nosmo Posted February 3, 2013 Posted February 3, 2013 Hi Everyone, I wonder if you would be so kind to help or point me in the right direction. O:K firstly i have a Packard Bell laptop which has wi-fi connectivity. I live near a wi-fi hot-stop and use a wireless internet adapter with aerial (antenna) for better reception. I also have a Samsung Galaxy phone which will only pick up the internet connection if i put my head out of the window (no fun in winter). So can I somehow use my laptop as a router, letting my phone use the internet connection via my laptop. Many thanks......Nosmo Maybe I should have mentioned I am running windows 7 Quote
Plastic Nev Posted February 3, 2013 Posted February 3, 2013 Hi and welcome to Extreme Tech Support - Free PC Help nosmo. the laptop is actually only a connector to the wi-fi hotspot and not a rebroadcaster so as far as I am aware the answer is no it will not act as a router. However, I am no expert, others may know a way round for you. Nev. Quote Need help with your computer problems? Then why not join Free PC Help. Register here. If Free PC Help has helped you then please consider a donation. Click here We are all members helping other members. Please return here where you may be able to help someone else. After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs. -------------------------------------------------------------------- I have installed Windows, now how do I install the curtains? 😄
KenB Posted February 3, 2013 Posted February 3, 2013 Hi and welcome to ExTS If your laptop has WiFi and a connection to the hot-spot .............why is there a need to connect the phone too ? Quote There is an email going around offering processed pork - gelatin - and salt in a can ......this is simply SPAM !! MiniToolBoxNetwork TestWireless Test
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