Questions tagged [ad-hoc-networks]

Ad-Hoc-Networks use point-to-point connections, i.e. the connection is always 1:1. No routers etc. involved. Do not confuse this tag with 'wifi-direct'. See full tag wiki for more details.

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Enable Adhoc on Jelly Bean

[Is] there any way to enable adhoc mode in JellyBean. WPA_supplicant hack isn't working.
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Control phone on MacBook Pro via bluetooth?

I'd like to control my Galaxy Nexus via my Macbook Pro via VPN (Virtual Private Network). Since connecting the Galaxy Nexus to an Adhoc, WiFi created by the MacBook Pro doesn't work. That's why I'd ...
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Connect an Android to an Ad Hoc network?

I'm working with a homemade security system made of Raspberry Pis that are connected via an Ad Hoc network. I want to see if I could connect my Android to that network and really haven't found any ...
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Create Ad-hoc wifi on Android (Samsung galaxy note 3)

I am creating a website using flask (python) to hold pre-downloaded episodes of anime and cartoons to take into school and host between me and my cartoon club. I want to run it on my Samsung galaxy ...
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consuemd power for Android phones in adhoc mode

I want to know the following information: 1-The consumed power by the smartphone when send/receive beacons when connecting with other device in adhoc mode. 2-Is the consumed power is the same for ...
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Home Automation Apps for Android - what is important to consider?

I want to start using my Android phone for home automation. As a starting point, I want set a lamp to turn-on shortly after my alarm-clock goes off. Having heard that there are outlets that can be ...
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Some apps are not able to access internet when connected to Laptop's shared wifi on Ubuntu

In my office my mobile used to be connected to the office wifi. There I didn't face any internet problem, all apps work fine. But in my home my mobile is connected to my Laptop's shared wifi and ...
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Win 7 wifi hotspot connection not able to share internet

I have created an ad-hoc wifi hotspot connection using > netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=WinWlHS key=MyPassword keyusage=persistent Then I have started hotspot using netsh wlan ...
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How to use Screen Mirroring. What network protocol does Screen Mirroring use?

I have a Samsung Galaxy SIII (GT-I9300) which supports Screen Mirroring. I would like to use this feature to share my screen with a Samsung Galaxy S Plus (GT-I9001) running Android Gingerbread or with ...
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Which Android Smartphones or Tabs are enabled with Wireless Adhoc Network?

I am planning to create an AdHoc Network with 3 Android Smartphones. But I am confused about the products. Is Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 enabled with AdHoc Network? I don't understand which Android ...
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running apps on WiFi with proxy or alternate to ad-hoc network between laptop and phone?

My home WiFi runs behind a proxy. When I connect to it from my Samsung Galaxy S with android 2.3.3, after entering the proxy and port number in the settings, I am able to run only the browser(not any ...
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WiFi ad-hoc mesh network made of 10 Android smartphones

re.: WiFi ad-hoc mesh network made of 10 Android smartphones I have a number of wifi, GPS, accelerometer enabled smartphones (Android 5.) and would like to build ad-hoc mesh network. I read: ...
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Offline Mesh Instant Messaging

TLDR: Is there an Android app that would allow for reliable instant messaging in areas without internet of any sort? I am looking for a free Android app that would allow several users to communicate ...
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Android to listen TCP connection

Is it possible to put Android to accept outbound connections, ie. act as a server waiting for connections? If so, is there any hindrance like an embedded Android firewall? What I have in mind is to ...
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Print via ad-hoc network to wireless printer?

Is there a way to print from an android device to a wireless printer connected to the ad-hoc network being broadcast by the android device?
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can not connect to adhoc wifi connection even after rooting and change of file. Any Solutions?

I am posting here as I'm not allowed to post in Developers section as of being new here. I want to enable adhoc wifi on my mobile. Followed the instructions here http://forum.xda-developers.com/...
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get wireless tools in Android devices?

i see this link about enable wireless tools on android. but i can't understand the way he follow to enable tools on what terminal or adb shells for the device or on linux platform !! also from ...
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