pInOy MeD [it] tEcH: August 2011

Windows 7 101: Internet and File Sharing via Wireless Ad Hoc Network (Part 3)

Sharing the Internet Connection via Ad Hoc

So we’re done creating and ad hoc network, we’re done connecting devices to the network to initiate file sharing, next I’ll show you how to share the internet connection. To share the internet connection, right click on the host computer’s wireless adapter then click properties.

Go to the Sharing tab and select or check the Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection.

You can also specify the network services the client devices can access by clicking on the settings button.

So we’re done with creating an ad hoc, sharing files and internet connection between devices with the network. You can also connect PCs that has Windows XP installed in it. So who says you can only share your internet connection via router?

Note : The devices that are connecting to the host computer must be within 30ft radius for optimum connection. Since the internet connection is shared, the speed will be significantly affected (a bit slower) depending on the number of devices connected to the host.

Windows 7 101: Internet and File Sharing via Wireless Ad Hoc Network (Part 2)

Connecting and File Sharing to an Ad Hoc Network

Now that we’re all set and created our ad hoc network let’s do file sharing between two devices, in this case my desktop PC and my notebook. First let’s verify the network by clicking on the network icon in the taskbar. Here we can any available wireless networks and of course the ad hoc network that we’ve created with a status that says “Waiting for users” which means that our network is now ready.

Now on the client computer (in this case my notebook) turn on its wireless adapter to connect to the host computer (my desktop pc). Click the wireless icon to view any available networks and click connect. On the host computer we cab now see that the client pc or device is connected to the network. You may now start to share your files with the devices that is connected to the ad hoc network.

How about sharing the internet connection with the client PCs or devices? I’ll discuss that on the next part of this article.

Windows 7 101: Internet and File Sharing via Wireless Ad Hoc Network (Part 1)

Creating a Wireless Ad Hoc Network

For this to work, let us create an ad hoc network first. An ad hoc network (computer-to-computer network) is a temporary network used for sharing files, presentations, or an Internet connection among multiple computers or devices. As a requirement your computer must have a wireless adapter for you to create an ad hoc network. To create an ad hoc network :

In the start menu search bar type in “wireless” (without the quotes) and select Manage wireless networks and click the Add button to create a new wireless network.

On the next dialogue box select or click Create an ad hoc network. On the next dialogue box it will give you a brief explanation on what an ad hoc network is. Click Next.

Input the of your network, select the security type, and input your desired security key. You may check the Save this network checkbox if you choose to use the ad hoc network on a regular basis so you don’ t need to make another one every time you need one. Then click Next.

Your computer will setup your network and will notify you if your ad hoc network is ready to use. Once done, click Close.

Now that we have already created an ad hoc network we’re now ready to connect computers and other devices to the host pc. On the next part I will show you how to connect another device into the ad hoc network that we’ve created and start sharing files.

A Successful IT Thesis Seminar

As promised I’ll give update on what happened in the IT Thesis Seminar. Well we have an overwhelming attendance and I think we need to give it a second shot for those students who knew the event but can’t attend because registration is already closed. Picture this, we have a room with sitting capacity of 50 heads but we have around 70 attendees. We have to request additional chairs to accommodate them all because late comers just took comfort in sitting in the floor (good thing it’s carpeted), some just stand in a corner while listening to the speakers. The event went well with so many questions from the students regarding on how to start their thesis. The speakers were able to deliver their topics well with so much tips and ideas for the students to start with!

Here are the some pictures taken from the event!