Ad-hoc wireless networks

[cojak]

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..

[Moscow Mule]

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.

[cojak]

Ta MM.

[pmeswani]

Ta MM.

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

[Platypus]

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

[cojak]

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

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

[cojak]

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>

[Platypus]

ta pmeswani

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

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

[DimPrawn]

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

WHS.

Works for about 5 minutes.

[AtW]

WHS.

Works for about 5 minutes.

Your mighty brain waves causing the interference mate...