User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511
Verify connectivity by using the Ping program:
a. On the Windows taskbar click the Start button, and then click Run.
b. Assuming the target PC is configured with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type
ping -t 192.168.0.1
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."
At this point the connection is established.
Note: If you cannot connect, see
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
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.
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and then click OK.
"Troubleshooting Basic Tips" on page
6-1. Also, for
C-1.
NETGEAR Smart Wireless Wizard