Sharing ADSL internet connection using wireless card
Friday, August 29, 2008.
Requires: ADSL modem (x 1); Wireless card (x 2).
1. Host computer
1.1 Sharing ADSL connection
"Control Panel" - "Network Connections" - your ADSL connection - "Properties" - "Advanced" - "Internet Connection Sharing" - "Allow other network users to connect through this computer's Internet connection" (Check the box)
1.2 Building wireless network
"Control Panel" - "Network Connections" - "Wireless Network Connection" - "Properties"
"General"(Tab) - "This connectin uses the following items:" - "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)"
IP address: 192.168.0.1
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: _._._._ [1]
DNS server addresses: _._._._ [2]
Alternate DNS server: _._._._ [3]
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1.3 Adding wireless network
1.3.1 Setting up a new wireless network
"Control Panel" - "Network Connections"
Double click "Wireless Network Connection"
"Set up a wireless network for a home or small office" - "Next" - "Set up a new wireless network"
1.3.2 Adding SSID
"Control Panel" - "Network Connections" - "Wireless Network Connection" - "Properties"
"Wireless Networks"(Tab) - "Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings" (Check the box)
"Wireless Networks"(Tab) - "Preferred networks:" - "Add" - "SSID" (YourNetworkID) - ...
Please note that you should set a wireless network key.
"Wireless Networks"(Tab) - "Advanced" - "Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only" (Check the box)
2. Guest computer
2.1 TCP/IP settings for wireless network
"Obtain an IP address automatically" (Check the box)
2.2 Adding wireless network
"Control Panel" - "Network Connections" - "Wireless Network Connection" - "Properties"
"Wireless Networks"(Tab) - "Preferred networks:" - "Add" - "SSID" (YourNetworkID) - ...
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