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Note: Ad Hoc mode does not work using DHCP settings. Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. For help setting up

static IP addresses, see the PC Networking Tutorial on the Resource CD.

To create an Ad Hoc mode profile:

1.Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab displays:

Figure 2-6

2.Enter the network settings.

a.Select Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) for the network type.

b.Select or enter the network name (SSID) for the Ad Hoc network.

c.In the Profile field, type the name of the profile.

d.Click Apply.

3.Save your settings in a profile.

a.Click Save Profile, and all the configuration settings are saved in this profile.

b.Click Apply, then click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or click Cancel to return to the previous settings.

4.Configure the computer network settings.

a.Configure each computer with either a static IP address or with the IPX protocol.

b.Restart the computers.

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User ManualFCC Statement Technical SupportRF Exposure Information FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR StatementsIndustry Canada Statement SAR StatementProduct and Publication Details Contents Appendix B Related Documents Conventions, Formats, and Scope About This ManualRevision History What You Need Before You Begin Chapter Installation with Custom SetupInstallation with Custom Setup Observe Wireless Location and Range GuidelinesFirst, Install the WNA3100 Software V1.0, December Then, Install Your WNA3100 v1 Adapter No WPS-capable networks in your area V1.0, December Monitoring Wireless Network and the Internet Connections Color Condition Description WNA3100 v1 IconUnderstanding the Status Bar Smart Wizard Status BarWireless-N USB Adapter LED Removing the WNA3100 v1 SoftwareMeaning Upgrading the WNA3100 v1 Software V1.0, December Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area Network Connections and Wireless SecurityJoining a Network Network TabField or Button Description List of networks displays Using Push N Connect to Join a Network Creating a Profile to Connect to a Wireless NetworkClick Save Profile Managing Profiles Setting Up a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc ProfileSelect Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc for the network type Select the Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc network type Starting a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Network ConnectionWEP. See Setting Up WEP Encryption Security on About Wireless SecuritySetting Up WPA-PSK Tkip or WPA2-PSK AES Security Wireless Network Name Ssid and Security SettingsSetting Up WEP Encryption Security V1.0, December Monitoring Statistics Statistics DescriptionsLabel Description About Tab Settings About Your Smart WizardAbout Tab Field Description Auto Check Advanced SettingsGet Info button Check buttonV1.0, December Optimizing Wireless Performance Wireless Network PerformanceOptimizing Your Network Bandwidth Broadband Internet Small Office and Home Office Soho Networking TechnologiesAssessing Your Network Speed Requirements WirelessNetwork Connection Theoretical Raw Transfer Time Theoretical Transfer Time for 1 GigabyteTroubleshooting Tips TroubleshootingConnection Status Shows Troubleshooting Your Wireless ConnectionProblem Action Occasional Windows XP Connection ProblemsAd Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly FCC, CE Technical SpecificationsFeature Description Factory Default SettingsDocument Link Appendix B Related Documents