howto connect PC to PC wi-fi???

Hello.
My PC directly connect to my cable modem via regular net card. If I put
wireless net card in to my pc and try to connect laptop to it wirelessly so
I can access the internet. Is it possible?

Mr. Smith <bubba_smith_@hotmail.com> wrote:
> My PC directly connect to my cable modem via regular net card. If I put
> wireless net card in to my pc and try to connect laptop to it wirelessly so
> I can access the internet. Is it possible?

Yes, by turning on connection sharing on the PC.

But why would you do that, when you could buy a wireless router for about
the same price as a desktop wireless card? That way you wouldn't have to
have the desktop on in order for the laptop to access the internet.

miguel
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Sure. You need two wireless components, one for each machine (some folk use
a wireless router to replace the cable from the modem, too).

For the PC, you could use an internal PCI wireless card (doesn't take up a
USB port, but you can't move the aerial much), or a USB adapter. For the
laptop, a USB adapter or a PCMCIA card (very portable, but you can't move
the aerial at all). Cheapest option I've seen is two USB adapters:
http://www.dabs.com/uk/channels/hard...w.htm?quicklin
x=178H

Be sure to turn on "WEP" encryption, which is usually off by default, or
you'll be wide open to the world!


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Mr. Smith wrote:
> Hello.
> My PC directly connect to my cable modem via regular net card. If I
> put wireless net card in to my pc and try to connect laptop to it
> wirelessly so I can access the internet. Is it possible?