How to Create Ad Hoc wireless network on Windows 7

Do you know what an Ad-Hoc network mean? An Ad Hoc network is a temporary connection between computers and devices used for a special purpose such as sharing of documents with other computer.

It can also be used to temporarily share internet connection with other people on your ad hoc network.

Before you can be successful with this tutorial, you must have a wireless network adapter installed on your computer to set up or join an ad hoc network.

Let’s get down to business without wasting much of your time. The below steps will help you to create an ad hoc network on your windows 7. (Well, I don’t think this feature is supported by windows 7 starter).

• From the start menu, go to control panel and click on Network and Internet.
• Under the Network and sharing center, click on View network status and tasks.
• Click on Set up a new connection or network. From the option listed, select Set up a wireless ad hoc network.

• Follow the wizard’s instruction.

• In the second step of the wizard’s instruction, enter your preferable network name in the first box, leave the second box as it is and input your password in the third box. Mark the two boxes and then click next.

Your ad hoc network should be set by now. You can see it in the taskbar at the bottom right corner of your windows.

NOTE: Make sure you put on your wireless network by pressing the F12 key. (It varies with computers).

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