NETGEAR WG511v2 user manual V2.2, December

Page 34

User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2

Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. For instructions on

setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Resource CD.

Follow the instructions below to create an Ad Hoc mode profile.

1.Run the WG511v2 Smart Wizard.

a.Make sure the WG511v2 software is installed and the WG511v2 is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in your PC.

b.Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens.

Figure 4-4

c.Select Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) for the Network Type.

d.Select or enter the Network Name (SSID) for the Ad Hoc network.

e.In the Profile box, type the name of the profile.

f.Click Apply.

2.Save your settings in a Profile.

a.Click the Save Profile button.

All the configuration settings are saved in this profile.

4-6

Network Connections and Wireless Security

v2.2, December 2005

Image 34
Contents NETGEAR, Inc Technical Support Europe EU Declaration of Conformity Vv2.2, December Product and Publication Details Vv2.2, December Contents Chapter Troubleshooting Chapter About This Manual Audience, Scope, ConventionsV2.2, December Key Features and Compatible Products About the Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2Chapter Introduction What’s in the Box? Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ Road Map for How to Get There From HereNetgear 54 Mbps Wireless A Road Map for How to Get There From Here V2.2, December What You Need Before You Begin Chapter Basic SetupVerify System Requirements Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines WG511v2 Default Wireless SettingsInfrastructure and Ad Hoc Modes Basic Installation Instructions For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511v2V2.2, December V2.2, December For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a WG511v2 V2.2, December V2.2, December Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet Smart Wizard Status BarConnection Indicator Description WG511v2 Icon Colors WG511v2 LEDsRemoving the WG511v2 Software Upgrading the WG511v2 SoftwareNetwork Connections and Wireless Security Understanding the WG511v2 Smart WizardFinding 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 V2.2, December V2.2, December Starting a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Network Connection Wireless Security Using Wireless Security FeaturesWireless Network Name Ssid and Security Settings If WEP Authentication is UsedSetting up WEP Encryption Security Setting up WPA2-PSK Security V2.2, December Setting up WPA-PSK Security Advanced Settings NetworksButtons Statistics About V2.2, December V2.2, December Troubleshooting Tips Chapter TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions WG511v2 Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save my settings XP Professional and XP Home occasional connection problems WG511v2 is not getting an IP addressVv2.2, December Appendix a Technical Specifications FCC, CE, TelecTechnical Specifications Appendix B Related Documents Document LinkAppendix B-2 Related Documents
Related manuals
Manual 2 pages 53.13 Kb