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2.Save your settings in a Profile.

a.Click Save Profile.

All the configuration settings are saved in this profile.

b.Click Apply.

c.Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to the previous settings.

3.Configure the PC network settings.

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

b.Restart the PCs.

4.Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices.

You can use the ping utility to verify your wireless connection:

a.On the Windows taskbar click Start, and then click 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.

c.This sends a continuous ping 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. For more information about using ping, see http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/N101453.asp.

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Contents Netgear Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Technical Support Europe EU Declaration of Conformity English Product and Publication Details V2.0, February Contents Chapter Troubleshooting About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and ScopeHow to Use This Manual How to Print this ManualPrinting the Full Manual Xii Chapter Basic Setup What You Need Before You BeginVerify System Requirements Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines What Is in the BoxDefault Wireless Settings Installation V2.0, February Hidden Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet Icon Colors Smart Wizard Status BarInternet connection. See , Wireless Network Performance Upgrading the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Software Removing the SoftwareV2.0, February Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration UtilityViewing Wireless Networks in Your Area Understanding the Smart WizardV2.0, February Finding a Network Profiles Adding ProfilesSetting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Setting up a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Profile Ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK Starting a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Network Connection Wireless Security Know Your Wireless Network SettingsWireless Network Name Ssid and Security Settings If WEP Authentication is UsedSetting up WEP Encryption Security Setting up WPA2-PSK Security V2.0, February Setting up WPA-PSK Security Advanced Settings Statistics About Chapter Wireless Network Performance Optimizing Wireless PerformanceV2.0, February Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies Broadband InternetWired Ethernet Assessing Your Speed RequirementsV2.0, February Chapter Troubleshooting Troubleshooting TipsAd Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly Appendix BDefault Configuration Settings WirelessTechnical Specifications USBAppendix B Related Documents Document LinkV2.0, February