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    Use wireless Notebook as access point

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by darkspark88, May 17, 2007.

  1. darkspark88

    darkspark88 Notebook Evangelist

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    Just wondering, I have a Nintendo DS with obvious wi-fi capabilities.

    If I was to use my notebook with a wired ethernet connection to the internet, would it be possible to use the notebook like an access point which my DS could connect to, and effectively share the internet connection?

    Thanks.
     
    darkspark88, May 17, 2007
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    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes, you need to activate ICS then make your wireless a bridge. Of course your notebook will need to be on for it to work, without any power management.
     
    blue68f100, May 18, 2007
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    darkspark88 Notebook Evangelist

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    Thank you.
     
    darkspark88, May 19, 2007
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