NETGEAR WG311 manual How to Start a Computer-to-Computer Ad-Hoc Network

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Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311

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 will cause a continuous ping to be sent to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. The ping response should change to “reply.”

At this point the connection is established.

You may need to reboot in certain Windows operating systems such as Windows 98.

Note: If you cannot connect, see “Basic Troubleshooting Tips” on page 2-13. Also, if you have problems accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. Please refer to “Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking” on page C-1.

How to Start a Computer-to-Computer (Ad-Hoc) Network

1.Fill in 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 will appear, as shown below.

Configuration

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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 Key Features and Related Netgear Products About the Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311What’s in the Box? Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’Road Map for How to Get There From Here Netgear 54 Mbps Exchange files Use printers Verify System Requirements What You Will Need Before You BeginObserve Location and Range Guidelines Two Basic Operating ModesWG311 Default Wireless Configuration Settings Basic Installation Instructions For Windows XP Users Installing a WG311Install the WG311 software Install the Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 Configure your WG311 Open the WG311 utility by clicking on the icon Verify wireless connectivity to your networkFor Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG311 Task bar Profile Configure your WG311 and saveVerify wireless connectivity to your network Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors WG311 Wireless Connection IndicatorsBasic Troubleshooting Tips About page shows the following information AboutBasic Setup Basic Setup Using Configuration Profiles Understanding the Configuration OptionsNetworks page displays the following fields NetworksConnect to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode ProfileRun the WG311 Configuration Utility Save your settings in a Profile Configure the wireless Network settingsHow to Configure an Ad-Hoc Mode Profile Connecting to Another PC in Ad-Hoc ModeConfigure the PC network settings How to Start a Computer-to-Computer Ad-Hoc Network Ad-Hoc Setting Enabling Wireless Security FeaturesConfiguration Configure the Security settings How to Configure WEP Encryption SecuritySave your settings in a Profile Statistics tab StatisticsAdvanced Settings Advanced SettingsConfiguration Appendix a Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Infrastructure Mode Wireless Networking OverviewAuthentication and WEP Ad-Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer WorkgroupNetwork Name Extended Service Set Identification Essid Open System Authentication AuthenticationPoint This process is illustrated in below Authentication Shared Key Steps Key Size WEP Configuration OptionsWireless Channels Radio frequency channels used are listed in Table Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking Install or Verify Windows Networking ComponentsPreparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Locate your Network Neighborhood icon Choose Settings, and then Control PanelPrimary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Verifying TCP/IP Properties Selecting the Internet Access MethodConfiguring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP orTCP/IP details are presented on Support tab Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows Verify that Obtain an IP addressRight click on Local Area Connection and select Properties Obtain an IP address automatically is selected Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or Preparing Your PCs for Network Access List of Glossary Terms GlossaryDSL Internet service provider Ssid Wins Glossary Bssid Essid Numerics