| Not everyone in this world is as computer savvy as | | | | should be exactly the same. |
| we would like to be and many are afraid to ask | | | | Using Ad-Hoc |
| about computer technology out of sheer | | | | Configuring the Ad-Hoc system on Windows XP can |
| embarrassment. Well, if you are unclear about what | | | | be relatively simple and problem free. You can have |
| the deal is with Ad-Hoc mode in windows is, search | | | | up to nine people who are on your as- hoc network |
| no further. This article will break down for you what | | | | but you will be limited by distance since this wireless |
| Ad-Hoc is, why it was created, the differences | | | | technology does not reach very far. First, go to the |
| between XP/Vista ad hoc modes and how to use it. | | | | wireless adapter and click on the properties tab which |
| What is Windows Ad-Hoc mode? | | | | will prompt you to click on the wireless networks tab. |
| Ad-Hoc is the ability to connect from one computer | | | | Then you click on configure my wireless network |
| (or mobile device) to another without having to by | | | | settings. Then once you see Advanced options, click |
| pass an access point. These access points are like | | | | on that. Here you will be able to enable the computer |
| wireless networks that you log into and that secure | | | | to computer option also known as ad hoc. To add ad |
| the network for you. Ad-Hoc technology should only | | | | hoc networks, click the close button and then |
| be used with people that you know and that there is | | | | Windows will ask you which sites you would like to |
| a certain reason why you are using it. Such as | | | | add to your ad hoc network. Click on the network |
| passing documents off from one computer to | | | | and then click on add. Then you will have the further |
| another. Once you are done, you should disable the | | | | option of enabling and disabling this feature. |
| feature, which is discussed later in the article. | | | | To disfigure the connection, you follow the same |
| If you need to send applications, photos, music, | | | | steps but when it asks if you want to connect to an |
| movies, documents, software, etc. to another | | | | ad hoc system, simply unclick that option and you will |
| person, you can do it from a direct connect from | | | | have disabled the feature. Make sure to disable the |
| one computer to another without having to go | | | | networks that you added to your ad hoc network. |
| through a service provider. This is great in times that | | | | Ad hoc is an excellent option for those who need to |
| the internet is not functioning well and you have the | | | | send documents or applications quickly and in a limited |
| two computers in relatively close distances. | | | | range such as in an office building floor, a house or |
| Why does Ad-Hoc exist? | | | | classroom. The use of Ad hoc can be hazardous to |
| Ad-Hoc is ideal, especially between colleagues and | | | | your computer if you always keep it configured, so |
| students, who want to share files. With Ad Hoc | | | | try to disable it after using it. Ad hoc is not |
| technology, you are able to connect directly to | | | | necessary because you can use your wireless |
| another computer without an intermediate party. | | | | adapter to commit the same work of sending |
| However, if you are not very technologically adept, it | | | | applications and receiving them as well, yet |
| is safer to have your computer working through an | | | | sometimes it proves to be faster just using direct |
| access point because it is more secure. Computers | | | | computer to computer technology. |
| often can have information stolen or corrupted by | | | | Security is key. Only join ad hoc networks where |
| using an Ad-Hoc source. | | | | you are a friend, colleague or family member of |
| Differences between Ad-Hoc in Windows XP and | | | | people you know. Therefore, none of your |
| Windows Vista | | | | documents will be compromised. Many times using ad |
| There is not really any difference between Ad-Hoc in | | | | hoc is looked down upon in, especially in business |
| these two systems. Ad-hoc is available in both | | | | because employees by pass all of the security |
| systems and they are compatible with each other. | | | | measures. However, on the other side of the coin, |
| For example, a computer running on Windows XP is | | | | those who are paranoid about the government or |
| able to be part of the ad hoc network of a user that | | | | employer snooping through private documents, there |
| has a computer running on Windows Vista and vice | | | | is not much they can do in regards to the ad hoc |
| versa. It seems that Windows XP can control pop | | | | system. |
| ups from ad hoc networks that are in range where | | | | Ad hoc is not very difficult to use so you should not |
| as Windows Vista likes to give its user the option | | | | be deterred by it. Play around with it for a while. If it |
| that an ad hoc system is around you even though | | | | benefits your style and makes the world a bit less |
| you have disabled the technology. In terms of use, it | | | | complicated, then go for it. If it is a pain, then dimply |
| is used exactly the same in the two Windows | | | | disconnect it and you will never have to deal with it |
| applications and has the same sending capabilities | | | | again. At least now you know what ad hoc is, why it |
| (applications, photos, music, movies, documents, | | | | was created, the differences between the ad hoc |
| software, etc). The only difference may be how to | | | | system in the Windows XP and the Windows Vista |
| get navigate to your wireless adapter. However, | | | | versions (or lack there of) and how to enable and |
| after finding the wireless adapter, the options and | | | | disable your ad hoc networking system. Piece of |
| directions to enable and disable the Ad hoc | | | | cake, right? |
| networking system in your Window's computer | | | | |