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How to turn off ad hoc network in OS X

So I create an ad hoc network every now and then on my mac for various reasons, and I have found lately that when i click on the wifi icon in the mac bar, even when the network is not on, it still ...
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Share internet via notebook VPN through ad-hoc for other device;

I'd like to make netbook work as ad-hoc and here's the problem: smartphone (i5700) connects to netbook via wifi, the internet (vpn) connection is shared with wifi connection but there's no internet on ...
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Enabling ICS service to share internet connection via ad-hoc

I am trying to start my ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) on my Win7 Professional, but it wont start. All I get is this message: I understand the meaning of this message, but I need to set up ICS ...
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WiMax Ad-Hoc Network

Is there a way i can connect 2 computers via wimax without using 4G networks or any other service? I know wifi network adapters can be used this way, so i wondered why cant wimax be the same.. I ...
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Ad hoc wifi connection lost if no internet activity

I have the following setup: DSL-Modem---(ethernet)---Notebook-A---(wireless)---Notebook-B The wireless connection is an adhoc network. In Notebook-A I've configured the ethernet adapter to share ...
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Can I show a “welcome” splash page for my ad-hoc network?

Is there a way to configure an ad-hoc network to have a splash/welcome page? Similar to how NoCat works with routers? Basically if a user connects to my ad-hoc network it would re-direct them to a ...
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Are the IP addresses static or dynamic in computer to computer adhoc wireless network?

Currently my home networking setup looks like: I have one host laptop running windows 7 connected to usb data card to access internet. I have my client laptop running XP and able to access shared ...
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Sharing an internet connection two times (ad-hoc + second network card sharing)

First, here's my setup : I have a computer with 1 WiFi network card and 2 ethernet network card. My internet connection is received by one of my ethernet network card. I've been temporary sharing it ...
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Full-speed 802.11n connection between two laptops without an access point

I have two laptops with 802.11n-capable wireless adapters (Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN and Atheros AR9285) in them. However, I can't find a way to connect them at a speed higher than 54 Mbps. The methods ...
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Can I set up an ad hoc connection if my base laptop is connected to a Wi-Fi connection?

I have a Vista computer and cannot download Connectify as it requires Windows 7. Is it possible for me to connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi and share that connection through the same Wi-Fi adapter in ...
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MacBook Pro Ad Hoc and wifi same time

Can I have my MacBook Pro laptop have dual connections, one connecting to an internet wireless access point and one creating an Ad hoc connection to serve this internet connection to others connecting ...
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DD-WRT: How can I share my router's internet with an adhoc network? [closed]

Possible Duplicate: DD-WRT: How can I set up my router as an ad-hoc? I notice the DDWRT had an adhoc option on wireless mode... does this mean internet can be shared to ad-hoc networks? Or ...
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DD-WRT: How can I set up my router as an ad-hoc?

Title says it all. The type of network I'm allowed to have in my area is an ad-hoc, but I don't want to use a whole computer just to have wireless. So, is there a simple way to do this? Maybe with ...
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Sharing internet through an wireless ad-hoc in Windows 7

I'm actually requesting an workaround to share an PPoE wired Internet connection between two laptops using wireless. I've tried a lot sharing it the usual way... New Ad-hoc => Click turn On sharing ...
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trying to make an ad-hoc network between windows xp and windows 7

i'm using a usb modem on a windows xp 32 bit pro version and i'm trying to connect to this computer with a windows 7 64 bit pro version. i made myself a personal ad-hoc wireless network. but it ...
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Problems creating an ad-hoc network in Windows 7

Windows 7: I created an ad-hoc network (wireless for 2 laptops), it worked fine - we could use the internet with no problems. The next day I tried to make again the ad-hoc network, I went through all ...
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WIFI Analysis tool

I have setup an ad-hoc network between a Laptop and a MobileDevice. I am using WifiManager Package from Android to get the RSSI value in the mobile device. Can you please suggest some free tools or ...
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Can I use 'iw' to create multiple virtual interfaces to connect to multiple networks?

I'm trying to connect one computer to two others in an ad-hoc infrastructure. [computer 1] ---- [computer 2] ---- [computer 3] computer 2 is running Linux and has a single NIC wlan0. I want to it ...
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How do I share internet with my Windows 7 laptop such that DHCP is off?

I basically want my Windows 7 Laptop to function as a switch. (like a router when DHCP is off). Instead of getting 192.x.x.x addresses, I want public IP address assigned to everyone who connects to ...
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Ubuntu: Sharing internet connection via ad-hoc

I have a laptop with Ubuntu and connected to internet through cable. I want to set up an ad-hoc network to share the internet connection via wi-fi. The other computer runs on Windows Vista. I managed ...
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Is it possible to create an Ad-Hoc wireless network that is only visible to specific devices?

I want to create an ad-hoc wireless network on my laptop, but I only want my iPhone to be able to connect to it. I know you can set a password etc. but I'd prefer it if it just wasn't publicly ...
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Is it possible to create a LAN between two notebooks via BlueTooth/Wi-Fi?

In a given place there are two notebooks, no existant wi-fi connections available, no cable, both bluetooth-capable. What I want is to create a real LAN between the two, and (depending on how fast ...
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How to View Users Connected to Ad-Hoc Network on Windows 7?

Question How do I detect/manage users who are connected to my laptop's ad-hoc network? Background I have a Windows 7 laptop with a wired network connection. I've set up an ad-hoc network following ...
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How to disable ad-hoc wireless connections?

I have Intel 5100 AGN on my laptop. I want to make sure it wont make ad-hoc wireless connection ever. Couldnt find anything suitable in Advanced adapter settings (was looking for something like ...
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Can make the proxy settings invisible when I share my internet connection via wifi?

This is probably a long shot... I have an HTC Desire and frustratingly found out after I got it that it doesn't support network proxy settings. We have a wireless network at my office that uses a ...
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Windows 7 - Sharing a connection through WiFi?

I have a PC with Windows 7 and an iPod Touch. Windows 7 is connected to the Internet through a 3G dongle; I have set up an ad hoc WiFi network and ticked "Allow other network users to connect through ...
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Share dial up internet with an IPod Touch

I only have dial up internet access at home. I'd like to connect to the internet on my laptop and then use that connection for my iPod through Internet Connection Sharing. I don't have a router. ...
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setting up an access point from laptop to provide internet

i am trying to connect my wireless router as an access point from my laptop. the scenario is as follows: i have a wireless broadband connection at home, which i connect to using a username and a ...
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How to connect laptop with telephone using WI-FI? (ethernet)

What I did: Added new wireless network in wireless network settings and gave it SSID Gave laptop the IP like 192.168.0.1, mask: 255.255.255.0, gateway: 192.168.0.2 Gave the telephone with wifi the ...
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how to create a 802.11n wireless network between laptops and asus n-13 wireless adapter?

I have a asus usb n-13 wireless adapter and 3 laptops in a home we try to create a network witn 802.11n standards but failed each time laptops have intel 5100 agn. We try to create network with wpa-2 ...
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How to establish a ad-hoc Network between 2 Laptops via Wi-Fi?

I have 2 laptops and One of the Laptop is connected to Internet via Ethernet. I would like to establish a ad-hoc network between these 2 laptops. Any suggestions/pointers would be really helpful.
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How to establish a ad-hoc Network between 2 Laptops via WI-FI? [closed]

Possible Duplicate: How to establish a ad-hoc Network between 2 Laptops via WI-FI? I have 2 laptops and One of the Laptop is connected to Internet via Ethernet. I would like to establish ...
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Why is adhoc connection without internet faster than via router?

I'm transferring some data from my desktop to my laptop trough wifi. My home network is managed with windows 7 homegroup When my 2 pc's are connected via my router (with internet access) i get max ...
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How I do to setup a wifi connection between two laptops?

I've got 2 laptops annd they have wifi (of course). I don't have any wifi routers, or any wifi "gadget". I would like to know if I can connect directly the two laptops using the built in wifi, and how ...
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Internet Connection Sharing, can't Share Wireless

I'm using Windows XP, and I've been trying to setup my laptop so that I can connect to the internet connection that I get on the laptop through my mobile on an ad-hoc network. I've set up an ad-hoc ...
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Sharing Internet Connection in Windows 7 is so much more frustrated than Windows XP

Back to the time of Windows XP, from Properties dialog of my Wireless Connection, I can enable sharing and then select LAN network from the Drop Down List and boom, I can share it with my friend. We ...
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Ad-hoc connection between iPhone and Macbook Pro

I sometimes find it useful to connect my iPhone to my Macbook Pro by creating an ad-hoc wireless network from the MBP and connecting to that from the iPhone. However, what I find is that sometimes ...
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Windows XP ad-hoc networking

I have been using a Windows XP ad-hoc wireless network to connect my Macbook to the internet. Everything was working fine until after a restart of the XP machine, the network stopped appearing in the ...
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How to use my PCs internet connection for my mobile phone?

I don't want to take a GPRS connection and want to use my PC's internet connection to access internet on my mobile phone. Is it possible? i have samsung sgh e251. I have a Vista machine, but can ...
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How to create an adhoc 3 node Gigabit Ethernet network at “Home”, file transfer for NAS?

I have 3 devices that are Gigabit Ethernet: Windows XP PRO PC D-Link DSM-G600 NAS Intel SS4200E - NAS My goal is to quickly transfer the 457GB of data on the D-Link DSM-G600 NAS to the Intel ...
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Ad-Hoc Wireless Network Connectivity

Is it necessary for all the participating nodes in a wireless ad-hoc network to be in the vicinity of each other? Suppose there are three nodes, all connected to the same ad-hoc network (configured ...
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How to connect 3 laptops wirelessly WITHOUT a router

I was able to connect 2 laptops using Ad-Hoc, but how to connect the third one??
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Why is the “ad hoc network” option missing when creating a network connection in Vista?

When I attempt to create a network connection in Windows Vista, there is no "ad hoc network" option available. Why is this? The options available are (translated): Connect to the Internet Configure ...
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Combining a wired network with an ad-hoc network

I have two Windows Vista computers (A & B) with an ad-hoc network connecting them. Can I somehow then connect computer C with A through a switch/router and have all three computers on "one" ...