Ad hoc

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An ad hoc network works in peer-to-peer

mode. The wireless NICs in each host communicate directly with one another. An

ad hoc network:

Works

in peer-to-peer mode without an access point (the wireless NICs in each

host communicate directly with one another).

Uses a

physical mesh topology with a logical bus topology.

Is

cheap and easy to set up.

Cannot

handle a large number of hosts.

Requires

special modifications to reach wired networks.

You will typically only use an ad hoc network to

create a direct, temporary connection between two hosts.