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Silly Mac question by windows user

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 05:03
by Bishbo2000
I connect lemur via my home network (rather iffy)

I just watched the little mac network video and .....

can the ipad connect directly to a Mac without the need for a home network/modem ????

Re: Silly Mac question by windows user

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 10:28
by marino_liine
Hi Bishbo2000,

If the Mac is equipped with a Wi-Fi card you can connect directly without needing a router. This is called an ad-hoc connection.

Cheers,
Marino.

Re: Silly Mac question by windows user

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 11:19
by electrofux
Beware thoguh that the ipad does not support an encryption higher than WEP in an adhoc connection. Also you need to check your firewall settings because most likely it blocks incoming data in the adhoc network. The timing is way better in an adhoc connection but I am still unsure how secure an wep encrypted adhoc connection is.

Re: Silly Mac question by windows user

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 06:48
by Bishbo2000
Cheers