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Ad Hoc Issue

Anonymous
2021-02-08T23:17:54+00:00

Hello all,

I'm trying to set up an Ad Hoc connection between a computer running Windows 7 and my laptop which runs Windows 10. I set up the ad hoc connection on the Windows 7 computer but when I try to connect to it on my laptop, I'm not even prompted to enter a password, the tooltip simply says that it failed to connect.

As I understand from a similar question and its answer, these has something to do with my laptop's built-in adapter, as some models simply don't support ad hoc. Here's what I get when I type in my laptop's netsh wlan show wirelesscapabilities CommandPrompt, I can make zero sense of this:

Wireless System Capabilities

    Number of antennas connected to the 802.11 radio (value not available)

    Max number of channels the device can operate on, simultaneously (value not available)

    Co-existence Support                        : Unknown

Wireless Device Capabilities

Interface name: WiFi

    WDI Version (Windows)                       : 0.1.1.8

    WDI Version (IHV)                           : 0.1.1.8

    Firmware Version                            : rtwlane

    Station                                     : Supported

    Soft AP                                     : Not supported

    Network monitor mode                        : Not supported

    Wi-Fi Direct Device                         : Supported

    Wi-Fi Direct GO                             : Supported

    Wi-Fi Direct Client                         : Supported

    Protected Management Frames                 : Supported

    DOT11k neighbor report                      : Supported

    ANQP Service Information Discovery          : Supported

    Action Frame                                : Supported

    Diversity Antenna                           : Not Supported

    IBSS                                        : Not Supported

    Promiscuous Mode                            : Not Supported

    P2P Device Discovery                        : Supported

    P2P Service Name Discovery                  : Not Supported

    P2P Service Info Discovery                  : Not Supported

    P2P Background Discovery                    : Not Supported

    P2P GO on 5 GHz                             : Supported

    ASP 2.0 Service Name Discovery              : Not Supported

    ASP 2.0 Service Information Discovery       : Not Supported

    IP Docking Capable                          : Not Supported

    FIPS                                        : Supported

    Instant Connect                             : Supported

    Dx Standby NLO                              : Supported

    Extended Channel Switch Announcement        : Not Supported

    Function Level Reset                        : Supported

    Platform Level Reset                        : Supported

    Bus Level Reset                             : Not Supported

    MAC Randomization                           : Not Supported

    Fast Transition                             : Supported

    MU-MIMO                                     : Supported

    Miracast Sink                               : Supported

    BSS Transition (802.11v)                    : Supported

    IHV Extensibility Module Configured         : Not Supported

    SAE Authentication                          : Supported

    FTM as Initiator                          : Not Supported

    MBO Support                                 : Not Supported

    Number of Tx Spatial Streams                : 1

    Number of Rx Spatial Streams                : 1

    Number of Concurrent Channels Supported     : 2

    P2P GO ports count                          : 1

    P2P Clients Port Count                      : 1

    P2P Max Mobile AP Clients                   : 2

    Max ANQP Service Advertisements Supported   : 0

    Co-existence Support                        : Bluetooth has priority

If an ad hoc is out of the question, I hope a workaround is available. Thanks for your help!

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  1. franco d'esaro 24,991 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2021-02-09T09:49:26+00:00

    Hi DaegoneGirl ,

    Windows 10 does not support ad hoc networks. In fact from the report of the command, netsh wlan show wirelesscapabilities results: 

    Soft AP : Not supported

    IBSS : Not Supported 

    Is your Windows 7 computer a desktop PC?

    Alternative solution: Configure the Mobile Hotspot on Windows 10, then connect your Windows 7 computer to the Mobile Hotspot. 

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-your-pc-as-a-mobile-hotspot-c89b0fad-72d5-41e8-f7ea-406ad9036b85

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  2. franco d'esaro 24,991 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2021-02-09T17:33:08+00:00

    Hi,

    then you need to install a third party app or software, like this:

    https://www.connectify.me/blog/how-to/set-up-ad-hoc-wifi-windows-10/

    NOTE: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to provide accurate and secure information. Beware of ads on the site that may advertise products often classified as PUPs (potentially unwanted products). Ignore advertising tips.

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-02-09T12:20:43+00:00

    Hi franco d'esaro,

    Unfortunately, I need this to be a connection set up by the Windows7 desktop and connected to by the Windows 10 laptop.

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