ATV 3 without a network

theslaz · Dec 24, 2012, 07:49 AM

Bought a ATV 3 about a month ago and it is working perfect at my home via my home network. I want to take this ATV and my new MacAir (Xmas gift) to my in-laws over the holidays. They do not have a computer or a internet connection. My question is; will it be possible to use the ATV without a network?
I do have access to the internet if I wish. It would be through the neighbors connection. Signal and speed is excellent!

Thanks

Abazigal · Dec 24, 2012, 08:14 AM

Can you tether from your iphone or ipad?

theslaz · Dec 24, 2012, 08:20 AM

Yes! That is normally how I use the internet at my in-laws. Tether from my iPhone 4 to the computer.

hallux · Dec 24, 2012, 08:50 AM

If it's only for a day or evening, why not just bring your network (router) with you? You don't need an internet connection unless you plan on streaming from Netflix or some other online service.

theslaz · Dec 24, 2012, 09:08 AM

I could take a router with me. I was just wondering if it was possible over bluetooth!

musicpenguy · Dec 24, 2012, 10:55 AM

You could try bringing a Macbook or something and create an Ad-Hoc network - that turns your Macbook into a Wi-Fi hotspot that'll let you stream from your Mac to your ATV - you may be able to add your iPhone or iPad to that network for AirPlaying as well.

pullman · 01:18 PM

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Dec 24, 2012, 07:49 AM	#1
theslaz macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Calgary; Alberta; Canada	ATV 3 without a network Bought a ATV 3 about a month ago and it is working perfect at my home via my home network. I want to take this ATV and my new MacAir (Xmas gift) to my in-laws over the holidays. They do not have a computer or a internet connection. My question is; will it be possible to use the ATV without a network? I do have access to the internet if I wish. It would be through the neighbors connection. Signal and speed is excellent! Thanks
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Dec 24, 2012, 08:50 AM	#4
hallux macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2012	If it's only for a day or evening, why not just bring your network (router) with you? You don't need an internet connection unless you plan on streaming from Netflix or some other online service. __________________ 2012 15" MBP, 2.3 GHz, 16 GB RAM, 500 GB HDD, Hi-Res glossy
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Dec 24, 2012, 10:55 AM	#6
musicpenguy macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2006	You could try bringing a Macbook or something and create an Ad-Hoc network - that turns your Macbook into a Wi-Fi hotspot that'll let you stream from your Mac to your ATV - you may be able to add your iPhone or iPad to that network for AirPlaying as well. __________________ (2006: 17" MBP, Rev A: MBA Sold), 2009 Mac Mini, MBA 1.4GHz, 2GB, 128GB, 11" - iPad 64GB 3G, eMate 300, MP2100, 2G 8GB iPhone, 3G 16GB iPhone, 3G&6G Nano, 2G Shuffle, 160GB TV, TV-V2 - TPPN.TV
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Dec 24, 2012, 08:14 AM	#2
Abazigal macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Singapore	Can you tether from your iphone or ipad?
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Dec 24, 2012, 08:20 AM	#3
theslaz Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Calgary; Alberta; Canada	Yes! That is normally how I use the internet at my in-laws. Tether from my iPhone 4 to the computer.
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Dec 24, 2012, 09:08 AM	#5
theslaz Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Calgary; Alberta; Canada	I could take a router with me. I was just wondering if it was possible over bluetooth!
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