Creating a ad-hoc network in windows xp

Run the Command Prompt in administrator rights and type the following command one by one. Typing the above command will actually start the wireless adhoc network. Once the hosted network is enabled, you can see wireless Adhoc connection listed in the network and sharing center. Now the wireless adhoc network needs an internet connection and for this, you need to share the existing active Internet connection.

Right click on your exisiting Wi-Fi internet connection and select properties. Now select the Sharing tab in properties. Then select the newly created wireless adhoc connection from the drop down list. Now save the details and close the properties. Use the below command to stop the adhoc network. Click Yes to enable Internet sharing. In the wireless network adapter properties dialog box, click Add under Preferred networks. For example, you could name your wireless network AdHocInternet.

Select the This is a computer-to-computer ad hoc network check box and clear the The key is provided for me automatically check box. In Network key , type the WEP key. The WEP key should be a random sequence of hexadecimal digits or numbers, letters, and punctuation. These instructions configure an encryption key for wireless communications on the ad hoc wireless network. You must tell the other users who want to access the Internet the WEP key.

You can create an ad hoc wireless network without requiring encryption and an encryption key, but it is not recommended. To connect each other laptop computer to the newly created ad hoc mode wireless network, do the following:. Once the new ad hoc wireless network is created, Windows XP on other laptop computers should detect it and prompt you with a One or more wireless networks are available or Wireless networks detected message in the notification area of your taskbar.

If you are not notified, right-click the wireless network adapter in Network Connections and click View Available Wireless Networks. Clear the The key is provided for me automatically check box and select the This is a computer-to-computer ad hoc network check box. Create a digit password and type it in both the Network key and Confirm network key boxes. For the best security, include letters, numbers, and punctuation.

Then click OK. If the computer you want to add to your network does not have built-in wireless network support. Windows XP automatically detects the new adapter and notifies you that it found a wireless network. Right-click the Wireless Network icon in the lower right corner of your screen, and then click View Available Wireless Networks. Note : If you run into any problems, consult the documentation that came with your network adapter.

Click your network, and then click Connect in the lower right corner. Windows XP prompts you to enter a key. Type your encryption key in both the Network key and Confirm network key boxes, and then click Connect. Windows XP shows its progress as it connects to your network.