NETGEAR WPN111NA user manual Starting a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Network Connection

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual

At this point the connection is established.

Note: If you cannot connect, see “Removing the WN111 Software” in Chapter 1. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print

Sharing software might not be installed or configured properly 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 page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID).

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

3.Click Initiate Ad Hoc. The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box opens:

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4.In the Start Ad Hoc field, choose the wireless standard (802.11b or 802.11g) for your Ad Hoc computer-to-computer network.

5.In the Channel field, Automatic should work. If you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless device, select a channel that is not being used by any other wireless networks near your wireless adapter. Use the Networks tab to view the channels in use in your area.

6.Click OK.

Note: The channel number differs depending on the country. The connection speed automatically defaults to the highest speed.

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v1.0, December 2007