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# I want to create local Wi-Fi networks

Creating a local Wi-Fi network is especially useful when it comes to synchronization since Mapeo allows multiple devices to synchronize with each other without the need for the internet, simply by using a Wi-Fi network. Here are two ways to create a Wi-Fi network: 

* <img src="/files/8p0Gg8YshcjHDKJKy9Hf" alt="" data-size="line">[With a portable router ](/complete-reference-guide/troubleshooting/solving-sync-issues/creating-local-wi-fi-networks/with-a-portable-router.md)
* <img src="/files/UzsE5bWaPrfCJxz7Ltc6" alt="" data-size="line">[With a smartphone](/complete-reference-guide/troubleshooting/solving-sync-issues/creating-local-wi-fi-networks/with-a-smartphone.md)