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More info?)
Hope all works out for you.
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Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
"CS" <CS@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Chris and Jason:
>
> Thanks for the help.
>
> Regards.
>
> "Chris H." <winxpnews@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>> Yes, you will be able to do so. Before installing, go into Control
>> Panel/Administrative Tools/Services and make sure Wireless Zero
>> Configuration is turned on and running. You will need to install the
>> drivers for each device off the CD, but you don't need to pretty front
> end.
>> The base station can be configured (after initial setup) by simply going
>> into your browser and entering the default 192.168.2.1 IP in the address
>> line. The default password is "admin" without the quotes. When you set
> up
>> the LAN connections in Network Connections, make sure you enable "Use
>> Windows to configure my wireless network" on the Wireless Networks tab
> when
>> you go into the Properties of the LAN connection.
>> --
>> Chris H.
>> Microsoft Windows MVP
>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> Associate Expert
>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>
>>
>> "CS" <CS@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>> > Hi:
>> >
>> > According to the manual and instructions that come with my MN 820 kit,
>> > Microsoft advises installing the software to my desktop and notebook
>> > computers.
>> >
>> > I've read several posts here stating that the software is not necessary
> if
>> > XP is being used. I'm running XP Home on both my desktop and notebook
>> > computers. Would I still be able to enable encryption, and other
> options
>> > like naming the wireless network, file sharing, etc?
>> >
>> > Thanks.
>
>