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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 1-7
At this point the connection is established.
Note: If you cannot connect, see
Chapter
and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly
on your computers. See the link to
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 1-8
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 page to identify the channels in use in your
area.
"Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" in
1. For problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client
B.
v2.0, February 2007
"Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing"
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