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On wireless computer networks, ad-hoc mode is a method for wireless devices to directly communicate with each other. Operating in ad-hoc mode allows all wireless devices within range of each other to discover and communicate in peer-to-peer fashion without involving central access points (including those built in to broadband wireless routers).
To set up an ad-hoc wireless network, each wireless adapter must be configured for ad-hoc mode versus the alternative infrastructure mode. In addition, all wireless adapters on the ad-hoc network must use the same SSID and the same channel number.
An ad-hoc network tends to feature a small group of devices all in very close proximity to each other. Performance suffers as the number of devices grows, and a large ad-hoc network quickly becomes difficult to manage. Ad-hoc networks cannot bridge to wired LANs or to the Internet without installing a special-purpose gateway.
Ad hoc networks make sense when needing to build a small, all-wireless LAN quickly and spend the minimum amount of money on equipment. Ad hoc networks also work well as a temporary fallback mechanism if normally-available infrastructure mode gear (access points or routers) stop functioning.
Posted by saqlain231
ad hoc mode refers to the ability of wireless devices to communicate directly with each other.
Posted by waqasahmad
Used to communicate with each other peer-to-peer.
Posted by waqqas1
Definition: A client setting that provides instant and independent connectivity in a wireless LAN. Devices connect to each other without requiring a definded network connection. Most Wi-Fi software is initially set to ad-hoc mode to seek any Wi-Fi connections available.
Also Known As: peer-to-peer mode Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS)
Common Misspellings: adhoc mode ad hoc mode
Examples: Mobile users should disable ad-hoc mode when using Wi-Fi hot spots as a security measure.
Posted by HamidAliKhan
WiFi ad-hoc mode networking allows devices to connect wirelessly without the need for a central access point or router
Posted by mariuspaul
ad-hoc mode is a method for wireless devices to communicate with each other peer-to-peer.
Posted by eric
On wireless computer networks, ad-hoc mode is a method for wireless devices to directly communicate with each other. Operating in ad-hoc mode allows all wireless devices within range of each other to discover and communicate in peer-to-peer fashion without involving central access points (including those built in to broadband wireless routers).
To set up an ad-hoc wireless network, each wireless adapter must be configured for ad-hoc mode versus the alternative infrastructure mode. In addition, all wireless adapters on the ad-hoc network must use the same SSID and the same channel number.
An ad-hoc network tends to feature a small group of devices all in very close proximity to each other. Performance suffers as the number of devices grows, and a large ad-hoc network quickly becomes difficult to manage. Ad-hoc networks cannot bridge to wired LANs or to the Internet without installing a special-purpose gateway.
Posted by sagitraz
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