sharing wireless

[todd2fst4u]

im not really sure how to bridge network connections with windows xp. i have one computer with a free ethernet port and a wireless connection, i also have my laptop with a free ethernet port. could someone tell me how to get my laptop connected to my other computer so it can get internet too? thanks

 

[jkoon]

Buy or make a crossover cable:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications...006%20P7&SRCCODE=YAHOODF&CMP=SPC-YAHOO


Then check out this:
http://www.gyre.co.uk/help/broadband/connection_sharing.php#ics

 

[JackMDS]

Link to: AnandTech - FAQ. Basic Options for Internet Connection Sharing

Link to: AnandTech - FAQ. Hubs, routers, switches, DSL, LANs, WANs...?

Link to: AnandTech - FAQ. What do I need for wireless Networking?

Ignore the prices in the links above. The same or similar hardware can be found for 60%-90% less.

Log to this page it has a lot of links to instructions to Windows Network Setting and Sharing.

Link: Installing & Sharing

Link to: Diagram of Broadband Connection with Cable/DSL Router.

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