Netgear WNA1000M User Manual download pdf (Page 27)

Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security | 27

N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M

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:

4. In the Start Ad Hoc drop-down list, select the wireless standard (802.11b or 802.11g) for

your Ad Hoc computer-to-computer network.

5. In the Channel field, Automatic should work. If there is interference from a nearby wireless

device, select a different channel. You can use the Networks tab to view channels in use in

your area. The channel number differs depending on the country. The connection speed

automatically defaults to the highest speed.

6. Click OK.

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