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N300 Micro USB WiFi Adapter N300MA
can change the preamble for better throughput if you experience interference, such as
from a cordless telephone. Many cordless phones use 2.4 GHz.
• Auto. Up to 150 Mbps.
• 2.4 GHz. Use a 2.4 GHz preamble.
• Long.
3. Click OK.
Working with Ad Hoc Mode
Ad Hoc Mode is an advanced feature that allows you to create a wireless network between
two computers without using a router or access point. For example, this mode is used when
two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you want to
exchange files directly between them.
Note: Ad Hoc mode does not work using DHCP settings. Ad Hoc mode
requires either static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1
) or the IPX
protocol. For help setting up static IP addresses, see the PC
Networking Tutorial on the Resource CD.
For more information about wireless network modes, see the wireless reference document
at: http://documentation.On Networks.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm.
Creating an Ad Hoc Mode Profile
1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab displays:
2. Enter the network settings.
a. Select Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) for the network type.
b. Select or enter the network name (SSID) for the Ad Hoc network.
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