Hey i just got a new computer and it has a wireless adapter (belkin 54g usb) but no ethernet. My laptop has ethernet and is able to connect to the internet and it also has a wire less card (D-link 650+)... is there any way for me to connect to the no ethernet pc wirelessly with its card and then use the internet through that i know its just internet connection sharing but how do i connect the two pc'c wirelessly to start with... thanks for you help BTW: i dont have a wireless router thats why im having to do this.
2007-05-31 11:13:37 · 6 answers · asked by stevenlowry 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Tracy is correct, but I would like to add two more things. When you connect your computers using AD-HOC mode your nrtworking speed will be maxed at 11Mb/s no matter the speed of your adapters and the range between the two computers will dramatically be reduced to within 20 feet, even less if there are walls between the two computers.
You would make everything easier on you if you just purchased a wirelless router for 30.00 on ebay or at a online store like http://www.tigerdirect.com
2007-05-31 18:21:51 · answer #1 · answered by Taba 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually you can use AD-HOC to connect the two computers and enable ICS on the machine that is connected with Ethernet to the Internet. Microsoft has an article on exactly what has to be done with XP (Vista should be similar but probably a lot harder) If the two computers are connected using wifi Ad-Hoc then ics works fine.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=fac8708e-3762-4e78-b372-8404eeb7f41a&DisplayLang=en
I would personnaly use a router but it is NOT REQUIRED!
2007-05-31 12:58:50 · answer #2 · answered by Tracy L 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its valued at a shot. You enter the inn community key within the Network Settings (underneath System Settings) on the homescreen menu if I'm now not wrong...You'll ought to attempt to attach from there. I have not heard of someone honestly doing this...Not that its now not feasible however I are not able to warranty you that the inn web pace could have well adequate great to get a sport going if you're ready to do it in any respect... Worst involves worst...You nonetheless have the crusade, forge and the entire different choices minus matchmaking/Live. I could additionally keep in mind the T.V. on the inn to be as typical as feasible...That would gift a trouble in your Xbox hookup. Unless its a ritzy or nicer inn...I real would not get my hopes up.
2016-09-05 18:08:15 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you definitely need a router, since you have a wireless adapter you need to get a wireless router. that way you can share your Internet connection with both the PC and laptop. if you need assistant on how to connect the router and Internet modem let me know I can help...
2007-05-31 11:26:35 · answer #4 · answered by zipto2197 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I might be mistaken, and please, anyone, feel free to correct me, but Im fairly certain this can't be done without a router.
If a router is too expensive, theres a store called Frys Electronics, don't know if you have one in your area, but they have some great prices during sales. I picked up a router for $15(and no its not a piece of crap, it really works quite well)!
2007-05-31 11:17:56 · answer #5 · answered by ilikewhiterice002 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
True, I'm pretty sure this can't be done without a wireless router, or else they would be pretty useless.
2007-05-31 11:19:47 · answer #6 · answered by DeadStylezX 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋