yeah.... any WiFi adapter broadcast and receives signals... and can be used as a WAP.
Be more specific on the requirements....
Be more specific on the requirements....
Using a computer as a router?
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All WiFi adapters broadcast and receive WiFi signals. How that signal is used is a function of the computer.
What's the network topography?
Originally Posted by 003 So it would only plug into the computer which already has an internet connection, and broadcast its own wifi signal? Could you link me to a few adapters that would do this? I really don't know a lot about WiFi. Also, if I were to do this, would there be any way to tell via tracing through the ethernet port the computer is connected to that there is WiFi being broadcasted? |
What's the network topography?
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Honestly I don't know. It is connected to an ethernet port that is on a connection spanned a large number of ports.
So another question, is there a way to have it set up so it would be possible to trace through the port and determine the computer is boradcasting a wireless signal? If so, would there be any way to determine beforehand if tracing through the port would be a possibility?
Originally Posted by DuckieHo What's the network topography? |
So another question, is there a way to have it set up so it would be possible to trace through the port and determine the computer is boradcasting a wireless signal? If so, would there be any way to determine beforehand if tracing through the port would be a possibility?
Ok nice. And with the wireless card I linked to, would it also be able to pick up and connect to other wireless internet signals for wireless internet access?
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That isn't a possibility.
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Originally Posted by xandypx A stand alone wireless router just seems to be more logical, and certainly safer than using ICS in Windows. |
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If you're using one wireless network card to act as a wireless-AP for an ad-hoc network, you can't use the same network card to connect to another wireless network for internet access.
You'll need a second wireless card or a hard-wire connection. Internet traffic is basically flowing from one network interface to the other.
Originally Posted by 003 Ok nice. And with the wireless card I linked to, would it also be able to pick up and connect to other wireless internet signals for wireless internet access? That isn't a possibility. |
You'll need a second wireless card or a hard-wire connection. Internet traffic is basically flowing from one network interface to the other.
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Yes, but not at the same time that it is using ICS as the Host Computer.
Normally with ICS, you will use 2 NICs. One for the internet (on the WAN side of the computer), and the ather as the access point (or wired on the LAN side).
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You could... But Why? When you switch to using it to connect to a WiFi network, it cannot be used as the Access Point for your LAN. Also making the switch isn't as easy as just hitting an Icon on your desktop.
Originally Posted by 003 Ok nice. And with the wireless card I linked to, would it also be able to pick up and connect to other wireless internet signals for wireless internet access? |
Normally with ICS, you will use 2 NICs. One for the internet (on the WAN side of the computer), and the ather as the access point (or wired on the LAN side).
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Originally Posted by 003 But could it be used for broadcasting WiFi, and then if I so choose, switch into using it for connection to a WiFi network? |
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I was going to say that. but seriously, it's a good program. using it right now on my netbook.
alternatively, you could buy a wireless router and set up the network that way rather than using a chain of quick-fixes
Originally Posted by Fitzbane http://www.connectify.me/ this program will easily make most wireless adapters broadcast wifi. I have my desktop transmitting my lan connection as wifi in my dorm room right now with this program. Works great.. WIN7 only though. |
alternatively, you could buy a wireless router and set up the network that way rather than using a chain of quick-fixes
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thanks!! Thia is sweet! Will it work in AP mode with the wireless card I linked to earlier in the thread?
Originally Posted by Fitzbane http://www.connectify.me/ this program will easily make most wireless adapters broadcast wifi. I have my desktop transmitting my lan connection as wifi in my dorm room right now with this program. Works great.. WIN7 only though. |
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