User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511T
4-8 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, as shown below.
Figure 4-5: Ad-Hoc Setting page
4. In the Start Ad-Hoc field, choose the wireless standard (802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g) for your
Ad-Hoc computer-to-computer network.
5. In the Channel field, Automatic should work. 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.
6. Click OK.
Note: The channel number differs depending on the country. The connection speed automatically
defaults to the highest speed.