Asus A56CB User's Manual for English Edition - Page 73

Using Ad-hoc mode and Infrastructure mode, Open Network Sharing Center.

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Using Ad-hoc mode and Infrastructure mode The built-in WLAN in this Notebook PC is also a client adapter that allows you to use the Ad-hoc and Infrastructure modes when connecting to a network. All devices must install optional 802.11 wireless LAN adapters to use these modes. Turn ON the WLAN function of your Notebook PC before using the ad-hoc or infrastructure mode Ad-hoc mode The ad-hoc mode allows the Notebook PC to connect to another Notebook PC or desktop PC without the need to setup an access point. This mode allows you to share files and internet connection within 30 feet. To use the ad-hoc mode: 1. Click the wireless network icon on the Windows® Notification area then click Open Network Sharing Center. 2. In the Network and Sharing Center dialog box, click Setup a new connection or network. 3. Select Setup a wireless ad hoc (computer-to-computer) network then click Next. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup process. Notebook PC User Manual 73

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Notebook PC User Manual
73
Using Ad-hoc mode and Infrastructure mode
The built-in WLAN in this Notebook PC is also a client adapter that
allows you to use the
Ad-hoc
and
Infrastructure
modes when
connecting to a network.
All devices must install optional 802.11 wireless LAN adapters to
use these modes.
Turn ON the WLAN function of
your Notebook PC before using
the ad-hoc or infrastructure mode
Ad-hoc mode
The ad-hoc mode allows the Notebook PC to connect to
another Notebook PC or desktop PC without the need to setup
an access point. This mode allows you to share files and internet
connection within 30 feet.
To use the ad-hoc mode:
1.
Click the wireless network icon
on the Windows®
Notification area then click
Open Network Sharing Center.
2.
In the
Network and Sharing Center
dialog box, click
Setup
a new connection or network.
3.
Select
Setup a wireless ad hoc (computer-to-computer)
network
then click
Next.
4.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup
process.