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3. In ad hoc mode, a station scans the air for an existing BSS. If no BSS is
found, the station establishes a BSS for other stations to join. When other
stations scan the air and find an established BSS in place, they join that
BSS to form an ad hoc network. If a specific set of stations requires ad
hoc network connectivity, it is recommended to have one station
establish a BSS first before configuring the remaining stations. This
prevents the scenario of several stations trying to form a BSS at the
same time, which can result in multiple singular BSSs being established,
rather than a single BSS with multiple stations.
TCP/IP Setup
After configuring the D-Link DWL-A520 Wireless Network Adapter through
the Network Control Panel, the TCP/IP address for the network device needs
to be configured.
1. From the Start menu, choose Programs > Accessories >
Communications > Network Connections. Find the “Local Area
Connection” that is associated with the D-Link DWL-A520 Wireless
Network Adapter. Right-click that connection and click Properties.