is ad hoc the answer?

David L. · 07-20-2005, 11:01 AM

I've been having trouble with my network lately...If I try to transfer large pieces of data over it (i.e. 4 GB), invariably I will get an error somewhere in the course of the download that the target PC is no longer available on the network, though it is still on the network. My guess is that the access point is "resetting" itself occasionally, or something else that would cause a momentary lapse in the signal.

So my question...Is it possible to set my network up in ad hoc, but still be able to access the internet and a wired network through a router?

Thanks,

David L.

**Terrister** · 07-20-2005, 01:30 PM

In ad hoc mode you will not be able to access the internet. Just the other computer running in ad hoc. How often do you transfer 4 GB files? If this is a once in awhile thing, it would be better to connect via ethernet cable.

If both have an ethernet card, this just involves a long cable.

What is the make/model of the router?

David L. · 07-22-2005, 08:24 AM

Only one computer has ethernet capabilities. What I've done to get them to transfer is to just put the two in ad hoc for a while until the transfers complete. Ad hoc only transfers at 11 Mbps, i found out, not the 54 Mbps my 802.11g setup is capable of. What is the transfer rate for ethernet?

My router is a D-Link DI-524.

I also tried transfering over bluetooth, just for sh*ts and grins. I got a good laugh over the blazing 50 Kbps...1385 minutes remaining, lol.

David L.

**Terrister** · 07-22-2005, 09:04 AM

Ethernet transfer rates depend on your network cards. 100Mbs in most cases.
You can use a crossover cable to hook the 2 computers together. If you use a hub,router or switch, they also have a speed rating. If you plug a 100Mbs network card into a 10 Mbs hub, they transfer at 10 Mbs.

07-20-2005, 11:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
David L. Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 21 OS: Windows 2000	is ad hoc the answer? I've been having trouble with my network lately...If I try to transfer large pieces of data over it (i.e. 4 GB), invariably I will get an error somewhere in the course of the download that the target PC is no longer available on the network, though it is still on the network. My guess is that the access point is "resetting" itself occasionally, or something else that would cause a momentary lapse in the signal. So my question...Is it possible to set my network up in ad hoc, but still be able to access the internet and a wired network through a router? Thanks, David L. Last edited by David L.; 07-20-2005 at 11:02 AM.

07-20-2005, 01:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 7,098 OS: Xp	In ad hoc mode you will not be able to access the internet. Just the other computer running in ad hoc. How often do you transfer 4 GB files? If this is a once in awhile thing, it would be better to connect via ethernet cable. If both have an ethernet card, this just involves a long cable. What is the make/model of the router? __________________

07-22-2005, 09:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 7,098 OS: Xp	Ethernet transfer rates depend on your network cards. 100Mbs in most cases. You can use a crossover cable to hook the 2 computers together. If you use a hub,router or switch, they also have a speed rating. If you plug a 100Mbs network card into a 10 Mbs hub, they transfer at 10 Mbs. __________________

07-22-2005, 08:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
David L. Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 21 OS: Windows 2000	Only one computer has ethernet capabilities. What I've done to get them to transfer is to just put the two in ad hoc for a while until the transfers complete. Ad hoc only transfers at 11 Mbps, i found out, not the 54 Mbps my 802.11g setup is capable of. What is the transfer rate for ethernet? My router is a D-Link DI-524. I also tried transfering over bluetooth, just for sh*ts and grins. I got a good laugh over the blazing 50 Kbps...1385 minutes remaining, lol. David L.