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Technical Help & Discussion => Broadband, Networking, PC Security, Internet & ISPs => Topic started by: davy51 on July 24, 2007, 18:36

Title: wireless network problem
Post by: davy51 on July 24, 2007, 18:36

I have  friend that is getting wireless internet
he is close enough he wont ne3ed a wireless bridge to connect

his problem is once he connects the first computer to the internet it uses his ip address to connect.
 he has a second computer he want to use the same internet on

how can he connect to his wireless intenet with the second computer without a router or another wireless net card

Title: Re: wireless network problem
Post by: Lona on July 24, 2007, 19:46

Hi davy

He can make what is called an adhoc connection. Here is the link that tells you how to set it up.....................

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/bowman_02april08.mspx

Title: Re: wireless network problem
Post by: davy51 on July 24, 2007, 20:03

thanks lona

it looks like it might work

the service charges per computer ip address

but he only uses one computer at a time

they are both on the same monitor

Title: Re: wireless network problem
Post by: Lona on July 26, 2007, 18:25

using the same monitor shouldn't make any difference davy.  Let me know how you get on.  :)

Title: Re: wireless network problem
Post by: davy51 on July 26, 2007, 21:02

I have to go do it this weekend

and i will surely let you know

i knew i could install two lan cards and run a cable between the two computers
but i wasnt sure how i could use the internet through the first computers ip address

Title: Re: wireless network problem
Post by: Sandra on July 27, 2007, 00:46

The LAN network between the two pcs will be in the range of 169.xx.xx.xx whereas the network between the main pc and the modem/ wi fi access point will be the one that the ISP assigns for the WAN.

The ISP wont know that you have 2 pcs on the network as it will only detect up to the modem and both pcs can use the net at the same time as long as the pc thats connected to the modem/wi fi is switched on.

Title: Re: wireless network problem
Post by: davy51 on July 27, 2007, 13:59

thanks Sandra

Title: Re: wireless network problem
Post by: davy51 on July 31, 2007, 14:15

Well it worked
the only problems i had was with the first computer

the wireless networks instructions were not very clear but i finally got it to connect

the second computer works great

thanks to Lona and everyone here

Title: Re: wireless network problem
Post by: Lona on August 04, 2007, 01:08

You're welcome Davy.  :)