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An ad-hoc network is a network where data is sent directly between computers, instead of using a central router.

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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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AdHoc network more efficient than traditional Wifi setup?

With a normal Wifi network, like with an wireless router. If 1 wireless device wants to talk another wireless device it has to go through the router, right? But with an adhoc network does data go ...
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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 visible....
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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—HP Mini 210-1060BR and HP Mini 210-1040BR—no existent Wi-Fi connections available, no cable, both bluetooth enabled. What I want is to create a real LAN ...
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Nokia 5800 v50, getting "Invalid server name" with ad-hoc wlan with Windows 7

After upgrading to v50 firmware in my Nokia 5800 xpress music phone. I am not able to connect to ad-hoc wlan network in my laptop(Windows 7 OS). I have a dialup internet connection and created ...
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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. I'...
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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 an 802.11n wireless network between laptops

I have an ASUS USB-N13 wireless adapter and three laptops in a home. I've tried multiple times to create an ad-hoc network following the 802.11n standard, but failed each time. The laptops have Intel ...
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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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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" ...
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How to share ethernet connection on Ubuntu (Jaunty)?

I've googled it and I've found mostly tutorials on sharing when having 2 ethernet ports. I am in a hotel with only wired connection (eth0). I would like to use my wifi card to share my connection with ...
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