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How to Start a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network
1. On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant, 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,
as shown to the right.
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.
6. Click OK.
Note: The channel number differs depending on the country. The connection speed automatically
defaults to the highest speed.
Hidden Networks
Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). You can connect to a hidden
network, and set up a Profile for it. Follow the steps below.
1. Run the WG511 v2 Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant.
a. Make sure the WG511 v2 software is installed and the WG511 v2 is fully inserted in an
available CardBus slot in your laptop computer.
b. Have the network settings for the hidden network ready. You must know the Network
Name (SSID). If the network uses security such as WEP or WPA-PSK then you must
know the security settings too.
Configuring Wireless Adapter Settings
June 2005
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2
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