Netgear WG121 User Manual download pdf (Page 48)

User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121

4-6 Configuration

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.

3. Click Initiate Ad-Hoc. The Ad-Hoc Setting dialog box will appear.

4. Choose the wireless settings for your Ad-Hoc computer-to-computer network.

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.

5. Click OK.

Note: The channel number differs depending on the country. The connection speed automatically

defaults to the highest speed.

Enabling Wireless Security Features

You can strengthen the security of your wireless connection by enabling Wired Equivalent Privacy

(WEP) encryption of the wireless data communications. For more information on 802.11 wireless

security, see “Authentication and WEP” on page B-2.

In addition to the WG121 wireless security features, you should also configure appropriate LAN

network security features such as requiring a user name and password to access the shared

resources in your network.

The procedures below identify how to configure the WEP encryption settings of your NETGEAR

54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121.

Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security

Settings

Print this form, fill in the configuration parameters and put it in a safe place for possible future

reference. For an existing wireless network, the person who set up the network will be able to

provide this information.

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