How Do You Set Up An Ad Hoc Wireless Network?
An ad hoc network is a type of wireless connection that allows you to connect directly to another computer, instead of going through the Internet. While Internet-enabled connections are useful for most tasks, the capability to interface directly with another wireless-enabled computer can make file transfers and local networking much easier and quicker. Ad hoc wireless connections are supported by Microsoft Windows and are relatively easy to set up. Open the Windows Control Panel, which can be found in the Start menu. Double-click the “Network Connections” icon. This will open the Network Connections window. Find your wireless connection in the list of network connections. Right click the wireless connection and click “Properties” in the drop-down list. This will open the Wireless Network Connection Properties window. Select the “Wireless Networks” tab and click the “Add…” button near the bottom of the window. This will open the Wireless Network Properties window. Enter the name of yo