May 12th, 2007
Disable Ad-hoc Wireless Networking In Windows XP
Ad-hoc networking is a mode of wireless networking where two computers can communicate with each other without having to connect to an access point. The technical term of this mode of operation is IBSS – Independent Basic Service Set.
One of the most easiest ways to secure your computer from wireless threats, is to disable ad-hoc wireless networking.
To disable ad-hoc wireless networking in Windows XP, follow the directions below.
- Click the Windows XP Start button
- Click Control Panel
- Click Network and Internet Connections.
- Under the section titled “or pick a Control Panel icon“, click on Network Connections.
- Right Click on the Wireless Network Connection and select properties
- A Wireless Network Connections Properties box will display with three tabs: General, Wireless Networks and Advanced.
- Click on the Wireless Networks tab. Then click the Advanced button.
- Select Access point (infrastructure) networks only
- Click Close button. Then Click the OK button.






NOTE: If only General and Advanced tabs are available, then Windows is NOT managing your wireless card. Disable ad-hoc networking must be done using the management utility that is associated with your card.


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