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    Share internet trough wifi?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Mobius 1, May 31, 2012.

  1. Mobius 1

    Mobius 1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    How do you setup a USB modem to run trough your computer then broadcasted into wifi? Possibly add a password.

    Thanks in advance
     
    Mobius 1, May 31, 2012
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    Go to Control Panel and then Network and Sharing. First you'll need to create an ad hoc network and then enable connection sharing for your wired LAN connection.
    Wireless Ad Hoc Set Up:
    -select "set up a new connection or network" in the center of the network and sharing window
    -select "create a new ad hoc wireless network" and hit next twice
    -create the name, password, and security type
    -click on save this network and hit next

    Now you need to enable sharing. Go back to the Network and Sharing page and click on "change adapter settings" on the left side of the window.
    -double click on your wired internet connection for the usb modem to bring up a new window
    -click on the sharing tab and make sure both boxes are checked

    Hopefully this should work for you. It worked for me.
     
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    Thank you, I will test it with my PS3
     
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    Perfect way to do it simply ! Good job :)
     
    truekiller28, May 31, 2012
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