NETGEAR WNA3100M-100ENS, WNA3100-100ENS Starting a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Network Connection

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual

5.Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices with the ping program: a. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run.

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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.A continuous ping is sent to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. The ping response should change to Reply.

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At this point the connection is established.

Note: If you cannot connect, see “Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly” on page 4-4and “Troubleshooting Tips” on page 4-1.

Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection

1.On the Settings tab of the Smart Wizard, select or type the network name (SSID).

2.Select the Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) network type.

Note: for Windows Vista computers, you must have administrator rights. Otherwise, this option is not available for selection.

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