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> My PC is connected to the Internet via an ADSL modem. I'd like to be
> able to share this Internet connection with one other device
> (laptop). I know that I can buy an ADSL Router to do this. However,
> the thought occurred to me that I might be able to do it with my
> existing equipment plus some software.
>
> I have a Bluetooth dongle on my PC, which I principally bought so that
> I don't need a cable to connect my mobile. The question is can I
> share my ADSL Internet connection using Bluetooth to link between my
> PC and the laptop? Is there some software available that would enable
> my existing modem to handle to simultaneous Internet connections.
I used to do something like this for a bluetooth'ed HP PDA thing.
Google "bluetooth PAN ICS"
One of the links is
<http://www.tweaks2k2.com/How_to/bluetooth_network.htm>
You really need the WIDCOMM bluetooth drivers for your dongle.
Nowadays, I'd just get a Wireless WiFi router, and take advantage of
better security and builtin NAT/firewall.
If worried about the expense they sell for very little on eBay.
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Adrian C