Setting Up Ad Hoc Networks

Question 1

What is Open Wi-Fi

Answer 1

An open Wi-Fi network may be provided by a company, a town council or a school for example. It is a commonly free service that creates a Wi-Fi network that anyone can connect to as and when they come and go.

Question 2

Describe Tethering/Personal hotspot

Answer 2

A personal hotspot is an ad hoc Wi-Fi network created using a mobile device such as a smartphone. The device will connect to the data using the cellular phones network’s 4G or 5G connection. A very local Wi-Fi network is then created using a Bluetooth connection from the phone to which you may connect or tether another device such as a laptop. This is useful when there are no other reliable Wi-Fi connections available.

A ** personal area network (PAN)** can be created by pairing devices together via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Generally, these pairings work within a very small range of up to 10 meters. They are commonly used with hands free phone systems or smart speakers.