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Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile

The computer-to-computer setting of the WG511v2 uses Ad Hoc mode. Ad Hoc mode is an 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with each other, without the use of an access point. For example, this mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you want to exchange files directly between them.

Figure 2-5

Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. For instructions on setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Resource CD.

Follow the instructions below to create an Ad Hoc mode profile.

  1. Run the WG511v2 Smart Wizard.
    1. Make sure the WG511v2 software is installed and the WG511v2 is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in your PC.
    2. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens.

      Figure 2-6

    3. Select Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) for the Network Type.
    4. Select or enter the Network Name (SSID) for the Ad Hoc network.
    5. In the Profile box, type the name of the profile.
    6. Click Apply.
  2. Save your settings in a Profile.
    1. Click the Save Profile button.
    2. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile.

    3. Click Apply.
    4. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to the previous settings.
  3. Configure the PC network settings.
    1. Configure each PC with either a static IP address or with the IPX protocol.

      Note: For instructions on configuring static IP addresses, refer to the networking tutorial on your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Resource CD.
    2. Restart the PCs.
  4. Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices.
  5. 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 and then click OK.
     

    Figure 2-7

    1. 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 2-8

    2. At this point the connection is established.

      You may need to reboot in certain Windows operating systems such as Windows 98SE.

      Note: If you cannot connect, see Removing the WG511v2 Software. Also, for 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 see the link to Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing.


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