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I use HTC Explorer and I have created an ad-hoc network on my laptop. Although other laptops are easily able to connect to it, my mobile device is not even detecting the Wi-Fi.
How can I connect my mobile to the Wi-Fi hotspot on my laptop (running Windows 7)?
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If your Android phone won't connect to Wi-Fi, you should first make sure that your phone isn't on Airplane Mode, and that Wi-Fi is enabled on your phone. If your Android phone claims it's connected to Wi-Fi but nothing will load, you can try forgetting the Wi-Fi network and then connecting to it again.
Verify your Android client is connected SSID and IP address. Return to your Android device's Settings > Wireless & Networks > Wi-Fi panel and tap Wi-Fi Settings. Find your network's name (SSID) on the list of nearby Wi-Fi networks. If your network's name is not on the list, the AP or router may be hiding its SSID.
The problem could be your device or your device's wifi adapter, not the router. Therefore, consider troubleshooting tips such as restarting your phone, forgetting the network, and reconnecting or resetting your phone's wifi network.
Make sure your computer/device is still in the range of your router/modem. Move it closer if it is currently too far away. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings, and check the wireless settings. Double check your Wireless Network Name and SSID is not hided.
There is an alternative solution involving "Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter":
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=NAME key=PASSWORD
netsh wlan stop hostednetwork
netsh wlan start hostednetwork
For additional details and troubleshooting see this post on XDA-developers: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/general/guide-alternate-to-ad-hoc-wi-fi-network-t1924911
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Ad Hoc networks are not supported natively by Android devices, unless you get your device rooted and make some tricks in the underlying linux system.
There are a lot of pages talking about that:
http://dev.gadgeticworld.com/how-to-connect-android-devices-to-adhoc-network/
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/google-android/3372947/connect-android-phone-ad-hoc-network/
http://code.google.com/p/adhoc-on-android/
You can try this at your risk:
http://www.arenddeboer.com/wifi-ad-hoc-enabler-for-android
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