ad hoc q/a

Looking at some articles on ad hoc as an wireless alternative.

Does ad hoc with todays 802.11n technology still have the same lower speed of 11mbps?

Anyone point to more information?

Anyone have pros/cons?

 

the problem with ad hocs is that they are not backwards compatible. meaning that when you set up an adhoc connection, you must bridge your ethernet and your wireless adaptors together. well, if you are bridging a 802.11n adaptor with an ethernet adaptor, then you will need to use an 802.11n adaptor in order to have internet access. using 2 different 802.11 standards will let you connect to the ad hoc network, however, you will have no internet access.

 

the actual speed of the connection is based on the 802.11 standard you use. One pro to an adhoc is that you dont need a wireless router. by setting up an ad hoc, you are using the adaptors on one pc to make a wireless access point.

 

oh yeah, one more thing to consider before setting up an adhoc. adhoc connections are not as secure, so anyone with basic knowledge of an "air sniffer" packet analyzer can intercept any data passed on the connection.