Starting A Computer-To-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection - NETGEAR RangeMax WPNT511 User Manual

User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511
You may need to reboot in certain Windows operating systems such as Windows 98SE.
Note: If you cannot connect, see
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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 4-7
4. In the Start Ad Hoc field, choose the wireless standard (2.4 GHz, 802.11b/g) 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 page to identify the channels in use in your
area.
6. Click OK.
Note: The channel number differs depending on the country. The connection speed
automatically defaults to the highest speed.
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"Removing the WPNT511 Software" on page
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