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An ad-hoc network is a direct wireless connection between devices without a central router or access point. In Windows 7, users often create ad-hoc networks to share an internet connection from one PC to another device, such as a laptop, iPod touch, or mobile phone. Common issues include the connected device receiving a 169.x.x.x IP address (indicating DHCP failure), empty DNS or subnet fields, and inability to browse the web despite showing as connected. Troubleshooting steps involve manually setting IP addresses, ensuring Internet Connection Sharing is properly configured, and verifying that the host PC can connect to more than one network simultaneously. Windows 7 Starter Edition was initially thought to lack ad-hoc support, but it may be available through hidden features or OEM patches.
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    Windows 7 Problem with connecting to Ad Hoc Network

    So im running on Windows 7 and when i create an Ad Hoc network my ipod touch discovers it and connects but gets a 169 ip address and the DNS, subnet mask and router fields are empty. Under wireless connection properties i have ipv6 disabled and ipv4 enabled. Under ipv4 properties, if i have it...
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    • ad-hoc network atheros driver connection issues dns ics internet access ipod ipv4 ipv6 mobile broadband network issues network properties router configuration subnet mask troubleshooting windows 7 wireless adapter
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    0x0000009F Stop error in Windows 7 during sleep operation

    Consider the following scenario: AWindows 7 machine is hosting an ad-hoc wireless network A client connects to the ad-hoc network The Windows 7 ad-hoc wireless network host enters sleep (S3) The client disconnects from the ad-hoc wireless network while... Link Removed
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    • ad-hoc network client disconnect error network issues sleep mode stop error tech support troubleshooting windows 7 wireless
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    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)
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    Windows 7 IP forwarding or simply connectiong one PC to the internet via another PC using wireless net

    Hey, and Merry Christmas to all of you I have two windows 7 PC's, one is ultimate 64bit and is a stationary, the other one is home premium 32 bit and is a laptop. The stationary has a very weak wireless net-card that cannot connect to the net from it's location. My laptop however has good...
    • zunami
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    • ad-hoc network cable dual pc setup home network home premium internet access ip forwarding network network card network issues network setup network sharing networking tips router router configuration tech support ultimate 64 windows 7 wireless
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 How to connect XP machine to W7 WiFi adhoc?

    Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum, but I'm sure this question must have been asked here a zillion times before. I honestly wanted (and tried) to use the search feature, but I didn't know exactly what to look for. So, here are the machines and the issue: - Getac B300 with Windows 7...
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    • 3g connection access connections ad-hoc network bluetooth compatibility connection issues getac mobile broadband network network setup network sharing pc suite sony ericsson thinkvantage toshiba troubleshooting wi-fi security windows 7 windows xp wireless
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 Internet sharing problem. plz help.

    In my laptop there are two networks 1. Local area connection which i use to connect with my router(wired connection,Ethernet) 2. N79 the ad-hoc network which i created to connect with my mobile device.(nokia n79) Now when i turn on WiFi in my laptop and start listening, my mobile device detect...
    • scoobyy
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    • ad-hoc network connection issues devices ethernet gateway network issues network sharing router troubleshooting wifi
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  6. whoosh

    Windows 7 Starter Edition can participate in ad-hoc wireless networking ?

    Within Windows This week, I was disassembling software that a major, to-remain-nameless OEM, put out for their netbook customers. I was ready to call them out on code that deliberately bypassed a licensed feature check in Windows, enabling ad-hoc wireless networking… but when I booted up...
    • whoosh
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    • ad-hoc network netbook windows starter wireless
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows News
  7. whoosh

    Windows 7 Starter includes hidden wireless feature, says sleuth

    Link Removed Ad hoc networking thought to be unavailable in netbook edition is there, noted Windows blogger says - Microsoft may have buried a wireless networking feature in Windows 7 Starter, the edition installed on most netbooks, but it did not actually disable the ad hoc wireless feature...
    • whoosh
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    • ad-hoc network hidden wireless feature netbook windows starter
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows News
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