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Create an ad hoc Wi-Fi network without security on Windows Vista*

Use the following steps to create an ad-hoc Wi-Fi network without security on Microsoft Windows Vista*.

Note Connecting to any type of computer network, Wi-Fi included, without implementing security is not a recommended practice. This document is provided for basic configuration purposes only.

An ad hoc Wi-Fi network (also known as a peer-peer network) is a temporary network used when an access point (AP) or broadband Wi-Fi router is not available. It allows users to wirelessly connect directly to each others' mobile devices.

  1. Access the Network and Sharing Center using Start » Network » Network and Sharing Center or another method.
  2. Select Manage wireless networks.
  3. Click Add.
  4. Click Create an ad hoc network.
  5. Click Next.
  6. Enter a network name.
  7. Select No authentication (Open) as the Security Type.
  8. Select Start this connection automatically if you would like to use this network when using Wi-Fi.
  9. Click Next. The ad hoc network is now ready for use.

Access the Network and Sharing Center

  • Start » Control Panel » Network and Internet » Network and Sharing Center » Manage wireless networks
  • Start » Network » Network and Sharing Center » Manage wireless networks
  • Right-click mouse on System Tray icon (2 computer monitors image at lower right of screen) » Network and Sharing Center » Manage wireless networks

Related Topics:
Create an ad-hoc Wi-Fi network with security
Create a Wi-Fi network profile without security
Connect to an unsecure Wi-Fi network

Operating System:
Windows Vista 64*, Windows Vista 32*

This applies to:
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205 For Desktop
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6230
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6235
Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300 and Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 products
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 105
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 135
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2200
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2200 For Desktop
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2230
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2100 Network Connection
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection
Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
Intel® WiFi Link 5300 and Intel® WiFi Link 5100 products
Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN

Solution ID: CS-025387
Last Modified: 29-Nov-2012
Date Created: 08-Jan-2007
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