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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual
c.A continuous ping will be sent to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. The ping response should change to Reply.
Figure 2-7
At this point the connection is established.
Note: If you cannot connect, see “Removing the WNDA3100 Software” in Chapter 1.
For problems accessing network resources, the Windows client and rile and print
sharing software might not be installed or configured correctly on your computers. See the link to “Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:” in Appendix B.
Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection
1.On the Settings tab of the Smart Wizard, select or type the network name (SSID).
2.Select the Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) network type.
Note: for Windows Vista computers, you must have administrator rights. Otherwise, this option is not available for selection.
3.Click Initiate Ad Hoc. The Ad Hoc Setting screen displays:
Figure 2-8
4.In the Start Ad Hoc drop-down list, select the wireless standard (802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g) for your Ad Hoc computer-to-computer network.
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Contents
Appendix B Related Documents
Conventions, Formats, and Scope
About This Manual
How to Print This Manual
How to Use This Manual
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Verify System Requirements
Chapter Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin
Settings on
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines
WNDA3100 Default Wireless Settings
What Is in the Box
Installing the WNDA3100 Software
Installation
Connecting 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
Color Condition Description
WNDA3100 Icon Colors
Smart Wizard Status Bar
Understanding the Status Bar
Wireless Network Performance
Meaning
Wireless-N USB Adapter LED
Placing the USB Adapter Cradle
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Upgrading the WNDA3100 Software
Removing the WNDA3100 Software
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Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility
Network Connections and Wireless Security
Understanding the Smart Wizard
Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area
Click the Networks tab to display the following screen
Finding a Network
Adding Profiles
Profiles
Click Save Profile
Setting up a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Profile
Select 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 Connection
Using Wireless Security Features
Wireless Security
If WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK authentication is used
Wireless Network Name Ssid and Security Settings
Setting Up WPA-PSK Security
Setting Up WEP Encryption Security
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Statistics Tab
About Tab
Advanced Settings
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Optimizing Wireless Performance
Wireless Network Performance
Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth
Broadband Internet
Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies
Assessing Your Speed Requirements
Powerline
Network Connection Theoretical Raw Transfer Time
Theoretical Transfer Time for 1 Gigabyte
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Problem Action
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Tips
802.11g network. See , Wireless Network
Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems
Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly
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FCC, CE
Technical Specifications
Wireless
Factory Default Settings
Feature Description Smart Wizard
Document Link
Appendix B Related Documents
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