Starting A Computer-To-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection - NETGEAR WG311v3 User Manual

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."
Figure 2-7
At this point the connection is established.
Note: If you cannot connect, see
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 see the link to
Addressing:" in Appendix

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

1. On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type 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 opens:
Figure 2-8
4. In the Start Ad Hoc field, choose the wireless standard (802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g) for your
Ad Hoc computer-to-computer network.
5. In the Channel field, Automatic should work. 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 to view the channels in use in your area.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual
"Removing the WG311 v3 Software" in Chapter
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