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Old 07-09-2007
Chuck [MVP]
 

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Re: Ad-Hoc Network for a Printer
On Mon, 9 Jul 2007 12:58:11 -0700, CBird <CBird@discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote:

>I have a desktop computer that is connected to my neighbor's wireless
>network. I would like to wirelessly connect my new printer to my computer,
>but would prefer to do this outside of my neighbor's network. Is it possible
>for me to have an ad hoc network for my printer at the same time as I am
>connected to my neighbor's wifi?


It's possible, yes.

But if you have a desktop (not portable) computer, why not just hook up the
printer directly to the computer, and not worry about WiFi? Do you have other
computers too? For a single desktop computer, a direct cabled connection makes
more sense.

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