How to Create Ad-Hoc in Windows 8 and 8.1

How to Create Ad-Hoc in Windows 8 and 8.1 ?

So, How to Create Ad-Hoc in Windows 8 and 8.1 ?

Well this is possible via Command Prompt. Just Follow the basic Steps to Create Ad-Hoc in Windows 8 and 8.1 .

Step 1 :- Press Windows Key + Q to open app search in Windows 8.

Step 2 :- Type "cmd" in search box and Right Click on it >> Run as administrator.

Now, it will open "User Control Access" dialog Box. Just Click Yes.

Step 3 :- Now, in case you just wanted to see whether your network interface supports Visualization or not. Just type

netsh wlan show drivers

 

In case if it says no then you need to update network adapter's drivers.

Step 4 :- Enter the Following command and this will create your Ad-hoc Connection.

netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=solvemyhow key=solvemyhow

Then, press Enter. you will receive the output as the Hosted Network mode has been set to allow.

Note :- You can set your own "SSID" and "KEY". Key will work as Password of your Ad-Hoc Network.

Step 5 :- Now, you have to Start the Hosted Network. So, Just Type,

netsh wlan start hostednetwork

You will receive the message like "The Hosted Network  Started" .

Step 6 :- To see whether the Ad-Hoc Network is Created or not. Just go to >> Network and Sharing Center.

Now you can easily create Ad-Hoc in windows 8 and 8.1 and play LAN games like NFS, Counter Strike (My Favorite)  etc.

Step 7 :- If you wanted to stop the Ad-Hoc Network. Just type,

netsh wlan stop hostednetwork

So, this will stop your Ad-Hoc Network.