Can you share a wired connection using ad hoc wifi?
Mar 30, 2007, 4:11 am
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Can you share a wired connection using ad hoc wifi?
In a hotel with only wired connection, can one laptop share that wired connection via its wifi with another wifi-enabled laptop?
Or is it easier just to get a cheap pocket travel router?
Or is it easier just to get a cheap pocket travel router?
Mar 30, 2007, 6:48 am
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I've done that myself a lot lately, but I'm also on my way to apple today to pick up a an airport express so I can be done with it.
Its dooable but its klugy, slow and has limited range.
Mar 30, 2007, 6:50 am
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Otherwise, a portable WiFi router can be purchased for under $100 and usually requires about the same minimal effort. The Linksys WTR54GS is about the smallest available.
