How to create Ad-Hoc connection in Win8.1

How to connect to an ad-hoc WiFi network in Windows 8.1.

Because the wireless network picker in Windows 8.1 doesn't show ad-hoc networks, connecting must be done by hand.

To see all networks in range, including ad-hoc, run this command in command shell (cmd.exe):

> netsh wlan show networks

SETUP

This must be done once per network.

go to "Network and Sharing Center"

click "Set up a new connection or network"

double click "Manually connect to a wireless network"

enter the SSID of the ad-hoc network (as shown by "netsh wlan show networks") into the "Network name" field

configure security settings accordingly

uncheck "Start this connection automatically" (important)

click "Next", then "Close"

Run this command (important):

> netsh wlan set profileparameter <ssid> connectiontype=ibss

Replace <ssid> with the SSID of your network.

CONNECT

After setting up, run this command whenever you want to connect:

> netsh wlan connect <ssid>

Replace <ssid> with the SSID of your network.

Hovering over WiFi icon in system tray will show the name of the network that you are currently connected to, even if it's an ad-hoc network (the network picker will not show it if it's ad-hoc). The name is also visible in "Network and Sharing Center" window.

DISCONNECT

To disconnect from the ad-hoc network: connect to a different network, turn off wifi, or run this command:

> netsh wlan disconnect

CLEANUP

To remove the network profile from Windows, run this command:

> netsh wlan delete profile <ssid>

Replace <ssid> with the SSID of your network.

Original answer by y4k on http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windows/en-U...

This answer worked well for me, but the descriptions at the start are a little unfamiliar. My installation of 8.1 has given me icons for both the Run process and also Command prompt, which many would recognize from previous windows editions. Either of those are the simple route to enter the commands. "Command shell" doesn't describe those icons for the uninitiated and I located no search results for the term. May be why me and 2 others only responded that this was helpful.

The feature has been removed for windows. What are you trying to use it for? This way we can try and get a solution for you.