2 Computers - Wireless

Chronicle · 13 Apr 2006 at 23:11

Hello
I have two computers, one connected to internet. What is the cheapest method of getting the otherone wirelessly online?

It is only in the next room but don't want wires.

could I just get two USB bluetooth things?

thanks

marc2003 · 13 Apr 2006 at 23:21

you could get 2 wi-fi cards (not bluetooth) and create an ad-hoc network. of course that means the pc with the internet connection always has to be switched on.

Chronicle · 13 Apr 2006 at 23:24

Yeh the one connected to the internet always will be on

I looked at a certain cheap site, and they're selling Bluetooth adaptors for ~ £7, and say you can network to laptops, so i assume this would work with desktops. Any advantages to wi fi over BT for just two computers?

marc2003 · 13 Apr 2006 at 23:35

bluetooth is not meant for sharing internet connections. it won't work and even if it did, it would make dialup look fast.

Chronicle · 17 Apr 2006 at 14:20

What is the cheapest way to do this then? What products would you reccommend?

Also, how much would it be for a wireless ADSL modem/router thing?

Thanks

marc2003 · 17 Apr 2006 at 15:18

AMDX23800+ said:
<SNIP>

although you can mention popular auction sites when talking about stuff in threads, it's not advisable to link to any computer related items as per the anti-competitor rules in the faq....

tolien · 17 Apr 2006 at 16:49

Oh look, a disappearing post.

benjo plz. · 17 Apr 2006 at 16:52

tolien said:
Oh look, a disappearing post.

shouldn't you have made it disappear?

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As said an ad-hoc connection using two adapters would do the job.

tolien · 17 Apr 2006 at 17:07

Phnom_Penh said:
shouldn't you have made it disappear? .

Not when I can't.

benjo plz. · 17 Apr 2006 at 17:11

tolien said:
Not when I can't.

fair enough.