Starting A Computer-To-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection - NETGEAR WNA1000 - Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter User Manual

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c. A continuous ping will be sent to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. The
ping response should change to Reply.
Figure 2-10
At this point the connection is established.
Note: If you cannot connect, see
accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing
software might not be installed or configured correctly on your computers. See the
link to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Appendix

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

1. On the Settings tab of the Smart Wizard, select or type the network name (SSID).
2. Select the Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) network type.
Note: for Windows Vista computers, you must have administrator rights. Otherwise,
this option is not available for selection.
3. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. The Ad Hoc Setting screen displays:
Figure 2-11
4. In the Start Ad Hoc drop-down list, select the wireless standard (802.11g or 802.11b) for your
Ad Hoc computer-to-computer network.
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"Troubleshooting Tips" on page
v1.0, August 2009
4-1. For problems
B.