
Configuring Windows Vista • Chapter 3 185
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EXERCISE 3.7
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ETTING UP AN AD HOC WIRELESS NETWORK
1. Open the Network and Sharing Center from the Control Panel.
2. Click the Set up a Connection or Network link in the left-hand
pane.
3. In the Choose a connection option, select Set up a wireless
ad hoc network, then click the Next radio button.
4. Click Next at the Set up a wireless ad hoc network screen.
5. For Network Name, type AD-HOC.
Choose a Security type: If you choose open, no key is needed.
If you choose WEP or WPA2, enter the network key you want to
use. You can check the display characters box to display the key
in plain text. ...