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bmatyeah · 06-21-2010, 04:15 PM

Since i moved in i was just using my laptop on wireless. I Switched to my desktop and am running wireless from out neighbors via usb connector in my window. Not a card. (neighbors are family).

Is there a way to run my laptop wireless with my desktop being the link? I think i would have to use my computer as the bridge to the router then?

I have an old wireless b router here and it would be good enough. My house is small.

I dont think i am looking for the right stuff in Google because it keeps just pulling up stuff that connects a router to a desktop not usb to desktop to router.

jpalamar · 06-21-2010, 04:23 PM

I believe you can do it with a crossover cable(network cable but some of the pins are reversed). It is how you network 2 computers together without a router in the middle. They can in turn, share the network. I did it back in the day but I think the newer computers you can just run regualar network cables and then go through the network setup wizard.

FijiBlueFG · 06-21-2010, 04:24 PM

im sure if this sure if this is what you mean. but you can run a lan from your pc to your laptop (which is getting the signal) and set up a home network through windows... and poof... they both have internet... they will share bandwidth though. so the connectjin proboblaly wouldnt be too great...

DPancoast · 06-21-2010, 04:38 PM

^ THAT..

should work fine really

c0nfl1kt · 06-21-2010, 04:55 PM

Just get one of those Easy buttons. That'd be a lot EASIER than all kinds of technological doohickery.

bmatyeah · 06-21-2010, 05:14 PM

so use my pc to set up a wireless lan? Therefore my laptop will be getting internet? So i need to use the router?

DPancoast · 06-21-2010, 05:17 PM

You should be able to connect your laptop to your computer via an ethernet cable. You then go into your desktop computer and set up a LAN between your desktop and your laptop. From there, your laptop should be able to leech off of your desktop which is connected to the internet. making your laptop also connected.

if that makes sense. I'm not 100% sure but Im pretty sure thats how it works lol

c0nfl1kt · 06-21-2010, 05:37 PM

Easy button!

bmatyeah · 06-21-2010, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DPancoast

You should be able to connect your laptop to your computer via an ethernet cable. You then go into your desktop computer and set up a LAN between your desktop and your laptop. From there, your laptop should be able to leech off of your desktop which is connected to the internet. making your laptop also connected.

if that makes sense. I'm not 100% sure but Im pretty sure thats how it works lol

Yeah i know that., windows practically does it for you. I want to use my laptop wireless. I don't have a cable line active here, now i have internet is a wireless usb adapter getting signal from my neighbor. So i would have to get the signal to my computer then back out to a router.

DPancoast · 06-22-2010, 01:44 AM

oh ok sorry, I guess I didn't understand the situation 100% lol. I'm not sure on this one

06-21-2010, 04:15 PM	#1
bmatyeah Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Chester PA Member #4478 My Ride: 1997 Ford Mustang iTrader: (2)	Home computer network setup Since i moved in i was just using my laptop on wireless. I Switched to my desktop and am running wireless from out neighbors via usb connector in my window. Not a card. (neighbors are family). Is there a way to run my laptop wireless with my desktop being the link? I think i would have to use my computer as the bridge to the router then? I have an old wireless b router here and it would be good enough. My house is small. I dont think i am looking for the right stuff in Google because it keeps just pulling up stuff that connects a router to a desktop not usb to desktop to router.

06-21-2010, 04:23 PM	#2
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orefield, PA Member #13773 My Ride: '14 Mustang GT iTrader: (3)	I believe you can do it with a crossover cable(network cable but some of the pins are reversed). It is how you network 2 computers together without a router in the middle. They can in turn, share the network. I did it back in the day but I think the newer computers you can just run regualar network cables and then go through the network setup wizard. __________________ 2014 Mustang GT performance package, M6, Brembo brakes, Torsen diff with 3.73, Steeda CAI with 101mm MAF, ST coilovers with caster/camber plates, BMR lower control arms, BMR watts link, BMW sway bars with end links, front brake cooling ducts, SR short shiffter, and custom tuned Last edited by jpalamar; 06-21-2010 at 10:43 PM.

06-21-2010, 04:24 PM	#3
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06-21-2010, 05:14 PM	#6
bmatyeah Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Chester PA Member #4478 My Ride: 1997 Ford Mustang iTrader: (2)	so use my pc to set up a wireless lan? Therefore my laptop will be getting internet? So i need to use the router?