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Internet access through secure network from a wired PC??

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by tylrrose

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Here's the deal. I just bought a laptop for personal/school use, but I am not allowed on the wireless network at my office at work because it's not a work computer. I do have a desktop PC in my office that is wired into the secure network, but I still want internet for my laptop. Does anybody know a way for my desktop to share it's internet connection with my laptop through a wired connection? The only ethernet plug on my desktop is plugged into the network, so I guess they would need to be connected through a usb cord or something like that. Both computers are running XP.

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by techienate

Many of the same security threats that would be created by connecting your computer to the wireless network would still exist if you connected your computer to the wired network (even if you connect it through your computer as you suggested). If you want to gain unautherized access to a corporate network, don't expect anyone on this forum to tell you how to do it.

by oh smeg

But you need to realize that actions like this generally lead to [b]Instant Dismissal[/b] by most Reputable Companies for Security Violations and you will be quite rightly treated as a Spy who engages in Industrial Espionage.

But all you need do is connect the NB to the CAT 5 Cable and you'll be in the internal Network and have possible access to the Internet. Just make sure to post here where you work so that one of the peers can tell your Boss what a Idiot you actually are and that you have a complete disregard for Company policy that you have agreed to uphold. Yes I know that the Rules are made for others and you are way to bright to have to comply with them because you don't want to.

None of us need idiots like you as End Users so go ahead and do as you like but don't complain that you are a IDIOT when you get caught and fired without pay. I just hope that the company goes after you for any damages that they suffer either real or perceived.

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by pc-guru

not all people who use the internet know all the security elements network admins have to worry about at companys. or how it affects companys. just say its not a good idea

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