Network Bridging


  1. Posts : 8
    Windows 7
       #1

    Network Bridging


    I am unable to create a true network bridge. I believe the problem is that whenever I plug an ethernet cable into my computer, my wireless shuts off. I was wondering how it would be possible to have both cable and wireless internet at the same time, in order for the bridge to be successful.
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  2. aem
    Posts : 2,698
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit
       #2

    Hi, and welcome to SF.

    It shouldn't trigger your wireless to disconnect when you plug in your ethernet. Your ethernet port and wireless port are totally different.

    I have no probs bridging my wireless with my LAN connections whatsoever.
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  3. Posts : 8
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Well, this is a laptop given to me by my college. They set it up with everything, and I am personally under the impression that they somehow have made it so you can't have both connections at once in order to lesson stress on the school servers. I am trying to undo this though, mainly for internet access at home. I need to know how where to go in order to change this setting.
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  4. aem
    Posts : 2,698
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit
       #4

    Lets see your ipconfig /all details. Your connections should be evident in there.
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  5. Posts : 8
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #5

    ok, here it is (This is with no hardwired ethernet cable, and my wireless internet up and running fine)

    Windows IP Configuration
    Host Name: CND811215j
    Primary DNS Suffix: GCC.edu
    Node Type: Hybrid
    IP Routing Enabled : No
    WINS Proxy Enabled: No
    DNS Suffix Search List: GCC.edu
    zoominternet.net
    Ethernet adapter Bluetooth Network Connection
    Media State: Media disconnected
    Connection-specific DNS Suffix:
    Description: Bluetooth Device <Personal Area Network>
    Physical Address: 00-1E-37-B5-84-65
    DHCP Enabled: Yes
    Autoconfiguration Enabled: Yes
    Wireless LAN adapter Wireless Network Connection
    Connection-specific DNS Suffix: zoominternet.net
    Description: Intel<R> PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
    Physical Address: 00-1C-BF-AA-6B-3F
    DHCP Enabled: Yes
    Autoconfiguration Enabled: Yes
    Link-local IPv6 Address: fe80::bceb:9d74:b785:c561%13(Preferred)
    IPv4 Address: 192.168.0.13 (Preferred)
    Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
    Lease Obtained: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 12:11:08 AM
    Lease Expires: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 11:46:07 AM
    Default Gateway: fe80::224:1ff:fece:79cd%13
    192.168.0.1
    DHCP Server: 192.168.0.1
    DNS Servers: 192.168.0.1
    NetBios over Tcpip: Enabled
    Tunnel adapter isatap.zoominternet.net
    Media State: Media disconnected
    Connection-specific DNA Suffix:
    Description: Microsoft ISATAP Adapter
    Physical Address: 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0
    DHCP Enabled: No
    Autoconfiguration Enabled: Yes
    Tunnel adapter isatap.{C1E080FE-9DE2-474E-B483-6231ADAB9584}:
    Media State: Media disconnected
    Connection-specific DNS Suffix:
    Description: Microsoft ISATAP Adapter #3
    Physical Address: 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0
    DHCP Enabled: No
    Autoconfiguration Enabled: Yes
    Tunnel adapter Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface:
    Connection-specific DNS Suffix:
    Description: Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface
    Physical Address: 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0
    DHCP Enabled: No
    Autoconfiguration Enabled: Yes
    IPv6 Address: 2001:0:4137:9e50:286e:1bbd:3f57:fff2(Preferred)
    Link-local IPv6 Address:fe80::286e:1bbd:3f57:fff2%21(Preferred)
    Default Gateway: ::
    NetBIOS over Tcpip: Disabled
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  6. aem
    Posts : 2,698
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit
       #6

    Can you screenshot your Network Connections, the one that shows all the types of connections.
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