How to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Network | NETGEAR WG511U guide

User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U

How to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Network

Note: Ad-hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. Ad-hoc mode requires static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1). For instructions on setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Resource CD.

Follow the instructions below to configure an Ad-hoc mode network.

1.Configure the PC network settings.

a.Configure each PC with a static IP address.

Note: For instructions on configuring static IP addresses, refer to the networking tutorial on your NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Resource CD.

b.Restart the PCs.

2.Run the WG511U Smart Wireless Wizard.

a.Make sure the WG511U software is installed and the WG511U is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in your PC.

b. Open the configuration utility by clicking on the WG511U icon	on the Windows
desktop or in the system tray. The Settings tab page opens.

Figure 4-4: Settings page

Netgear Smart Wireless Wizard

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Contents

August Technical Support FCC Information to User Export Restrictions Contents Chapter Wireless Security Configuration Glossary Contents Audience, Conventions, Publication Date Chapter About This Manual Html version of this manual How to Navigate this Manual How to Print this Manual About This Manual Chapter Introduction Key Features and Related Netgear Products What’s in the Box? 802.11a and 802.11b/g Wireless Networking Road Map for How to Get There From Here Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ Netgear Double Exchange files Use printers Chapter Basic Setup What You Need Before You BeginVerifying System Requirements Observing Location and Range Guidelines Two Basic Operating Modes WG511U Default Wireless Configuration Settings Basic Installation Instructions For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511UClick Install Driver and Utility Basic Setup Wireless Security Configuration Configure your WG511U LED Descriptions Verify wireless connectivity to your network For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG511U Found New Hardware Wizard Profile Configure your WG511U and save Below Word Meaning Interpreting the LED on the WG511U WG511U Wireless Connection Indicators Color Condition Description Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors Basic Tips Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Basic Setup Chapter Netgear Smart Wireless Wizard Understanding the Configuration OptionsUsing Configuration Profiles Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode Save your settings in a Profile How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode ProfileRun the WG511U Smart Wireless Wizard Configure the wireless network settings Netgear WG511U Wireless PC Card in Computer-to-Computer Mode Connecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc Mode Configure the PC network settings How to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Network Ad-Hoc Setting What’s on the Statistics Page? Understanding the Advanced Settings Understanding the Security Options Chapter Wireless Security Configuration Basic Requirements for WEP Using WEP Security WEP Security Settings Worksheet Wireless Network Name SsidWEP Security Encryption Key How to Configure WEP Encryption Security Configure the Network Name Ssid settingsConfigure the WEP settings Basic Requirements for WPA-PSK Using WPA-PSK Advanced Security How to Configure WPA-PSK Advanced Security WPA-PSK Security Settings Worksheet WPA-PSK settings screen Configure the WPA-PSK settings Wireless Security Configuration FCC, CE Appendix a Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking OverviewInfrastructure Mode Ad Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup Network Name Extended Service Set Identification EssidWireless Channels 802.11b/g Wireless Channels 802.11a Legal Power Output and Wireless Channels WG511U user can use thirteen channels in non-turbomode WPA Wireless Security Overview Cisco Leap WEP AuthenticationWEP Overview 802.1x Authentication Open System Steps Bit WEP WEP Keys WEP Key Configuration How to Use WEP Parameters 802.1x Port Based Network Access Control Figure B-4 802.1x authentication WPA Wireless Security How Does WPA Compare to WEP? How Does WPA Compare to Ieee 802.11i? What are the Key Features of WPA Security? Figure B-5 WPA Overview Figure B-6 WPA/802.1x Authentication Sequence Wireless Networking Basics WPA Data Encryption Key Management Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TkipMichael Is WPA Perfect? Product Support for WPAAES Support Wireless network adapters Wireless client programs Wireless Networking Basics Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network AccessConfiguring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking Install or Verify Windows Networking Components Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Locate your Network Neighborhood icon Choose Settings, and then Control Panel Primary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Verifying TCP/IP Properties Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or TCP/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 Glossary Adsl EAP Internet service provider Megabits per second Ssid WEP Glossary Numerics Index