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16 Configuring the AdHoc Feature
AdHoc enables two or more computers with the USB Wireless Adapter to talk to each
other. The most common usage for this feature is multi-player games in which each
player can play the game from each computer against one another via this Adhoc net-
work. If you use the AdHoc feature then a Home Gateway or Access Point is not
required. Please follow these steps to set up the AdHoc feature:
1. Right click on the Actiontec USBAdapter Status Icon. A list will appear as shown
in the picture below. Then select Advanced Configuration...from the given list.
Configuring the AdHoc feature
2. In the “Profile” field type in any name you wish. This will save all the settings under
that name. Then click on the down arrow in the “Mode” field and select 802.11
AdHoc. Enter an SSID value in the given field. The SSID value should be the same
on each computer that you want to network together. Then in the “AdHoc
Channel” box select a channel between the numbers 1-11. This value also must be
the same on each computer that you wish to network. Finally, click Apply and OK
to activate the settings. Be sure to repeat this for each computer you want to net-
work.
If you have and are using a Home Gateway or Access Point you can establish a network
that will allow you to share files and printers. This is an easy method to set up a network
in your home or small office. Please follow these steps to setup file and print sharing:
For Windows 95, 98 and ME
1. On your computer’s desktop click Start, then select Settings and then select
Control Panel. In the “Control Panel” window double click the Network icon.
2. The following “Network” screen should appear. Click the Add button.
Configuring File and Print Sharing
3. In the “Select Network Component Type” screen, click Service and then click the
Add button.