D-Link DW-290, User Manual

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3. If you want to connect to an ad hoc network, but both ad hoc and
infrastructure networks are within range of your computer, then click
Advanced in the Wireless Networks tab and then select “Computer-to-
computer (ad hoc) networks only”. Note that if you want the station to
start its own ad hoc network, the “Computer-to-computer (ad hoc)
networks only” option should be selected. There should be no network
active from the preferred list and the “Automatically connect to non-
preferred networks” check box should be cleared.
Connect to an Available Wireless Network
When there is more than one available network detected by Windows XP, the
OS will prompt the user to select and connect to a preferred network.
To connect to an available wireless network, right-click the network
connection icon in the notification area, and then click “View Available
Wireless Networks”.