hi all
i have a laptop that i would like to use online in other rooms in bed ect but my computer is the only form of connection i have. how do i use my laptop online through my computer.
any suggestions welcome
lisa
thanks
2007-03-28 12:16:23 · 7 answers · asked by Confused 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
It sounds like your network connection (Broadband or dial-up) is wired to your desktop computer. In order to use your laptop anywhere within your house, you will need to get a wireless router, a wireless network adapter for your laptop if it doesn't have one already. Your current desktop computer can be plugged directly into the LAN port of the wireless router, as long as you make sure it supports this feature. I have a Netgear router and they're pretty multi-funtional. This option only really works with Broadband or ADSL.
Otherwise, try a wireless switch that supports both wired and wireless networks. Have a look at the attached guide to home networking.
Hope this helps. Good luck.
2007-03-28 12:22:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Long story made short: Buy a wireless router, hook it up to your other computer (the one with internet connection) and put a wireless card in your laptop. Easy as pie. Would you like a copy of my article on doing that?
2007-03-28 19:50:51 · answer #2 · answered by mar m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey,now it is the era of wireless networking..
If you want to access the net in your whole house,without any hassles,then jus buy a wi-fi router,plug in the internet cable in it..
I am sure tat u must have got wi-fi(wireless lan) in your laptop.. If u dont have,jus buy a wi-fi adaptor,plug it in and configure it..
Switch on both the things,search for devices from your laptop,and create the connection... Enjoy!!
2007-03-28 19:28:18 · answer #3 · answered by koolguy_4ever_4u 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have cable or DSL, get a wireless router. You run a line from the cable/DSL modem to the router. Another goes from the router to your PC (desktop). If your laptop has wireless, then you're set! If not, you can get a USB wireless adaptor when you get the router.
2007-03-28 19:21:12 · answer #4 · answered by ckm1956 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a router that will support 2 connections, one wirelessly and the other wired. Which router do you have and do you have a PCMCIA card for you laptop, for any answer's you could ring you ISP and ask.
2007-03-29 15:51:38 · answer #5 · answered by Think Tank 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ethernet crossover cable connection or get a wireless card for your main pc
2007-03-28 19:21:48 · answer #6 · answered by Del Piero 10 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As long as you have XP professional installed on your main computer, you should be able to accomplish this task. Go ahead and check the link below.
Good luck
2007-03-28 20:21:00 · answer #7 · answered by jantojr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋