Netgear MR814 with dialup question...

[RandyH]

I am a newby trying to set up a wireless network in my home. I want to connect a desktop and a laptop. Both have built in nics. I live in the boonies and cannot get cable/dsl. I have dialup. Can I setup a wireless network using a Netgear MR814 to connect to the desktop and a wireless pc card adapter in my laptop and share dialup connection?

If not, what would be the simplest and cheapest solution? An ad hoc network?

thanks,

Randy

 

[JackMDS]

May be this can Help.

Link to: Sharing the Internet with DialUp Connection.

 

[RandyH]

Ok, what about the Netgear MR814 and using my internal modem? Can I set it up as an access point to share with my lappy?

Randy

 

[JackMDS]

Try the following.

Install a Network card in the computer that has the Modem.

Connect the Wireless Router with to the Network Card, using regular Router port (leave the WAN port open).

Configuration instructions here: Using a Wireless Cable/DSL Router as a Switch with an Access Point

Before attempting any Internet connection configure sharing etc. and make sure that you can connect and use the wireless as a LAN.

Once it works OK, configure Windows ICS for DialUp.

Link to: Windows XP Internet Connection Sharing.

If ICS does not work try this instead: AnalogX Proxy.

 

[RandyH]

Jackmds,

Would using this router as an access point be better than setting up an ad hoc network with a pc card in the lappy and a usb wireless adapter in the desktop. I want to be able to get at least 50ft away from my desktop with the laptop.

Thanks for the help,

Randy

 

[JackMDS]

Yeah if it works this way it is better to use the Wireless Router as an Access Point.

One (among few) reason. If distance is a problem you can play with the location of the Wireless, or even connected it with long CAT5 and put it somewhere in between.

Wireless Card on a computer configured Ad-Hoc is very limited setting.