@dfronczek - ''***WiFi Direct***'' is just another name for ***''ad-hoc''*** networking!
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@dfronczek - ***''WiFi Direct''*** is just another name for ***''ad-hoc''*** networking!
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Go to the WiFi menu icon. Select Create Network.
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Go to the WiFi menu icon. Select ''Create Network.''
***Reference:*** [link|https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/create-a-computer-to-computer-network-on-mac-mchl98b9beb6/10.14/mac/10.14|Create a WiFi computer-to-computer network on Mac]
The settings are self explanatory, I do recommend using WPA2 and don’t use to complex a password, keep it lower-case and nothing to fancy as some devices can’t use the same characters.
Also make sure you have a good antivirus/malware app! Some lurk within the OS so as soon as you (or others) connect to the network you can get infected!
For meetings I often use this. But, if you’ve got a ton of stuff to move (TimeMachine backup vids, or images) a direct Ethernet cable between the two systems is better (faster and won’t compete with other WiFi traffic) [link|https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-ethernet-to-connect-two-mac-computers-mchlp1413/10.14/mac/10.14|Use Ethernet to connect two Mac computers].
''@ ***WiFi Direct***'' is just another name for ***''ad-hoc''*** networking!
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@dfronczek - ''***WiFi Direct***'' is just another name for ***''ad-hoc''*** networking!
Go to the WiFi menu icon. Select Create Network.
***Reference:*** [link|https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/create-a-computer-to-computer-network-on-mac-mchl98b9beb6/10.14/mac/10.14|Create a WiFi computer-to-computer network on Mac]
The settings are self explanatory, I do recommend using WPA2 and don’t use to complex a password, keep it lower-case and nothing to fancy as some devices can’t use the same characters.
Also make sure you have a good antivirus/malware app! Some lurk within the OS so as soon as you (or others) connect to the network you can get infected!
For meetings I often use this. But, if you’ve got a ton of stuff to move (TimeMachine backup vids, or images) a direct Ethernet cable between the two systems is better (faster and won’t compete with other WiFi traffic) [link|https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-ethernet-to-connect-two-mac-computers-mchlp1413/10.14/mac/10.14|Use Ethernet to connect two Mac computers].
***''WiFi Direct''*** is just another name for ***''ad-hoc''*** networking!
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''@ ***WiFi Direct***'' is just another name for ***''ad-hoc''*** networking!
Go to the WiFi menu icon. Select Create Network.
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***Reference:*** [https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/create-a-computer-to-computer-network-on-mac-mchl98b9beb6/10.14/mac/10.14|Create a WiFi computer-to-computer network on Mac]
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***Reference:*** [link|https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/create-a-computer-to-computer-network-on-mac-mchl98b9beb6/10.14/mac/10.14|Create a WiFi computer-to-computer network on Mac]
The settings are self explanatory, I do recommend using WPA2 and don’t use to complex a password, keep it lower-case and nothing to fancy as some devices can’t use the same characters.
Also make sure you have a good antivirus/malware app! Some lurk within the OS so as soon as you (or others) connect to the network you can get infected!
For meetings I often use this. But, if you’ve got a ton of stuff to move (TimeMachine backup vids, or images) a direct Ethernet cable between the two systems is better (faster and won’t compete with other WiFi traffic) [link|https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-ethernet-to-connect-two-mac-computers-mchlp1413/10.14/mac/10.14|Use Ethernet to connect two Mac computers].
***''WiFi Direct''*** is just another name for ***''ad-hoc''*** networking!
Go to the WiFi menu icon. Select Create Network.
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***Reference: [***https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/create-a-computer-to-computer-network-on-mac-mchl98b9beb6/10.14/mac/10.14|Create a WiFi computer-to-computer network on Mac]
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***Reference:*** [https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/create-a-computer-to-computer-network-on-mac-mchl98b9beb6/10.14/mac/10.14|Create a WiFi computer-to-computer network on Mac]
The settings are self explanatory, I do recommend using WPA2 and don’t use to complex a password, keep it lower-case and nothing to fancy as some devices can’t use the same characters.
Also make sure you have a good antivirus/malware app! Some lurk within the OS so as soon as you (or others) connect to the network you can get infected!
For meetings I often use this. But, if you’ve got a ton of stuff to move (TimeMachine backup vids, or images) a direct Ethernet cable between the two systems is better (faster and won’t compete with other WiFi traffic) [link|https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-ethernet-to-connect-two-mac-computers-mchlp1413/10.14/mac/10.14|Use Ethernet to connect two Mac computers].
***''WiFi Direct''*** is just another name for ***''ad-hoc''*** networking!
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Go to the WiFi menu icon. Select Create Network. For meetings I often use this. But if you’ve got a ton of stuff to move (TimeMachine backup) a direct Ethernet cable between the two systems is better (faster and won’t compete with other WiFi traffic) [https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-ethernet-to-connect-two-mac-computers-mchlp1413/10.14/mac/10.14|Use Ethernet to connect two Mac computers].
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Go to the WiFi menu icon. Select Create Network.
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The settings are self explanatory, I do recommend using WPA2 and don’t use to complex a password, keep it lower-case and nothing to fancy as some devices can’t use the same characters. Also make sure you have a good antivirus/malware app! Some lurk within the OS so as soon as you (or others) connect to the network you can get infected!
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***Reference: [***https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/create-a-computer-to-computer-network-on-mac-mchl98b9beb6/10.14/mac/10.14|Create a WiFi computer-to-computer network on Mac]
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***Reference:*** [https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/create-a-computer-to-computer-network-on-mac-mchl98b9beb6/10.14/mac/10.14|Create a WiFi computer-to-computer network on Mac]
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The settings are self explanatory, I do recommend using WPA2 and don’t use to complex a password, keep it lower-case and nothing to fancy as some devices can’t use the same characters.
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Also make sure you have a good antivirus/malware app! Some lurk within the OS so as soon as you (or others) connect to the network you can get infected!
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For meetings I often use this. But, if you’ve got a ton of stuff to move (TimeMachine backup vids, or images) a direct Ethernet cable between the two systems is better (faster and won’t compete with other WiFi traffic) [link|https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-ethernet-to-connect-two-mac-computers-mchlp1413/10.14/mac/10.14|Use Ethernet to connect two Mac computers].
***''WiFi Direct''*** is just another name for ***''ad-hoc''*** networking!
Go to the WiFi menu icon. Select Create Network. For meetings I often use this. But if you’ve got a ton of stuff to move (TimeMachine backup) a direct Ethernet cable between the two systems is better (faster and won’t compete with other WiFi traffic) [https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-ethernet-to-connect-two-mac-computers-mchlp1413/10.14/mac/10.14|Use Ethernet to connect two Mac computers].
The settings are self explanatory, I do recommend using WPA2 and don’t use to complex a password, keep it lower-case and nothing to fancy as some devices can’t use the same characters. Also make sure you have a good antivirus/malware app! Some lurk within the OS so as soon as you (or others) connect to the network you can get infected!
***Reference:*** [https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/create-a-computer-to-computer-network-on-mac-mchl98b9beb6/10.14/mac/10.14|Create a WiFi computer-to-computer network on Mac]