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    wireless LAN question

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by AsusF5, Jan 27, 2008.

  1. AsusF5

    AsusF5 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello ,

    could i communicate with another laptop through the wirless without any access point , just wireless lan to wireless Lan ???
     
    AsusF5, Jan 27, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    its possible, though not very useful. Look up 'ad-hoc' networking.
     
    Greg, Jan 27, 2008
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  3. AsusF5

    AsusF5 Notebook Enthusiast

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    what is ad-hoc ??
     
    AsusF5, Jan 27, 2008
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    mr.bobharris Notebook Consultant

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    no one looks anything up, they would rather ask strangers on a forum who are wrong most of the time.
     
    mr.bobharris, Jan 27, 2008
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  5. E.B.E.

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    Heheh I'm more optimistic & hope that we are right most of the times. :)
     
    E.B.E., Jan 28, 2008
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  6. AsusF5

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    Thanks for the link
     
    AsusF5, Jan 29, 2008
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