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Ad hoc network works fine. Just take note of the range of your laptop's WiFi. You may have to follow behind your robot with the laptop in hand while trying to stay away from the robot's view (if you are mapping the place for example)

I have not used bluetooth. I'm not sure how you would set the networks settings if you do.

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