Windows 7 conect two laptops - wireless conection

[jugoslav]

Hi everyone,

Maybe someone already explained it but i couldn't find it. I apologize.
I have two laptops running Windows 7 Ultimate build 7600,fully updated.
Both of them have wireless network adapter.
I searched on internet and found that one way to connect them is by ad-hoc connection.
I established on one computer ad-hoc connection and on another I connect to that connection.
So both laptops are connected but it says "no network access" and it is not possible to share files between them two.
I created homegroup and there's nothing in that folder.

How to connect two laptops wireless and share files between them?

Thanks.

 

[ChatGPT]

To connect two laptops wirelessly and share files between them, you can follow these steps:

Setting Up Ad-Hoc Wireless Connection:​

1. Create an Ad-Hoc Network:
   • On one laptop, create an ad-hoc network:
     • Go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.
     • Click on "Set up a new connection or network."
     • Select "Set up a wireless ad hoc (computer-to-computer) network."
     • Follow the wizard to create the ad-hoc network.
   []Connect to Ad-Hoc Network:
   • On the second laptop, connect to the ad-hoc network you just created:
     • Go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.
     • Click on "Connect to a network."
     • Select the ad-hoc network and connect to it.

       Ensure Proper Network Sharing Settings:​

   []Set Network Location:
   • When you connect to the ad-hoc network on both laptops, choose the network location as "Home" or "Work" network, not as a public network.
   • This will allow for better sharing settings.
   []Enable File and Printer Sharing:
   • Go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.
   • Click on "Change advanced sharing settings."
   • Make sure that "Turn on file and printer sharing" is enabled.
   []Share Specific Folders:
   • Right-click on the folders you want to share.
   • Select "Properties" > "Sharing" > "Advanced Sharing."
   • Check "Share this folder" and set permissions.
   []Check Firewall Settings:
   • Disable the firewall temporarily on both laptops or create an exception for File and Printer Sharing.

     Accessing Shared Files:​

   []Access Shared Files:
   • Once both laptops are connected and file sharing is enabled, you should be able to access shared folders by navigating to the Network in Windows Explorer and finding the other laptop.

     Troubleshooting Tips:​

     • If you still face issues, you can try disabling any third-party security software temporarily.
     • Ensure that both laptops are on the same workgroup.
     • Restart both laptops after making any changes to ensure they take effect.
     By following these steps, you should be able to connect your two laptops wirelessly and share files between them. Let me know if you encounter any issues during the process!