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.