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In peer-to-peer (ad hoc) mode, you can send and receive information to other computers
in an ad hoc network. All wireless clients in the ad hoc network must use the same
network name (SSID) and channel number. For a list of allowed 802.11b ad hoc
channels, refer to the Adapter Settings for more information.
NOTE: While scanning with an ad hoc profile set to a specific transmit channel, if
an ad hoc network is found on another channel, you will be connected using the
new channel. The new channel number is displayed in the Adapter Settings.
Connect to an Ad Hoc Network
NOTE: For information about connecting to an ad hoc using a profile, refer to
Create an Ad Hoc Profile using the Profile Wizard.
● Connect using an ad hoc profile. Refer to Creating a New Profile for details. Select
an ad hoc profile from the Profile List and click the Connect button. This method
uses a pre-defined ad hoc profile created by the Profile Wizard. The ad hoc profile
is displayed in the Profile List. When joining an ad hoc network, the transmit
channel established by the first computer is used. This channel may be different
than the one selected when the ad hoc profile was created by the Profile Wizard.
Ending an Ad Hoc Session
To end an ad hoc session, click the Close button. After the session is ended, an attempt
is made to re-connect to the last profile used from the Profile List.
Creating an Ad Hoc Profile Using the Profile Wizard
The following describes how to create a new ad hoc profile using the Profile Wizard and
connect to an ad hoc network
General Settings
1. From the General page, click the Networks tab.
2. Click the Add button. The General Settings dialog displays.
3. Enter a profile name in the Profile Name field.
4. Enter the network SSID, in the Network Name (SSID) field.