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Internet Connection Sharing with either LAN or WLAN

by chow_yee Nov 28, 2004 5:54PM PST

Hi. I have 2 computers at home. The desktop is connected to the internet, and I want to share the Internet.

Normally, my notebook computer is connected to the desktop using Wireless LAN (Ad-hoc mode).

However, there are times when I want to connect to the desktop (and also use the internet) using the LAN.

Any way to let ICS behave magically, i.e. when connected using WLAN, it will share using WLAN, if connected using LAN, it will share using LAN? Currently, I have to manually configure the ICS to LAN when I connect using LAN, and vice versa.

(In this case, assume I cannot have both connections at the same time, i.e. if I were to connect using LAN, I cannot have WLAN connected at the same time)

Thanks!

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Re: Internet Connection Sharing with either LAN or WLAN

by glb613 Nov 28, 2004 6:49PM PST

I think the easiest way is to get a wireless router. Have the desktop plugged into the router and the notebook be wireless. You can get the whole setup for around $100.

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Re: Internet Connection Sharing with either LAN or WLAN

by rajujagad Nov 28, 2004 6:54PM PST

Go to control panel and systems and click on hardware tab and Hardware profile. Create two profiles(current one) One for WLAN and other for LAN. The only problem is you have to reboot every time you wish to switch from WLAN to LAN connection. Since we are assuming we cannot have both connections at the same time.
If we assume we can have both connection at the same time. If can install both the WLAN card and LAN card in your laptop at the same time then using Multihoming configuration http://www.duxcw.com/dcforum/DCForumID2/2003.html
You can have your Laptop on WLAN and LAN at the same time.

Raj

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