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Drizzet 06-03-2006 08:06 PM

Turning a PC into a router
 
I really need help. I've got wireless internet through a usb port and I'd like to know if its possible to turn my PC into a router type of thing. I want to be able to plug a ethernet cord into the back of the computer with usb wireless internet, and the other end into another computer to give the computer w/out wireless internet, internet.
if any1 can help id be very thankful,

Thanks!

soulxcavtor 06-03-2006 08:27 PM

I Think Larger Linux distrobutions auto detect Network settings, meaning if you had the wireless usb adpater plugged in, and also the ethernet cable Linux would detect this and set up a network. I'm not networking wiz so I found alink for you to check out. http://www.hpl.hp.com/personal/Jean_...ess.usage.html

Good luck

dcdbutler 06-03-2006 08:38 PM

Quote:

I want to be able to plug a ethernet cord into the back of the computer with usb wireless internet, and the other end into another computer to give the computer w/out wireless internet, internet.
You don't need a router for this, a crossover cable would do the job. Just connect the ethernet cards with it. It should work OK, I've done it myself in the past.

If you still want to set up a router, this tutorial may help.

Cheers!


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