Mike567 Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Say I have 1 computer connected to the internet via wireless and i want to get the second on using a crossover cable to the computer connected to the wireless.And then connect to the internet?[wireless AP]))) ((([pc1]+---------crossover-cable---------+[pc2]hope my diagram helps :D.I haven't been able to go properties and share with wireless connection it just stops the pc1 having internet access. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarecrow Man Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 It can be done with two wired connections. It's called a network bridge. I personally have 3 computers via a bridge.At one point I had a wireless router in the mix, but backwards to what you have.Internet [----] PC1 [------] PC2 + Wireless Router ))))) ((((( PC3http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/n..._02april22.mspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike567 Posted October 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 Does that mean that my method will not work?I'm using my neighbours wireless connection, was hoping instead of another adapter i could make use of my crossover cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-pops- Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 I'm using my neighbours wireless connection,Does your neighbour know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike567 Posted October 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 Yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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