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    Share internet on the M17?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by poliuy, Apr 1, 2009.

  1. poliuy

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    on my G4 Powerbook there is an option for it to act like a wireless router and share my wired connection (helpful for the gf to use her laptop in the same room). Was wondering if the M17 had the same option or if it was mac only.
     
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    Nope, there is no windows machine can do that. only mac can :eek:

    P/s: I was wrong :D
     
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    Hmm there are some posts about vista users doing it, but no explanation how.
     
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    Yea, thats all I want to do. So my girlfriend can connect to a wireless network. Either that or I have to buy a wireless router for my small dorm room.
     
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    Vista has an internet connection sharing. Looking up right now what it does.
     
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    I may be outdated :D
     
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    I believe that if the m17 is wired to the modem and you click on the start menu and select connect to and set up a new ad hoc network you can create a new wireless network and towards the end it ask you if you would like to share internet connection. I apologize if I wasn't all that clear I'm in a hurry...
     
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    The above link I posted is how to do it on vista. When Haq said you couldn't I was like "why did microsoft let such a awesome feature slip out their hands.." good thing he was wrong I was about to purchase a wifi router for 99 bucks yech.
     
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    I am happy that I was wrong also.
     
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