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Can I set up a wireless network without an Access Point or wireless router?

Yes. Just add a wireless client adapter to each computer that you want to network, set all adapters to Ad Hoc mode, the same SSID (also called ESSID), same channel number, and you should be in business.

NOTE, however, that this will just connect your computers into a LAN. If you want to have that wireless LAN also connect into a shared wired Internet connection, see LAN access for Wireless Clients without an Access Point.

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