Is it possible to get 2nd PC online using Bluetooth?

Chong Warrior · 21 Sep 2006 at 14:26

I've got 2x USB bluetooth dongles and a main PC online with NTL 4mb broadband. My daughters PC is just about 8 feet away in next room, is it possible to allow her to get online using these bluetooth dongles?

Only thing she uses her PC online for is MSN so speed isn't an issue. I've had a few attempts but have so far failed.

I managed to get online before when my NTL connection went down via bluetooth by using my mobile phone, but it was slower than 28k dialup

so it must be possible?

Uhtred · 21 Sep 2006 at 14:41

yes, in network connections do you have a bluetooth network? if so bridge it with your NTL connection. If not then you'll need some updated drivers, if there are any.

michellez · 21 Sep 2006 at 14:43

http://www.pcanswers.co.uk/tips/default.asp?pagetypeid=2&articleid=43426&subsectionid=616 any help?

Edit: this seems to explain it a little better!
http://www.experts-exchange.com/Programming/Wireless_Programming/Bluetooth/Q_20766049.html

Chong Warrior · 22 Sep 2006 at 00:40

Cheers guys. Managed to get it working by messing about with the bluetooth drivers a bit more. It's not perfect as it needs to be enabled in the driver software everytime she logs on... too complicated for her but it will do for now.

Suprised at how fast it goes sometimes, it was hitting over 100kb/s earlier!! Web pages seem to load just as fast as they do on the main PC, wonder how long it will last though