User's Manual Part 1

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 to an ad hoc network using a profile
● 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. When
connecting to 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.
Join an ad hoc network without a profile
● Join a one-time ad hoc session without a profile. This method does not use a pre-
defined profile. To connect to any ad hoc network, click the Scan button to scan for
any ad hoc networks, enter the password (SSID), then click the Connect button to
connect. When joining an ad hoc network, the transmit channel established by the
first computer is used.
Start an Ad Hoc Network
You can start an ad hoc network by using your computer as a wireless station. This
method uses your computer's SSID to establish the ad hoc network for other users to
connect to. When you are the originator of an ad hoc network, all other users must use
the channel and SSID.
Ending an Ad Hoc Session