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Configuring computer settings for a 
peer-to-peer network
If you are unable to connect to a peer-to-peer network in the Available networks 
list, the most likely cause it that the other computers are using WEP security. 
You need to configure your network settings to use the same WEP security 
settings as those used by the other computers.
To configure computer settings for a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network 
in Windows XP:
1With the Connect to Wireless Network dialog box open, click the network 
you want to configure your computer for, then click 
Advanced. The Wireless 
Network Connection Properties dialog box opens.
2Click the Wireless Networks tab. 
						

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3Click to select the peer-to-peer network in the Available networks box, then 
click 
Configure. The Wireless Network Properties dialog box opens. The name 
of the network already appears in the 
Network name (SSID) box.
4Set the Wireless network key (WEP) settings to match those agreed to by 
the other members of your peer-to-peer network.
5Make sure that the This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless 
access points are not used
 check box is selected.
6Click OK to close the Wireless Network Properties dialog box.
Now that you have completed setting up your peer-to-peer network in 
Windows XP, go to “Where to go from here” on page 123.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about configuring a wireless network 
in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword wireless network in the HelpSpot 
Search box  , then click the arrow. 
						

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Connecting to a peer-to-peer 
wireless Ethernet network in 
Windows 2000
If you use the Broadcom mini PCI card, connecting to a peer-to-peer network 
in Windows 2000 is similar to connecting to a peer-to-peer network in 
Windows XP. For more information, see “Using the Broadcom Wireless 
Configuration Utility” on page 108.
If you use the Intel or Agere ORiNOCO mini PCI card, you cannot connect to 
a peer-to-peer network using Windows 2000 without first creating a profile in 
a client manager program. If your Gateway computer has built in wireless 
networking using the Intel mini PCI card, see “Using Intel PROSet” on page 112. 
If your Gateway computer has built in wireless networking using the Agere 
ORiNOCO mini PCI card, see “Using the ORiNOCO Client Manager” on 
page 118.
If your Windows 2000 computer does not use the Broadcom Wireless 
Configuration Utility, Intel client manager, or Agere client manager, see the 
documentation that came with your wireless networking solution.
If you do not know which card you have, see “To determine which wireless 
adapter is installed in your computer:” on page 52. 
						

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Using the Broadcom Wireless Configuration 
Utility
Creating a peer-to-peer wireless network using the Broadcom 
Wireless Configuration Utility
To create a peer-to-peer wireless network using the Broadcom Wireless 
Configuration Utility:
1Right-click the Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility icon   on the 
taskbar.
2Click Open Utility. The Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility opens. 
						

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3Click Add to add a new network. The Profile Wizard opens to the General 
Settings screen.
4Type the name of the network in the Network name (SSID) box. For a 
peer-to-peer network, type any network name that has been agreed upon 
by the other members of the network, for example Adhoc. This name 
cannot already be in use.
5Click This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points 
are not used
.
6Set the Wireless network key (WEP) settings to match those agreed to by 
the other members of your peer-to-peer network.
7Click OK.
8Go to “Connecting to a peer-to-peer wireless network using the Broadcom 
Wireless Configuration Utility” on page 110. 
						

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Connecting to a peer-to-peer wireless network using the Broadcom 
Wireless Configuration Utility
To connect to a wireless Ethernet network using the Broadcom Wireless 
Configuration Utility:
1Double-click the Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility icon   on the 
taskbar. The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box opens.
2Click the network you want to connect to, then click Connect.
3If you are unable to connect to the network, see “Configuring computer 
settings for a peer-to-peer network using the Broadcom Wireless 
Configuration Utility” on page 111.
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Now that you have completed setting up your peer-to-peer network in 
Windows 2000, go to “Where to go from here” on page 123. 
						

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Configuring computer settings for a peer-to-peer network using the 
Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility
If you are unable to connect to a peer-to-peer network in the Available networks 
list, the most likely cause it that the other computers are using WEP security. 
You need to configure your network settings to use the same WEP security 
settings as those used by the other computers.
To configure computer settings for a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network 
using the Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility:
1With the peer-to-peer network highlighted in the Connect to Wireless 
Network dialog box, click 
Advanced. The Broadcom Wireless Configuration 
Utility opens.
2Click to select the peer-to-peer network in the Available networks box, then 
click 
Configure. The Wireless Network Properties dialog box opens.
3Set the Wireless network key (WEP) settings to match those set on the 
access point.
4Make sure that the This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless 
access points are not used 
check box is selected. 
						

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5Click OK to close the Wireless Network Properties dialog box. Go to “Where 
to go from here” on page 123.
Using Intel PROSet
Configuring computer settings for a peer-to-peer wireless network 
using Intel PROSet
To configure a peer-to-peer wireless network using Intel PROSet:
1Click Start, Programs, Intel Network Adapters, then click Intel PROSet. The 
Intel PROSet window opens.
2In the left pane, click PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter. 
						

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3Click the Networks tab.
ImportantDo not use the Start button on the Networks tab unless 
all computers are using Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters. 
See the help in Intel PROSet for more information about 
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4Click Add to add a new profile. The Profile Wizard opens to the General 
Settings screen.
5Type the name of the profile you are creating in the Profile Name box. For 
example, if you will be using your computer on two different networks, 
such as at home and at work, you may want to name one profile 
Home 
and the other one 
Work.
6Type the name of the network in the Network Name (SSID) box. For a 
peer-to-peer network, type any network name that has been agreed upon 
by the other members of the network, for example Adhoc. This name 
cannot already be in use.
7Click Ad hoc - Connect directly to other computers.