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View and Change Network Settings
You can view network settings from the Broadband Network Utility.
On computers running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you must be
logged in as an administrator to change network settings.
To view network settings
• On the Tools menu, click Computer Settings .
There are three types of settings that you can view and change
from the
Computer Settings dialog box:
•
Adapter settings . These are the settings that you see when you
first open the Computer Settings dialog box. On the Adapter
tab, you can change the adapter that you are currently using.
You can also view the IP address for your computer and local
network and the default gateway IP address.
• Wireless settings . On the Wireless tab, you can view or change
the network name (SSID), wireless channel, and data rate. You
can also change these settings from the Base Station
Management Tool. To learn more about these settings, see
“Wireless Settings” in Chapter 6.
• Encryption settings . On the Encryption tab, you can turn
wireless security (WEP) on or off, change the encryption
strength, and create or change your WEP keys. You can also
change these settings from the Base Station Management Tool.
To learn more about these settings, see “Wireless Security
(WEP)” in Chapter 6.
Update Software, Drivers, and Firmware
Occasionally, Microsoft may 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.
You can also check for upgrades on the Web site from the
Broadband Network Utility.
To upgrade network software, drivers, or firmware
1. Open the Broadband Network Utility.
2. On the Help menu, click Update .
3. Follow the instructions on the Microsoft Broadband Networking
Web site to download the most current software, drivers, or
firmware.