Connecting MacBook WiFi to Desktop!

[Dev2]

I have a black MacBook (10.4) and Windows XP PC, my broadband is with Eircom and I have a wireless router which my MacBook connects to.

What I want to do is get my desktop to connect to the internet using my MacBook's WiFi, since the distance between the router and desktop is too great to use a wire ( also awkward as it would involved going down a a hallway)

The problem is quite hard as it requires somebody who is familiar with both OS's. If somebody knows of a guide or a similar forum post that would be helpful too.

What have I done so far? I can swap files between the Mac and desktop with a Cat 5 cable, but no internet. Obviously any help much appreciated.

-Dev

 

[Dev2]

Billy,

That solved it works fine now.

Thankyou.
-Dev

 

[Dev2]

Applications -> Utilities -> Directory Access -> SMB -> Configure ( To set mac on the same workgroup as my Windows)
I used Finder->Go -> Connect to server -> smb://[PC IP address]/Folder name
Then signing in with my windows account details on my mac

On the PC then I got the folder I want went to Properties ->set 'Share Folder'
On the PC -> Run //[Mac IP address]/[mac short name]
I also messed about with some other settings such as allowing windows file sharing.

I got it off some guide, on another forum so I can't link to it.

I agree that Rob's suggestion is better, but I'm a student and poor
Hopefully in the next few weeks I might get around to it.

Again to both of you much appreciation for taking the time to reply.

-Dev