NETGEAR WPN111 user manual How to Start a Computer-to-Computer Ad-Hoc Network

User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111

Figure 4-3: Ping test results

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 the “” on page 3-12. Also, for problems with 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.

Figure 4-4: Ad-Hoc Setting page

4.Choose the wireless settings for your Ad-Hoc computer-to-computer network.

If you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless device, select a channel that is not being used by any other wireless networks near your wireless adapter. Use the Networks tab page to identify the channels in use in your area.

5.Click OK.

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