can I use computer ethernet port to split internet connection?

[IlllI]

not sure where to ask this. I have a unique situation.

Hardware:
mifi device for internet
1 computer with wifi to connect to mifi device
1 non-computer device (also non upgradable) that requires internet connection but only via ethernet.

my idea: computer connects to mifi wirelessly, other device connects to the computer ethernet jack and shares the internet connection with the computer?

The only thing is, I don't know if this is possible, (or if it is) how to set it up.

Anyone have some advice, or a better solution to this puzzle?

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

What is the "non-computer device?"

 

[DesiPower]

your PC will need a 2 port Ethernet card, then you have to enable Internet Connection Sharing... I think it can be done

 

[IlllI]

your PC will need a 2 port Ethernet card, then you have to enable Internet Connection Sharing... I think it can be done

why would i need a 2 port card? i would only be using 1?

 

[DesiPower]

why would i need a 2 port card? i would only be using 1?

I believe for internet sharing, the Ethernet card should allow that, now the two port ones allow that, some one one port ones might allow that too, I am not sure if all do. Just Google Internet Connection Sharing and see what you find...

 

[Virgorising]

I am not understanding parts of this. Factoring that in, if I wanted my incoming broadband coaxial to connect to two devices, I guess I would install a splitter. Might it compromise the signal? Sure.

 

[Fardringle]

If you want to share the wireless signal (from the MIFI) to the wired device, just set up Internet Connection Sharing on the computer and tell it to share the wireless connection with the wired network adapter.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/set-internet-connection-sharing#1TC=windows-7