In AD-HOC mode 2 computers is the max. If you want more then I suggest you
purchase a wireless router.

"Eddies" wrote in message
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> Hi guys, hope you can help.
>
> I am sorting out a friends network. A new computer has been added to his
> home, and it needs to be setup with the existing network. The existing
> network is between 2 computers, and is an adhoc network. It is called
> 'office'. The three pcs run XP home, and all have the service pack 1. They
> all also have a standard dlink ethernet card.
>
> To cut the long story, only problem i have in my way of it working is that
> i need to get rid of the existing ad hoc 'office' nertwork, and replace it
> from scratch. The host pc, with the internet connection, connects to this
> 'office' connection by magic - i cant find any reference to it from
> anywhere, and it just seems to connect. I would like to get rid of it - so
> if anybody knows how, id love to know!!
>
> TIA!
>
> Eddies
>