Share an Internet Connection Between Wireless Machines with an Ad Hoc Network in Windows 7

Here is how to create a wireless ad hoc online grid in Windows 7 to solve the issue.

It allows computers and devices to communicate directly with each other within a small radius.

kick off the Start Menu and punch in wireless into the Search box and select Manage wireless networks.

grab the Add button to add a wireless connection.

The security bang out will depend on what the wireless adapter is capable of.

We found if youre only using it quickly with different types of devices its easier to have no security.

Of course if you are keeping it on for full-time use, youll definitely want to use security.

Wait while the data pipe is created…

The connection was successfully created and is ready to use.

At this point youll be able to share files between machines.

To share an Internet connection with other devices, right-punch the Hosts wireless adapter icon.

In options you’ve got the option to snag the internet services the Client machine can access.

Now you could share documents and the Internet connection between machines and devices.

Of course you’re free to also connect your XP machine too.

Here we are connecting an XP Laptop to the ad hoc data pipe.