Netgear RANGEMAX WPN511 User Manual download pdf (Page 37)

User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511

Configuration 4-5

February 2005

How to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Profile

Note: Ad-hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. Ad-hoc mode requires either static IP

addresses (such as

192.168.0.1). For instructions on setting up static IP addresses on a Windows

PC, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC

Card WPN511 Resource CD.

Follow the instructions below to configure an Ad-hoc mode profile.

1. Run the WPN511 Smart Wizard Wireless Utility.

a. Make sure the WPN511 software is installed and the WPN511 is fully inserted in an

available CardBus slot in your PC.

b. Click the WPN511 icon in the Windows system tray to open the Smart Wizard

Wireless Assistant.

c. The Settings tab displays as shown below.

Figure 4-4: Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant Settings tab page

d. Select Computer-to-Computer (Ad hoc) for the Network Type.

e. Enter the SSID for the Ad-Hoc network.

f. Click Apply.

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