Local Area Network Question

Is it possible to set up a Local Area Network without connecting to the internet?

By this I mean have let's say 3 computers in your house which all have wireless cards.

Set up a wireless router (not plugged into the internet) and be able to set up a LAN?


What I'm not sure of is will the wireless router assign IP addresses to the internal network if it doesn't have internet access?


Also, will a wireless router broadcast a SSID (shows that you can connect to it) when it isn't connected to the internet?

Simple answer... Yes.

most definitely. networks can be set up regardless of internet connectivity.

Yeah, I've had LAN parties with some friends where we just all pulded into a HUB. I've also transfered files by directly connecting 2 computers with a Cat5.

Cool! Thanks, that's a big help for my plan

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Originally Posted by lightshow

Cool! Thanks, that's a big help for my plan

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Just make sure both computers are in the same workgroup. Default is WORKGROUP