You can switch to an ad hoc wireless network even when you are connected to a preferred wireless access point (873170)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

SYMPTOMS

You can switch to an ad hoc wireless network even when you are connected to a preferred wireless access point. You expect that you remain connected to the preferred network as long as it is available.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

When you reestablish a wireless connection, your computer connects to the preferred wireless access point and not to the ad hoc wireless network.

For additional information about how to configure your wireless connections, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

314897 How to set up your computer for wireless networking in Windows XP

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/30/2004
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