Creating an Ad Hoc network on Windows 7 Starter


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    Windows 7 Starter
       #1

    Creating an Ad Hoc network on Windows 7 Starter


    Hi

    I am trying to create an ad hoc network from my windows 7 starter netbook, so i can share my 3g internet connection with other wireless devices (ipod, etc).

    I have managed to create the ad hoc network, (by typing in ad hoc in the 'start' search bar)

    However at the end of the 'setup' when it asks if i would like to share the computers internet connection, i click yes, but it then comes up with the following message:

    "you don't have enough privileges to configure internet connection sharing"

    Even though I am logged in as the administrator. I have done a quick google search for the problem and found a few others with the same problem, however none have a solution.

    Do any of you guys/girls know how to do it?

    Cheers

    Mark
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  2. Posts : 1,506
    W7 Ult. x64 | OS X
       #2

    I suggest you try Connectify instead. Instead of broadcasting a pseudo network, it allows you to use the same wireless card you're connected to the internet with to broadcast a wireless hotspot. This makes it much easier to connect to and it's much easier to set up.

    Connectify - Turn your Windows 7 laptop into a Wi-Fi Hotspot
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  3. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Starter
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Somebody suggested connectify on another forum, but it doesnt work on windows 7 starter, unfortunately.
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  4. Posts : 1,508
    Lion
       #4

    When it says to share the internet connection, uncheck or disable it. I have it unchecked or disabled all time, my iPhone can still use my broadband thru wifi.
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