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How to Start a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network, Enabling Wireless Security Features

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User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 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. Figure 4-5: Initiate Ad Hoc 4. Choose the speed and channel 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 WEP security, see "Authentication and WEP" on page B-2. Alternatively, you can use WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) encryption. For more information on WPA security, see "WPA Wireless Security" on page B-8. In addition to the WG111 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. Configuration 4-7 202-10026-01

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User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111
Configuration
4-7
202-10026-01
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.
Figure 4-5:
Initiate Ad Hoc
4.
Choose the speed and channel 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 WEP
security, see
“Authentication and WEP” on page B-2
.
Alternatively, you can use WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) encryption. For
more information on WPA security, see
“WPA Wireless Security” on page B-8
.
In addition to the WG111 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.