Share Wifi Via Ethernet


  1. Posts : 13
    7 Ultimate 64 bit
       #1

    Share Wifi Via Ethernet


    I have my laptop connected to my router via Wifi, and my machine downstairs only has an ethernet port. If i connect my laptop downstairs can i share the wifi connection to my pc via a ethernet cable?

    Ive foudn some posts and question about this before but none have worked.

    My laptop has Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit and my machine has Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit.

    If anyone can help that would be great.

    PS: I dont wana buy anything new as that machine wont be there forever, i just want a quick free temporary way of doing this.

    Thanks
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  2. Posts : 2,913
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #2

    Yes, you can share your wifi. It's called ICS.

    Using ICS (Internet Connection Sharing)
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  3. Posts : 2,164
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
       #3

    you are going to have to buy an Ethernet cable if you don't have a spare one lying around.
    so, if you don't have one, you are SOL since you stated you don't want to buy anything new.
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  4. Posts : 13
    7 Ultimate 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    I have a spare ethernet cable, and i tried that ICS but it didnt work, my pc said "Unidentified Network, no internet access" :S
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  5. Posts : 2,913
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #5

    Which computer gets the unidentified network message?
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  6. Posts : 13
    7 Ultimate 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    The PC says that message.
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  7. Posts : 2,913
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #7

    Did you follow the ICS instructions completely?
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  8. Posts : 13
    7 Ultimate 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #8

    I believe so yes.
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