Use PC as access point?
Hi.
Can I make my desktop share its wired connection so that the wireless clients can still see all the other devices / on the same network?
Posted Feb 21, 2016, 7:33 AM UTC
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They're asking if they can set up the PC as a network bridge, not just a hotspot.
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I know, sorry was feeling lazy, and setting it up as a hotspot is step one, then bridge the two connections or allow routing.
Anyway, did not mean to be a total dick, just thought it could help op.
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Ya, this is exactly what I would recommend.
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Internet connection sharing on windows is generally a routed solution so you'd have that to contend with.
Also, the software for your wireless card is likely not really set up to broadcast. You could enable ad-hoc mode but I don't know much about getting that working.
Those are the two problems you'd face doing this. It's not something I'd ever really do so I haven't put much thought into how to make it work.