Want to share your ethernet (wired internet) with your costly new smartphone or, your shiny new iPod Touch ??
But, you found yourself a little reluctant in taking out 2k from your pocket for a wireless router ??
No worries, You can share your ethernet without any extra cost & the best part : it takes only 2 min. 47 sec. !! ( Yes, I timed it..)
Things Needed:
1. An internet connection
2. A PC with a Wi-Fi Card
That’s all...
Let’s Begin:
1. Connect to the internet as you normally do.
2. Then, open Network & Sharing Center.
3. Click Change Adapter Settings.
4. Right Click Local Area Connection, from the pop-up menu open Properties.
5. Go to the Sharing Tab.
6. Check both the check boxes &, in the drop-box select, Wireless Network Connection.
7. Then, open Network & Sharing Center again.
8. Click Set up an new connection or Network.
9. From the list select Wireless ad-hoc Network, click next.
10. Click Next.
11. Type in any Network Name, select Security Type, set a fancy Password. Then, Click Next.
12. Then, click Close.
13. Then, just turn on your Wi-Fi on your other device on which you want to access the internet, in my case an iPod Touch, the network should show up. (here, Shared Wireless)
14. Connect using that network .
15. Voila ! Done….
Advantages :
- Enjoy wireless internet without a wireless router !
- It can save you some bucks when you are at a hotel which charges for every device you want to connect.
