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Ty for the response.
Actually I'm wanting the PC Desktop(XP) be where i'm creating the Network.
For example heres a scenerio or how I see it in my head.
Create somekind of wireless connection that has nothing to do with Internet, INTERNET access would not be needed whatsoever for the computers to access the shared files that are being shared on the PC Desktop(XP). All that is being used is a Wireless USB Adapter and PC Desktop running WinXP.
To connect to this network all someone would have to do is click their Adapter on the bottom right hand side of their screen(Notfication area) click the name of the network then click connect, they will now be able to see the shared Folders and the Computer name on their Device wether it's a PSP PC Laptop Smarth phone, anything that has wifi. They would NOT need to have an account on the computer, they would not need to mess around with their settings, It would be like connecting to a Hotspot to access the internet that has no encryption or security key. I want to be the Hot-Spot. Would this be possible over an Ad-Hoc connection? Anyone can acces it, even if I don't know who it is. All they would need to do is Click the name Of network, Click connect and presto they can view the shared files and computer. The tutorial u showed me would need to have to type in the IP address and watnot. I would like whoever is connection to be able to access the PC Desktop(XP) without needing to do all that, just click and connect.
FRom wikipedia site:
WAP: a wireless access point (WAP) is a device that allows wired communication devices to connect to a wireless network using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or related standards......
All I have is a Wireless USB Adapter would this be considered a WAP device?
AD-HOC: An Ad-Hoc network uses a connection between two or more devices without using a wireless access point: the devices communicate directly when in range. An Ad-Hoc network is used in situations such as a quick data exchange or a multiplayer LAN game because setup is easy and does not require an access point.
This is what I would like to do.
I've done this, well I think I've created an Ad-Hoc network correctly on the PC Dekstop(XP) since i've played a Multiplater LAN game (Counter-Strike) and it works. But when I try to access the shared folders/files I cannot see them from neither computer. The XP(DESKTOP) doesnt see the laptop nor does the Laptop(Win7) see the desktop.
Maybe referring the PC Desktop(XP) as a "Hot Spot" was not a goood example since Internet will not be used AT ALL, but something like it where all u do is click on the network and click connect and thats all, sorryif i confused you.
TY for your time. and PLS help
Last edited by heaumanepunk; 03 Sep 2010 at 22:49. Reason: clear as i can