From 3b36f9644fb9a65350110b86596405d5f33229b2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Justin Li Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2018 15:00:44 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Add instructions for ad-hoc mode --- guides/ROUTER.md | 8 ++++++++ 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+) diff --git a/guides/ROUTER.md b/guides/ROUTER.md index a360d5c..3b4d90b 100644 --- a/guides/ROUTER.md +++ b/guides/ROUTER.md @@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ * [Switching To Another Wi-Fi Channel](#switching-to-another-wi-fi-channel) * [Switching To Another Wi-Fi Network Mode](#switching-to-another-wi-fi-network-mode) * [Using A Different Router](#using-a-different-router) +* [Using Ad-Hoc Mode](#using-ad-hoc-mode) * [Running The TPCast Router Independently From Your Home Router](#running-the-tpcast-router-independently-from-your-home-router) * [Customizing Wi-Fi Credentials](#customizing-wi-fi-credentials) * [Updating The TPCast Router Credentials](#updating-the-tpcast-router-credentials) @@ -33,6 +34,13 @@ Alternatively, using a more reliable router to overcome poor connection or bandw - Linksys WRT1900ACS - Netgear WNDR3700 +## Using Ad-Hoc Mode +If you have a motherboard with built-in Wi-Fi or simply an extra Wi-Fi adapter available to you, it may be possible to avoid the need for any separate router by running in ad-hoc mode. This is a relatively untested approach and may not work for you. To avoid interference, it is best to use an adapter that supports 5 GHz. + +1. Configure ad-hoc mode in Windows in `Settings` > `Network & Internet` > `Mobile hotspot`. Set a name and password, and set the band to 5 GHz. Click the slider to On. +1. Set the TPCast to use the new network with [Customizing Wi-Fi Credentials](#customizing-wi-fi-credentials). +1. If you encounter periodic dropped tracking and audio frames, it's possibly due to Windows scanning for networks in the background. You can fix this by running `netsh wlan set autoconfig enable=no interface=*` (or replace `*` with the adapter you're using if you have multiple). Switch `no` to `yes` to turn autoconfig back on. + ## Running The TPCast Router Independently From Your Home Router *Official configuration: Connect the TPCast Router between PC and Home Router.* ```