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    Local Area Connection Problem

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by gatorfan01, Jul 12, 2008.

  1. gatorfan01

    gatorfan01 Newbie

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    First some background: My desktop PC is connected via wifi to my router in order to access the internet. Using my PC I created a network bridge between my wireless and LAN in order to use Xbox LIVE (used an Ethernet cable to link the PC and Xbox).

    My problem is that earlier today, I disconnected the Ethernet cable from my Xbox and connected it to my laptop (Win XP) in order to access the internet on it. However, I can't get a connection on the laptop, even though I'm online on the desktop. A wireless connection is not possible, please don't ask why lol. I just need to get this laptop connected ;)
     
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  2. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    Is this your latest configuration?


    router (ethernet port1)----------------laptop

    router (WiFi) -------------------------desktop
     
    Wirelessman, Jul 12, 2008
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  3. makaveli72

    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    If this is it.....

    Router---------->Desktop------------>Laptop then I think you'll need to set up ICS.
     
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  4. gatorfan01

    gatorfan01 Newbie

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    It's Router-----(wifi)--->Desktop-----(Ethernet)---->Laptop

    So I should set up ICS on the desktop? Thanks for the help
     
    gatorfan01, Jul 13, 2008
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  5. makaveli72

    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    It sounds like ur desktop has a WiFi Card installed which allows u to connect to the Internet via the Router wirelessly. If that's is so then ICS may not work because I believe you can only do Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) on a LAN Card and not a Wireless Card. And the computer that is going to be sharing the connection needs two NIC Adapters....

    Question: Can't you connect the Laptop directly to the Router via the LAN Ethernet connection?
     
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  6. gatorfan01

    gatorfan01 Newbie

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    Sorry, the laptop has to be connected to the desktop. Long story =(
     
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  7. Wirelessman

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    You have to setup your desktop so other computers connect to internet through it. The option is in the network adapter.
     

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