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More info?)
Yes, an ad hoc network can connect more than 2 stations simultaneously, and
without an access point. The restriction is that two stations must be
within range of each other to communicate, not just within range of an
access point like in infrastructure mode.
Ron Bandes, CCNP, CTT+, etc.
"bumtracks" <user@unknown.org> wrote in message
news:7Zluc.12440$g15.7026@nwrddc02.gnilink.net...
> curious,
> Having not fiddled here with adhoc except laptop to one singular device on
> occasion...
> Will adhoc do a group connection with three or more adhoc devices
> symmetrically - without the need to manually intervene and disconnect
from
> one and then reconnect to another?
>
> "Ron Bandes" <RunderscoreBandes @yah00.com> wrote in message
> news:VHUtc.75809$cz5.30240610@news4.srv.hcvlny.cv.net...
> > The need for a router and the need for an access point are two separate
> > issues. Without an Internet connection there is clearly no need for a
> > router.
> >
> > An ad hoc network (one without an access point) requires that all
> > communicating clients be within range of each other. Using an access
> point
> > could allow two devices to communicate even though they're out of range
of
> > each other, as long as they are in range of the access point.
> >
> > Ron Bandes, CCNP, CTT+, etc.
> >
> > "AndrewJ" <ajpk3@hotmail.comremove> wrote in message
> > news:vjlfb09c0kmb4amntc42l29j7f5ut9qi6h@4ax.com...
> > >
> > > >Would Wi Fi work for me to connect a WiFi pda to a WiFi laptop and
> > printing
> > > >documents out on a WiFi capable printer on a remote site away from
any
> > > >network (internet access is not needed - the primary intent is to
> > generate
> > > >and print on-site reports)
> > >
> > > Yes.
> > >
> > >
> > > >Or, would I need to buy a wireless router to receive and process all
> > these
> > > >signals to the various devices ? I guess creating my own local
> network
> > ?
> > > >
> > > >thanks
> > > >Joe
> > > >
> > > The wirelass AP/router shares the internet conection and acts as a
> > > firewall. If your not sharing internet then you just setup the devices
> > > to see each other in Ad-Hoc mode, where no AP is needed. You can
> > > expect about 30% faster transfers in that mode.
> > >
> > > AP's are very cheap now. Just got one .11G with router and a PC card
> > > for $60(Compusa.com).
> >
> >
>
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