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20-Nov-2009, 09:45 PM #1
Solved: Bridging computer
I dont know exactly how to explain this but I will do my best.

My problem is as follows:

I have a wire less router which I connect most of my computers with except 2. I have one computer connected via LAN from the modem which NEEDS to be connected to the network.

I have just bought a second computer which needs to connect also but my modems Ethernet ports are broken except the one.

Here is my question. Can I hardwire a desktop via a wireless laptop? What I want to do is hardwire the laptop to the desktop and run the wireless through the laptop to the desktop. Is this possible?
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21-Nov-2009, 04:55 AM #2
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Here is my question. Can I hardwire a desktop via a wireless laptop? What I want to do is hardwire the laptop to the desktop and run the wireless through the laptop to the desktop. Is this possible?
Yes, you could use ICS internet connection sharing, you will need a crossover cable - I would not recommend as it will be slow - maybe time to buy a new router if 3 of the ports are broken .....

Heres how
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306126
http://www.homenethelp.com/ics/ics-install-netxp.asp
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21-Nov-2009, 12:19 PM #3
The simple solution, other than a new router, is to connect a small ethernet switch to the remaining working port.

Yes, you can bridge the wireless and ethernet connections in the laptop, and this is usually preferable to ICS when it works. To connect the two computers unless at least one of the ports is auto-sensing (most ethernet connections in the last 2 years or so are auto-sensing) you need a cross-over cable, as etaf already stated.
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21-Nov-2009, 04:54 PM #4
Thanks guys. I was more of an emergency solution for last night. I've bought a new router

Appreciate the responses.
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