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

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 3-7