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Microsoft Broadband Networking Beta Test

Posted by Steven Parker on 21 January 2003 - 11:09 · 18 comments & 855 views

Thanks ICEMEDIA for this posted in Back page News forum. I signed up :P btw

How to Become a Beta Product Tester for Broadband Networking
Beta testing is an integral part of the Microsoft commitment to develop and deliver high-quality products that meet customer needs. Beta testers install, test, and report bugs on the latest versions of Microsoft products.

The Microsoft® Broadband Networking product group has teamed up with BetaPlace to offer a Broadband Networking beta testing program.

Beta setup requirements
In order to use and test the Broadband Networking components that are part of the beta program, your network setup must meet a few minimum requirements.
Before visiting BetaPlace and filling out the screening survey, you'll want to ensure that you have the following:

An active broadband Internet connection.
Two or more computers, each running Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, or Windows XP.
A laptop computer as part of your network. If you don't have a laptop computer, then one of your computers needs a PCI/PCMCIA adapter.

View: BetaPlace sign in as "Guest" enter the name Networking

News source: Microsoft Broadband Networking

Logging on and filling out the survey
If your network setup meets the minimum requirements and you want to apply for participation, do the following:

Go to BetaPlace.
Do one of the following:
- If you already have a Passport.com or Hotmail.com Passport account, click Sign In.
- If you don't have a Passport.com or Hotmail.com Passport account, follow the instructions on the page for creating one, and then return to the sign-in screen.
Type your e-mail address and password, and then click Sign In.
Click I have been issued a Guest ID by Microsoft.
In the Guest ID box, type Networking, and then click OK. The ID is case-sensitive, so be sure to type the capital N
Click Microsoft Broadband Networking.
Read about the beta program and screening survey. To participate, click Survey, and then click Screening Survey.
Complete and submit the survey.

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#1 Posted by n3Mo on 21 Jan 2003 - 12:26: I 2 signed up Dunno if I have a chance in getting enrolled though I don't live in the US.

#2 Posted by Tom Servo on 21 Jan 2003 - 12:27: Why not. Signed up.

#3 Posted by Avian on 21 Jan 2003 - 12:51: it tells me its locked out, its okay thought they probably still have my name from when I tested thier hardware last time.

#4 Posted by briangw on 21 Jan 2003 - 13:16: This sucks. I've got everything but the broadband connection

#5 Posted by Jaz on 21 Jan 2003 - 13:31: i don't have a damn laptop or pcmia card grrrrrrrrrrrrrr

#6 Posted by Sleeper on 21 Jan 2003 - 13:47: signed up to it seems if u already beta test, u have a better chance of getting picked as im now in the Windows 2000 SP4 aswell as Office11

#7 Posted by ThunderRiver on 21 Jan 2003 - 14:11: Well...for OS I put Win Server 2003...

#8 Posted by tmaxxtigger on 21 Jan 2003 - 14:22: Says that it's locked out, try again in 24 hours...

#9 Posted by rob.derosa on 21 Jan 2003 - 14:48: I get my broadband on Friday *signs up*

#10 Posted by srwal on 21 Jan 2003 - 15:26: Anyone know of any other betas we can sign up for?

#11 Posted by Jeffsoft on 21 Jan 2003 - 19:10: i m really curious how do their USB wireless & USB lan card work? on the spec, they said using USB FullSpeed at 12Mbps.. for wireless it's alright.. 11Mbps.. but how could it be while LAN run at 100Mbps? i suppose some manufacturer should make one using USB2.0

#12 Posted by Yvo on 21 Jan 2003 - 19:21: extremely hard to sign up for when you already have a betaplace id

#13 Posted by y_notm on 21 Jan 2003 - 19:47: um... no its not. just click guest sign in on your bp homepage

#14 Posted by devinlamothe on 21 Jan 2003 - 21:42: Yeah, then there is a 'guest' button somewhere... *edit* nvm you said it already

#15 Posted by haloscan on 22 Jan 2003 - 03:32: Interesting

#16 Posted by haloscan on 22 Jan 2003 - 07:11: Nice.......

#17 Posted by DWZ on 22 Jan 2003 - 08:21: This is fucked... Every second page I go to I get:[quote]We have re-developed our Web site integrating Microsoft’s .NET Passport Single Sign-in Service. If this is your first time logging into BetaPlace with your .NET Passport login, you will be prompted to enter your Beta ID and Password (or Guest ID) issued to you by Microsoft. Please sign in below using your Passport.com or Hotmail.com Passport account.[/quote]I am fucking signed in! The image says I'm logged in!

#18 Posted by iczman on 22 Jan 2003 - 11:11: thx for the news, i just signed up and hope ms will choose me cuz i live right next to its HQ

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