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Title: Is there an app to set up ad hoc network with a pc
Post by: larry17 on August 20, 2012, 04:16:36 PM

I would like to connect N7 to my Asus netbook through an ad hoc network between the 2 so I can use the netbook's internet connection.  Is this possible on the N7?  Is there an app that will do this?

Title: Re: Is there an app to set up ad hoc network with a pc
Post by: birdastrompgman on August 20, 2012, 04:57:46 PM

Isn't that what the wi-fi direct choice does?  You shouldn't need an app.

Settings > Wi-Fi > Settings > Wi-Fi Direct

Title: Re: Is there an app to set up ad hoc network with a pc
Post by: Babyfacemagee on August 20, 2012, 09:20:44 PM

I actually think I was reading on XDA that ad hoc support is not built in to Jelly Bean and while they are working on a workaround to get adhoc connections to say connect your Nexus 7 to your 3g phone they haven't been able to figure it out yet.   Much of their work is based around using an app similar to those found here (http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list).

However they HAVE figured out another way to get internet access through your phone through a bluetooth tethering app of all things that can be found at Google Play  here. (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bluexvpn&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDMsImNvbS5ibHVleHZwbiJd)   Now you'll have to find the instructions yourself on the XDA site by searching around and if/when you figure it would be great if you could post it here for others to see if it works for you.

Thanks.

BFM.