NETGEAR WPN111 user manual How to Start a Computer-to-Computer Ad-Hoc Network, Ping test results

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User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111

Figure 4-3: Ping test results

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 the “” on page 3-12. 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 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.

Figure 4-4: Ad-Hoc Setting page

4.Choose the wireless settings for your Ad-Hoc computer-to-computer network.

If you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless device, select a channel that is not being used by any other wireless networks near your wireless adapter. Use the Networks tab page to identify the channels in use in your area.

5.Click OK.

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Contents NETGEAR, I n c Technical Support FCC Information to User Teste d to C om p ly Ta n d a rd sContents Troubleshooting Index Viii Chapter About This Manual Audience, Scope, ConventionsHow to Print this Manual Chapter Introduction Key FeaturesAbout the WPN111 Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ What’s in the Box?Wire le ss n etwork On n e ct to a E n tify th e Wire le ss n e tworkWire le ss To le a rn a b ou t wire le ssCon n e ction Rovid e rs For you r ve rsion of W in d ows Ctiva te m yVe rify m y n e twork Ca b le or D S L se rvice Twork Rowse r su ch a sE P C I a m u sin g to Wire le ss a n dTwork Con n e ct to th e wire le ss Wire d n etwork Igh b orh oodTwork n e e d s to b e Wire le ss a n d Com p u te r su p p ort grou p sCom b in e d D P rin t S h a rin gWhat You Need Before You Begin Chapter Basic SetupVerifying System Requirements Two Basic Operating Modes Observing Location and Range GuidelinesWPN111 Default Wireless Configuration Settings Basic Installation InstructionsClick Install Driver and Utility For Windows XP Users Installing a WPN111Sta llS h ie ld W iza rd Is 1 4 M b p s wh e re a s th e V1 typ eOrt, you With a W in d ows X P L ogo te stin gTh e se Ste p s, click th e H e lp b u tton in th e W P N 1 1202-10076-01 For Windows 2000 Users Installing a WPN111 N 1 1 1 R e sou rce C D Sta llS h ie ld W iza rdSp e e d is 1 Ou n d N e w H a rd wa re W iza rdOrt is 4 8 0 M b p s N 1 1 1 S yste m Tra y I con Tility Interpreting the LED on the WPN111 WPN111 Wireless Connection IndicatorsOr re se t Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors Understanding the Configuration Options Chapter ConfigurationUsing Configuration Profiles How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure ModeRun the WPN111 Configuration Utility Configure the wireless Network settings Save your settings in a ProfileHow to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Profile Connecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc ModeVerify wireless connectivity to your network Configure the PC network settings Windows Run program dialog boxHow to Start a Computer-to-Computer Ad-Hoc Network Ping test resultsEnabling Wireless Security Features How to Configure WEP Encryption Security Configure the Security settingsHow to Configure WPA-PSK Encryption Security Statistics Advanced SecurityAdvanced Settings Advanced Settings202-10076-01 Chapter Troubleshooting Basic TipsFrequently Asked Questions General QuestionsNew Hardware Wizard appears after installation has completed Rou b le s h ootin g Appendix a Technical Specifications Ch n ica l S p e cifica tion s Wireless Networking Overview Appendix B Wireless Networking BasicsInfrastructure Mode Network Name Extended Service Set Identification Essid Ad Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer WorkgroupWireless Channels 802.11b/g Wireless Channels For C a n a d a Re qu e n cy G H z 5 5 2 5 5 2For U S W for E u rop eWPN111 user can use thirteen channels in non-turbomode 152 Wireless Security Overview160 802.1x WEP AuthenticationWEP Overview Cisco LeapAuthentication Open System Steps WEP Keys Bit WEPHow to Use WEP Parameters WEP Key Configuration802.1x Port Based Network Access Control Figure B-4 802.1x authentication WPA Wireless Security How Does WPA Compare to WEP? What are the Key Features of WPA Security? How Does WPA Compare to Ieee 802.11i?Figure B-5 WPA Overview Figure B-6 WPA/802.1x Authentication Sequence 202-10076-01 Temporal Key Integrity Protocol Tkip WPA Data Encryption Key ManagementMichael Product Support for WPA Is WPA Perfect?AES Support Wireless network adapters Wireless client programs 202-10076-01 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network AccessConfiguring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP NetworkingRe p a rin g Y ou r P C s for N e twork a cce ss Enabling Dhcp in Windows 98 and Me Choose Settings, and then Control PanelLocate your Network Neighborhood icon Primary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Selecting Windows’ 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 Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows Verify that Obtain an IP addressObtain an IP address automatically is selected Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 202-10076-01 Glossary DSL Internet service provider Ssid Wins 202-10076-01 Index Numerics

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