This document provides steps to view and connect to an ad-hoc wireless network on a Windows PC. It first describes using the netsh command to view available wireless networks including the SSID of the ad-hoc network. It then outlines setting up a new connection in the Network and Sharing Center using the SSID and security settings of the ad-hoc network found previously. Finally, it details using netsh commands to set the connection type and connect to the ad-hoc network by SSID.
This document provides steps to view and connect to an ad-hoc wireless network on a Windows PC. It first describes using the netsh command to view available wireless networks including the SSID of the ad-hoc network. It then outlines setting up a new connection in the Network and Sharing Center using the SSID and security settings of the ad-hoc network found previously. Finally, it details using netsh commands to set the connection type and connect to the ad-hoc network by SSID.
This document provides steps to view and connect to an ad-hoc wireless network on a Windows PC. It first describes using the netsh command to view available wireless networks including the SSID of the ad-hoc network. It then outlines setting up a new connection in the Network and Sharing Center using the SSID and security settings of the ad-hoc network found previously. Finally, it details using netsh commands to set the connection type and connect to the ad-hoc network by SSID.
Right click on the Windows START icon at the left-hand corner in the task tray, left click on Command Prompt (Admin) Step 2:View the name of wireless network(SSID) Run the following command as below to see all networks in range, including ad-hoc network: >netsh wlan show networks In this case, WLAN-PS is the ad-hoc wireless network name of the TL-WPS510U.Note down the detailed information of WLAN-PS.
Set up a visible ad-hoc wireless network and manually get it connected
Step1: Set up a new network go to control panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center, click Set up a new connection or network double click Manually connect to a wireless network Enter the SSID, security settings of the ad-hoc network accordingly (you can find the detailed information in view the ad-hoc wireless network-setp2), uncheck Start this connection automatically (important) click Next, then close Note: The Network name of the TL-WPS510U is WLAN-PS, Security type of the TL-WPS510U is No authentication(open ) Step 2: Complete the parameter of the ad-hoc wireless network Run the command as below (important): >netsh wlan set profileparameter WLAN-PS connectiontype=ibss Step 3: Run cmd and connect the ad-hoc network After setting up, run this command whenever you want to connect the ad-hoc network: >netsh wlan connect WLAN-PS Then you can see that you are currently connected to WLAN-PS in Network and Sharing Center window Now you can connect your Windows 8.1 PC to WLAN-PS and continue to install and configure the TL-WPS510U. Other detailed procedure may refer to FAQ as below http://www.tp-link.com/en/search/?q=510u&t=FAQ&s=