HP Compaq Presario,Presario 2100 User Manual page 37

Problem or Symptom
In the ad hoc mode, I
am unable to
communicate with
another user on the
same ad hoc network.
User Guide
Possible Solution
By default, Windows XP uses a dynamic IP address in ad hoc mode. If you are not able to
communicate with other users on the same ad hoc network, assigning a static IP address
may correct the problem. Search the Windows Help Center for instructions on assigning a
static IP address.
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