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Setting Up an Ad Hoc Network in Windows 7
7.
Select a wireless LAN encryption method (“Security
type”). WPA and WPA2 offer the highest level of security.
For more information on the various wireless LAN en-
cryption methods, click the “Need help deciding” link
next to the “Security Type” drop-down list.
8.
Enter a “Security key”.
9.
The ad hoc network is deleted automatically as soon as
all participants clear the connection or the provider of
the ad hoc network clears all connections.
Enable the “Save this network” option if the ad hoc net-
work should
not
be automatically deleted.
10.
Click “Next”.
The ad hoc network is being configured and awaiting us-
ers. You see the ad hoc network when you click the wire-
less LAN icon in the notification area of the Windows
task bar.
