Windows Vista™ Plain & Simple

Connecting Without a Network

How do you network when you don’t have a network? You can do it using two or more computers that have wireless adapters and are within range of each other. You connect them using an ad hoc network. This temporary network can work just like any wireless network and, provided you use proper security procedures, is as secure as a standard wireless connection. Once it’s established, you can access files, play shared games, and do whatever you normally do over any network.

Create a Network

1. Click the Start button, and choose Connect To from the menu. In the Connect To A Network dialog box, examine the existing networks.

2. Click ...