# 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="https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FHnpL8j9EQAmb44felQiB%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=181fe13d-955c-4d73-a13c-941201fc7654" alt="" data-size="line">[With a portable router ](https://docs.mapeo.app/complete-reference-guide/troubleshooting/solving-sync-issues/creating-local-wi-fi-networks/with-a-portable-router)
* <img src="https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FfX88hkZbjBkYcDtCFCmU%2Fhotspot-icon.png?alt=media&#x26;token=2433ecc7-d433-4b74-8674-c9854c45fcc2" alt="" data-size="line">[With a smartphone](https://docs.mapeo.app/complete-reference-guide/troubleshooting/solving-sync-issues/creating-local-wi-fi-networks/with-a-smartphone)