NETGEAR WG311 manual Configure the PC network settings

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Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311

Figure 3-3: Settings tab page

b.Click the Settings tab to display the view shown above.

c.Select Ad-Hoc in the Network Type section.

d.Enter the SSID for the Ad-Hoc network.

e.Click Apply.

2.Save your settings in a Profile.

a.Type a descriptive name for the Profile Name.

b.Click Save Profile. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile.

c.Click Apply.

d.Click Close to exit the configuration utility.

3.Configure the PC network settings.

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

Note: For instructions on configuring static IP addresses or the IPX protocol, refer to the networking tutorial on your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 Resource CD.

b.Restart the PCs.

4.Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices. Verify connectivity by using the Ping program:

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

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Technical Support FCC Information to User Export Restrictions Page Page Contents Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Glossary Contents About the Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 Key Features and Related Netgear ProductsRoad Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ What’s in the Box?Road Map for How to Get There From Here Netgear 54 Mbps Exchange files Use printers What You Will Need Before You Begin Verify System RequirementsTwo Basic Operating Modes Observe Location and Range GuidelinesWG311 Default Wireless Configuration Settings Install the WG311 software Basic Installation InstructionsFor Windows XP Users Installing a WG311 Install the Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 Configure your WG311 Verify wireless connectivity to your network Open the WG311 utility by clicking on the iconFor Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG311 Task bar Configure your WG311 and save ProfileVerify wireless connectivity to your network WG311 Wireless Connection Indicators Interpreting System Tray Icon ColorsBasic Troubleshooting Tips About About page shows the following informationBasic Setup Basic Setup Understanding the Configuration Options Using Configuration ProfilesNetworks Networks page displays the following fieldsRun the WG311 Configuration Utility Connect to an Access Point in Infrastructure ModeHow to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile Configure the wireless Network settings Save your settings in a ProfileConnecting to Another PC in Ad-Hoc Mode How to Configure an Ad-Hoc Mode ProfileConfigure the PC network settings How to Start a Computer-to-Computer Ad-Hoc Network Enabling Wireless Security Features Ad-Hoc SettingConfiguration How to Configure WEP Encryption Security Configure the Security settingsSave your settings in a Profile Statistics Statistics tabAdvanced Settings Advanced SettingsConfiguration Appendix a Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Wireless Networking Overview Infrastructure ModeNetwork Name Extended Service Set Identification Essid Authentication and WEPAd-Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup Authentication Open System AuthenticationPoint This process is illustrated in below Authentication Shared Key Steps WEP Configuration Options Key SizeWireless Channels Radio frequency channels used are listed in Table Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP NetworkingInstall or Verify Windows Networking Components Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Choose Settings, and then Control Panel Locate your Network Neighborhood iconPrimary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Selecting the Internet Access Method Verifying TCP/IP PropertiesConfiguring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XPTCP/IP details are presented on Support tab Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in WindowsVerify that Obtain an IP address Obtain an IP address automatically is selected Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Glossary List of Glossary TermsDSL Internet service provider Ssid Wins Glossary Numerics Bssid Essid