What is Ad-Hoc Mode in Wi-Fi?

The devices don’t need a central server for file shares or printers.

Instead, devices can access each other’s resources directly through a simple point-to-point wireless connection.

Ad hoc network topology peer device connection.

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In addition, the devices have to support a hosted online grid.

You might need to open Command Prompt as an administrator for that command to work.

Or, in Category view, first, chooseNetwork and Internet.

Choose the link calledSetup a new connection or web connection.

opt for option calledSet Up a Wireless Ad Hoc (Computer-to-Computer) online grid.

Select theSave this networkcheck box so that it will be available later.

ClickNextto close any unnecessary windows.

When using the ad-hoc mode, protect yourself from several knownsecurity problems and performance limitations of ad-hoc Wi-Fi networks.

The most common sources of trouble in ad-hoc mode networking are incorrect configuration and insufficient signal strength.

Ensure your devices are located close to each other and that the configuration tweaks are identical on each rig.