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connecting 2 pcs via wireless network cards
is it possible to connect 2 pcs via wireless network cards for data transfer without using a router or switch?

also, i have a spare jet direct box. it is possible to atached this to an external hard disk and make a NAS box?

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is it possible to connect 2 pcs via wireless network cards for data transfer without using a router or switch?

also, i have a spare jet direct box. it is possible to atached this to an external hard disk and make a NAS box?

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Yep... it's called ad-hoc mode.

As far as the jet direct is concerned... I have no idea... I suspect not, but I don't know for sure.

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is it possible to connect 2 pcs via wireless network cards for data transfer without using a router or switch?
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Yes - AdHoc mode. Can be a bit of a pig to get going on some cards.

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also, i have a spare jet direct box. it is possible to atached this to an external hard disk and make a NAS box?

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No - wrong protocols and sockets! Jetdirect boxes have parallel ports, which won't run a hard drive!

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Yes - AdHoc mode. Can be a bit of a pig to get going on some cards.
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WPA doesn't support AdHoc mode , so you have to make sure WPA2 is supported with your adaptors or drop down to less secure WEP

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