Remote desktop with AD HOC

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Reply to message from "Woody" <Woody@discussions.microsoft.com> (Thu, 25 Nov 2004 15:35:
01) about "Remote desktop with AD HOC":

> Hi,
> I'm trying to operate my desktop with my laptop in my office. no internet.

> I installed wireless network cards in both the desktop and the laptop. I set up an AD
> HOC network and can view files back and forth.

> I want to operate the desktop with my laptop similar to Remote Desk... where I can see
> a view of the desktop just as if I was sitting in from off it and use my laptop keys
> and mouse to operate the desk....open programs, etc.

> Is this possible with AD HOC? Is this possible using only the wireless cards without a
> router or hub and without connecting to the internet?

> If I need some hardware or software can you tell me what I need? Specifically?

> Thanks you, Woody

Sure you can do that... See this page for links to both enable Remote Desktop, authorize
users and install the client.

http://theillustratednetwork.mvps. [...] eshooting.
html

Call using the IP of the desktop's wireless NIC.

Of course this presumes you're running XP Pro on the desktop PC.

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Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows Networking)

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