP)
> computers connected to a DSL link using a Netgear wired
> router and DSL modem. I have another notebook computer
> (Win2K) I would like to connect wirelessly, and well as use
> the XP notebook to connect wirelessly (not concurrent with
> wired connection). I have purchased the MN-500 Base Unit &
> MN-520 Notebook Adapter and read the Users Guide and also
> MN-Base Station Configuration guide. I would like to leave
> the current wired configuration in place, and add the
> MN-500 Base unit to the wired router (at least one port is
> available). Some questions I have:
>
> - Do I need to connect to base unit to the DSL modem to
> configure it? Can I just connect one of the notebooks via
> the NIC interface to one of the Ethernet ports on the
> MN-500 to do this configuration?
--> Yes, the configuration can be done via an Ethernet port on only system,
but the MN-500 will need to be hard-wired to the existing router to
function. It will not operate wirelessly.

> - To set up this configuration, do I set the MN-500 to act
> as a bridge?
--> Yes. See this Knowledge Base article for really good guidance:
http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=MSbbn

> - Can I use the MN-520 card in either notebook (as long as
> I am not connected thru the wired router configuration) ?
--> To access your LAN, yes.
>
> Thanks !!
--> You're welcome.
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Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone