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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.

5.Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices with the ping program:

a.On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run.

Figure 2-6

b.Assuming the target PC is configured with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type: ping -t 192.168.0.1

and then click OK.

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Contents Netgear RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 NETGEAR, IncTechnical Support SAR Statement RF Exposure InformationBand Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 Συμμορφωνεται Προσ ΤΙΣ Product and Publication Details V1.0, December Contents Appendix B Related Documents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and ScopeHow to Use This Manual How to Print This ManualV1.0, December Xii What You Need Before You Begin Chapter Basic SetupVerify System Requirements Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Settings onWhat Is in the Box WNDA3100 Default Wireless SettingsInstallation Installing the WNDA3100 SoftwareConnecting the Wireless-N USB Adapter Using the Smart Wizard to Set Up Your Wireless-N USB Adapter Hidden network Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet Smart Wizard Status Bar WNDA3100 Icon ColorsColor Condition Description Wireless Network Performance Understanding the Status BarPlacing the USB Adapter Cradle Wireless-N USB Adapter LEDMeaning V1.0, December Removing the WNDA3100 Software Upgrading the WNDA3100 SoftwareV1.0, December Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration UtilityViewing Wireless Networks in Your Area Understanding the Smart WizardClick the Networks tab to display the following screen Finding a Network Profiles Adding ProfilesClick Save Profile Setting up a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Profile Select Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc for the network type Starting a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Network Connection Select the Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc network typeWireless Security Using Wireless Security FeaturesWireless Network Name Ssid and Security Settings If WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK authentication is usedSetting Up WPA-PSK Security Setting Up WEP Encryption Security V1.0, December Statistics Tab About Tab Advanced Settings V1.0, December Wireless Network Performance Optimizing Wireless PerformanceOptimizing Your Network Bandwidth Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies Broadband InternetPowerline Assessing Your Speed RequirementsTheoretical Transfer Time for 1 Gigabyte Network Connection Theoretical Raw Transfer TimeV1.0, December Troubleshooting Tips TroubleshootingProblem Action 802.11g network. See , Wireless Network Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly Windows XP Occasional Connection ProblemsV1.0, December Technical Specifications FCC, CEFeature Description Smart Wizard Factory Default SettingsWireless Appendix B Related Documents Document LinkV1.0, December