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    Wireless Crossover?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by NissanSupraGTR, Oct 3, 2006.

  1. NissanSupraGTR

    NissanSupraGTR Notebook Evangelist

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    Just wonderin if this is possible. basically want to be able to connect to my rm's pc through our wireless nics, without using ethernet cable. I'm thinkin it should be possible but have no idea how. any help appreciated
     
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    germancasaretto Notebook Geek NBR Reviewer

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    You need to create an Ad-Hoc connection. It's a computer-to-computer connection.
     
    germancasaretto, Oct 3, 2006
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  3. NissanSupraGTR

    NissanSupraGTR Notebook Evangelist

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    exactly how do i do that?
     
    NissanSupraGTR, Oct 3, 2006
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    germancasaretto Notebook Geek NBR Reviewer

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    I don't remember how to configure it, but you have to create a new connection in My Network Places and cofigure it as Ad-Hoc.
    Try searching in google or Windows Help.

    One thing I'm sure about, is that an ad-hoc connection is what you need.
     
    germancasaretto, Oct 3, 2006
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  5. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    nework connections> wireless network connection> wireless networks> create and new one or add (cant remeber as Imnot sitting on my laptop). Name it what you want and when done browse for wireless and hopefully youll see the name you made and connect. BAM you just made an ad hoc LAN, but remeber ad hoc isnt fast or very efficient (11mbps or slower, and not very scalable). Good luck, hope I pointed you in the right direction. :D
     
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    Here's a decent guide to doing it. It's not hard at all.

    ~ Brett
     
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    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

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    Thanxs for the link Nrbelex, want to try it just for experiment purposes.
     
    Reezin14, Oct 4, 2006
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