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by ziggyrob

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ok i have a desktop computer and a notebook and i get a free internet connection on my notebook from someone in my neighborhood is there a way to share my connection off the notebook to my desktop. and i already have them networked together using a router.

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by oh smeg

I take it that you have the NB configured to connect to the Internet so all you need do is run the Network setup Wizard and tell the desktop unit that it connects to the Internet through a Residential Gateway or another computer on the LAN and make sure that you use the same Workgroup and that should be all that is required.

If the router is allowing the 2 units to talk now that will work but the router will be a waste of time and money as it will not be doing anything as the part that protects the LAN will not be connected to anything.

So you'll have to remember to lock down your LAN as the possibility of someone breaking in and stealing your Data or Identy is far too great not to do something about.

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by ziggyrob

ok i ran the network setup wizard on my laptop and i checked the box to share the internet connection and made sure the computer was on the same workgroup, then i connect the 2 computers through a router. then i go to the desktop computer run the network wizard and checked the option that says the desktop comp. connects to the internet through another computer "the notebook" finish the wizard and try to connect to the internet and nothing happens!!!!!

by oh smeg

Can you see the other computer from both the NB and Desktop?

If you can not the Router isn't setup correctly to allow a connection between the 2 computers. If you can see the other computer from the Desktop to NB and NB to desktop the unit should work unless there is something about the setup that you haven't made a mention of.

Col

by mjd420nova

You need to contact that neighbor and get their permission to use their internet connection. You are opening yourself to prosecution if you don't as this is stealing.

by ziggyrob

i know my neighbor and he is a good friend of mine!!

by triathlete1981

why not just get a wireless nic for the computer. they're cheap. then you don't have to do this hassle. you already have access to the guy's AP.

by ziggyrob

well i have a wireless card in mu desktop but the way it is set up is i have my desktop hooked up to my tv and surround sound in my living room and the only place i get the internet is in my bedroom

by ziggyrob

yes i can see both computers on both computers and i can transfer files print everything but not the internet.

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