Internet Connection Sharing with Adhoc

Mobile workers must know how to set up their mobile gear to connect to Wi-Fi locations.
Using Windows XP in this tutorial, we'll go through the steps for setting up a laptop to
access a Wi-Fi network. Some Wi-Fi cards can be set to automatically detect and connect
to Wi-Fi networks. It is still important to know how to manually set up your Wi-Fi card to
connect to a Wi-Fi network.

1. Before you attempt to use any Wi-Fi network, find out what the SSID, Channel,
Mode and WEP keys are. Some Wi-Fi locations do not require a WEP key. Many
Wi-Fi providers have this information on their Web site or when you purchase
access you will be provided the information.
2. Ensure you have a firewall program installed and running. This will protect your
data.
3. Start up your laptop and look for the Wi-Fi network icon in the bottom right of the
screen.
4. Click on the Wifi Connection icon on the bottom right of screen and you should
see a window that indicates connection, strength and duration. Click on the
Properties tab.

5. The next window will show the type of networking card installed. Click on the
Wireless Networks tab.

6. Once the Wireless Network Connection Properties window is open, you will have
two options depending on how you set up your laptop.
o If you do not see any networks listed in Preferred or Available Networks,
you will have to manually add the SSID. Click on Add. You will have to
enter the SSID and WEP key (if required). Click OK and you should then
see the network you just added in the Available Networks box.
o

o If you see the correct SSID showing in the Available Networks, then you
need to click on Configure in order to enter the WEP key if that is required.

7. In the next window, enter the SSID for the Wi-Fi network you want to access.
Make sure you do not have CAPS lock or NUM lock while entering the information.
If a network key is required, click on "Data Encryption and then enter the
Network key you have been provided with. Again make sure you do not have
CAPS or NUM lock on. Click OK when entered. If you have entered the key
incorrectly a message will pop up and you will need to re-enter the key.

8. Next go to Start, and where it says Connect To, click on that and you should see
choices like in the graphic below. Click on Wireless Network Connection and it
should work.
There are occasions when the connection doesn't work. In these cases check your
firewall software and make sure it allows you to connect to the Wi-Fi network. To check
this, disable your firewall software and check the connection again. If you can connect
with the firewall program disabled, you change your settings. If your firewall program is
not the problem check the SSID and WEP key information that you entered. Both of
these are case sensitive. If you had obtained SSID information from the Internet, check
with someone in the establishment to see if the SSID has been changed.

Kinerja dari Wi-Fi jaringan rumah sangat tergantung pada kekuatan sinyal dari wireless
router atau titik akses nirkabel (base station).

If a given wireless client falls out of range of the base station signal, obviously that network
connection will fail or "drop." Jika wireless client yang diberikan jatuh keluar dari jangkauan
sinyal base station, jelas bahwa koneksi jaringan akan gagal atau "drop." Clients situated near
the edge of the network range will likely experience intermittent dropped connections. Klien
terletak di dekat tepi jangkauan jaringan mungkin akan mengalami koneksi menjatuhkan
berselang. But even when a wireless client stays within range consistently, its network
performance can still be adversely affected by distance , obstructions , or interference .
Tetapi bahkan ketika klien nirkabel tetap berada dalam jangkauan konsisten, performa
jaringan masih dapat terganggu oleh jarak, penghalang, atau gangguan.

To position your wireless equipment for optimal network performance, follow these
guidelines: Untuk posisi peralatan nirkabel Anda untuk kinerja jaringan yang optimal, ikuti
panduan:

• First and foremost, don't settle prematurely on a location for the wireless access
point or router. Pertama dan terpenting, jangan menyelesaikan prematur di lokasi
untuk titik akses nirkabel atau router. Experiment; try placing the device in several
different promising locations. Percobaan; mencoba menempatkan perangkat di
beberapa lokasi yang berbeda yang menjanjikan. While trial-and-error may not be the
most scientific way to find a good spot for your equipment, it is often the only
practical way to assure the best possible Wi-Fi performance. Sementara coba-
kesalahan tidak mungkin cara yang paling ilmiah untuk menemukan tempat yang
bagus untuk peralatan Anda, sering satu-satunya cara praktis untuk menjamin kinerja
Wi-Fi terbaik.

• Strive to install the wireless access point or router in a central location . Upayakan
untuk menginstal router nirkabel jalur akses atau di lokasi pusat. If you have only
one wireless client, installing the base station near this client is best. Jika Anda hanya
memiliki satu wireless client, menginstal base station dekat klien ini adalah yang
terbaik. For WLANs with multiple wireless clients, find a good compromise position.
Untuk WLAN dengan klien beberapa wireless, mencari posisi kompromi yang bagus.
Clients too far away from the base station will manage only 10% - 50% the bandwidth
of clients nearby to it. Klien terlalu jauh dari base station akan mengelola hanya 10% -
50% dari bandwidth dari klien terdekat untuk itu. You might need to sacrifice the
network performance of one client for the good of the others. Anda mungkin harus
mengorbankan kinerja jaringan dari satu klien untuk kebaikan yang lain.

• Next, avoid physical obstructions whenever possible. Selanjutnya, menghindari

penghalang fisik sebisa mungkin. Any barriers along the "line of sight" between
client and base station will degrade a Wi-Fi radio signal. Setiap hambatan sepanjang
 "garis pandang" antara klien dan base station akan menurunkan sinyal radio Wi-Fi.
Plaster or brick walls tend to have the most negative impact, but really any
obstruction including cabinets or furniture will weaken the signal to some degree.
Plester atau dinding bata cenderung memiliki dampak paling negatif, tapi benar-benar
ada halangan termasuk lemari atau perabot akan melemahkan sinyal untuk beberapa
derajat. Obstructions tend to reside closer to floor level; therefore, some folks prefer
to install their wireless access point / router on or near the ceiling. Hambatan
cenderung tinggal lebih dekat ke tingkat lantai, sehingga sebagian orang lebih
memilih untuk memasang titik akses nirkabel mereka / router pada atau dekat langit-
langit.

• Avoid reflective surfaces whenever possible. Hindari permukaan reflektif bila

memungkinkan. Some Wi-Fi signals literally bounce off of windows, mirrors, metal
file cabinets and stainless steel countertops, lessening both network range and
performance. Beberapa Wi-Fi sinyal harfiah memantul dari jendela, cermin, lemari
besi file dan countertops stainless steel, baik mengurangi jangkauan jaringan dan
kinerja.

• Install the wireless access point or router at least 1 m (3 feet) away from other home
appliances that send wireless signals in the same frequency range. Instal titik akses
nirkabel atau router setidaknya 1 m (3 kaki) dari peralatan rumah lain yang
mengirimkan sinyal nirkabel di rentang frekuensi yang sama. Such appliances
include some microwave ovens, cordless telephones, baby monitors, and home
automation equipment like X-10 devices. peralatan tersebut termasuk oven
microwave beberapa, telepon tanpa kabel, monitor bayi, dan peralatan rumah
otomatisasi seperti X-10 perangkat. Any appliance that transmits in the same general
range as 802.11b or 802.11g (2.4 GHz) can generate interference. Setiap alat yang
mentransmisikan dalam kisaran umum yang sama seperti 802.11b atau 802.11g (2,4
GHz) dapat menimbulkan gangguan.

• Likewise, install the unit away from electrical equipment that also generates
interference. Demikian juga, memasang AC jauh dari peralatan listrik yang juga
menghasilkan gangguan. Avoid electric fans, other motors, and flourescent lighting.
Hindari listrik penggemar, motor lain, dan lampu fluorescent.

• If the best location you find is only marginally acceptable, consider adjusting the base
station antennas to improve performance. Jika lokasi terbaik Anda menemukan hanya
sedikit diterima, pertimbangkan untuk menyesuaikan stasiun pangkalan antena untuk
meningkatkan kinerja. Antennas on wireless access points and routers can usually be
rotated or otherwise re-pointed to "fine tune" Wi-Fi signalling. Antena pada titik
akses nirkabel dan router biasanya dapat diputar ulang atau menunjuk ke "fine tune"
sinyal Wi-Fi. Follow the specific manufacturer's recommendations for best results.
Ikuti saran produsen khusus untuk hasil terbaik.

If using these guidelines you still cannot find a suitable location for your wireless gear, there
are alternatives. Jika menggunakan panduan ini Anda masih tidak dapat menemukan lokasi
yang cocok untuk peralatan nirkabel Anda, ada alternatif. You can, for example, replace and
upgrade the base station antenna . Anda dapat, misalnya, mengganti dan mengupgrade antena
base station . You can also install a Wi-Fi repeater (often called a "range extender" or
"signal booster.") Finally, in extreme cases, you may need to configure a second base
station to extend the range of your WLAN. Anda juga dapat menginstal Wi-Fi repeater
(sering disebut "jangkauan extender" atau "penguat sinyal.") Akhirnya, dalam kasus ekstrim,
Anda mungkin perlu mengkonfigurasi stasiun pangkalan kedua untuk memperluas
jangkauan WLAN Anda.