using linux laptop as a wifi router?
I'm just wondering if it is possible to use a linux laptop with wifi as a wifi router. I have DSL coming in directly to the laptop, and want to share internet access with other wifi-enabled devices. Is this possible?
I found http://www.linux.com/archive/feed/55617 while googling, but it is a few years old, and not exactly newbie-level. Thanks! :) |
Hi -
Short answer: Sure! Longer answer: Q: exactly what hardware did you want to use? a) DSL modem (for internet connectivity) b) Laptop (has an RJ-45 plug to connect to your DSL modem) c) what else??? Q: exactly what are your goals? a) Do you have multiple PCs you want to share the internet connection? b) Are they going to be on a (wired) switch or hub? c) Do you have something like a Linksys router to broadcast a Wifi signal? Q: How exactly were you going to broadcast Wifi? Most laptops can *receive* a Wifi signal ... but cannot *broadcast*. Perhaps you have a Linksys router? Or perhaps your DSL modem doubles as a Wifi base station? In general: Yes, Linux can be used to take advantage of whatever hardware, and whatever configuration, you want. But we need more details to answer your question. |
@paulsm4 Thanks for the reply! Sorry I was not more specific. I have an Acer Aspire One netbook with Atheros AR2425 wifi. I'm plugging the DSL modem directly into the RJ-45 input to the Acer. I want friends' laptops and smartphones to be able to see my Acer as if it were a wifi router (with WPA2, if possible). I have no other hardware (no linksys, belkin, etc..)
>> Most laptops can *receive* a Wifi signal ... but cannot *broadcast*. Hrm... if the laptop cannot act as a "hotspot", then I guess I cannot do this. Is there no way around it? Thanks again for the reply! :) |
No stupid questions?
If my notebook can not transmit how is this getting to my wrt54g? I have seen a commercial answer to this question and that linux can do it. So how do we get the Artheros to work to hit the wrt54g?
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This would seem to just be a adhock network with the security disabled?
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this is the reverse of what you need so in principle i guess its possible:
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...6/#post3804866 |
Any progress on this issue? Seems to be an interesting problem. I am not sure if the wireless network adapter can handle multiple connections at the same time.
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