Going Wireless with just 1 computer

[Guest]

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I have a single laptop (running XP) that is currently
connected to a DSL Modem via an integrated ethernet
adapter. It has an integrated HP WLAN 54g W450 Network
Adapter

I have just purchased the MN-700 Wireless Basestation
with the expectation that I can connect to the DSL Modem
wirelessly instead of through the ethernet port.

I configured the MN-700 according to the instruction with
the Ethernet cable connected between the laptop and the
Basestation.

But instructions are written as if at least 1 computer
must be connected via the Ethernet adapter to the
basestation.

I would like to have just one computer and only-one
computer connected to the basestation via the wireless
network.

Is this possible with the MN-700 or have I wasted $50
bucks?

Note: I enabled my wireless adapter and can verify that
there is a signal between my computer and the base
station, but cannot log into my internet connection.

Thanks,

 

[joker]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.broadbandnet.hardware (More info?)

You want to use the wired connection for the configuration of the
router. After you have established the Internet connection & performed
an upgrade to the firmware you are all set to go wireless.

Joe E wrote:

> I have a single laptop (running XP) that is currently
> connected to a DSL Modem via an integrated ethernet
> adapter. It has an integrated HP WLAN 54g W450 Network
> Adapter
>
> I have just purchased the MN-700 Wireless Basestation
> with the expectation that I can connect to the DSL Modem
> wirelessly instead of through the ethernet port.
>
> I configured the MN-700 according to the instruction with
> the Ethernet cable connected between the laptop and the
> Basestation.
>
> But instructions are written as if at least 1 computer
> must be connected via the Ethernet adapter to the
> basestation.
>
> I would like to have just one computer and only-one
> computer connected to the basestation via the wireless
> network.
>
> Is this possible with the MN-700 or have I wasted $50
> bucks?
>
> Note: I enabled my wireless adapter and can verify that
> there is a signal between my computer and the base
> station, but cannot log into my internet connection.
>
> Thanks,
>
>