How Do You Set Up An Ad Hoc Network On Windows XP?
An ad hoc network involves accessing the internet by wirelessly connecting to a computer that already has an established internet connection. An ad hoc network is ideal for creating a smaller network within an already established network for printer and file sharing purposes. Creating an ad hoc network is quite simple and requires just a few settings adjusted within Windows XP’s Network Connection’s control panel. Right-click the wireless icon in the lower right-hand corner of your Windows XP desktop. The icon is located within Windows’ Taskbar. Select “View Available Networks” to bring up the Wireless Network Connection window. Select “Change Advanced Settings” on the left-hand side of the window to bring up Wireless Network Connection Properties. Select the “Wireless Networks” tab. Select “Add…” beneath “Preferred Networks” to bring up the Wireless Network Properties window. Enter a name for the ad hoc network in the text field labeled “SSID.” Select the check box labeled “This is
