Is this networking idea possible?

[Dave B]

I have a wired DSL router which uses HPNA adapters to connect the other
computers in the house through the phone lines. This all works fine.

One of the computers has a Wireless G PCI network card (not currently in
use). I have a new laptop with the ability to pick up wireless network
connections. All computers in queaion are running Windows XP Home). Is it
possible to bridge the Wireless G to the existing DSL connection so that the
laptop can get on line? Or does the Wireless G card only receive signals? Or
perhaps I'm just so far off base it's not even funny...?

Thanks...!

Dave B

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

I have a wired DSL router which uses HPNA adapters to connect the other
computers in the house through the phone lines. This all works fine.

One of the computers has a Wireless G PCI network card (not currently in
use). I have a new laptop with the ability to pick up wireless network
connections. All computers in queaion are running Windows XP Home). Is it
possible to bridge the Wireless G to the existing DSL connection so that the
laptop can get on line? Or does the Wireless G card only receive signals? Or
perhaps I'm just so far off base it's not even funny...?

Thanks...!

Dave B

All wireless cards send and receive signals.

Does the computer with the Wireless G card also have an HPNA adapter?
If so, you can get the laptop on line:

1. Bridge the network connections for the Wireless G card and HPNA
adapter.

2. Set up an Ad-Hoc wireless network between that computer and the
laptop.

I've written a web page about the network bridge:

XP ICS - Network Bridge
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/networkbridge.htm

This web page has information on the wireless setup:

Making the Wireless Home Network Connection in Windows XP Without a
Router
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/bowman_02april08.mspx
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[Jack]

Hi
You probably have a Router connected to the Modem (or a combo Modem/Router)
if this Router has a free Ethernet port you can plug an Access Point and use
it foe Wireless computers).

Otherwise you can get this product: http://www.dsldepot.com/item.asp?id=28

Jack (MVP-Networking).