Network Problems

[Davva]

Hi All

I have a Dell laptop running Windows 7 Ultimate which is connected to the internet via it's internal wireless card and it works fine.

I also have a Gateway desktop which is running Windows 7 Home Premium.


I want to network the two so that I can access the internet from the Gateway using the laptop's wireless card.

I connected the two with a cross-over cable and I can see the laptop and share some of the folders but the Gateway will not connect to the internet.

What do I need to do to get on the internet from the Gateway?

Thanks in advance

Davva

[Allan]

A broadband router: http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&aq=0&oq=broadband+router&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4GGLJ_enUS216US216&q=broadband+router

[Davva]

A broadband router: http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&aq=0&oq=broadband+router&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4GGLJ_enUS216US216&q=broadband+router

Why cant I use the laptop as a router?

[Allan]

Because it's not a router.

[Davva]

Because it's not a router.

Why cant I use Internet sharing to do what I want?

[Allan]

You know what? Maybe you can: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306126

And I apologize if I was wrong - networking isn't my strong suit and I probably should have left your question for someone else to answer.

[Davva]

You know what? Maybe you can: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306126

Thanks but that link refers to Windows XP.  I'm using Windows 7 on both machines.

I have been trying to achieve an internet connection for 2 days so I have been on many sites (including microsoft.com) and I haven't been able to connect.

I was hoping I was missing something or there was a quick solution.

[Allan]

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Using-ICS-Internet-Connection-Sharing

[Davva]

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Using-ICS-Internet-Connection-Sharing

I'm running Windows 7.  Not XP.  Not Vista

[Allan]

Should be the same but you may have to take a few more steps:
http://windows7forums.com/windows-7-networking/1037-ad-hoc-internet-connection-sharing.html

[Davva]

Should be the same but you may have to take a few more steps:
http://windows7forums.com/windows-7-networking/1037-ad-hoc-internet-connection-sharing.html

OK, I tried this and it doesn't work.

My laptop actually connects to a verizon fiber optic modem via the built in wireless card.  The modem is connected to another desktop which I do have any access to.

I didn't think this would matter as the laptop connects without any problem.  I just want to connect to the internet from the desktop without having to run an ethernet cable all the way to the modem. 

It seems to me there should be a way of doing this but I cant find out how to do it.

[Sid]

Right, ok...so you've got the desktop (D) and the laptop (L) connected via a crossover cable, and sharing works fine on those, right?

Can you run ipconfig in a command prompt on D and post the results?

You should be able to use ICS on the laptop...I'm not sure if it has undergone a name change in Win7, but this should be completely possible.

I vaugly remember doing something similar with my Xbox 360 and my Win7 laptop, but I used a switch & patch cables (effectively the same setup).  I remember using my laptop to "Bridge" the two connections.

There is an entry on this site (http://windows7forums.com/windows-7-networking/2847-how-do-i-make-network-bridge.html) that explains how to do that.

It might take some slightly more advanced networking skills, but I'll try to talk you though it.

[Davva]

Right, ok...so you've got the desktop (D) and the laptop (L) connected via a crossover cable, and sharing works fine on those, right?

Can you run ipconfig in a command prompt on D and post the results?

You should be able to use ICS on the laptop...I'm not sure if it has undergone a name change in Win7, but this should be completely possible.

I vaugly remember doing something similar with my Xbox 360 and my Win7 laptop, but I used a switch & patch cables (effectively the same setup).  I remember using my laptop to "Bridge" the two connections.

There is an entry on this site (http://windows7forums.com/windows-7-networking/2847-how-do-i-make-network-bridge.html) that explains how to do that.

It might take some slightly more advanced networking skills, but I'll try to talk you though it.

Hi

Sorry for the delay I was away for a few days.

Yes, I can see L from D and D from L and can access files both ways.

I ran ipconfig on D and here are the results:

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . :
Autoconfiguration IPv4 Address. . : 169.254.93.239
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.0.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . :

Tunnel adapter isatap.{69C8657C-8380-49AC-9968-AEACC2850F5D}:
Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . :

Tunnel adapter Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface:
Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . :


Hope this helps.

Thanks

Davva

[rthompson80819]

You say you have a wireless modem from Verizon.  More than likely it's a combination modem and wireless router.  Can you check this out, or post the model number of the modem.

If it's a wireless router, which I think it is, the easiest solution would be to get a wireless card for the Gateway.

[Davva]

You say you have a wireless modem from Verizon.  More than likely it's a combination modem and wireless router.  Can you check this out, or post the model number of the modem.

If it's a wireless router, which I think it is, the easiest solution would be to get a wireless card for the Gateway.

I don't want to get a wireless router for the Gateway.  I want to connect via my laptop.

The modem is a Verizon Fiber optic modem and is situated in my landlord's house so I don't know the model number.  It is wireless because I am connected to it via the wireless card in my laptop.