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Nov 10, 2007 2:37 AM
by: Bill E. Gates
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Creating ad-hoc network for iTouch in XP
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Nov 5, 2007 12:53 PM
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Has anyone been able to sucessfully create an ad-hoc network within Windows XP and get there iPod touch online with it? (***** that you can't import certificates on the iTouch yet...)
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Re: Creating ad-hoc network for iTouch in XP
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Nov 8, 2007 12:10 AM
in response to: tweaked21
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Hey,
Yes I managed to get an ad hoc network setup and running. However I network between a singular PC and the iPod Touch is not enough to keep the network alive (I think the iPod Touch has a power saving mechanism to avoid sending keep alive network packets). Whenever I need to use my iPod Touch on the internet I have to turn on my laptop so that there is connection between my laptop and the desktop that my iPod Touch can piggyback on.
This is real pain and it would be nice if Apple fixed this; if it is a power saving method then it would be nice to be able to disable it in the settings menu.
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Re: Creating ad-hoc network for iTouch in XP
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Nov 8, 2007 7:16 AM
in response to: tweaked21
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I have been trying for hours to get internet connection with my itouch through the ad-hoc network i setup. This is what I have done:
Creatd ad-hoc network and shared it.
connected the NIC to the internet.
connected the ipod to the ad-hoc connection.
I can connect to the ipod, but I cant do anything on the internet with it. I can browse the net using the laptop, but not the ipod. what gives?
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Re: Creating ad-hoc network for iTouch in XP
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Nov 8, 2007 5:04 PM
in response to: tweaked21
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Ok, a few points.
1) I'm not sure if you are using just your laptop and the iPod. If so you will need another computer to keep the network alive. If you don't add another computer the network will stay alive for a short period of time which will allow you to at least use it for a little while.
2) Do you have Internet connection sharing enabled in windows? Go to Control Panel -> Network Connections -> Right click your Internet connection -> Click the 'Advanced' Tab up top -> And check the box 'Allow other users to connect through this computer's Internet connection'
3) If you have done the above or are sure your internet connection is being shared ie. Another device (other than the device directly connected to the Internet) on the network can use the Internet. Ensure that the computer connected directly to the Internet has the IP address 192.168.0.1
To check this go to Control Panel -> Network Connections -> Right click your WIRELESS network connection.
In the area below "This connection uses the following items:" scroll down to "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)", select it and hit properties.
Ensure "Obtain an IP address automatically" is NOT checked. Enter the IP address 192.168.0.1 if it is not already entered. Subnet mask should be 255.255.255.0.
Once you have done this.
On your iPod Touch go to Settings -> Wi-Fi -> Whatever your network is called (tap the blue arrow next to this)
Under IP Address click "Static"
Enter and IP Address not used on your network. eg. "192.168.0.2" DON'T USE "192.168.0.1" as we just used it for the computer connected to the Internet!
Subnet mask is "255.255.255.0"
Router is "192.168.0.1" - Yes I know you don't have a router but the computer connecting to the Internet is acting as one. If you wish you can also enter DNS as "192.168.0.1". I have but it shouldn't really have any impact.
You're Internet should now work assuming you don't have a proxy enabled, which I seriously doubt you would. If you do then enable HTTP Proxy below where you just entered your IP address and enter your proxy username and password.
Everything should work now.
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Re: Creating ad-hoc network for iTouch in XP
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Nov 10, 2007 2:37 AM
in response to: Boredom_inc
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I notice by continually jumping from link to link I can get the iPod touch to reconnect after it disconnects from my MBP using Expresscard in Windows Bootcamp, but it will disconnect again in about 10 seconds.
Either that or I use my Powerbook with MBP to keep the signal alive.
2.33 Ghz MBP Core 2 Duo, 17" Powerbook 1.5 Ghz
Mac OS X (10.4.8)
Sony T250 10.6"
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