What is ad-hoc mode?

One of the connectivity options on a wireless device is ad-hoc mode. What is ad-hoc mode?

A) Allows a wireless device to connect directly to another wireless device without using an access point

B) Allows a wireless device to connect through an access point instead of directly to another wireless device

C) Allows a wireless device to communicate through an access point and directly to another wireless device simultaneously

D) Disables a wireless device from communicating through access points and all other wireless devices

The answer: A) Allows a wireless device to connect directly to another wireless device without using an access point

Ad-hoc mode is very useful when you’re in a very small environment that needs wireless communication but doesn’t have the luxury of an access point.

The incorrect answers:

B) Allows a wireless device to connect through an access point instead of directly to another wireless device
This mode is called infrastructure mode, which is good description since it uses the infrastructure of an access point to communicate.

C) Allows a wireless device to communicate through an access point and directly to another wireless device simultaneously
The combination of ad-hoc and infrastructure mode isn’t supported on wireless devices.

D) Disables a wireless device from communicating through access points and all other wireless devices
This mode is called “disabled.” XD

Want to know more? Watch “Installing and Configuring Networks.” Before you can use a network, you first need to install and configure the network adapter’s hardware settings, protocols, and client options. In this video, we’ll demonstrate how to setup a wired and wireless adapter in Windows XP and how the protocols and network clients are configured.