If you don't have a network available, you can set up a wireless peer-to-peer network to allow multiple computers to share services via Rendezvous. Use this method when you need to wirelessly collaborate but there is no available network to which you can connect. Here is how you do it:
Figure 8-1. Creating a peer-to-peer network
Figure 8-2. The icon of the AirPort in peer-to-peer (left) and infrastructure mode (right)
Figure 8-3. Selecting the peer-to-peer networkYou don't need to use peer-to-peer networking in order to use Rendezvous messaging; it will still work when you are connected to a wireless network such as an AirPort Extreme base station. However, these instructions may come in handy if you find yourself in situations where you want to work with other users, but don't have an access point nearby. |