Comcast Cable Modem - wireless options


  1. dkswflorida
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    Comcast Cable Modem - wireless options


    I am sure this is a dumb question, but here goes....

    My father has a comcast cable modem and he is hard wired to the device. His laptop is running with Windows Vista. I have a new laptop running windows 7. Without purchasing a wireless router, is there anyway I can get my laptop to get out to the internet? I have looked at virtual router software, but I believe they will not work with Windows Vista. Any suggestions? Thanks.
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  3. Ztruker
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    See here: Using ICS (Internet Connection Sharing)

    A wireless router would be a better way to go though. Probably faster and it would not require your father's laptop to be on for you to have an internet connection.
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