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Networks and Remotes => Media Network => Topic started by: stiv32 on August 17, 2014, 05:34:49 am

Title: Connect Gizmo to Laptop without internet access or router
Post by: stiv32 on August 17, 2014, 05:34:49 am

Hello everynone,

I am trying to connect Gizmo to my Laptop, so that when I am at places without internet connection (with my laptop and android phone with  me), I can remotely control the music played at the laptop from Gizmo.

How can I do this?

I already tried creating an ad hoc connection at my laptop but my phone (Samsung Galaxy Note 2) can't connect to ad hoc networks. (and there is no work around to this, for the time being).

Are there any other ways to achieve this?

I understand that I need a network so that I can add the Laptop's IP to Gizmo. That means that tethering won't work.

Thanks in advance!!!! :)

Title: Re: Connect Gizmo to Laptop without internet access or router
Post by: JimH on August 17, 2014, 07:34:05 am

You at least need a network.  Gizmo will accept either an Access Key or an IP address.

You could investigate portable routers.  I recently tested one successfully.  I don't remember the name, but it creates a LAN you can use for both the laptop and the phone.

Title: Re: Connect Gizmo to Laptop without internet access or router
Post by: Arindelle on August 17, 2014, 08:28:12 am

http://www.amazon.com/802-11b-Portable-Wireless-Router-WL-330N/dp/B007GFYHPG (http://www.amazon.com/802-11b-Portable-Wireless-Router-WL-330N/dp/B007GFYHPG) after the rebate 24USD. Creates, apparently, a local hotspot. Will it work for Gizmo and your particular phone ... not sure, but it should.

Might want to look into this first before buying though :)