Ad-hoc wireless networks

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pmeswani replied

4 February 2010, 20:15
Originally posted by Platypus View Post

If it's only for synching, I wouldn't worry

True. But I still wouldn't broadcast the SSID, no matter for how long.
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AtW replied

4 February 2010, 14:24
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

WHS.

Works for about 5 minutes.

Your mighty brain waves causing the interference mate...
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DimPrawn replied

4 February 2010, 14:03
Originally posted by Platypus View Post

I've found ad-hoc wireless to be utterly unreliable

WHS.

Works for about 5 minutes.
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Platypus replied

4 February 2010, 14:02
Originally posted by cojak View Post

ta pmeswani

<trots off to find out what pmeswani is talking about>

If it's only for synching, I wouldn't worry
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cojak replied

4 February 2010, 13:37
Originally posted by pmeswani View Post

Also, hide the SSID info to avoid anyone from seeing your Access Point.

ta pmeswani

<trots off to find out what pmeswani is talking about>
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cojak replied

4 February 2010, 13:35
Originally posted by Platypus View Post

I've found ad-hoc wireless to be utterly unreliable

I only want to use it when syncing my iPhone, not for anything fancy...
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Platypus replied

4 February 2010, 13:24
I've found ad-hoc wireless to be utterly unreliable
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pmeswani replied

4 February 2010, 12:16
Originally posted by cojak View Post

Ta MM.

Also, hide the SSID info to avoid anyone from seeing your Access Point.
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cojak replied

2 February 2010, 09:42
Ta MM.
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Moscow Mule replied

2 February 2010, 09:29
Nope, you can pick if you want WEP or WPA (WPA prob) and define the password so it will be as secure as any other wireless network.
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cojak started a topic Ad-hoc wireless networks

2 February 2010, 08:49
Ad-hoc wireless networks

A bit of advice, please chaps.

I'm trying to set up my 2Do app to sync with Outlook. This requires a wireless link to my PC which I don't have. "Never fear!" said the 2Do website, "you can set up an ad-hoc wireless network" and pointed me to the instructions.

I didn't realise this was possible but will have a go at it. Is there anything I need to consider before I begin? I don't want to set it up and then discover I can't make it secure, or anything like that..
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