Hi;
I've got a bit of an intricate problem, and I need a solution.
So, basically, I have a DSL modem connected to a Belkin wireless router. All this works fine, no connection problems or anything. I connect to this wireless network on my Macbook running OSX 10.5.8. However, I need to get internet access on a large, extremely stationary Windows 7 desktop. The problem is, I can't hardwire the desktop to the router, and it doesn't have a wireless card, and I can't buy one (or an adapter.) However, I wondered if there was a way to take my Macbook (connected via wifi network), connect it to the desktop with an ethernet cable, and somehow route the network connection through my laptop.
My laptop is a quad-booting monster, so I have access to Windows XP, OSX, Gentoo and BT5.
Previous attempts: I was told to try to set up "Internet Sharing" in Windows. However, my attempts failed, and I found out this is because the entire concept doesn't work when there's a router involved (it's a throwback from the days of dial-up connections.)
Ideas and advice are welcome.
I've got a bit of an intricate problem, and I need a solution.
So, basically, I have a DSL modem connected to a Belkin wireless router. All this works fine, no connection problems or anything. I connect to this wireless network on my Macbook running OSX 10.5.8. However, I need to get internet access on a large, extremely stationary Windows 7 desktop. The problem is, I can't hardwire the desktop to the router, and it doesn't have a wireless card, and I can't buy one (or an adapter.) However, I wondered if there was a way to take my Macbook (connected via wifi network), connect it to the desktop with an ethernet cable, and somehow route the network connection through my laptop.
My laptop is a quad-booting monster, so I have access to Windows XP, OSX, Gentoo and BT5.
Previous attempts: I was told to try to set up "Internet Sharing" in Windows. However, my attempts failed, and I found out this is because the entire concept doesn't work when there's a router involved (it's a throwback from the days of dial-up connections.)
Ideas and advice are welcome.