Wireless LAN without net access

I have this netgear wireless router
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6833122016
My question is how can i create a wireless LAN for me and my next door friends to play LAN games without the need for an internet access.all the documentatin i have read abt the router require u to have a cable or dsl connection.
my dsl is disconnected for a few months and i am relying only on dial up. how do i put this router to use wothout a net connection.
P.S. i am a complete beginner when it comes to networking!!!

so u mean a net connection is compulsory for wireless networking???

You don't need an Internet connection to connect 2 computers. Just connect your PC to one of the LAN ports and have your friend look for the Wireless Network.

Grumpy

Hey there - no, you don't need an internet connection if all you are planning on doing is connecting two PC's to a wireless router. If I were you I would focus on connecting one of the PC's (wirelessly) to the router 1st - if you can't do this perhaps you should contact Netgear support to talk you thru it. The process is pretty simple, but you should also set up security so no rogue users can use your LAN without your permission - it would take a while to write how to do all this (depending on your router interface - all models are different), I would suggest a techie call to Netgear in the 1st instance! Either that or traul thru a basic wireless guide via google. Hope that helps. Cheers, DjH