NETGEAR WG111V2 user manual Starting a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Network Connection

NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual

At this point the connection is established. For more information about using ping, see http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/N101453.asp.

Note: If you cannot connect, see “Placing the USB Adapter Cradle” on page 8. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on

your computers. Please see the link to “Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing” on page 35.

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.

Note: If there is interference from another nearby wireless device, use the Networks tab page to see which channels are in use in your area. Then use a different

channel. For example, if your neighbors use channel 6 and the signal strength is strong, then channels 4-8 would probably be poor choices for you.

6.Click OK. The Wireless Adapter automatically selects the highest connection speed.

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v3.0, January 2007