NETGEAR WG511v2 user manual V2.2, December

User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2

Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. For instructions on

setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Resource CD.

Follow the instructions below to create an Ad Hoc mode profile.

1.Run the WG511v2 Smart Wizard.

a.Make sure the WG511v2 software is installed and the WG511v2 is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in your PC.

b.Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens.

Figure 4-4

c.Select Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) for the Network Type.

d.Select or enter the Network Name (SSID) for the Ad Hoc network.

e.In the Profile box, type the name of the profile.

f.Click Apply.

2.Save your settings in a Profile.

a.Click the Save Profile button.

All the configuration settings are saved in this profile.

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