How to set up a wireless network without Internet

I don't have Internet at home but have a wireless router and an iPhone that wants to communicate with the MacBook pro so that they can exchange info (like my todo list and files and whatnot). Is there a way to set up the router or mbp so that the devices can communicate without the Internet?
Probably a stupid question, but I have my hopes.

You don't need the internet to have a network. Just setup the network like you normally would, as the local network will still be available even though there's no connection to the internet.

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