How Do I Create Peer-To-Peer Wireless?

Peer-to-Peer wireless networking, otherwise known as an ad-hoc network, is created when a wireless device is configured to act as a wireless access point or router. In a traditional wireless infrastructure setup, wireless routers and access points accept all of the wireless connections and connect them to the rest of the wired network. You can create a peer-to-peer wireless network with a computer that has a wireless card installed.

Instructions

1. Navigate to the "Start" button and click the "Control Panel."

2. Double-click "Network and sharing center."

3. Click "Manage wireless networks."

4. Click the "Add" button.

5. Click "Manually create a network profile."

6. Click "Next."

7. Enter the network name (SSID) for the ad-hoc network. Optionally enter an encryption type and password.

8. Click "Next," then "Finish" to start the peer-to-peer wireless network.