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turning wifi laptop into access point/wireless router

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  • 07-03-2008 9:45am
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    snaps
    Registered Users Posts: 7,138 ✭✭✭


    Hi can any one tell me how to turn a wifi laptop using a USB 3G modem into an access point please? Basically I want to share my internet connection around the house using a wireless equipped laptop. Im using win XP prof.


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    irlrobins
    Registered Users Posts: 7,544 ✭✭✭irlrobins


    1) Set up an ad hoc network between devices
    2) Set up ICS


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    snaps
    Registered Users Posts: 7,138 ✭✭✭snaps


    Thanks mate, I have it working with encryption as well. Now i am having 1 problem, which is the connection on the client computers is dropping the wireless connection and having to re connect every so oftern. Its not signal as the signal strength is very good all around the house.A bit frustrating as you could be in the middle of something and bang, its gone! It does re connect though after a 30 seconds or something.


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    irlrobins
    Registered Users Posts: 7,544 ✭✭✭irlrobins


    Make sure all the devices have the latest drivers and firmware installed.


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    snaps
    Registered Users Posts: 7,138 ✭✭✭snaps


    As far as i can see yes all drivers are latest and correct. It only seems to affect 1 laptop (My works laptop) Ive made sure all power saving mode is turned off. The connection just keeps disconnecting and then after about 30 seconds it re connects.


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