two laptops with Wi-Fi can network?This is a discussion on two laptops with Wi-Fi can network? within the Wireless forums, part of the Systems category; Trying to share my internet connection -a Verizon WWAN broadband (PC Card) with another laptop. I finally got them connected, but no file sharing or ICS. Is this even possible?... | ||||||||
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10-03-2007, 05:16 PM
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 two laptops with Wi-Fi can network? Trying to share my internet connection -a Verizon WWAN broadband (PC Card) with another laptop. I finally got them connected, but no file sharing or ICS. Is this even possible?  |
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#2
10-03-2007, 05:16 PM
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| Re: two laptops with Wi-Fi can network? Hi Many people report that sharing this type of service does not work, and that it might "anger" Verizon. Jack (MVP-Networking). "venturian" news  89BEA02-4997-41E2-9AFB-C20590F8FCCD@microsoft.com...> Trying to share my internet connection -a Verizon WWAN broadband (PC Card) > with another laptop. I finally got them connected, but no file sharing or > ICS. > Is this even possible? |
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10-03-2007, 05:16 PM
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| Re: two laptops with Wi-Fi can network? As Jack suggested - not all ISPs permit connection sharing some permit "hybrid" sharing in that only one of the computers can be connected at a time. Also you have posted nil about steps you have taken to "activate" ICS. "venturian" news 89BEA02-4997-41E2-9AFB-C20590F8FCCD@microsoft.com...> Trying to share my internet connection -a Verizon WWAN broadband (PC Card) > with another laptop. I finally got them connected, but no file sharing or > ICS. > Is this even possible? |
